NYC HD on 61.5 or Chicago HD/SD on 129?

[nazz]

I'm currently getting NYC HD locals via 61.5 from Conus and am considering switching to Chicago via 129. I am in the Chicago spotbeam and am thinking about doing it to get the SD channels that come along with their locals. I'm still sort of on the fence since 61.5 is the preferred bird and I'd lose 61.5 without the switch for 4 sats. All of my HD channels would then come from 129. I do get a pretty acceptable signal from 129 here in the Great Lakes area though.

I'd appreciate any feedback on the pros and cons.

[garys]

Sounds like you already covered everything. Be aware if you have rsn's they would change as well.

[nazz]

I don't ever watch my RSN so that won't effect me. Does 61.5 give more bandwidth than 129 on any HD channels or is the PQ the same as long as you can get a strong signal?

[garys]

I haven't seen 129, people here have posted that pq on 61.5 is better.

[nazz]

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Thanks. I thought I remembered reading that here some time ago. That leaves me still on the fence. I want the best PQ on my HD that I can get but there are some programs on those SD channels that I would watch. I especially want that one that's kind of like TVLand. I can't think of the name but I'd get it on the Chicago spot beam. I can't decide!

[mikenewy]

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The PQ on 129 here on the East Coast is good, no problems. Why not move and if you don't like it, move back.