Does the DTV Transition affect TV sets connected to satellite TV service?
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Does the DTV Transition affect TV sets connected to satellite TV service?
Topic Author: John Davis
Posted: 3:19 PM Jan 16, 2009
Replies Posted: 3 comments
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The DTV transition will not affect satellite TV subscribers who receive their local TV stations through their satellite dishes. Satellite TV service is a digital service and all satellite subscribers must have a set-top box connected to their TVs to receive the satellite-delivered programming. As a result, there should be no change in service for satellite subscribers unless the local TV stations are not provided by the satellite carrier. If you subscribe to a satellite TV service, you should check with your provider to find out if you receive a local TV station package through your satellite dish.
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Posted by: Joyce Elaine Location: McGaheysville
My DirecTV is affected since the receiver is not HD with bars squenching the picture. Now, there are 2nd bars since analog has been turned back on. VERY UPSET!

Posted by: Liz Location: West Va
I have satellite & get my local channel when I turn the Satelite box OFF. I have hooked up my converter box, and now receive the PBS channels very nicely but have LOST my local channel. I have scanned several times and still have not been able to pick it up. I thought that I would automatically get it when I hooked up the box. Any ideas on what I may be doing wrong. The local channel used to be Channel 3 and I have tried using both Ch 3 & 4 when setting up the converter but to no avail. Please help -- anyone!

Posted by: charles Location: Luray Ida section
We cannot receive the DTV with or without box and Directv says we can't have it either