Espnu or All American Direct distants in HD
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Yes, they don't share physical addresses. I had a "moved" address for Houston for DISH and listed my aunts address in Arkansas for AAD to get distants , back last year. Also listed all the receivers off of three different DISH accounts listed in my name (moms, mine, aunts), and I got distants on all of them.
Silly question. I'm in Columbus, Ohio. I currently have my locals. Is there any way for me to get the Chicago locals? What do I need to do on Saturday?
Yeah, but the analog signal is gone on Friday. I doubt there will be a digital SD signal, so some downconversion will have to occur. More fun and games.
They've already been using the digital signal for some time.Yeah, but the analog signal is gone on Friday. I doubt there will be a digital SD signal, so some downconversion will have to occur. More fun and games.
Perhaps not a problem this time, but it reminds me of a Distant Network situation which blewup. So much being taken for granted in the delivery stream.
In the winter, you are correct. But during Daylight Savings Time, Arizona (which stays on Mountain Standard in the summer) effectively joins the Pacific Time Zone.
Arizona is in the Mountain Time Zone......
I talked to someone at AAD this morning and they gave me the impression that since I'm living in the east coast (Tampa Bay area) that I would be able to get either Chicago or L.A. or maybe even both. That'd be great. But we'll see what happens. From what they said, next Monday (9/15) will be the day that they are turned on.
Correct. I'd scream if we had to wait until 9/15.
6/15/09 IT IS!!!
Correct. I'd scream if we had to wait until 9/15.
6/15/09 IT IS!!!
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Now remember... something interesting that wasn't said last night...
There is nothing anywhere that gives the legal definition of what an acceptable digital signal is. In fact there is no set test for measuring digital signal levels at all.
With that said, it is quite possible that EVERYONE qualifies for Distant Networks through All American Direct as of Saturday.
I am sure the AAD folks will cover their butts and ask you if you can receive acceptable digital signals via an off air antenna, and if you answer no to that question then you should qualify for service from them.
Now some folks have asked me in PM's and last nights chat if they can get locals from Dish plus Distants from AAD. That is a question I don't know the answer two, however due to subscriber privacy I dont know if AAD knows what you subscribe to on Dish Network.
Now the mydistantnetwork.com website has no mention of anything and I don't expect them to until Saturday. I would recommend people wait until Monday before calling them and trying to add distants.
There is nothing anywhere that gives the legal definition of what an acceptable digital signal is. In fact there is no set test for measuring digital signal levels at all.
With that said, it is quite possible that EVERYONE qualifies for Distant Networks through All American Direct as of Saturday.
I am sure the AAD folks will cover their butts and ask you if you can receive acceptable digital signals via an off air antenna, and if you answer no to that question then you should qualify for service from them.
Now some folks have asked me in PM's and last nights chat if they can get locals from Dish plus Distants from AAD. That is a question I don't know the answer two, however due to subscriber privacy I dont know if AAD knows what you subscribe to on Dish Network.
Now the mydistantnetwork.com website has no mention of anything and I don't expect them to until Saturday. I would recommend people wait until Monday before calling them and trying to add distants.
Right now I have my Charlotte locals as well as the SD Distants from AAD. I see no reason why it would change with HD. I just hope we can get both SD cities as well as one HD city. That'd be nice, 4 cities total (1 from dish, and 3 from AAD). Would be a great football season
Now remember... something interesting that wasn't said last night...
There is nothing anywhere that gives the legal definition of what an acceptable digital signal is. In fact there is no set test for measuring digital signal levels at all.
With that said, it is quite possible that EVERYONE qualifies for Distant Networks through All American Direct as of Saturday.
I am sure the AAD folks will cover their butts and ask you if you can receive acceptable digital signals via an off air antenna, and if you answer no to that question then you should qualify for service from them.
Now some folks have asked me in PM's and last nights chat if they can get locals from Dish plus Distants from AAD. That is a question I don't know the answer two, however due to subscriber privacy I dont know if AAD knows what you subscribe to on Dish Network.
Now the mydistantnetwork.com website has no mention of anything and I don't expect them to until Saturday. I would recommend people wait until Monday before calling them and trying to add distants.
Apparently no one @ AAD knows what is going on ... great way to run the company by not having information four days before the switch and then an swarm of angry calls when someone can't watch COPS on Sat.
Kevin:
What are the new qualifications for distants that take effect on June 13th 2009 ?
Welcome Kevin Your request has been directed to our Customer Service Department. Please wait for our operator to answer your call.
Call accepted by operator Becky. Currently in room: Kevin Harris, Becky.
Becky:
Hello Kevin, I would need your address to see if your eligible, and if your not I could submit a waiver for you
Kevin :
I already receive distants for ABC, CBS, and FOX am I in danger of losing some of these with the new qualifications ?
Becky:
Okay, give me just a moment to check
Becky:
Okay, I show that your eligible for ABC, CBS & Fox from New York and San Francisco at 3.49 per channel. We can also submit a waiver for NBC at no charge for the waiver, are you already installed with Dish Network?
Kevin :
you are misunderstanding my question I already get the three channels (ABC, CBS, FOX) through your company but during a Charlie Chat, Dish CEO said there were some new qualifications going into effect on June 13th 2009 indicating that I might lose some of the channels I currently recieve through you guys.
Becky:
Okay, give me just a moment to see if I can get that info
Kevin :
This is an excerpt from what he said on the chat ...
Kevin:
Digital Transition - Distant Networks
Missing local network channels.
Chicago and LA in HD ... San Fransisco and New York in SD.
Service for up to 10 TVs connected to DISH Network.
www.mydistantnetworks.com 1-800-979-0512
Not affiliated with DISH Network.
New qualifications effective Saturday June 13th.
Becky:
Thanks for waiting, after speaking with my supervisor..sorry we don't have any additional information as of right now
Kevin :
ok no problem, any information on when the HD channels will be up ?
Becky:
We haven't been informed with the info as of yet and unfortunately I will have to have you check back with us on Saturday... I'm sorry
Kevin :
ok no problem
Kevin :
thanks
Becky:
Is there anything else I can help you with today?
I may have no choice to switch providers for TV service to meet my demands... I've been a loyal dish customer for a while now and had never had any reason to think about switching but with the possible loss of DVR and now the possible loss of another station I may just have to opt out of my contract and go through the internet for my TV needs (Hulu, Joost, PSN Network at $1.99/ep or $2.99 an ep. in HD, NetFlix, and some unoffical TV sites... I hate the fact that it'll happen but I dislike cable (equipment and channel selection sucks), really have no interest in DirecTV.
