Recent content by '97DISH*user

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    4 digit channel numbers for Locals removed/hidden

    I was living in Wyoming at the time and my wife worked for the local cable company and of course HAD no WGN. Saw the Dish TOP 40 promotion ad in USA Today and spent 200 buying a Dish system and set it up myself. Really the Superstations are all I have left of that original purchase of...
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    4 digit channel numbers for Locals removed/hidden

    Actually WGN kept local news feeds on WGN America up to about 5 years ago. And I remember Super 17 WTBS had local news and weather updates in the very early 80's. Still have my Superstations today on Dish and also used to enjoy DNS channels once upon a time too. (remember All American Direct?)...
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    Ahh Memories...

    Or "DISH did not pull off the channel"
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    Nice DISH surprise

    As a 21 year DISH sub I'd welcome an upgrade for a free Home Run Inn frozen pizza!!:hungry
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    Ahh Memories...

    I may have some on tape of the TRIBUNE DISPUTE CONTINUES and those updates!! Good times!!!:party
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    Is WPIX available CONUS on Direct TV?

    Long time Dish subscriber that has WPIX New York on my packae since 1997. I have a friend that has Direct TV asked if WPIX was also available as a CONUS channel on The Direct TV system??? ( yes he's a Mets fan!) Thanks from a long time reader of Satellite Guys forums!! :)
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    Chicago Bears Games on DISH from outside region?

    In the good old days they were CONUS on Sat 119, when the Da Bears were still good......
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    Is KTLA available on dish?

    I'v had KTLA since 1997!! Planning on watching Samantha Cotresse joining the KTLA news team too!! Just watch the online webcast of the news feeds. By the way 6 Dodger games planned for KTLA in April!!!
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    WGN America no longer in FLEX PACK

    I have one pissed off wife who watches Salem... Notice this morning WGN was no longer in my Flex grid. It WAS actually listed in the Flex channel line this morning and now when I called DISH to complain the customer service Rep said it was NOT in the line up!! Anyone else have the same...
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    MLB Extra Innings

    Is there any chance of a March free-view of MLB Channel? Enjoy watching the spring games. I am stuck financially with the Welcome Pack package and cannot upgrade to the Multi Sport package addition..... :( Also officially into year 19 as a DISH subscriber!!! :)
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    Multisport offer

    I'd be happy if they would allow us poor folks with the Welcome Package to get the Multi-sport package.....just a dream!! :)
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    How can I drop National PBS?

    I'd kill to have my national PBS feed back. When I downsized my packages to the Welcome Pack I kept all my Superstation channels, not realizing that I lost the PBS feed. I was grandfathered in, but when I told them to down size I neded to cut off 50 bucks a month off the package but I would like...
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    Multisport promotions this Fall?????

    A year ago I almost had my hopes high when I chatted with some one about the multi sports pack, and that I only have the Welcome Pack and have also been a LONG time DISH sub, and the chat person said sure you can have the multi sport package at half price!! WOW, great deal and turned on my...
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    Will DISH have MLB Extra Inning freeview....?

    I can't remember if Dish takes part in the MLB Extra Inning freeview for that that week during Opening Week. I know we have MLB TV til April 2nd, but it wouldbe nice to catch some Chicago White Sox baseball on the Dish that week.....???:helpsign:
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    This is why the Dish stance on RSN's

    I have said it before, go ahead and charge me 15.00 bucks a month for the Sport Pack and not need to upgrade my package beyound the Welcome Pack. I'll sign up that yesterday!