What dish is used to receive standard programming?

[Mr Tony]

since most of us have no clue what smitty is saying I'm going with what the D* site shows which is 2 dishes for a SD setup
1 at 101
1 at 72.5

edit: but then on the "locals look up" it doesnt say 2 dishes

Standard Local Channels: Most can receive these local channels using any DIRECTV® System. Certain select markets will require an MPEG-4 capable receiver. If you are eligible to receive local channels from us and don't have the correct equipment now, when you upgrade your receiver online, we will match the proper receiver for your market.

so maybe they did move the SD locals to 99 or 103 in which a Slimline 3 LNB would be installed

 

[Hemi 6.1]

Would be reading gct's chart here is overwhelming task for you ?

WHAT?

 

[Hemi 6.1]

since most of us have no clue what smitty is saying I'm going with what the D* site shows which is 2 dishes for a SD setup
1 at 101
1 at 72.5

Smitty must be liqored up.

 

[Mr Tony]

nah...the 1st 11 words of my post (and what you quoted) pretty much summed it up

 

[rad]

I think Smith, P is referring to DIRECTV Transponder Map +OTA Data of 7/4/09 - DBSTalk.Com

 

[Hemi 6.1]

since most of us have no clue what smitty is saying I'm going with what the D* site shows which is 2 dishes for a SD setup
1 at 101
1 at 72.5

edit: but then on the "locals look up" it doesnt say 2 dishes

Standard Local Channels: Most can receive these local channels using any DIRECTV® System. Certain select markets will require an MPEG-4 capable receiver. If you are eligible to receive local channels from us and don't have the correct equipment now, when you upgrade your receiver online, we will match the proper receiver for your market.

so maybe they did move the SD locals to 99 or 103 in which a Slimline 3 LNB would be installed

I'm thinking the Slimline has to be used. I thought right around when E* started using the 72.5 (or .7 what have you) D* was ending its use of their 72.5 satellite.

 

[Smith P.]

I think Smith, P is referring to DIRECTV Transponder Map +OTA Data of 7/4/09 - DBSTalk.Com

It would be hard for him to go outside of the thread to obtain some knowledge where is particular local channels located.

 

[Mr Tony]

I think Smith, P is referring to DIRECTV Transponder Map +OTA Data of 7/4/09 - DBSTalk.Com

according to the excel spreadsheet they are STILL On 72.5

542 KGAN 2-4 6 D1R @73W cbs
542 KWKB 20-4 6 D1R @73W wb
542 KFXA 28-4 6 D1R @73W fox
542 KWWL 7-4 6 D1R @73W nbc
542 KCRG 9-4 6 D1R @73W abc
542 KIIN 12-4 6 D1R @73W kiin

 

[Davedirectv]

My 2 cents.

I know in the northern parts of Michigan, Directv has changed or is changing everyone out to slimline dishes and using hd receivers as standards for mpeg4 signals.

 

[Hemi 6.1]

It would be hard for him to go outside of the thread to obtain some knowledge where is particular local channels located.

It is Hard for me to go to DBS Talk since I HATE THAT SIGHT!

 

[Diansul]

As rad said, "I think Smith, P is referring to DIRECTV Transponder Map +OTA Data of 7/4/09 - DBSTalk.Com". Those charts show you everything you could need to know about which locals are on which satellite and transponder, in fact what satellite and transponder every DirecTV channel is on. Download the Excel version, and you can sort it how you please.

 

[Mr Tony]

It is Hard for me to go to DBS Talk since I HATE THAT SIGHT!

agreed. So instead of just either posting the attachment or just saying what it is, he decides to speak in words that only he understand

 

[Hemi 6.1]

agreed. So instead of just either posting the attachment or just saying what it is, he decides to speak in words that only he understand

He acts just like the rest at DBS talk, Thats why they are losing members and Satelliteguys is Exploding with new members.
My Mission in life is not to memorize every Local Channel and Transponder that D* has. Sorry No thanks.

 

[Mr Tony]

so in conclusion.......

it will either be 2 dishes (101 & 72.5)
or they might do what davedirectv says and just use a HD receiver as the only option....which would give him a slimline

I cant see DirecTV doing the HD option if all the OP wants is SD

 

[Hemi 6.1]

2 dish setup would be easier to install then a Slimline IMHO. The 101 is a snap to tune in , I would guess the 72.5 isn't to hard either.
It would just suck if in 6 months your locals end up on the 99 or 103.

 

[Mr Tony]

agreed

Larry...do you still have the dishes set up?
(I'm assuming not since its been 2 years)

 

[Smith P.]

2 dish setup would be easier to install then a Slimline IMHO. The 101 is a snap to tune in , I would guess the 72.5 isn't to hard either.
It would just suck if in 6 months your locals end up on the 99 or 103.

Are you sure it will be not dish500 or d1000.2 ?

Spoiler

GCT's tables posted here, at SG a few times

 

[Mr Tony]

give it up smitty....so hemi misread which area it was in

cripes, make a mistake and you decide to lynch him for no reason. He already said he screwed up

 

[Smith P.]

OK. Just want to help him avoid same mistakes next time. After hangout.

 

[iafirebuff]

No, I took down the 2 dishes. The local place I am going through is the same place I got my Primestar dishes a few years back. They have no problem with letting someone do a self install and even say they will come out and help or peak the dish if I want. I will be picking up the equipment next week and forgot to ask what antenna would be used. I can aim an 18" dish is about a min give or take. I was just concerned about a slimline, but I bet it would not be too bad THANKS all for your input!

agreed

Larry...do you still have the dishes set up?
(I'm assuming not since its been 2 years)