Does anyone think that it is just a coincidence that the Raycom deadline is August 4th, which is the same date that the Flex Pack officially becomes available, providing an easy way to drop the locals from our subscription?
Yes, just a coincidence. The Tribune dispute affects more stations and customers.
The Flex Pack has been in the works for months, it's not something just thrown together recently.
After the 8 day dispute in 2013, three's hope that Raycom has a better feel for what Dish will agree to and agree before it expires, or at eats agree on a continuation option (like the one Tribune turned down).