According to the fcc database Ashtabula County OH has 3 stations from the Erie DMA listed as Significantly viewed. How would I go about getting them added to my local lineup?
At one point the local channel tool on DirecTV's site did show the 2 Tulsa stations being offered for my county. For some reason they are not now.tonyd79 said:The tool at this link
http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/packProg/svLocalChannels.jsp?assetId=1200076&_requestid=1055315
doesn't seem to work. I put in your data (74354 and Ottawa County) and it said there is nothing.
But some others do show up like 22320/Alexandria City.
Probably just not updated.
None of these panned out. I did find an address that was accepted by their system but then it had no channel lineup for that address. I had an IM conversation with them and it appears they do not offer cable in that area. I will still try to reach back out to channel 4 this week to see what they have to say.damondlt said:Im not sure, I would just assume extreme northern wayne. Since Time Warner runs in NY right at the norther boarder.
Like I said it was like fort Knox, for what ever reason, I guess they don't want to show their sad Channel Line up.:lol:
You can Try these Zips , but Northern Wayne is VERY REMOTE!
18437 Lake Como
18461 Starlight
18462 Starrucca
18847 Susquehanna
18455 Preston Park
WNBC 4 Claims they have a contract preventing them with providing Satellite TV customers their network that is Served by the Local company below.joshjr said:I will still try to reach back out to channel 4 this week to see what they have to say.
I am very familiar with Nexstar. I will reach out to WNBC anyways to see what they tell me. Their agreement if with anyone should be with NBC. I don't really know why they would have any agreement with an out of market affiliate unless it was both party's agreeing to not allow SV stations within their own DMA's. I will let you know what they say. I do think getting the SV stations from the largest DMA in the country into a smaller DMA is a huge challenge. We'll see I guess.damondlt said:WNBC 4 Claims they have a contract preventing them with providing Satellite TV customers their network that is Served by the Local company below.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nexstar_Broadcasting_Group
This is the company they claim they have the contract with.
The first thing to note is that Cable companies have the ability to offer an out of market station even if it is not considered significantly viewed and satellite does not. I see where someone else posted that most of the stations you were after were not on the list (significantly viewed) and would have to apply for that status and it be granted before DirecTV would even be in a position do offer them.Guesst925XTU said:Any hope of getting the Philadelphia broadcast networks on DirecTV here in Southern Ocean County, NJ? (Manahawkin / Tuckerton / Beach Haven)
We currently get only NYC locals.
Comcast carries: KYW, WPVI, WCAU, WHYY, WPHL, WTXF and WPSG (plus WMCN from Atlantic City) all in both SD and HD.
Geographically we are much closer to Philadelphia.
Over the air the NYC stations provide no signal at all here while we are within the "Grade B" contours of most of the Philadelphia stations.
The only channels that carry new stories from Southern Ocean County are from Philadelphia - the NYC stations don't ever mention this area.
As long as Nielsen surveys show that most area viewers choose to shop in (and watch TV originating in) NYC, that's what DMA it will remain in.Guesst925XTU said:Any hope of getting the Philadelphia broadcast networks on DirecTV here in Southern Ocean County, NJ? (Manahawkin / Tuckerton / Beach Haven)
Yeah but that does not mean it would not be possible to get some Significantly Viewed stations from Philly if they were on the list and an agreement was met.harsh said:As long as Nielsen surveys show that most area viewers choose to shop in (and watch TV originating in) NYC, that's what DMA it will remain in.
If that's true, why do I get it in the Hartford dma as significantly viewed?harsh said:As long as Nielsen surveys show that most area viewers choose to shop in (and watch TV originating in) NYC, that's what DMA it will remain in.
Maybe nobody in New York protested. Aren't most of the NYC stations network O&O?studechip said:If that's true, why do I get it in the Hartford dma as significantly viewed?
You seem to be of a mind that:joshjr said:Yeah but that does not mean it would not be possible to get some Significantly Viewed stations from Philly if they were on the list and an agreement was met.
That was addressed a few pages back, with a link to the FCC filing. In WTNH's case they had to file with the FCC and get WABC removed from the significantly viewed list for the disputed counties before they could force them to drop WABC. WABC actually fought back and WTNH only got some of the towns removed.harsh said:1. Agreements are trivial and the official DMA station didn't demand an exclusive.
Significantly viewed stations are done per county or in some cases per town. Considering that these are neighboring locals, usually in counties that border the other DMA, you are likely within the spot beam for it as the strength doesn't just suddenly drop to zero on the border.2. The Philly spot covers all of your market.
I'm not sure either of these is easy to confirm.
Week HD lineupbjlc said:http://www.acegroup.cc/la-crescent/basic/
how come our local ,next to awful, tv cable provider, can offer all these channels but D* cannot? it doesn't make any sense to me.. not only the direct LaCrosse, channels but Rochester, Austin / Albert Lee and Minneapolis as well.. shouldn't D* be outright competing wth this extremely small provider..
Directv is no Competition.bjlc said:http://www.acegroup.cc/la-crescent/basic/
how come our local ,next to awful, tv cable provider, can offer all these channels but D* cannot? it doesn't make any sense to me.. not only the direct LaCrosse, channels but Rochester, Austin / Albert Lee and Minneapolis as well.. shouldn't D* be outright competing wth this extremely small provider..
Basically because Directv isn't allowed to play by the same rules that the cable companies are. Blame your congressman. They are the ones that made the rules. Perhaps (?) money had something to do with it?bjlc said:http://www.acegroup.cc/la-crescent/basic/
how come our local ,next to awful, tv cable provider, can offer all these channels but D* cannot? it doesn't make any sense to me.. not only the direct LaCrosse, channels but Rochester, Austin / Albert Lee and Minneapolis as well.. shouldn't D* be outright competing wth this extremely small provider..
Blame the NCTA and the NAB as they are the ones that "educate" (lobby) your congressman to use the government to "level" the competition.studechip said:Blame your congressman. They are the ones that made the rules.
As long as you can say that with confidence about everyone in your area, you have a leg to stand on (not that it will get you anywhere).damondlt said:So spotbeam is not an issue for me!
True, it is the lobbyists that are at the heart of the issue. They should be outlawed completely. They are one of the biggest reasons our country is in the situation it is. Hence my money comment.harsh said:Blame the NCTA and the NAB as they are the ones that "educate" (lobby) your congressman to use the government to "level" the competition.
GASP !!studechip said:Basically because Directv isn't allowed to play by the same rules that the cable companies are. Blame your congressman. They are the ones that made the rules. Perhaps (?) money had something to do with it?
trust me there is only a max of 15 mbps on the internet if the moon phase is correct, and the wind is blowing in a certain direction.. otherwise.. you can forget that type of "extreme speed".. I have been told, ,HOW FAST DO YOU NEED TO GO? on numerous occations..JoeTheDragon said:Week HD lineup
http://www.acegroup.cc/la-crescent/high-definition/
and max download speeds of 15Mbps
http://www.acegroup.cc/la-crescent/high-speed/