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08-26-2014, 09:03 PM | #2 |
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Why would the locals be in SD on a service that touts the most HD content?
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08-26-2014, 10:15 PM | #3 |
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08-27-2014, 01:28 AM | #4 |
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Can't u get locals in HD via antenna? I thought the FCC said all locals have to be HD by law. Errrr, now that I think about it, FCC said they have to be digital, but I assumed that would include HD. Is it just that your reception sucks (not that it's your fault)? I'd totally agree you should use DTV's lack of your locals in HD as a bargaining/bitching chip, but maybe try to get your locals in HD with a better antenna?
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Same here. All 3 are out of Columbia, Mo. now so I'm guessing that they do broadcast in HD...
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08-27-2014, 05:39 AM | #7 |
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Plus I know they're recorded in HD because Dish has them. I'm sure it's that the dickhole a are too lazy I switch their feed to HD.
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08-27-2014, 07:30 AM | #8 |
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Damn, you weren't kidding about not having any chance of picking up locals with an antenna. As for flicking a swtich... not that simple. more likely your locals want more money for the HD feed from DirecTV.
The most realistic option is the get a PO Box for your billing, and tell them some other address that gets you local HD channels.
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08-27-2014, 11:32 AM | #10 |
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Yeah, I do. I've run this stuff for quite awhile at my parents before satelite got locals. And in town here, I'd need 30 feet.
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08-27-2014, 11:43 AM | #12 |
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08-27-2014, 12:07 PM | #13 |
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Anyway, so is there a strategy to employ here? Or do I just call the number and say "Why don't I tell you bitches to pound sand and roll with DISH?" or what?
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08-27-2014, 12:09 PM | #14 |
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I was actually able to use the J pole that they used to mount my satellite dish. Just bolted a 10-foot steel pole to it and mounted the antenna on top. I get stations from Des Moines (45 miles), Ottumwa (70 miles), and Cedar Rapids (85 miles).
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08-27-2014, 12:13 PM | #15 |
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I got a shit ton of free upgrades and packages last year when I called DirecTV and told them "DISH had offered me such and such and what could they do?"
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