[drrichard]

As you know, we have been without an ABC Channel since July 22 while DISH is negotiating with the local channel's owner-- Apollo Broadcasting. During this time, I have phoned DISH (800/333-3474) each month and gotten an $8 discount off that month's bill to compensate me for this missing channel, or a total of $36-- so far. So I suggest all DISH customers might want to do the same. Not only will you receive at least token compensation, but if enough customers complain it might motivate DISH to reach agreement with Apollo. As I told the DISH rep I just spoke with-- this isn't a Mideast Peace Treaty, how hard can it be?

[kathyspear]

My sister, who lives on a farm in Indiana where cable options are pretty meager, was just talking about that ABC/Dish situation. A while back there was something she was desperate to watch on ABC and she saw one of those As Seen On TV things at Dollar General -- a Magic antenna or something. She decided to risk ten bucks and bought it. I assume it is just some kind of OTA antenna because it gave her back her ABC. She was thrilled. I know she has called to complain but I don't know if she does it regularly like you do. I'll have to suggest that to her. Thx.

kathy

[TNLAKEPANDA]

I was thinking about calling Dish for a credit. I am paying extra for local network channels. We. Put that on my to due list for next week.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by kathyspear

My sister, who lives on a farm in Indiana where cable options are pretty meager, was just talking about that ABC/Dish situation. A while back there was something she was desperate to watch on ABC and she saw one of those As Seen On TV things at Dollar General -- a Magic antenna or something. She decided to risk ten bucks and bought it. I assume it is just some kind of OTA antenna because it gave her back her ABC. She was thrilled. I know she has called to complain but I don't know if she does it regularly like you do. I'll have to suggest that to her. Thx.

kathy

I don't know about Indiana, but I bought a $12 antenna at Best Buy and connected it to my television in The Villages. I didn't get any channels at all, NOTHING. But, at least I saved $188 by not buying the $200 attic antenna recommended by someone on TOTV.

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I don't know about Indiana, but I bought a $12 antenna at Best Buy and connected it to my television in The Villages. I didn't get any channels at all, NOTHING. But, at least I saved $188 by not buying the $200 attic antenna recommended by someone on TOTV.

That would depend on where in T.V. you live. Lots of homes around us have the "$200 antenna" and while I prefer cable for those folks that have OTA they say it works great except they have to rotate the antenna to get one of the networks (not sure which one). Maybe the extra $188 would get you some stations?

[Topspinmo]

IMO no cable company you get want you want. They can break contract anytime they want , but you can’t. Comcast notorious for just dumping channels or wanting you to pay for channels you initial paid for. I thought it was fcc regulations that they have to provide local free channels?

[champion6]

Originally Posted by drrichard

As you know, we have been without an ABC Channel since July 22 while DISH is negotiating with the local channel's owner-- Apollo Broadcasting. During this time, I have phoned DISH (800/333-3474) each month and gotten an $8 discount off that month's bill to compensate me for this missing channel, or a total of $36-- so far. So I suggest all DISH customers might want to do the same. Not only will you receive at least token compensation, but if enough customers complain it might motivate DISH to reach agreement with Apollo. As I told the DISH rep I just spoke with-- this isn't a Mideast Peace Treaty, how hard can it be?

My wife called Dish and got a monthly credit of $10/month for 6 months because of not having ABC.

[John_W]

I heard last year that Dish lost a lot of customers because of Game of Thrones. Apparently they have the same problem with HBO that they have with ABC, but for a lot longer time. I heard they're having financial problems. Unlike Blockbuster who waited too long and let Netflix take over their customer base, Dish started streaming with Sling Box. I believe with Sling Box you can those channels that Dish satellite cannot get right now.

[camaguey48]

Originally Posted by drrichard

As you know, we have been without an ABC Channel since July 22 while DISH is negotiating with the local channel's owner-- Apollo Broadcasting. During this time, I have phoned DISH (800/333-3474) each month and gotten an $8 discount off that month's bill to compensate me for this missing channel, or a total of $36-- so far. So I suggest all DISH customers might want to do the same. Not only will you receive at least token compensation, but if enough customers complain it might motivate DISH to reach agreement with Apollo. As I told the DISH rep I just spoke with-- this isn't a Mideast Peace Treaty, how hard can it be?

ABC. You are better off without them.

[Alaska Butch]

Cable tv is a thing of the past. Get high speed internet and a smart tv. Get apps several offer standard packages of the old channels like abc, cbs etc. if thats your desire. Half the price twice the channels.

[Skunky1]

I have a small rotatable outdoor antenna in the villages which gets me upwards of 52 channels including the three networks for 35 bucks

[woderfulwendy1]

Originally Posted by Skunky1

I have a small rotatable outdoor antenna in the villages which gets me upwards of 52 channels including the three networks for 35 bucks

If you were to tell what, how and where.

[matandch]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I don't know about Indiana, but I bought a $12 antenna at Best Buy and connected it to my television in The Villages. I didn't get any channels at all, NOTHING. But, at least I saved $188 by not buying the $200 attic antenna recommended by someone on TOTV.

Best antenna is a roof mounted one. I pick up 63 channels including ABC.

[Kahuna32162]

While it's true that DISH and Apollo are still fighting over broadcast rights and fees, and we still don't have ABC out of Orlando, we do have ABC on channel 20 (the ABC affiliate out of Gainesville. The only thing I really miss is Jeopardy, which they don't carry. At least in our area they've given us an alternative while the suits argue it out.

[WesMan]

Originally Posted by camaguey48

ABC. You are better off without them.

True