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Check this out, this email was just forwarded to me.
REMEMBER YOU HEARD THIS NEWS FIRST HERE ON DBSTALK.COM!
REMEMBER YOU HEARD THIS NEWS FIRST HERE ON DBSTALK.COM!
LOCAL DMA SOFTWARE UPDATE
Folks,
Please note that beginning Tuesday, June 11, a new software release to update the local market packages will begin to roll out to subscribers' receivers. The release will affect the local market packages in two ways:
1 All stations in a local DMA will appear on the EPG regardless of
whether a subscriber has a dish antenna pointed to the correct satellite to receive the service. If a customer selects a channel that requires a second dish but doesn't have one installed, a slate will appear on that channel advising the subscriber to call 1-800-333-DISH (1-800-333-3474) to schedule a second dish install.
2 The release will also provide channel mapping for local stations for subscribers with OpenTV boxes, 3900, 4900, 301, and 501. Subscribers with these receivers can now find their favorite local station on the same channel number as can be found from an off-air signal. For instance, in New York City, WABC is on local channel 7. DISH Network subscribers who live in the New York DMA will also be able to tune to Channel 7 to receive WABC.
Please note the software will be released in stages and not all receivers will be updated on June 11. Barring unforeseen circumstances, we anticipate the project will be completed by the end of July.
Please pass this information along to the appropriate personnel and don't hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.
Thanks,
Marsha