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GaryPotter
12-27-08, 04:03 AM
I heard that ION is going to try it's hand at HD this year. My question is: what's going to happen to its three subchannels? Are they going to just be discontinued?
machavez00
12-27-08, 04:11 AM
KAET HD 8.1(PBS) in Phoenix has three sub channels.
LarryFlowers
12-27-08, 07:08 AM
Explanation please... ION is a not a local channel broadcasting over the air and has no subchannels, at least according to their web site.


I heard that ION is going to try it's hand at HD this year. My question is: what's going to happen to its three subchannels? Are they going to just be discontinued?
boba
12-27-08, 07:59 AM
ION for me is a local broadcaster on CH68 and has 4 subchannels 68.1-68.4.
jimmyv2000
12-27-08, 08:11 AM
ION for me is a local broadcaster on CH68 and has 4 subchannels 68.1-68.4.

Same here in Boston DMA/Same channel #:D
LarryFlowers
12-27-08, 08:29 AM
OK then, not sure how that works but never the less, local channel subchannels are not being handled by DirecTV at this time, so the short answer is you won't get them from the satellite, though you could get the OAR.
paulman182
12-29-08, 05:35 AM
I think the OP is asking about his local broadcast ION affiliate, although he should be a little more specific...
fluffybear
12-29-08, 06:00 AM
Explanation please... ION is a not a local channel broadcasting over the air and has no subchannels, at least according to their web site.

Larry, ION is channel14 (WPXA) here in the Atlanta area and has 3 sub-channels.
LarryFlowers
12-29-08, 10:01 AM
Now I am really confused... what is the relationship if any between this channel and ION on DirecTV channel 305?


Larry, ION is channel14 (WPXA) here in the Atlanta area and has 3 sub-channels.
fluffybear
12-29-08, 01:14 PM
Now I am really confused... what is the relationship if any between this channel and ION on DirecTV channel 305?

zero!

WPXA is owned and operated by ION Media.

Channel 305 exists in part out of an agreement DirecTV and PAX (now ION). In short, PAX double crossed DirecTV and forced them to add their locals and channel 305.
skyboysea
12-29-08, 01:40 PM
Channel 305 exists in part out of an agreement DirecTV and PAX (now ION). In short, PAX double crossed DirecTV and forced them to add their locals and channel 305.

In many cities the local ION channel is a mirror of 305, it is not a LIL.
fluffybear
12-29-08, 01:51 PM
In many cities the local ION channel is a mirror of 305, it is not a LIL.

Very much so!