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

[Jimbo]

2 newbie questions (im on a directv reconnaissance mission for my dad):

1) what does HD LIL stand for? (just my own curiosity)

2) my parents live in the Richmond, VA market, but live an hour away in Farmville... when the Richmond-Petersburg HD locals, will we definitely get them?


thanks, and i did some searching, so dont flame me too bad

Rob,
Welcome to the site

Another spot you might want to browse thru to aquainte yourself a little more is the Glossary in the dark Blue area toward the top of the page.

Not trying to be a smart a** , just wanted to let you know that it is there.

Jimbo

[rob40wilson03]

Rob,
Welcome to the site

Another spot you might want to browse thru to aquainte yourself a little more is the Glossary in the dark Blue area toward the top of the page.

Not trying to be a smart a** , just wanted to let you know that it is there.

Jimbo

thanks! i actually hadnt noticed it there... i am a daily user of a car forum and some of the people there could very much benefit from a glossary section

i had googled "HD LIL" but the only results i got were people using the phrase in threads on this forum

completely off-topic but why is Dish Network abbreviated E* ?

[atp1313]

completely off-topic but why is Dish Network abbreviated E* ?

Not really off topic...
E* = Echostar (Dish Network)
D* = DirecTV
V* = Voom
C* = Comcast
TWC = Time Warner Cable

and there may be some others of interest, but that should get you going.

[jcrandall]

V* = Voom

You're dating yourself

[spiderman865]

Not really off topic...
E* = Echostar (Dish Network) (Charlie)
D* = DirecTV (Dave)
V* = Voom
C* = Comcast
TWC = Time Warner Cable

and there may be some others of interest, but that should get you going.

And don't forget Dave and Charlie since we went off topic.

[pete409]

Not sure if this has been mentioned, but for those who live in NEPA rumor has it that we will finally get WBRE and WYOU in HD on Friday.

Keep your fingers crossed!

[jcrandall]

Back to locals: Toledo planned for September.

"Although I do not have a*hard date, we expect to light up Toledo in September."

There you go Jimbo!

[jcrandall]

Two more:

Palm Springs, CA and Dothan, AL will launch in December.

[mlb]

Are there any definitive dates for anything after August? I know Dayton, Ohio is listed for October, but I've seen nothing specific about dates.

[Jimbo]

Back to locals: Toledo planned for September.

"Although I do not have a*hard date, we expect to light up Toledo in September."

There you go Jimbo!

Thanks Jason,
If you do find a hard date, please post it, or PM me

Jimbo