TV Guide Channel on Dish

[Scott Greczkowski]

I just received word that Dish just began testing the TV Guide Channel on Dish Network. If I were to guess this channel would be made available to all within a week.

TV Guide channel will air on channel 102 from the 110 satellite.

 

[kwajr]

by the way i noticed that when i record some things now they have a cod like 93302 in the dvdr time screen the one where it shows if you pause or ff rw is taht maybe part of the vcr= with gemstar thing

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

I am beinig told that the TV Guide Channel is a little different then most remember it from CableTV.

Instead of listing whats playing on each and every channel it only lists PPV movies which will be starting, Movies on premium channels which will be starting and sporting events which will be starting.

I am supposed to be getting some screen shots of the TV Guide channel on Dish in a few moments, once I watermark them I will post them here for all to see.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Ok I got the screenshots.

So here is your first look at the TVGuide Channel on Dish Network from your friends at SatelliteGuys.US!

 

[kwajr]

http://ir.gemstartvguide.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=111956&p=irol-newsArticle&t=Regular&id=512144&

 

[ken]

What a stupid use of bandwidth, I hope E* got something good in exchanged.

 

[kwajr]

the patents to there software have you ever heard of guideplus or vcr plus may7be we can get a good guide now too

 

[cameron119]

the patents to there software have you ever heard of guideplus or vcr plus may7be we can get a good guide now too

Umm, in case you didn't notice: TV Guide EPG Sucks! I can do without being spammed on my paid TV service, thank you!

 

[kwajr]

Umm, in case you didn't notice: TV Guide EPG Sucks! I can do without being spammed on my paid TV service, thank you!

i meant the paper one

 

[H2OSkier]

One word ... ugly

Ken

 

[jds44]

Can any one find out if they plan to offer this channel in HD.

 

[Bobby]

Can any one find out if they plan to offer this channel in HD.

It all depends on how compelling the content is.....

 

[GaryPen]

I'm sure everyone can agree that TVG channel is a WOB (waste of bandwidth). OTOH, the GemStar technology that came with the deal is probably what Dish will be usin for both NBR and OTA EPG. If that's the case, it's worth the small WOB.

 

[LER]

I'm sure everyone can agree that TVG channel is a WOB (waste of bandwidth). OTOH, the GemStar technology that came with the deal is probably what Dish will be usin for both NBR and OTA EPG. If that's the case, it's worth the small WOB.

Well Said!

I couldn't agree more.

Now, of course, the question is WHEN? for all the stuff (NBR, OTA EPG, etc).

(I'm just impatient )

 

[Chris Walker]

Just another channel to block out of my guide along with the shopping, spanish, and Muzak channels. No big deal, it would have bothered me more if I was still using an old reciever that didn't allow this blocking.

 

[kwajr]

by the way is there any way to block the channels you do not get from showing up if you do a theme search

 

[Juan]

by the way is there any way to block the channels you do not get from showing up if you do a theme search

lock and hide

 

[GaryPen]

Not all models are capable of hiding locked channels. The 811 is a perfect example. I believe the same may be true for the 721.

 

[kwajr]

so if i hide them using parental controls it will not show up in any menu i have 522

 

[rsebolt]

channel 102?

I can't get channel 102?
Is there anyway to force it to show up?
I have a 7200

Also, I can lock the channels but can't hide.
Anyone know how to hide with the 7200?

Waiting for my new 721.