CBS58 vs. DirectTV

[brewguru]

I also find it interesting that Jim Hall posts here, but will not respond in this topic.

[Bebop]

What's the point for them to post the same answer if 58's stance has not changed?

[brewguru]

What's the point for them to post the same answer if 58's stance has not changed?

The thing is that NO ONE knows 58's stance since they won't comment.

[Bebop]

The thing is that NO ONE knows 58's stance since they won't comment.

58 give an answer a long time ago.  I see that you joined in late 07, maybe that's why. Someone with memory better than me can probably recalled the detail. Otherwise, do a search you'll probably find it.

Basically 58 wanted money and DirecTV will not pay.

[Cheesehead Dave]

Here's the response I got:

DirecTV does not have an agreement in place with us that would allow them to carry our HD signal. Negotiations with them have been ongoing, and we hope for a resolution in the coming year.
Anyone living within our Grades A or B coverage areas (Southeastern Wisconsin) should be able to receive our over-the-air High Def signal, and are therefore not eligible for a waiver.
Please let us know if you require any technical assistance with achieving a quality over-the-air picture.
Thank you for your correspondence.

Christine Grotelueschen
Office Manager
WDJT / WMLW / WYTU

[brewguru]

So a secretary at Channel 58 responded to you.

That's my point. Why can't Jim Hall respond to anyone? Also, this was well over a year ago, what's the update? Why does Channel 58 want more money than the other local channels received?

[vegasvic]

Maybe they are demanding that DTV includes the new "ME-TV".  I mean who doesn't want more Petticoat Junction, Mork & Mindy and Bewitched? :rolleyes: