HD Networks

[scooterinwi]

I have a quick question that I really don't think that the CSRs will answer honestly.

I live in an area that has local channels available to me via the dish but nothing in HD. My question is since I can get the local channels, would DTV let me get the East or West coast HD feeds for the networks. Seems logical but logic is not a deciding factor here..

Thanks all!

 

[dtbx]

nope!

 

[HDhysteria]

I have a quick question that I really don't think that the CSRs will answer honestly.

I live in an area that has local channels available to me via the dish but nothing in HD. My question is since I can get the local channels, would DTV let me get the East or West coast HD feeds for the networks. Seems logical but logic is not a deciding factor here..

Thanks all!

Last time I checked,,, about 5 seconds ago, I have them and have had them for years.
Current Programming
Choices:
DIRECTV Protection Plan
Network: CBS HD
Network: FOX HD
DIRECTV DVR Service
Network: ABC HD
SHOWTIME and SPORTS
STARZ
PLUS HD DVR
NFL SUNDAY TICKET
NFL SUNDAY TICKET Superfan

 

[scooterinwi]

Why not? Since I can still watch my local goober car salesman commercials, I should be able to fulfill any silly FCC requirements.

 

[scooterinwi]

Last time I checked,,, about 5 seconds ago, I have them and have had them for years.
Current Programming
Choices:
DIRECTV Protection Plan
Network: CBS HD
Network: FOX HD
DIRECTV DVR Service
Network: ABC HD
SHOWTIME and SPORTS
STARZ
PLUS HD DVR
NFL SUNDAY TICKET
NFL SUNDAY TICKET Superfan

HDhysteria,
Are you saying that you have the same setup/situation? The network HD channels are a deal breaker for me. :

 

[HDhysteria]

HDhysteria,
Are you saying that you have the same setup/situation? The network HD channels are a deal breaker for me. :

I would say that when I first received the network hd feeds the local hd was not available. Today I have both with the exception of NBC Network. It is my understanding that D* will request a waiver to each network feed you would like to receive and that it is the networks decision as to approve or decline.

 

[scooterinwi]

I would say that when I first received the network hd feeds the local hd was not available. Today I have both with the exception of NBC Network. It is my understanding that D* will request a waiver to each network feed you would like to receive and that it is the networks decision as to approve or decline.

I assume that my best option would be to call D* and place the order as opposed to signing up online. That way, I can request that the HD channels be added.

 

[HDhysteria]

I assume that my best option would be to call D* and place the order as opposed to signing up online. That way, I can request that the HD channels be added.

agreed, and request the waiver for network feeds, that could take some time but I believe if it is a deal breaker for you the cancellation period is 30 days.

 

[iceturkee]

I would say that when I first received the network hd feeds the local hd was not available. Today I have both with the exception of NBC Network. It is my understanding that D* will request a waiver to each network feed you would like to receive and that it is the networks decision as to approve or decline.

when i first got hd with directv, locals weren't available in hd yet. i got a waiver for fox. but when i reactivated my account, i lost the fox feed. i'm guessing its because i now have my locals in hd!

 

[scooterinwi]

when i first got hd with directv, locals weren't available in hd yet. i got a waiver for fox. but when i reactivated my account, i lost the fox feed. i'm guessing its because i now have my locals in hd!

Guessing again...
When you got directv, you had to wait until the waiver was approved before you got the hd locals?

 

[Maui]

The answer is probably no. Directv will have to get a waiver from your locals and if they are anything like mine, don't count on it. I live on a hillside that blocks over the air signals and the locals still say no. I get them on directv except for PBS and CBS.

 

[ONUOsFan]

Yeah, I think you're out of luck here... the overriding factor for a waiver (as I understand it) is whether you can get the local feed (regardless of HD/SD) OTA or via D*. Basically, if you have a way - any way - to see the local network, and their programming/advertising, your chances of them letting you watch another feed are very remote.

You're part of their area, which gives them the "right" to keep you from seeing other things - from a business sense, there's no reason for them to let you watch a NY or LA station when you "should" be watching theirs... and you'd never watch theirs if you had another one in HD and not theirs.

Your best option (and it's not a good one) is to complain to D* and/or your affiliate about getting their HD signal on the satellite, if you can't get it OTA.

 

[joeyvice]

I told them my account was for an R.V then after my channels were added in HD I called and told them I want my locals because i am in town once in a while and feel I shouldn't have to keep calling to change them with the spot beam out there... If I leave the service area of my locals I would be without locals so what's the harm??

Anyway with all that said I have 81 83 87 89 and my local hd's

 

[ONUOsFan]

Yeah, I think you're out of luck here... the overriding factor for a waiver (as I understand it) is whether you can get the local feed (regardless of HD/SD) OTA or via D*. Basically, if you have a way - any way - to see the local network, and their programming/advertising, your chances of them letting you watch another feed are very remote.

You're part of their area, which gives them the "right" to keep you from seeing other things - from a business sense, there's no reason for them to let you watch a NY or LA station when you "should" be watching theirs... and you'd never watch theirs if you had another one in HD and not theirs.

Your best option (and it's not a good one) is to complain to D* and/or your affiliate about getting their HD signal on the satellite, if you can't get it OTA.

Then again, I could be totally wrong... check out the HD DNS Service thread just started a couple days ago for more information on this - looks like there is at least a chance, and there is a page on D*'s site you can go to and see if you qualify without a waiver...

 

[iceturkee]

Guessing again...
When you got directv, you had to wait until the waiver was approved before you got the hd locals?

yep. only my fox waiver was approved because the orlando station is owned and operated by fox.

 

[Plywodstatebum]

I just asked for the channels I couldn't get with my antenna and they gave me Fox CBS and PBS, took about 10 mins to get them.

- vhf WMBB-DT 13.1-- ABC - Panama City ----- -- 357° --- 36.2 19
- vhf WMBB 13 -- ABC - PANAMA CITY FL ---- 357° --- 36.2 13
- vhf WTVY 4 -- CBS - DOTHAN AL -------- 344° --- 79.1 4
- uhf WBIF 51 -- RTN - MARIANNA FL --------351° --- 48.0 51
- uhf WBIF-DT 51 -- RTN - MARIANNA FL TBD ---351° --- 48.0 51
- vhf WJHG 7 --- NBC - PANAMA CITY FL -----356° -- 41.9 7
- vhf WJHG-DT 7.1--- NBC - PANAMA CITY FL -----356° -- 41.9 8
- uhf WFSG 56-- - PBS - PANAMA CITY FL ------319° -- 51.4 56
- vhf WFSU 11 --- PBS - TALLAHASSEE FL -------52° -- 56.4 11