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

[Rough2000]

I couldn't believe it when I saw it! Thought we weren't scheduled to get them until late Sept./early Oct., not that I'm complaining! Is there something I have to do to get them to show up in my guide again? I can go directly to each channel by entering the number, but they aren't in the guide.

Are you guys still getting Little Rock Local HDTV off of Directv? I was getting NBC the other morning, now I'm just getting SD.???

 

[VMI90]

Have any of the cities scheduled for September launched? There is question about Little Rock?

 

[uncrules]

Have any of the cities scheduled for September launched? There is question about Little Rock?

Baton Rouge, LA; Little Rock, AR and Springfield, MO were launched last week.

 

[seabee13]

Toledo

How about Toledo? Is it going to happen this month ?

 

[djbarci]

Is it safe to assume that Springfield, IL is still on pace for a September launch...considering Baton Rouge & Little Rock have been launched?

 

[jcrandall]

The latest word is to "expect" the rest of the September list to go live next week, which is typically Thursday morning, but could also happen Wednesday.

Good news for everyone waiting on the Sept list, just in time for network premiers.

 

[msajeff]

^^^
Thank god. My wife has been constantly bitching about our move and not getting severe weather warnings for our area.

 

[MattJ2124]

The latest word is to "expect" the rest of the September list to go live next week, which is typically Thursday morning, but could also happen Wednesday.

Fantastic!!!!!!!! I am waiting for Youngstown hd locals to go live and that is perfect, I would love to catch the office and er in hd this season!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[djbarci]

The latest word is to "expect" the rest of the September list to go live next week, which is typically Thursday morning, but could also happen Wednesday.

Good news for everyone waiting on the Sept list, just in time for network premiers.

Thanks for the input Jason! I can't wait!

One more quick question...I am guaranteed to get all the networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX) in HD?

Thanks!

 

[Rough2000]

Is Little Rock, AR up??? If it is, I'm not getting it. What Sat and Transponders are the Local HD channels on?? I ran through the setup again but am not sure which I should be looking for?

 

[jamieh1]

Directv has pushed my market to November. Greenville NC was in October on the original list.

 

[Afterburner666]

I was getting all four major networks in HD here in Richmond Va via an OTA antenna when I got my "free HD upgrade"(which cost me $75.00 cause the tech had to relocate the new dish a few feet off the back of my house to a pole) and then the new rx that replaced my Hughes model didn't have an OTA connection. They really cheaped out on these new rx's IMO. I'd still rather have my HD locals OTA. This way I'd still have local severe weather info when the sat goes out.

 

[stansloan]

The latest word is to "expect" the rest of the September list to go live next week, which is typically Thursday morning, but could also happen Wednesday.

Good news for everyone waiting on the Sept list, just in time for network premiers.

Is the Burlington/Plattsburg market still on the September list and also likely to come up this week?

 

[zeekchic]

Is the Burlington/Plattsburg market still on the September list and also likely to come up this week?

Directv.com tv listing section as of today shows duplicates for Burlington VT DMA NBC,FOX but I don't see ABC/ CBS. I am bummed about CBS not being listed, can anyone confirm No CBS for Burlington VT DMA? I assume this tv listing is in advance of a launching Thursday!!

 

[jcrandall]

Six new markets today:
Mobile AL (4 - All the big 4)
Richmond VA (4 - All the big 4)
South Bend IN (2 - NBC, FOX only)
Syracuse NY (5 - the big 4 & WNYS MyTV)
Toledo OH (4 - All of the BIG 4)
Youngstown OH (2 - NBC, ABC only)

 

[JAG72]

Six new markets today:
Mobile
Richmond
South Bend
Syracuse
Toledo
Youngstown

Jimbo will be a happy camper today.

 

[jcrandall]

Impressive that most got all 4 networks at launch, Syracuse even got 5.

 

[goober22]

Mobile/PEN/FWB = Big 4 = Yea!!! Finally! :clap

 

[DanLee]

National HD PLEASE!!!!!!! There aren't many more HD Lil's to add are there?

 

[DSS Fan]

What about Duluth, MN?