Updated DirecTV HD Locals Launch Schedule: November->March (And PBS Launches)
- Thread starter jcrandall
- Start date
- Latest activity Latest activity:
- Replies 247
- Views 57K
-
Server Issues. We are very aware that there have been system issues the past few days. In troubleshooting the system, it has been determined that the issue is at our provider and is hardware related. As of 12:05 PM ET our provider has moved us to a new server.
Things seem to be running better on this new server. However in trying to diagnose the issue (before finding out it was a hardware issue) we made some system changes which we need to undo. So if you find any issues or errors please let us know in the Operations Center Forum.
Thank you for your patience! Sorry for the issue!
CLICK THE X IN THE TOP RIGHT CORNER OF THE BOX TO DISMISS THIS MESSAGE
- Status
Does anyone have any information on DirectTV adding HD locals here in Roanoke VA ? I've done a forum search but can't find any info. Thanks in advance from a newbie !! =)
to the site !
Can anyone verify.....
Direct shows ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, and PBS all in HD for Wausau-Rhinelander
This may be the shove I need to move to Direct from Dish
Here is an updated list from Directv's website about upcoming HD Local Lauches.
Bangor ME -April 09
Beaumont-Port Arthur TX -June 09
Butte-Bozeman MT -Q1 09
Dothan AL -April 09
Harrisonburg VA -May 09
Odessa TX -Q1 09
Palm Springs CA -Q1 09
Wausau-Rhinelander WI -Jan 09
Bangor ME -April 09
Beaumont-Port Arthur TX -June 09
Butte-Bozeman MT -Q1 09
Dothan AL -April 09
Harrisonburg VA -May 09
Odessa TX -Q1 09
Palm Springs CA -Q1 09
Wausau-Rhinelander WI -Jan 09
Last edited:
Some locals added today in various markets:
Greenville-New Bern-Washington NC
WCTI Ch 12 (ABC) HD
Tri-Cities TN-VA (Johnson City, TN)
WEMT Ch 39 (FOX) HD
WCYB Ch 5 (NBC) HD
WSBN Ch 47 (PBS) HD
Augusta GA
WAGT Ch 26 (NBC) HD
Columbia-Jefferson City MO
KOMU Ch 8 (NBC) HD
Springfield MO
KYTV Ch 3 (NBC) HD
Greenville-New Bern-Washington NC
WCTI Ch 12 (ABC) HD
Tri-Cities TN-VA (Johnson City, TN)
WEMT Ch 39 (FOX) HD
WCYB Ch 5 (NBC) HD
WSBN Ch 47 (PBS) HD
Augusta GA
WAGT Ch 26 (NBC) HD
Columbia-Jefferson City MO
KOMU Ch 8 (NBC) HD
Springfield MO
KYTV Ch 3 (NBC) HD
I just dont get in this day and age why it takes so long. I live just out side Roanoke, VA and we have no HD locals but Bangor ME is get HD locals.
Here's a semi related question....
is either provider (DirecTV or Dish Network) ever going to add locals.... even if only in standard definition to those who don't have them?
I can understand adding hd versions to existing markets being a priority, but I can't remember the last time I heard of either one adding 'new' locals to an area.
That's the only thing I miss from Dish Network as the locals here in Joplin, Mo are on Dish.
I've got an am21.. but can't get a good signal on fox or cbs regardless of how hard I try.
Has anyone heard anything about DirecTv expanding their number of markets that can get local channels at all?
quick edit:
Dish Network is dominant in this area... for every one or two DirecTV dishes.... there are 'at least' 15 to 20 Dish Network dishes... I stress the at least aspect.. it's honestly not even close.
Having had both DirecTV now... and Dish prior, I feel Direc offers the better overall product and I'm willing to bet some people would be willing to switch if locals were on Directv.
Here's hoping that happens in the next year or so.
is either provider (DirecTV or Dish Network) ever going to add locals.... even if only in standard definition to those who don't have them?
I can understand adding hd versions to existing markets being a priority, but I can't remember the last time I heard of either one adding 'new' locals to an area.
That's the only thing I miss from Dish Network as the locals here in Joplin, Mo are on Dish.
I've got an am21.. but can't get a good signal on fox or cbs regardless of how hard I try.
Has anyone heard anything about DirecTv expanding their number of markets that can get local channels at all?
quick edit:
Dish Network is dominant in this area... for every one or two DirecTV dishes.... there are 'at least' 15 to 20 Dish Network dishes... I stress the at least aspect.. it's honestly not even close.
Having had both DirecTV now... and Dish prior, I feel Direc offers the better overall product and I'm willing to bet some people would be willing to switch if locals were on Directv.
Here's hoping that happens in the next year or so.
Well
The thing is I used to live in MASS and have been to Maine a few times. There is not a lot up there and for them to be getting HD before Roanoke/lynchberg is just crazy.
The thing is I used to live in MASS and have been to Maine a few times. There is not a lot up there and for them to be getting HD before Roanoke/lynchberg is just crazy.
- Status
