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[ChadT41]

Game show network. I thought dish stopped carrying that channel last year. I could be wrong about that.

 

[ChadT41]

Well. Guess it is still on 116

 

[T4Runner]

GSN is not on my SMART PACK.

 

[ChadT41]

Looks like AT200 and up and heartland add on.

 

[dare2be]

I guess it was Heartland I was thinking of. When I start down the path of cord cutting, I just might start with Welcome+Heartland.

 

[truckracer]

The whole "charging for HD" will pass. Its a money craze for now. It would be like the water company charging you extra if you wanted more pressure lol.
Dish is silly.

 

[dare2be]

At least Dish gives you a way to avoid the HD fee, which I don't believe you can do with DTV.

 

[ChadT41]

At least Dish gives you a way to avoid the HD fee, which I don't believe you can do with DTV.

I thought they had an HDFFL option as well. After looking through, the most recent posts I have found about it were in 2013 saying it was only for the term of a commitment. Hmm... Not even sure if they are doing that.

 

[waldonh]

back in 2012 that is how it was (I doubt it has changed)
http://www.satelliteguys.us/xen/posts/2956830/

If you have Welcome Pack or Family Pack(now called Smart pack) the only HD you get is
-locals (if applicable)
-freeview channels (again if its in HD)
-any add on packages like Heartland, HBO, Outdoor Sports

Can anyone with the smarter pack confirm that locals come through in HD? I just got an HD TV for the first time and have a 722k pointed at Eastern Arc. The channels labeled as HD fill the screen unlike the SD channels, but the picture doesn't appear to be HD...it isn't very clear.


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[KAB]

Can anyone with the smarter pack confirm that locals come through in HD? I just got an HD TV for the first time and have a 722k pointed at Eastern Arc. The channels labeled as HD fill the screen unlike the SD channels, but the picture doesn't appear to be HD...it isn't very clear.


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Sounds like either your receiver or TV is set for 3:4 rather than 16x9. Check both settings.

 

[Bobby]

and, make sure that you are at 1080i or 720P...

 

[waylew]

And that you're using HDMI or Component.

 

[ChadT41]

Just to confirm, yes, locals and premiums will come in HD.

 

[waldonh]

Thanks all, I'm currently putting the tv where it will permanently reside, and then I'll try it again

 

[waldonh]

Okay, the TV tells me it's getting a 1080i, 16x9 signal. The HDTV settings are the same on the dish receiver. Maybe I'm being too picky...I think I notice it mainly in people's faces


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[ChadT41]

It's possible the show is not in HD. What shows are you noticing this on?

 

[waldonh]

It's possible the show is not in HD. What shows are you noticing this on?

Local and National News...Blacklist

 

[KAB]

You sure you are watching the HD channel, not the SD equivilent?

 

[waldonh]

The banner has HD in bold letters on the right


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[KAB]

Are you still getting the side bars?