Cartoon Network West coming Oct 8th / Election mix

cartoon network, election mix. these are one and the same aren't they?

jamieh1 said:

Directv is adding CARTOON NETWORK WEST Oct 8th on ch 297.

Also election night DTV will have ELECTION MIX channel 102.

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Thanks for the info.I was reading that a little while ago on the following page.

http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/global/contentPageNR.jsp?assetId=3060002

That page also mentions a free preview weekend of the Choice XTRA Pack,October 17-19.

jamieh1 said:

Directv is adding CARTOON NETWORK WEST Oct 8th on ch 297.

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Is it going to be in HD?

I'm sorry but this really seems like another waste of bandwidth.

jamieh1 said:

Directv is adding CARTOON NETWORK WEST Oct 8th on ch 297.

Also election night DTV will have ELECTION MIX channel 102.

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Strange having a CARTOON NETWORK WEST.:eek2:

102 is news mix will they should have a cool ELECTION interactive as well.

Paul Secic said:

Strange having a CARTOON NETWORK WEST.:eek2:

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That doesn't seem that odd to me at all. D* already carries Disney West and Nickelodeon West. Also, on the west coast, there are no prime time cartoons made specifically for children on Cartoon Network since Adult Swim starts at around 8pm Pacific Time on the regular feed.

fluffybear said:

I'm sorry but this really seems like another waste of bandwidth.

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agree
don't add this and dump Nick and Disney west and add some other channels
HBO Comedy for one

ARKDTVfan said:

agree
don't add this and dump Nick and Disney west and add some other channels
HBO Comedy for one

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Too bad. But it's most likely not that easy. I am sure adding the west versions either comes at a very low cost or is part of the agreement with somebody.

They already added Cartoon Network West, it's live right now on channel 297.

I noticed it this morning.

So, this gives me the opportunity to catch Code Geass and Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit twice on Sunday mornings instead of once thanks to the bleepers at Adult Swim moving the series to 5 AM ET.

And, don't forget, there are kids who don't have access to DVRs, only regular receivers on the west coast. Just think of the CHILDREN!!! :bang

ARKDTVfan said:

agree
don't add this and dump Nick and Disney west and add some other channels
HBO Comedy for one

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I'll second this. Might even be enough to get me to subscribe to one of the premium services.

fluffybear said:

Is it going to be in HD?

I'm sorry but this really seems like another waste of bandwidth.

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No because that bandwith is on my satellites(SD) not yours(HD satellites).

ARKDTVfan said:

agree
don't add this and dump Nick and Disney west and add some other channels
HBO Comedy for one

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All you have got to do is let DirecTV know you want to pay $2. more a month for the HBO package.