List of HD Local Markets NOT Available on Dish Network

[ComcastOgre]

Hey everybody. I thought creating the list of HD local markets not available on Dish Network would be easier than confirming which of all those RSN's is 24/7 and which aren't. I have seperated the ones that are uplinked since they are more than likely coming sooner rather than later. I tried to label as many of the cities that I could that I knew are in line for local HD by the end of the year, and the rankings are based on Nielsen's 2008-2009 DMA rankings. Much thanks to Tony for his HUGE Dish User database that I used to confirm this information. Of course, anybody with any updates about what markets may be planned that aren't marked or any other status updates is welcome to post any information they have. I will do my best to keep this list up-to-date as well.


Local Markets Currently Uplinked But Not Available
DMA #78: Paducah / Cape Girardeau, KY
DMA #97: Davenport / Moline, IA
DMA #102: Evansville, IN
DMA #111: Springfield / Holyoke, MA
DMA #128: Columbus, GA
DMA #136: Monroe, LA & El Dorado, AR
DMA #155: Bluefield / Beckley / Oak Hill, WV
DMA #162: Idaho Falls / Pocatello, ID
DMA #176: Lake Charles, LA


Local Markets NOT Available By DMA Rank
DMA #69: Wichita / Hutchinson, KS
DMA #80: Rochester, NY
DMA #84: Shreveport / Bossier City, LA
DMA #110: Tyler / Longview / Lufkin / Nacagdoches, TX
DMA #115: Augusta, GA
DMA #117: Traverse City / Cadillac, MI
DMA #122: Macon, GA
DMA #131: Amarillo, TX
DMA #134: Wilmington, NC
DMA #143: Lubbock, TX
DMA #144: Salisbury, MD
DMA #153: Bangor, ME
DMA #154: Rochester / Austin, MN & Mason City, IA
DMA #157: Binghamton, NY
DMA #159: Wheeling, WV / Steubenville, OH
DMA #163: Biloxi / Gulfport, MS
DMA #164: Yuma, AZ / El Centro, CA
DMA #167: Hattiesburg / Laurel, MS
DMA #168: Clarksburg / Weston, WV
DMA #169: Utica, NY
DMA #170: Billings, MT
DMA #172: Dothan, AL
DMA #173: Jackson, TN
DMA #174: Rapid City, SD
DMA #175: Elmira / Corning, NY
DMA #177: Watertown, NY
DMA #178: Harrisonburg, VA
DMA #179: Alexandria, LA
DMA #180: Marquette, MI
DMA #181: Jonesboro, AR
DMA #182: Bowling Green, KY
DMA #183: Charlottesville, VA
DMA #186: Lima, OH
DMA #187: Greenwood / Greenville, MS
DMA #189: Lafayette, IN
DMA #192: Bend, OR
DMA #193: Parkersburg, WV
DMA #195: Eureka, CA
DMA #196: San Angelo, TX
DMA #197: Casper / Riverton, WY
DMA #199: Mankato, MN
DMA #200: Ottumwa, IA / Kirksville, MO
DMA #201: St. Joseph, MO
DMA #203: Zanesville, OH
DMA #204: Presque Isle, ME
DMA #205: Victoria, TX
DMA #206: Helena, MT
DMA #207: Juneau, AK
DMA #208: Alpena, MI
DMA #209: North Platte, NE
DMA #210: Glendive, MT


Anybody wanting a local channel list next to each market will not get it. Tony's Dish User webpage will tell you everything you want to know about what's available currently and what's currently uplinked. I just don't have enough time to do that, and I think there are plenty of other resources out there for that information. Just look up (for example) DMA Salisbury or DMA Victoria on Google, and that was the easiest way for me to get relevant results.

[TNGTony]

For SD locals:
Dish Locals in 178 cities

(TNGTony)
For HD locals:
EKB: Dish HD Locals


(BobaBird)

See ya
Tony

[ComcastOgre]

I would have to believe that Wednesday will bring a few more HD local cities.

[aperry]

DMA #100: Ft. Smith / Fay / Springdale, AR

For what it's worth, this DMA and several others in the list have been listed by DirecTV as coming by the end of 2008. (Just putting it out there...)

[ComcastOgre]

This list is more specifically for Dish subs since I subscribe to Dish and can more easily keep it updated. Anybody want to create a list for DirecTV?

[trumanhorn]

DMA #200: Ottumwa, IA / Kirksville, MO

Yeah, I live in this DMA, and we don't even have SD LILs yet. Wouldn't it be great if Dish took out locals for 100% of the country before D* did?

[Jim5506]

DMA #143: Lubbock, TX

DirecTV doesn't even carry our SD locals.

[jlhugh]

DMA #143: Lubbock, TX

DirecTV doesn't even carry our SD locals.

they dont carry them here either.

[RockinHARD26]

DMA #144: Salisbury, MD

Poor little area in the North east United States along the Atlantic Ocean. If it wasn't for my creative work, I would not have the big Four stations. :O(

[ComcastOgre]

Honestly though, guys. Think of it this way. Some markets are chosen because all other markets are covered in that area and there is STILL space available to add other markets. Not guaranteeing that's how things would play out because a LOT of markets are in that situation I'd imagine...including Salisbury, MD. I just wouldn't completely rule it out, but I would be patient for a year or 2 max.