MLB - without Fox Sports?

[JerryK]

Hi All,
I follow the Tigers (you may laugh) but can't get Detroit channels here in Lansing...and NPS doesn't have Fox Sports subs available.

Are MLB backhauls all encrypted etc? Are there any "high percentage" birds that one should scan for games? Or are there other service providers that will sell me a Fox Sports sub a la carte?

I'm currently just a 4dtv c/ku person, but I'm not opposed to a dvb receiver if I knew it would get me more sports. (by sports, I mean "real" sports, not things like Egyptian Tennis or Norwegian Monkey Throwing ;-) )

As always, MANY Thanks for all your opinions!
-jerry

 

[tdti1]

I think SRL is working on some Fox sports channels, but these things take time, a DVB box is a great investment, for sports and other free programming.

 

[rockaway1836]

Just another option here for you go www.mlb.com look for the link to MLB.TV It's $50 for the whole season to watch all the games on your PC.

 

[mkm4]

Are MLB backhauls all encrypted etc?

No, they are not.
Join the backhaul group at yahoo for lots of feed info.

 

[JerryK]

Thanks for the info, I suppose I have a second question then...regarding DVB programming.

If I "slave" a Pansat etc to my DSR922...how does that "feel" from a user's perspective?

Am I using the DVB box's remote and driving the dish independently of my '922?
....or....
Will the often-posted digiseq switch and wiring diagrams enable my '922 to just magically pull in dvb transponders by itself?

Even if the latter were true (which would be cool for permanent dvb stations like the new Nasa) I could see the value in using the blind-search capability of a dvb box on it's own.

 

[tdti1]

Your 4dtv will move the dish and change polarity, and you will use the DVB to scan each polarity on any bird to get those feeds. It is easy to use once you get the hang of it, it is well worth the price for all the free programming.
http://www.dmsiusa.com/add_a_receiver.htm