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Tuesday, October 11th, 2011 12:48 AM

Local channels freezing/skipping

I have read a couple of threads of people experiencing the same local channel issue with freezing skipping channels. I leave is south west Oklahoma and for about a week now my local channels are freezing and skipping. This leads me to believe that DirectTV has some sort of underlining issue with the transmission of these channels since it is effecting customers all over the states. If anyone has info that can help me, do share.

ACE - Sage

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13 years ago

Yes, others have reported it, too.  Supposedly DirecTV is aware of the situation and working with the local stations on a fix.  Don't know when, though. 

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2 Messages

13 years ago




The same PROBLEM in Wichita Falls & Vernon area!!!! Try watching the OU - TEXAS game in freeze frame!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is the badest TV (DirectedTV) EVER


GO DISH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Tutor

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6 Messages

13 years ago

 live in northwest iowa. having same problem with local channels. if anyone hears anything new post it please

Tutor

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8 Messages

13 years ago

I also live in northwest Iowa. Also having local channel problems with freezing pictures.  Called Direct TV tech support.  They say they are aware of the problem, but as of now have no answer.  I noticed problem on Saturday, October 8, 2011

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1 Message

13 years ago

i live in northwest Iowa and the same problem is occuring here. Last night the words were ahead of the picture. How much longer do we have to wait for a fix

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13 years ago

I live in Ohio and all my channels my channels are freezing up. 

Tutor

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5 Messages

13 years ago

I live in Florida and have this problem on all channels exceptfor local.

ACE - Expert

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14.1K Messages

13 years ago

To the last two posters - yours is a different problem, usually caused by poor signal strength. Start your own posts and then we can look at byour issues and try to help.

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13 years ago

I too live in SW Okla. I scheduled a service rep this past Friday to come and fix my picture. I received a call from direct tv on Thursday night to tell me that if this is just with my local channels there would be nothing they could do. They said they are aware of this problem and are working on a fix for this problem. Needless to say I'm watching the Rangers and should just be listening to the radio, this is not good!

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13 years ago

Live in northeast nebraska and havin the same problems. Tryin to watch Sunday night football, but instead i just have to listen to it and not pay attention to the picture.  Hope they figure this out quickly.

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13 years ago

I am guessing that Directv is putting these small market stations on transponders that are problematic knowing that loss of subscribers will be fewer. Two weeks to figure out the problem in this day and age is an eternity. Probably won't be resolved until they send up a new satellite next decade.

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2 Messages

13 years ago

I live in Sioux City, IA/northwest IA and our local channels are freezing/locking up on video, but the audio is fine.

Contributor

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2 Messages

13 years ago

When will this be fixed???????????

Tutor

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5 Messages

13 years ago

My issue was fixed by a service call.  My issue was NOT local channels.  The technician did say that there could be issues with local channels for the next 2 weeks.  He said Direct tv is adjusting one or more satellites to find the right position so there is no more interference.  Hope this helps. 

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3 Messages

13 years ago

I live in Wichita Falls TX and just switched to Direct TV from Dish. My Son and Inlaws have dish and do not have a problem with the local channels (or any other ones). Several of our friends have Direct and have freeze problems with the local channels. The odd part is only the tv's with recorders have a problem, the tv's with just a regular box are fine. Several calls and still no resolution. I need to go back to DISH.


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