According to that map I'm in the Memphis Spotbeam already, that's why I don't understand why I can't get Memphis Locals? Like I said in the earlier post, Jonesboro is it's own DMA, but all they have here is an ABC, PBS, and a VTN(Religious Channel), why would Directv use up space on a Satellite to just carry those three channels? Thanks for your responses, bye.tcusta00 said:I agree with say-what. The spot beams are likely a lot larger than you think. Check out the spotbeam map for your area:
http://ekb.dbstalk.com/pictures/dtv4s.gif
While it's probably a little old I don't think it's changed. You are well within the spotbeam. Like say-what said, you may end up with locals later this summer when the new satellite is turned on.
Good luck. You can try OTA in the meantime.
Based on the map it seems that my little DMA has spotbeam coverage.tcusta00 said:I agree with say-what. The spot beams are likely a lot larger than you think. Check out the spotbeam map for your area:
http://ekb.dbstalk.com/pictures/dtv4s.gif
While it's probably a little old I don't think it's changed. You are well within the spotbeam. Like say-what said, you may end up with locals later this summer when the new satellite is turned on.
Good luck. You can try OTA in the meantime.
I wouldn't read too much into "that map". Based on the transponders, it's the old analog Ku beams. Other maps, have shown them to be much larger.Brian Hanasky said:Based on the map it seems that my little DMA has spotbeam coverage.
With this coverage the only thing that would stop DMA 159 from having locals is LRF's, D* wanting to/being able to carry us, and the local stations making the deal.
Is this correct?
Not quite. D* cannot legally provide you with another DMA's channels. This is per FCC rules.Brian Hanasky said:With this coverage the only thing that would stop DMA 159 from having locals is LRF's, D* wanting to/being able to carry us, and the local stations making the deal.
Is this correct?
This may give some more info: http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/shvera.htmlmikep554 said:Not quite. D* cannot legally provide you with another DMA's channels. This is per FCC rules.
The only way for D* to legally do this is for you to go to each of your lcoal affiliates and request a waiver to allow D* to provide you with a different affiliate's feed from a different market. You actually have to get a legally binding release form from the local affiliate.
Some people have had success with this, but I think more often than not the waivers are denied.
In the case where there is no local affiliate, sometimes D* can provide the nearby channels if they can normally be picked up over the air (OTA) at the residence in question, but even that is a crapshoot. Some folks live in areas where they can pick up a strong signal from an adjacent market, but because of the way the FCC rules work D* cannot provide the adjacent market's signals.
Basically, to the original poster, this is not a question of signal. Your dish is picking up the data for the channels you want. This is an FCC rules question. D* cannot flip the software flag inside your receiver to allow those channels to be viewed.
