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Speculation After seeing the slate (thanks, Scott, for posting the screen shot as I am unable to do so), I had the same questions as dmendenjr and hall. The spotbeam solution seems like a good idea, but some of those spotbeams are pretty large. Also, that ties TWC to Dish's spotbeam...

That's very interesting info. The time delays last night got me to wondering how they would provide 24/7 coverage with such a small staff of personalities (according to the WeatherNation site). Looking forward to your YouTube clip!

I noticed this last night and had to chuckle. It's one of those little details that I would consider unacceptable if I was running the show. Truthfully, though, it's not a huge deal.

Yeah, I was excited about Dolly (my first direct hit hurricane). I rode the storm out on a 55 foot boat. We lost radio comms as the storm approached, but were still able to get radar images on cell phones for a bit longer. That thing seemed to sit on top of us forever! Unfortunately we had to...

I know it's not quite what you asked for, but here is a marketing video for the WeatherNation that gives us some clues on the how this channel comes to dish; it also has shots of the sets and sample screens. Until we find actual footage from the Dish branded channel, this will have to do...

I was just re-reading the thread and came across this post (somehow missed it on first read). Glad to know this is not an in-house channel for Dish. I wonder what sort of agreement they have and if it is exclusive?

Scott, Do your sources have anything to offer on when interactive will be on the HD version? Also, will we be seeing improvements over the existing interactive app? Finally, what can we expect on the "future" second weather channel? Thanks! Red

First Impressions Okay, here's my first take on the channel: * graphics and video look very nice - although very, very similar to the TWC grahics... could be trouble there! * the in depth local focus is pretty cool, especially the current tornado info for the Dallas and surrounding areas. *...

I certainly hope we can select those tabs (somehow) or they start cycling like the sports ticker on ESPN!

Sounds like Free DBS may be one of the new players at the 101W slot! If so, I consider this great news! :D

Absolutely (;)) correct!

What absoluteHD gets There's always someone wanting to know if absoluteHD subs get any of the new channels. ;) I'm seeing EPIX1 in HD and G4 in SD - no other new channels in any resolution (I think G4 in SD may have already been available, but not certain). Cheers! Red

Speculate? Here at SatGuys? :D

That's quite a range! To me, that means I will get to check them out sometime between being excited and disappointed. Let's hope it's sooner than later. Another tidbit that could ease the waiting would be knowing a little more precisely (than 80-100) where in the sky we will be looking. Once...

Google (among others) is your friend! Here's the top result from Google: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_channel_per_carrier I've read other, better explanations, but this is a quick and easy answer. EDIT: Here's some additional info from Topbits.com. So, the efficiencies of MCPC will...

Yes, but who will fill the void? That is the interesting question that I look forward to seeing answered. :) I have an idea or two about who some of the players might be. My prayers are with them!

Wow, I wonder what happened to change their plans so quickly? Either way, it will be nice to have them co-located.

If I understand your proposed setup correctly, you will still be using your ISP to transport video from the Slingbox to the house. If so, you will still be eating up bandwidth with your provider. Other options that may work, depending on your setup, is to run a long (amplified, perhaps) run...

Good question. If the target audience includes viewers who are renouncing the eye patch, then one might think it would be circular. Even though they list the total numbers of Ku boxes as potential viewers, I doubt service will be circular. The main reason is that while a lot of FTA can be seen...

Then there is still a glimmer of hope in the US? ;)

I think of it more like this: Coca-Cola, Pepsi Co, and other beverage companies are probably not too worried about the neighborhood lemonade stand. If that lemonade stand does something unique or begins to draw customers away, then they make take notice and/or action. We also have to consider...

According to information from last night's chat, transponder space on G19 is more expensive than space on AMC4. It remains to be seen whether SES1 (the AMC4 replacement) will alter costs for transponder space at that orbital slot.

Am I missing something? Connecticut wants the satellite companies to carry their channel... So to punish the satellite companies for not carrying their channel, they propose to tax the customers? Wouldn't it make more sense to tax the company in some way??? <-- which is still wrong, but more...

I'm glad I decided to sit pat with Absolute. However, if they pull my programming or hike the price, I will drop to Family (I would go lower, but I think Essentials is gone). I realize they aren't threatened by my stance, but the reality is that I won't pay a dime more for my programming and...

I used to enjoy WN as background. I know they had a loop running, but I still miss them since SkyAngel bolted from DBS. Yes, I know they are on C-band, but I move every couple years... ;)