Question about Direct TV Local and Distant network feeds

[calguy99]

Hi,

I was formally with Pegasus for about 5 years but last month I got switched back to Direct TV. Since I can't get any local TV stations via an antenna I was eligible for the Distant Network feeds from Direct TV. Yesterday I noticed that the PBS feed had been dropped from my channel line up. I called Direct TV and they told me that I had to sign up for local stations which are now available and are part of the "Total Choice" package in my area and I would get back my PBS local feed. The question I have is if I get the local Direct TV feeds will Direct TV take away my Distant Network feeds? I like having the Distant Network but I miss the PBS feed. Does anyone else have both of these services, both local feeds and Distant Network feeds? I'd like to hear from you id you do have both.

Thanks

Joe

[Smthkd]

I have my local ABC feed through Directv and also receive the Distant Network ABC E&W. I have a waiver for ABC so Dave sharges me an extra $3 for the Distant feeds!!

[mhking]

I receive Atlanta locals (my service address is well west of Atlanta) as well as NY/LA distant locals for all four networks. I am not eligible to receive PBS, since I get PBS service out of Atlanta.

[Stevo]

Even if you aren't eligible anymore, it wouldnt matter if you opted to get locals or not. PBS's terms state that if we offer PBS in that market we cannot offer DNS PBS. Period. Leads to frustratedpeople when they do a locals upgrade and want it all ripped back out in favor of getting PBS back because their local PBS doesn't have Antique's Roadshow... sorry, cant happen.

I've never come across someone losing E/W distant nets, I was under the impression they were grandfathered.

[moonman]

Quote fm Stevo:
PBS's terms state that if we offer PBS in that market we cannot offer DNS PBS. Period. Unquote.
Now that is one rule that make's sence don't it? Your not likley to support a PBS station in let's say N.Y., as opposed to your local station are you?

[Kheldar]

For those wanting info regarding Stevo's correct comment regarding the national PBS feed, check out http://www.pbs.org/aboutpbs/aboutpbs_prog_satellite.html

[Stevo]

Nice link:

WAIVERS
There are no waivers available to viewers who are eligible to receive local channels and wish to receive the National Feed. Unfortunately, there are no exceptions to this policy.