So the 61.5 sat is still the old Voom bird (which I assume by now is failing no?) and what do they have in the 72 and 77 spot (age wise?)
Echostar 16 Launch - November 20 2012
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There's some new stuff at every slot these days along with older stuff in service and reserve.
Is this the Sat which those of us in the 40plus small markets will finally get our missing HD locals...... or is there someother Sat we will have to wait for?
Thanks
There will be more HD locals made available. Whether you'll get yours is another matter. But your odds have increased!
You have the Big 4 plus The CW, MyNetworkTV, and WCIU in HD, if you want the smaller channels then get a dang antenna!
bluegras said:
Considering you are in the #3 DMA I think you should get a PBS station in HD soon.
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bigoldboy said:
Buffalo HD locals are on 61.5 and is an Eastern Arc market. SD locals are still on Western Arc.
Echostar 16's 71 spot beams can be seen here.
Satkml
Today, there are only 16 or so spot beams at 61.5w so with 71 spots available, one can expect a major increase in local into local spots from 61.5W around October 1 this year.
It should result in Dish having the capability to supply all their legally mandated coverage and more.
Satkml
Today, there are only 16 or so spot beams at 61.5w so with 71 spots available, one can expect a major increase in local into local spots from 61.5W around October 1 this year.
It should result in Dish having the capability to supply all their legally mandated coverage and more.
Will dish move Locals off the old 61.5 spots & put them on them Echostar 16 spots? Currently my Bangor, Me HD Locals on are 61.5, and I see their is a spot that covers Maine on the E16 sat.
What are they going to do with old satellites at 61.5 if they are moving content of it?
