I think that is how it should work, but I do not know for certain how Dish handles it. On my account I show a waiver that was requested in 2003 and never answered. Dish treats that like an approved waiver. I just don't know how long they actually give the local stations to answer. Dish does not want to get in trouble--it can get expensive for them if they cannot document the authority to let us have distant networks.Lucky said:So if you request a waiver, and the local station does not answer in 45 days, can you then ask Dish to grant the waiver, and turn on the station ? Is that how it works ?
rdinkel said:Just due to the practical problem of managing the various waivers, I expect Dish to grant access to distant HD to anyone who presently receives distant SD. It would then be up the individual affilitates to challenge Dish for each customer granted such access. And that would be a huge admin load for the local stations. As it is, many local stations fail to respond to Dish's waiver requests within the FCC's 45 day time limit. Just imagine how much time would be required for each challenge resolution. That is why I am going out of my way now to have all my waivers in place or updated.
FreddyvsJasonvsAsh said:who's going to know what channels you have except Dish?