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TVFactFan · 02-07-2016, 02:28 PM

explained to you by your cable provider why they don't offer it? Is it something to do with the satellite interfering with the signal? I know it sucks to see all of what these channels offer and they are not offered

Also there is no way to disconnect the cable and see Antenna TV or Me-TV that way with a Antenna?

DJM77 · 02-07-2016, 03:32 PM

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Also there is no way to disconnect the cable and see Antenna TV or Me-TV that way with a Antenna?

I really don't think that's possible where I live. My parents (they live next door to me) have an antenna on their roof and a converter box for their TV in their basement. They're able to get Me-TV, but the signal is extremely unreliable. It seems like the only time they're able to get any channels on that TV is when it's freezing cold outside.

I did write to Dish a couple of years ago and I asked them to please add Antenna TV and Me-TV. They wrote back, but they didn't give any explanation as to why they don't have those channels.

tlc38tlc38 · 02-07-2016, 03:41 PM

I bought an antenna and hooked it up last week.

I wasn't able to get ANY channels where I live.

Luckily, the store where I bought the antenna took it back and gave me a refund.

This sucks because I really wanted to get Antenna TV and MeTV.

My only options are Dish network and DIRECTV (which I have DIRECTV) because cable isn't available in my area. But the cable company that is closest to me DOES offer these channels so hopefully one day they'll extend their coverage of the area so I'm able to get them.

Svenfan1234 · 02-07-2016, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tlc38tlc38

I bought an antenna and hooked it up last week.

I wasn't able to get ANY channels where I live.

Luckily, the store where I bought the antenna took it back and gave me a refund.

This sucks because I really wanted to get Antenna TV and MeTV.

My only options are Dish network and DIRECTV (which I have DIRECTV) because cable isn't available in my area. But the cable company that is closest to me DOES offer these channels so hopefully one day they'll extend their coverage of the area so I'm able to get them.

Sorry to hear that! Hopefully you'll one day be able to see Antenna, Me TV and Laff. Considering that they are always adding new affiliates, I wouldn't doubt it if one day a local station picks them up in your area.

tlc38tlc38 · 02-07-2016, 03:49 PM

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Sorry to hear that! Hopefully you'll one day be able to see Antenna, Me TV and Laff. Considering that they are always adding new affiliates, I wouldn't doubt it if one day a local station picks them up in your area.

The cable company closest to me does offer these channels but they don't offer cable in my area...if that makes sense.

I live in the sticks so the cable company that is in the nearest big city doesn't reach out to me.

TVFactFan · 02-07-2016, 03:50 PM

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I really don't think that's possible where I live. My parents (they live next door to me) have an antenna on their roof and a converter box for their TV in their basement. They're able to get Me-TV, but the signal is extremely unreliable. It seems like the only time they're able to get any channels on that TV is when it's freezing cold outside.

I did write to Dish a couple of years ago and I asked them to please add Antenna TV and Me-TV. They wrote back, but they didn't give any explanation as to why they don't have those channels.

can you call a customer service number?

TVFactFan · 02-07-2016, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tlc38tlc38

I bought an antenna and hooked it up last week.

I wasn't able to get ANY channels where I live.

Luckily, the store where I bought the antenna took it back and gave me a refund.

This sucks because I really wanted to get Antenna TV and MeTV.

My only options are Dish network and DIRECTV (which I have DIRECTV) because cable isn't available in my area. But the cable company that is closest to me DOES offer these channels so hopefully one day they'll extend their coverage of the area so I'm able to get them.

If you called the customer service do you think they would explain why?

I would like to know myself

tlc38tlc38 · 02-07-2016, 03:56 PM

^The say there's not enough people in my area to support having cable available. But 10 miles down the road, cable IS available. It's just the pocket that I live in.

TVFactFan · 02-07-2016, 03:57 PM

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^The say there's not enough people in my area to support having cable available.

I was asking does your satellite provider has a customer service number?

SitcomsOffline · 02-07-2016, 04:04 PM

Detroit just recently got Antenna TV back as of February 1st as another local station has become an affiliate.

Previously, the former affiliate dropped Antenna TV in 2014.

Never did get a straight answer as to why. The former affiliate blamed Comcast while Comcast blamed the former affiliate.

tlc38tlc38 · 02-07-2016, 04:10 PM

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I was asking does your satellite provider has a customer service number?

I've asked Directv but they never know anything lol.

TVFactFan · 02-07-2016, 04:11 PM

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I've asked Directv but they never know anything lol.

I know I would probably want to cancel if it was me and I could not get a answer for why they don't offer Non-cable channels. That sucks

DJM77 · 02-07-2016, 04:55 PM

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Sorry to hear that! Hopefully you'll one day be able to see Antenna, Me TV and Laff.

As of the beginning of this year, Dish does carry Laff at least.

DJM77 · 02-07-2016, 04:58 PM

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can you call a customer service number?

I already emailed them and practically begged them to pick up Antenna TV and Me-TV, so I don't really have any interest in calling customer service. I don't really care what their reason is for not carrying those channels.

TVFactFan · 02-07-2016, 05:05 PM

This was the best answer I could find. Antenna TV and Me-TV are not considered Major Networks and Directv only offer Local channels like ABC, CBS, PBS, FOX, and NBC.

https://m.facebook.com/notes/the-tee...2616119496038/

02-07-2016, 02:28 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,101	For those of you classic TV fans who don't have Me-TV and Antenna TV, was it... explained to you by your cable provider why they don't offer it? Is it something to do with the satellite interfering with the signal? I know it sucks to see all of what these channels offer and they are not offered Also there is no way to disconnect the cable and see Antenna TV or Me-TV that way with a Antenna?

02-07-2016, 03:41 PM	#3
tlc38tlc38 Every day’s a Dolly day! Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Location: I’m just travelin’ thru Posts: 19,259	I bought an antenna and hooked it up last week. I wasn't able to get ANY channels where I live. Luckily, the store where I bought the antenna took it back and gave me a refund. This sucks because I really wanted to get Antenna TV and MeTV. My only options are Dish network and DIRECTV (which I have DIRECTV) because cable isn't available in my area. But the cable company that is closest to me DOES offer these channels so hopefully one day they'll extend their coverage of the area so I'm able to get them.
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02-07-2016, 03:56 PM	#8
tlc38tlc38 Every day’s a Dolly day! Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Location: I’m just travelin’ thru Posts: 19,259	^The say there's not enough people in my area to support having cable available. But 10 miles down the road, cable IS available. It's just the pocket that I live in.

02-07-2016, 04:04 PM	#10
SitcomsOffline Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 03, 2013 Posts: 492	Detroit just recently got Antenna TV back as of February 1st as another local station has become an affiliate. Previously, the former affiliate dropped Antenna TV in 2014. Never did get a straight answer as to why. The former affiliate blamed Comcast while Comcast blamed the former affiliate.

02-07-2016, 05:05 PM	#15
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,101	This was the best answer I could find. Antenna TV and Me-TV are not considered Major Networks and Directv only offer Local channels like ABC, CBS, PBS, FOX, and NBC. https://m.facebook.com/notes/the-tee...2616119496038/