[anthonyi]

Does anyone have any idea when E* is turn on the new feature on the Weather Channel?

 

[Nick]

I already have Local on the 8's, but then I'm on cable.

Sorry!

 

[James Long]

Still "coming soon" to E*...

I've got to admit, I've spent a lot of time checking DishHOME to see if it is there.
Plus, I've actually watched TWC!

Nick, can you get "Local on the 8's" for a distant location?
For example, I occasionally go to the inlaws for the weekend and have looked at the in-Accuweather forecast to see what they are expecting for weather (hey, there is always hope that it could be right). With the new "on the 8's" I should be able to simply select their area.

Sometimes your region isn't the one you care about.

 

[bobukcat]

Still "coming soon" to E*...

I've got to admit, I've spent a lot of time checking DishHOME to see if it is there.
Plus, I've actually watched TWC!

Nick, can you get "Local on the 8's" for a distant location?
For example, I occasionally go to the inlaws for the weekend and have looked at the in-Accuweather forecast to see what they are expecting for weather (hey, there is always hope that it could be right). With the new "on the 8's" I should be able to simply select their area.

Sometimes your region isn't the one you care about.

Isn't this what the Internet is for (other than Porn, of course :sure: ) ???

 

[Nick]

...Nick, can you get "Local on the 8's" for a distant location? Sometimes your region isn't the one you care about.

No, at present the TWC data is specific to the designated areas in which
each cableco holds their franchise -- in my area, the TWC code # is 26244.

I have TWC and other memberships online with certain geographic areas
designated as "favorites".

The only weather reports I've ever seen from porn sites is "hot & steamy!"

 

[James Long]

Isn't this what the Internet is for (other than Porn, of course :sure: ) ???

I thought the Internet was for talking about television, or in our case, television delivery systems?

The ITV "on the 8's" via E* (if accurate) will be a cool feature for the average lazy American. Which is occasionally me. My computer is at the end of the couch and yet I'm still too lazy sometimes to go that far for information.

Give me "DishHOME" - arrow left - select - (pause) - 2 1 and I don't have to get up!
(And don't make me wait for the 8's or longer ... give it to me 24x7 via the E* receiver!)

 

[Nick]

Yes, I would like to have weather 'On the 8s" about every two minutes,
but then they would probably have to change the name of the segment.

 

[James Long]

Or you'd have to go back to E* (once the new application is activated).
The internet seems to work as a replacement.

I remember the first weather channel I saw on local cable. A black and white camera on a motor that panned back and forth across a set of weather dials with local advertisements written on cards between the dials. That was replaced by "TWC" when the cable system got it's first satellite dish.

We have come a long way.

 

[Paul Secic]

Or you'd have to go back to E* (once the new application is activated).
The internet seems to work as a replacement.

I remember the first weather channel I saw on local cable. A black and white camera on a motor that panned back and forth across a set of weather dials with local advertisements written on cards between the dials. That was replaced by "TWC" when the cable system got it's first satellite dish.

We have come a long way.

I rememer something like that on a local channel, way back in the 50's before cable at least around here. We got 5 channels.:eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2: My mom was on Queen for a Day and won!

 

[tommiet]

Isn't this what the Internet is for (other than Porn, of course :sure: ) ???

I think Bob is looking for "porn on the 8's":lol:

 

[Jim5506]

Now, unfortunately, the weather channel is going the way of MTV. That is, leaving their original successful format.

Instead of doing weather, they do Storm Stories, and other such gunk that is more fluff and filler than helpful weather info.

 

[tnsprin]

Now, unfortunately, the weather channel is going the way of MTV. That is, leaving their original successful format.

Instead of doing weather, they do Storm Stories, and other such gunk that is more fluff and filler than helpful weather info.

The only regular thing I watch on TWC is "It Could Happen Tomorrow"!

 

[Dishlover]

Does anyone know when that will be added to the DVR 625 Models!

 

[cobra2225]

Does anyone know when that will be added to the DVR 625 Models!

it's not on any models yet

 

[sharklover]

Isn't this what the Internet is for (other than Porn, of course :sure: ) ???

Yea but who wants to cut on the computer everytime they want to see their local radar or forcast?

 

[sharklover]

I take back what I said about this not being available till next year.It will probebly be on by the time the next Charlie Chat dayviews December 11th.If not I hope someone will call and ask him when they expect to get it.

 

[Scottthedott]

Here in Kansas City we have our local NBC affiliate putting out a weather channel via OTA in I swear in 720p. The picture is great. I have seen it in other cities. We won't need it on the 8's here in KC.

 

[Michael P]

Here in Kansas City we have our local NBC affiliate putting out a weather channel via OTA in I swear in 720p. The picture is great. I have seen it in other cities. We won't need it on the 8's here in KC.

Here in the Cleveland market we have 2 locas stations with weather subchannels: WKYC has NBC Weather Plus and WOIO has their own Weather Net which also has news headlines.

 

[jrbdmb]

Here in Kansas City we have our local NBC affiliate putting out a weather channel via OTA in I swear in 720p. The picture is great. I have seen it in other cities. We won't need it on the 8's here in KC.

Those outside the reaches of local OTA signals, those who won't / can't put up an antenna, and those cavemen still using SD televisions still will welcome the "Weather on the 8's" when it makes its appearance.

 

[sharklover]

Well I just saw on another webpage I won't list it that the rollout starts tomorrow Wednesday.Only 25% of receivers will get it at first.100% will be 721s.None of the 311s will get it Wednesday but in the near future probebly next week.When they say 311s this doesn't also mean the 301 does it?I have a 301 and a 510.I assume their just going to be testing it on 25% of receivers to see if anyone is having problems.I can't wait.I'm so excited about this.