All local channels have disappeared (Hartford CT))

[Tony S]

At about 11:40 AM all of the local channels have been replaced by a static text screen. The message says that dish knows about the problem and to switch the channel to a non-local station. Anyone know what happened? Are they switching satellites/transponders?

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

I am getting the same here.

Looks like the transponder is down.

 

[d777jj]

New York City locals are down also.

NYC back about 12:00 pm

 

[Derwin0]

Is it only Hartford?

When I first saw the post title, I thought it had something to do with SHERVA expiring and maybe everyone lost locals.

 

[cosmo_kramer]

Yep, looks like TP 1

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

The only one working for me is WFSB channel 3. All the other ones have the error screen.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Back up now.

 

[Tony S]

Yes, all is back to normal. Maybe this is due to the 61.5 satellite failing...had to switch to a different transponder?

 

[megamike]

Maybe E6 blocked the signal when it went by.