Directv blacks out local CBS
 

Anyone also in the same boat? I've called a few bars and they can't air the game either. Any stream available or will CBS air the game on their website? what options are you exercising?

The best option is **** Directv.

I was offered $10 off for the next 6 months for the inconvenience and told them to kick rocks. said the next phone call I'll make to directv will be to cancel my service. I'm looking at dish and cable packages now.

Throw up an antenna ?

Direct TV is not blocking your local CBS station.

Your local CBS station pulled their programming because their contract expired, and rather than allowing DTV to continue to provide you with your local network, and ensure that you get that all important local advertising, which is the reason you are not allowed to choose non local affiliates, they pulled out.

I was under the impression since there's no more analog signal I won't be able to. I must be wrong?

Its bullshit they won't turn on LA's CBS station for us while negotiations take place. basically sticking it to us directv and CBS all the while we pay our bill.

There is no analog signal, just digital. You need a digital antenna, and if you're still using an old tube TV, you'll also need a converter box.

Antenna is antenna. There is no digital or analog. Rabbit ears will pull in strong local digital signals.

They have out of area NFL fans over a barrel.

ok then I'll just need to get a digital antenna. thanks :thumb:

I agree.

But you'll have the same problem with Dish or cable if those contracts expire.

The FCC is the reason you can't watch out of market affiliates.

Oh, I thought there was digital specific ones. I used OTA on the back porch TV for a while and the old antenna I had sitting around didn't work particularly well.

Yep, as long as your TV has a digital tuner.

Yeah, they pretty much do. If I ever moved out of the area I'd buy a slingbox and have someone sling the games to me before I'd give Directv even one more penny of my money.