72.5 Local Markets moving to 99 / 103

[jcrandall]

From:
DIRECTV: Free 72 Local Swap

The transition will happen in late 2009. Below is a list of markets and the transition date in which your equipment MUST be updated. If your equipment is not updated by the date listed below, your local channels cannot be viewed. Due to the volume of customers needing an equipment exchange, we are encouraging customers to make their equipment exchange installation appointment as soon as possible. Installation appointments will fill up quickly.

November 4,2009
Fort Wayne, IN

November 18,2009
Columbia - Jefferson City, MO
Peoria - Bloomington, IL
Youngstown, OH

December 9, 2009
Burlington, VT - Plattsburg, NY
La Crosse - Eau Claire, WI
Lincoln - Hastings, NE
Traverse City - Cadillac, MI
Waco, TX

You may be eligible for a free exchange. Please call us at 1-888-763-7772 and mention "FREE 72 LOCAL SWAP".



If you're not sure you have a legacy receiver, tune to channel 482. If you see a message saying "Channel Not Available" or "Searching for Satellite" you will need to exchange that receiver.

[thetech2009]

They are also calling all cutomers in these areas with an automated message with info about the change.

[FED-UP-INSTALLER]

tentative date for Wausau WI? - we're already mpeg4 on new installs

[dishrich]

This is for changing EXISTING subs over TO the MPEG4 locals in these 9 markets - & yes, they too have had all NEW installs/movers on MPEG4 already.

[FED-UP-INSTALLER]

I was asking when Wausau is scheduled for swap over

[dishrich]

The rest (including Wausau) haven't been announced yet...

[Lem]

Any word as to when/if Portland, ME will switch?

[spiegelj07]

i've already been switched over for my legacy receiver they give you a free hd box upgrade with no commitment

[jw1987]

Does any one know if terre haute IN will ever get locals??

[dishrich]

And this has ANYTHING to do with the original topic, how???