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Watching Local
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Terrestrial and
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DIRECTV
Programming
Types of Channels
This chapter will reveal many different ways to find programs you want to watch. The first thing
you should know is how channels in the DIRECTV Advanced Program Guide™ are arranged.
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DIRECTV
Programming
DIRECTV programming will be listed with network logo and channel numbers 100 to 9999. For
example, the DIRECT TICKET movie preview channel is channel 100.
Local Channels from DIRECTV
Local channels from DIRECTV, when available and subscribed to, will be listed as traditional
channel numbers along with the network logo or call letters.
Digital (ATSC) Channels with Dish Connection
Digital (ATSC) channels received by a terrestrial antenna or cable service when a dish antenna
has been connected will be listed by a single- or double-digit Channel Number followed by a
hyphen and a Sub-channel Number of 1 or greater; for examples: 23-1 or 23-2. The main Channel
Number can be either the "physical" Channel Number assigned to the broadcast frequency by the
FCC or a "virtual" Channel Number assigned by the broadcast station. The type of number,
"physical" or "virtual," depends on information sent by the broadcaster or DIRECTV. The
channel call letters or network name may also be included by the broadcaster. The program
information area will display the program name and description if this channel is supported for
your zip code area.
Analog (NTSC) Channels with Dish Connection
Analog (NTSC) channels received by terrestrial antenna or cable service when a dish antenna has
been connected will be listed by their traditional single- or double-digit Channel Number and the
station's call letters or network logo. The program information area will display program name
and description if this channel is supported for your zip code area.
Digital (ATSC) Channels without Dish Connection
Digital (ATSC) channels received by a terrestrial antenna or cable service when a dish antenna
has not been connected will be listed by a single- or double-digit Channel Number followed by a
hyphen and a Sub-channel Number of 1 or greater; for examples: 23-1 or 23-2. The main Channel
Number can be either the "physical" Channel Number assigned to the broadcast frequency by the
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