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Title: No LOT8's near Lex, KY
Post by: PONYPULR on June 14, 2012, 01:12:07 PM

I'm new here and I hope I have posted in the correct place!  :blink:
I have DishNetwork in Paris, KY and my Local on the 8's is just a generalized national report done by region. I have seen a Local on the 8's for the Bluegrass Area on a tv in a nearby Hardee's, however. How do I get the Bluegrass one to come up on my TV???? Is this something I need to take up with the DishNetwork peeps??
Thank you in advance!!

Title: Re: No LOT8's near Lex, KY
Post by: Trevor on June 14, 2012, 01:22:48 PM

Localized Local on the 8s forecasts are only available on cable providers (minus U-Verse, because they choose not to utilize it). The reason being is that cable providers are localized by what's called a headend, thus they can provide a local forecast for their coverage area.

The reason you aren't seeing a local forecast on Dish (same with DirecTV) is that satellite providers are nationwide, thus making it virtually impossible to provide a local forecast, so they settle with the basic national forecast. The reason you saw a local version in Hardee's is because they most likely were using a cable TV service, not satellite.

However, Dish and DirecTV have both provided an alternative. When you are viewing The Weather Channel on Dish, you should see a message pop saying "Press select to view local weather" (or something to that effect). Press that and you should get a local forecast based on your billing zip code.

I hope I provided some insight! :)

Note to moderators: I know I've been told not to reply to threads in the Tech Support area, but I thought this may be an exception. Sorry if I caused any issues!

Title: Re: No LOT8's near Lex, KY
Post by: Eric on June 14, 2012, 03:13:10 PM

Quote from: Trevor on June 14, 2012, 01:22:48 PM

Note to moderators: I know I've been told not to reply to threads in the Tech Support area, but I thought this may be an exception. Sorry if I caused any issues!

I certainly hope an exception will be made in this case, because your description of the situation is excellent.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: No LOT8's near Lex, KY
Post by: phw115wvwx on June 14, 2012, 04:35:45 PM

This request can't be done due to the reasons stated by Trevor, so this topic is locked.

Title: Re: No LOT8's near Lex, KY
Post by: TWCToday on June 14, 2012, 09:01:54 PM

Quote from: twcc_ericdn on June 14, 2012, 03:13:10 PM

Quote from: Trevor on June 14, 2012, 01:22:48 PM

Note to moderators: I know I've been told not to reply to threads in the Tech Support area, but I thought this may be an exception. Sorry if I caused any issues!

I certainly hope an exception will be made in this case, because your description of the situation is excellent.  :thumbsup:

Thanks Trevor! I appreciate you helping this new member out :)