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Tubehead · 10-17-2018, 09:18 PM

if you guys get comcast then Antenna tv not on comcast any more!! now its called light tv!!

MikeLutton · 10-17-2018, 10:22 PM

in what state did it happen hope it not all over

icecream · 10-18-2018, 12:07 AM

This would just be Tubehead's local Antenna affiliate who dropped it and replaced with Light TV. It is still on Comcast in my area.

stevea · 10-18-2018, 04:40 AM

It's still on here, too. As you say, some local affiliate replaced it.

I know MeTV has a national feed that can be picked up on cable systems; I don't know if Antenna TV does.

Willbo · 10-18-2018, 09:15 AM

Comcast in my area also stopped carrying Antenna TV. They did replace with Light TV and it is not good.

AMackII · 10-18-2018, 09:28 AM

At least, Antenna TV is still on Spectrum Cable in my hometown because i dont have Comcast.

MikeLutton · 10-18-2018, 07:10 PM

i live in pa if pitts get rid of a antenna before i get my comcast back ibe really upset

Mr. Television · 10-18-2018, 07:23 PM

I still get it. Don't scare me like that.

stevea · 10-18-2018, 07:43 PM

In most cases Antenna TV is on cable via a contract agreement with the "main" channel that carries Antenna TV as a digital subchannel. So normally a cable provider would not just drop Antenna TV. If it is replaced by Light TV or some other subchannel, that's most likely going to be the main local channel replacing it, not the cable provider.

In virtually all cases a cable provider places digital subchannels on channel numbers that bear no relation to their actual broadcast channel. For instance, in Indianapolis Antenna TV is broadcast channel 59.2, but is on Comcast channel 253.

Wikipedia has a list of Antenna TV affiliates:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o..._TV_affiliates

icecream · 10-18-2018, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevea

In most cases Antenna TV is on cable via a contract agreement with the "main" channel that carries Antenna TV as a digital subchannel. So normally a cable provider would not just drop Antenna TV. If it is replaced by Light TV or some other subchannel, that's most likely going to be the main local channel replacing it, not the cable provider.

In virtually all cases a cable provider places digital subchannels on channel numbers that bear no relation to their actual broadcast channel. For instance, in Indianapolis Antenna TV is broadcast channel 59.2, but is on Comcast channel 253.

Wikipedia has a list of Antenna TV affiliates:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o..._TV_affiliates

Definitely. In Fort Wayne Antenna over the air is on 55.3, but on Comcast way down on channel 1181.

stevea · 10-18-2018, 07:50 PM

I brought it up because, if you lose Antenna TV or any other digital subchannel (I think MeTV has a national feed for cable systems in places where there is no local affiliate, so this might not always apply to them), it's better to place the blame where it belongs. Find out what main channel has the local affiliation for it, and complain to them (the Wikipedia table lists them).

Tubehead · 10-18-2018, 09:47 PM

hey guys thanks for responding!! just wanted to gave you guys an head up!! i really don't watch any of the classic shows much unless i have them on dvd!!

treky · 10-20-2018, 12:37 AM

I'm in Philadelphia, pa and we have Comcast and still have Antenna TV

treky · 10-20-2018, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tubehead

hey guys thanks for responding!! just wanted to gave you guys an head up!! i really don't watch any of the classic shows much unless i have them on dvd!!

ALLRIGHT!! CALM DOWN, WE BELIEVE YOU!!

10-17-2018, 09:18 PM	#1
Tubehead Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 12, 2007 Location: chattanooga.tn Posts: 5,139	Antenna TV no more on Comcast cable if you guys get comcast then Antenna tv not on comcast any more!! now its called light tv!!

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10-18-2018, 12:07 AM	#3
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10-18-2018, 07:23 PM	#8
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10-18-2018, 09:47 PM	#12
Tubehead Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 12, 2007 Location: chattanooga.tn Posts: 5,139	just wanted to give you guys an heads up!! hey guys thanks for responding!! just wanted to gave you guys an head up!! i really don't watch any of the classic shows much unless i have them on dvd!!

10-18-2018, 04:40 AM	#4
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,594	It's still on here, too. As you say, some local affiliate replaced it. I know MeTV has a national feed that can be picked up on cable systems; I don't know if Antenna TV does.

10-18-2018, 09:15 AM	#5
Willbo Member Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 10, 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 862	Comcast in my area also stopped carrying Antenna TV. They did replace with Light TV and it is not good.

10-18-2018, 09:28 AM	#6
AMackII Member Forum Star Join Date: Oct 23, 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 17,219	At least, Antenna TV is still on Spectrum Cable in my hometown because i dont have Comcast.

10-18-2018, 07:10 PM	#7
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,884	i live in pa if pitts get rid of a antenna before i get my comcast back ibe really upset

10-18-2018, 07:43 PM	#9
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,594	In most cases Antenna TV is on cable via a contract agreement with the "main" channel that carries Antenna TV as a digital subchannel. So normally a cable provider would not just drop Antenna TV. If it is replaced by Light TV or some other subchannel, that's most likely going to be the main local channel replacing it, not the cable provider. In virtually all cases a cable provider places digital subchannels on channel numbers that bear no relation to their actual broadcast channel. For instance, in Indianapolis Antenna TV is broadcast channel 59.2, but is on Comcast channel 253. Wikipedia has a list of Antenna TV affiliates: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o..._TV_affiliates

10-18-2018, 07:50 PM	#11
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,594	I brought it up because, if you lose Antenna TV or any other digital subchannel (I think MeTV has a national feed for cable systems in places where there is no local affiliate, so this might not always apply to them), it's better to place the blame where it belongs. Find out what main channel has the local affiliation for it, and complain to them (the Wikipedia table lists them).

10-20-2018, 12:37 AM	#13
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