DirecTV to add 44 HD local markets (Updated with Launch Schedule)

**rad** · 07-28-2008 05:12 PM

The LIL HD channel numbers will be the same as the SD, they'll just appear first inthe program guide. Use the hide SD version of HD channels option in the display settings and you'll not see the SD version in the guide anymore.

**atp1313** · 07-28-2008 05:13 PM

Thanks for the clarification. My wife is going to pissed about having to redo all the network season passes, but she'll get over pretty fast.

**jcrandall** · 07-28-2008 05:18 PM

rad - I cleaned up the list in the press release you posted, the cities were running together. Hope you don't mind

**rad** · 07-28-2008 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by Jason Crandall

rad - I cleaned up the list in the press release you posted, the cities were running together. Hope you don't mind

NP - Thanks

**Hemi 6.1** · 07-28-2008 06:00 PM

How many more years do I have to wait before D* gives me CBS HD, and NBC HD. I guess E* going to beat D* on that one. OH well!

**goober22** · 07-28-2008 06:07 PM

Well, Pensacola/Mobile is on the list (again) and I see they are adding Tally & DOTHAN, AL?! Dothan. It's smaller than Panama City in DMA, yet PC doesn't even have SD locals. Now PC will be surrounded by larger and smaller markets yet not have their own on D*. E* has them in SD at least.

**Ramy** · 07-28-2008 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by goober22

Well, Pensacola/Mobile is on the list (again) and I see they are adding Tally & DOTHAN, AL?! Dothan. It's smaller than Panama City in DMA, yet PC doesn't even have SD locals. Now PC will be surrounded by larger and smaller markets yet not have their own on D*. E* has them in SD at least.

At least your area is on a list. My area has never been on any list.

**sammy4041** · 07-28-2008 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by B_Kranski

Wow La Crosse-Eau Claire...That may be worth switching from Dish to Direct. Will see when it gets added and what E*'s plans are...I really do like the DVR's from E*

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