Recent content by MikeMara

Wrangler- the issue with Tribune and DISH centers on Tribune's request for DISH to carry their other local in HD as well. In Seattle it was Ch 22 KMYQ that DISH refused to carry along with KCPQ Fox 13 (Directv carries both). Since FOX carries mostly NFC games in the NFL, it made watching...

It's got nothing to do with Fox. It's a Tribune vs DISH issue. As for a quick resolution, not likely considering the same situation in Seattle and Sacramento. Pressure both Tribune and DISH by emailing them on a regular basis. In fact, the Fox station in Seattle has a special announcement on...

Like I mentioned in a different post, be prepared not to view any Tribune owned local stations in HD on DISH. WTIC Fox 61 in Hartford is owned by Tribune and they will not likely add their HD signal to DISH. Seattle and Sacramento have been dealing with this ever since their locals started in...

I would guess that WTIC Hartford would not come online in HD anytime soon. Looks like they're own by Tribune and Tribune and DISH haven't agreed on DISH carrying HD. Same long-going situation in Seattle and Sacramento with no end in sight. Their inability to find a solution prompted me to...

I left DISH after 6 years for this very reason. Directv has both Fox 13 and MyQ in HD at this time. I corresponded with Mr. Goodman from KCPQ (DISH was mum on the subject) and believed him when he said this was a DISH issue. Nothing to do with Tribune and DirecTv. I think Ch 13 is on every...

So far the process was smooth. DISH was very nice and understanding- no hard sale and no hard feelings. It's funny how this one issue with KCPQ overshadowed everything else and had they just agreed like every other carrier to carry Ch 13 in HD, I'd still be on board. Never had a problem with...

Well- the impasse with Tribune and Dish continues. I'll be installing DirectTV next month and cancelling DISH. It's too bad since I like the hardware but I don't see any end in sight on the KCPQ Fox 13 thing. I'll have to reprogram my brain for new channel numbers. It's only TV, right?

Both Sacramento and Seattle Fox (tribune owned) stations have essentially the same verbiage posted in their websites essentially stating that DISH customers need to pressure DISH. From my conversations with Seattle KCPQ (God forbid DISH actually engages with their customers), the issue appears...

The Weather Channel is expected to complete the construction of its new 12,500-square-foot HD facility this month. The network hopes to have the electronics installed and sets completed by early May for its new HD studios. Your Weather Today and Evening Edition, the network’s first two HD studio...

I must have been pretty fortunate with my installer experiences- the first one for the HD upgrade went fine. A Sunday afternoon- on time and very professional. The second was last week when I had to have an installer come out and fix a problem related to the roofer moving the dish. A...

levibluewa- I know. I am just inside the Green Zone. I understand up where you are HD is an iffy proposition. Also, the installer said anyone on the coasts- Oregon and Washington will have difficulty getting HD due to the 129 being what it is. Something CSR don't tend to share....

I live 50 miles north of Seattle and have not had any drop out issues with the 129. HD has always come in fine- an installer who came by to repoint my dish after roofers moved fine tuned the signal. No issues here. Now if only we could get KCPQ Fox 13 in HD......

I wish I could get OTA. Most of the Washington State posters with issues related to FOX Ch 13 aren't able to get OTA. Those pesky hills and mountains get in the way unless you're within 25 miles of Seattle.

There's another thread on this subject but the bottom line appears to be neither side is moving. Tribune will speak on the subject- in fact there is a statement on their website about DISH- and DISH, as we all know, doesn't comment on anything. I write to both Tribune (KCPQ) and DISH CEO on a...

Beating a dead horse on my favorite topic - here's the verbiage from the KCPQ Website: Dear Q13 Fox Viewers watching on Dish Network We understand the confusion and disappointment some viewers have experienced regarding the availability of our HDTV signal. As you may know, Q13 Fox has been...