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Friday, July 22nd, 2022

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ABC local channel flickering

It seems my local ABC channel flickers around every 30 - 40 seconds. This seems to be the only channel that this is happening on. Every other channel works fine. I have 5 DirecTV Streaming devices and it happens with ALL the devices. I also have 1Gig network, so bandwidth is no issue.

Any ideas ?

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ACE - New Member

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5.2K Messages

3 years ago

This is most likely an issue with your local ABC station. You’ll need to get in contact with them. This isn’t an issue with DIRECTV STREAM because ABC sends them everything.

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340 Messages

3 years ago

yea looks like a problem from the station - which one is that @vicstreaming ?

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7 Messages

3 years ago

WTVD is a television station licensed to Durham, North Carolina which is a ABC affiliate.

Community Support

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255.6K Messages

3 years ago

Thank you for bringing this to our attention, @vicstreaming.
Let's check what's causing this.

 

Before we step in, it's important to keep in mind that this could be a channel issue. However, let's try to troubleshoot from our end to confirm the root cause.
 
A good start is to check the HDMI cable and port. Review the connection and if needed, change the cable.

Let us know if the issue persists. We'll be here to help you!

Angelica, DIRECTV Community Specialist

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7 Messages

3 years ago

Even tho its not any equipment issues on my side because this happens on ALL 5 Directv Stream boxes, I changed the HDMI cable anyways just for sanity check.

This is something either with the TV station or Directv backend system.

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426 Messages

3 years ago

Anyone else in that area having the same issue? 

Community Support

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255.6K Messages

3 years ago

Thanks for confirming @vicstreaming. We want to help you enjoy your local programming.

Let's meet in a Direct Message to take a closer look on this. Please check your DIRECTV Message Inbox (It's the chat icon next to the bell icon in the upper right corner of the Forums).

Eimmy, DIRECTV Community Specialist

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7 Messages

3 years ago

OK...as I am watching Jeopardy on ABC it was flickering as usual, then it froze for about a second, the buffer spinner came on for about 15 seconds, it resume and the flicker has stopped...very strange.

Not sure if something was done in the Directv infrastructure. I will be checking my other boxes. 

 

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255.6K Messages

3 years ago

@vicstreaming. Thank you for letting us know 

Please let us know how it goes, and we will be here to explore all the available options over Direct Message.

Eimmy, DIRECTV Community Specialist 

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7 Messages

3 years ago

I am having the same annoying problem with my local channels in the Binghamton, NY area.


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