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re: CBS on DirecTV - Channel 9, WAFB Baton Rouge

Posted on 9/2/14 at 4:59 pm to
Posted by CE Tiger
Metairie
Member since Jan 2008
41644 posts
Posted on 9/2/14 at 4:59 pm to
quote:

The newer Directv boxes dont have the ota tuner on the back. Learned that last night.



shite i have a genie and just bought this:



am i fricked?
Posted by jimithing11
Dillon, Texas
Member since Mar 2011
22501 posts
Posted on 9/2/14 at 5:39 pm to
Sunday Ticket has nothing to do with CBS.

Local games on CBS/FOX are blacked out on Sunday Ticket
Posted by weadjust
Member since Aug 2012
15331 posts
Posted on 9/2/14 at 5:46 pm to
Free NFL Sunday Ticket Preview this weekend on Directv. Don't know how black outs will work in your area.
Posted by papasmurf1269
Hells Pass
Member since Apr 2005
21053 posts
Posted on 9/2/14 at 5:50 pm to
Should be able to plug it in on the back of the tv.
Posted by Larry
Collierville, TN
Member since Jul 2004
5460 posts
Posted on 9/2/14 at 5:55 pm to
NBC is out here in Memphis
Posted by Nativebullet
Natchez, MS
Member since Feb 2011
5147 posts
Posted on 9/2/14 at 5:56 pm to
Does Dish have all these same issues? I have Direct and I have the red-arse.
Posted by Hammertime
Will trade dowsing rod for titties
Member since Jan 2012
43030 posts
Posted on 9/2/14 at 6:25 pm to
Buy the $15 dollar antenna from Radio Shack and plug it into the back of your TV. It has a circle and the ones shaped like a V. My gf had one and got like 14 OTA channels
Posted by Nativebullet
Natchez, MS
Member since Feb 2011
5147 posts
Posted on 9/2/14 at 7:47 pm to
quote:

Go to a store, buy an antenna, plug it into the back of DirecTV box, watch channel 9


So you are saying to install the outside antenna that goes along the side of your house and positioned above the roof? Then run the line through the vent and into the attic to your directv box? Am I on the right track here?
Posted by Coppertone
LA
Member since Aug 2013
345 posts
Posted on 9/2/14 at 7:54 pm to
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Thanks and I found this link that explains how to do just that.

LINK



this only works if you're using an older direcTV box. If you're using a new HD DVR or Genie, you need an additional box.
Posted by Coppertone
LA
Member since Aug 2013
345 posts
Posted on 9/2/14 at 7:55 pm to
quote:

Sunday Ticket has nothing to do with CBS.

Local games on CBS/FOX are blacked out on Sunday Ticket


Not on Redzone
Posted by Nativebullet
Natchez, MS
Member since Feb 2011
5147 posts
Posted on 9/2/14 at 7:58 pm to
quote:

this only works if you're using an older direcTV box. If you're using a new HD DVR or Genie, you need an additional box.



What's the name of the additional box that I need? And if I have this box, then I run the antenna line to this box?
Posted by weadjust
Member since Aug 2012
15331 posts
Posted on 9/2/14 at 8:09 pm to
Directv OTA box for the Genie is an AM21. See if you can get one free from Directv since there screwing you on your locals. Normal cost is around $50. I got one free when I signed up 3-4 years ago because locals in HD weren't available in my area except OTA.
Posted by tigerswin03
SAINTS / PELICANS FAN
Member since Jan 2009
4715 posts
Posted on 9/2/14 at 9:02 pm to
I have a few options , I have dtv with the genie ... But I also have cox internet and still get their basic package for free ...
I just bought a new tv for my bed room so I could upgrade my tailgating tv .... I will take the tailgating tv (36")hook it up to cox to get the saints on fox here in Nola .... And have my 56" with the Sunday ticket on .... Win/win
Posted by skullopener
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2010
2197 posts
Posted on 9/2/14 at 10:42 pm to
quote:

Stores are selling out of antennas quickly.

I just went to Radio Shack and bought one.



I guess its x-mas in Radio Shack right now. Maybe this will help them survive one more year
Posted by Auburntiger
BTR area
Member since Mar 2005
13452 posts
Posted on 9/4/14 at 4:43 pm to
just curious, has anyone called DIRECTV to try and get some sort of compensation For them not airing WAFB?

I called today And the best I could get was $10 off next months bill,Plus 3 months of free HBO
Posted by CSATiger
The Battlefield
Member since Aug 2010
6329 posts
Posted on 9/4/14 at 4:59 pm to
did they same with KSLA Ch 12 in Shreveport
Posted by Jack Bauer7
Member since Jun 2012
5064 posts
Posted on 9/4/14 at 5:17 pm to
all i got was $10 bucks and some other free bs channels

i tried to get nfl sunday ticket plus nba leaGUE pass
Posted by Auburntiger
BTR area
Member since Mar 2005
13452 posts
Posted on 9/4/14 at 5:18 pm to
quote:

i tried to get nfl sunday ticket


So did I, no dice...
Posted by NorthshoreTiger76
Pelicans, Saints, & LSU Fan
Member since May 2009
80776 posts
Posted on 9/4/14 at 5:19 pm to
No dice for me too
Posted by Croacka
Denham Springs
Member since Dec 2008
61447 posts
Posted on 9/4/14 at 5:20 pm to
damn, i got free sunday ticket the other day just by asking, since my contract was up and they knew I could leave if i wanted to

eta: and 30 dollars off for 12 months
This post was edited on 9/4/14 at 5:21 pm
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