If I voluntarily get rid of DNS, how easy would it be to get it back?

[Indiana627]

Up until recently, NBC was not available OTA where I live, so I got a waiver for WNBC HD from NYC. Last month, our ABC affiliate - who also own the local NBC affiliate - put NBC up on OTA channel 34.2 in HD. Now even though both ABC and NBC are in HD on the same channel (34.1 and 34.2), NBC HD doesn't look that bad (they compress it down to 720p). Is it as good as WNBC? Not quite, but it's acceptable.

So I'm thinking about getting rid of WNBC, which costs me $2.50/month. If I do get rid of it to help offset the recent price increases, how hard would it be to get the waiver back in case something went wrong with local NBC OTA?

[bixler]

Based on this thread http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=173896

I would say not very easy. In fact it seems like you got 'lucky' by getting the HD version to begin with.

[Msguy]

It will be very very hard to get them back if not impossible. If you have them don't get rid of them. If you get rid of them you might lose them forever especially if an area you live in receives Local. It's very hard to get them back.

[inkahauts]

No. They aren't going to sign a wavier again if you can now get their signal OTA...

[Avder]

In my opinion you should grab on to that DNS you have and hold on for dear life. Make them pry it out of your cold, dead hands before you give it up.

I know thats what I'd do if my local NBC would ever let me get HD DNS. My OTA NBC Channel is total crap.

[RonH]

You would never get them back.

[bobinyuma]

I live in AZ and have waivers for ABC/NBC/ABC/FOX and receive the LA HD network stations (no need for the SD versions). I had all the NY HD networks until they shut them off a few years ago according to law. I kept the NY SD networks but got rid of them soon after saving some money. Directv does not have LIL in my DMA yet (hopefully they wont for a long time, our locals are terrible). I can get all my locals via OTA (dont ask how I got my waivers, its a long story). My question is, could I ask to get the NY SD stations back without any repercussions that directv tends to dole out? I know I cant get the HD versions. Not too big of a deal, but something I have pondered recently. I have had my waivers for about ten years.

thanks.

[jerrylove56]

Similar mistake with SD - DNS. I had waviers for all local channels and Direct finally started brodcasting locals and I terminated DNS service. Later I wanted them back and Direct refused. If I had kept my mouth closed I could have kept them.

[harsh]

For new DNS (either SD or HD), you can only get your nearest coast.

Grandfathered status is like virginity. ;)

[celticpride]

I"m still holding on to my east coast sd dns channels,I thought about dropping them a few weeks ago to save money also,but found myself recording some shows i like,plus i like getting an occasinal patriots football game in the winter,I get tired of being force fed the chargers or raiders here in so . cal.

[Jeremy W]

Grandfathered status is like virginity. ;)
Aside from the fact that you actually want to keep your grandfathered status. :lol:

[Beerstalker]

For new DNS (either SD or HD), you can only get your nearest coast.

Grandfathered status is like virginity. ;)

I don't think this is accurate. I was just granted (about 2 months ago maybe) SD DNS for the CW and I get both east and west coast feeds.

I think it is only for HD DNS that you only get the nearest station.

[Indiana627]

Just a couple of clarifications to my original post:


D* does not offer local channels where I live - not even SD
When I moved here in summer 2008, NBC HD was not broadcast OTA (it was cable only), so I was granted an immediate waiver by the station so I could get WNBC HD - I was not 'lucky'
I'm hopeful D* is going to add HD LIL this year, in which case I would almost certainly lose WNBC anyways


I've already changed my series links to record from the OTA version instead of the DNS version, and I get very good OTA reception, so upon further review, I really don't see a down side, and see a plus side of saving $2.50 a month.

[bixler]

For new DNS (either SD or HD), you can only get your nearest coast.

Grandfathered status is like virginity. ;)

I don't think this is accurate. I was just granted (about 2 months ago maybe) SD DNS for the CW and I get both east and west coast feeds.

I think it is only for HD DNS that you only get the nearest station.

What would Harsh know about Direct TV, he doesn't even subscribe to it.:hurah:

[jdspencer]

Up until recently, NBC was not available OTA where I live, so I got a waiver for WNBC HD from NYC. Last month, our ABC affiliate - who also own the local NBC affiliate - put NBC up on OTA channel 34.2 in HD. Now even though both ABC and NBC are in HD on the same channel (34.1 and 34.2), NBC HD doesn't look that bad (they compress it down to 720p). Is it as good as WNBC? Not quite, but it's acceptable.

So I'm thinking about getting rid of WNBC, which costs me $2.50/month. If I do get rid of it to help offset the recent price increases, how hard would it be to get the waiver back in case something went wrong with local NBC OTA?I'm going to wait and see how well OTA works for me once the trees fill out (multipath can change). Then I may delete those DNS networks that work the best OTA for me. That will save me $3.50 per network (I pay fo both coasts in SD, the east coast HD comes along with the ride.). Indy is probably only paying for the east coast.

[VLaslow]

Some people's wives would have one cancel the service if their DNS were to be taken away.

[blc]

If you have any DNS, hang on them for a little longer. The STELA bill passed by the Senate, and now waiting for the House to pass, contains a provision to grandfather in those who have DNS signals before its enactment.