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DISH Network, Young Broadcasting retrans dispute pulls 13 stations off the air
In yet another episode of retrans musical chairs, Young Broadcasting Inc. has yanked its 13 stations from DISH Networks satellites, demanding what is (depending on who you listen to) either a "small but fair" compensation or an excessive rate increase to continue distributing its broadcasts. No matter who you blame, the result is the same, with all the stations marked in the image above no longer available via satellite until a new agreement is reached. DISH Networks has some experience dealing with this, having worked out a deal with LIN TV earlier in the year, but judging from Young Broadcasting's straight-out-of-1995 website, they probably need whatever cash they can get.[Picture via Jason Crandall, thanks J]
DirecTV blesses Knoxville, Tennessee with HD locals
For those shacked up in Knoxville, Tennessee and relying on DirecTV for their tube service, we've excellent news. Starting today, you can catch the Big 4 -- ABC (WATE), CBS (WVLT), FOX (WTNZ) and NBC (WBIR) -- in high-definition without resorting to an OTA antenna. The addition of Knoxville brings the satellite provider's grand total of markets with HD locals up to 72, reportedly "representing more than 74.3-percent of US TV households." 'Tis a shame all that SEC football on CBS is so many months away, but hey, at least you've got March Madness to look forward to, right?
