Maybe im blind, but when did Directv add USA network (west feed)?

[Senz]

i was channel surfing today and ran across channel 246. afaik it wasnt there before. its labeled as USA network, and its a west feed. is this a mistake in my reciever, or is it something they added awhile ago and i missed? its kind of nice to have both the east and west feeds for viewing habits. just curious.

 

[charper1]

Must be pretty new; Zap2It still lists channel 246 as "Info Channel" but the DirecTV guide on the web does show it as USA; nor is it listed on the Lyngsat DirecTV package grids of 101, 110, or 119.

 

[gadgtfreek]

It shows not available on mine. What plan do you guys have? I'm in SC

 

[johnml]

Not available on mine in South Florida.

 

[bgsmallwood]

Not available on mine, OK

 

[fratwell]

Not available on mine, either

 

[iafirebuff]

USA West would be nice

 

[Undertaker]

I don't have it in Kentucky either.

 

[damaged]

Not available on mine in South Florida.

In SF too, Ditto, N/A.

 

[Senz]

tested again this morning , and its gone from the guide. last night it was on when i posted. i was able to tune in to it, and verify it was a west feed. the guide showed USA, and the shows were 3 hours behind channel 242. funny thing is, the channel showed up on www.directv.com channel listings guide as well.

So the channel exists, just maybe testing or a fluke.

 

[charper1]

Maybe it will be something special for the US Open? Although I didn't have the video; I did confirm it was on the DirecTV website guide.

 

[bgilga]

It may have something to do with the interactive channel they will be having for the U. S. Open. I'll bet charper is right with that.

 

[JohnH]

Would be nice to have locations when posting about such activity. The channel is not listed on my receivers.

 

[Senz]

well i live in the midwest. northern missouri.

directv.com still shows the channel . but i have been unable to tune it since 2 nights ago. the guide data lists it still at 246 USA, and 3 hours behind channel 242.