Returning to Directv...whats the deal with my Weather Channel?

[dem372]

I am back with Directv after making the mistake of trying Uverse. I just hooked up my Directv/Tivo Series 2 receiver (Samsung) in my family room, and turned on The Weather Channel, excited to see the new Local on the 8's. But I never see them. I don't even see the "national" version. I just see the show that is on, and then it flips to commercial breaks.

So, whats the deal? Does the Local on the 8's not work with the DirecTivo boxes? Or am I just watching a show that doesn't have the local on the 8's with it?

Sorry if this is a dumb question.

 

[goober22]

Currently, locals on the 8s are only on the SD feed and not the HD channel. Hopefully HD will be added soon.

 

[Van]

Its the same as before with the exception of a rather blah atempt at adding a very basic receiver based flash memory version of what you would find on a computer. The app leaves alot to be desired and so far I think its a waste of time and money as it doesnt show you a radar map for your area but rather a larger region of about 5 - 10 states and a non looping radar image.

 

[rad]

So, whats the deal? Does the Local on the 8's not work with the DirecTivo boxes? Or am I just watching a show that doesn't have the local on the 8's with it?

No, it doesn't work with the DirecTivo boxes, just the newer DirecTV branded boxes (the ones that use the white remote control with the ACTIVE button in it). There's a video of Locals on the 8's you can view in post http://www.satelliteguys.us/1530401-post117.html

 

[dem372]

thanks for the replies, and the video. It looks ok. Gives the forecast, which is all I really need. I guess I will have it on my tv's without the Tivo, and maybe once the HD Tivo is out it will work with that.

Thanks again...

 

[Cincyray]

Just a humorous response but dude are you actually excited to see weather on the 8s lol just kidding couldnt resist.

 

[Sori4mvp]

Just a humorous response but dude are you actually excited to see weather on the 8s lol just kidding couldnt resist.

I was thinking the same thing, but it's actually inspired me to tune into my local on the 8's to check it out. And it just came on and no locals for me!!!! I'm on the SD version! What's up? LOL

 

[dem372]

Just a humorous response but dude are you actually excited to see weather on the 8s lol just kidding couldnt resist.

yeah, I know...it makes me sound old. But, yeah, I miss my local on the 8's. I guess I am getting old.

 

[Rob7]

I was thinking the same thing, but it's actually inspired me to tune into my local on the 8's to check it out. And it just came on and no locals for me!!!! I'm on the SD version! What's up? LOL

you need to tune in a few minutes BEFORE weather on the 8... so the data has time to load to your respective zip codes

 

[scottie_h]

I don't even know what channel Weather Channel is on. I don't even pay attention to weather on the local news. When I walk outside, I know the weather.

 

[paulman182]

But the OP said he wasn't even seeing the National weather on the 8's. That probably means he was indeed watching at a time of a program that wasn't being interrupted on the 8s. He should see the national 8s even on a TiVo.

I think it is a pretty good feature they have added and look forward to getting it on the HD channel as well.

 

[ChrisPC]

you need to tune in a few minutes BEFORE weather on the 8... so the data has time to load to your respective zip codes

It loads on my HR20 even when I switch to TWC in the middle of Local on the 8s.