List of DirecTV channels

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Below is a numerical representation of the DirecTV channel lineup. Some channels have both east and west feeds, airing the same programming with a three-hour delay on the latter feed, creating a backup for those who missed their shows. The three-hour delay also represents the time zone difference between Eastern (UTC -5/-4) and Pacific (UTC -8/-7).

Technical Aspects

High definition

Most high-definition (HDTV) and foreign-language channels may require a certain satellite dish or set-top box. Additionally, the same channel number is listed for both the standard-definition (SD) channel and the high-definition (HD) channel, such as 202 for both CNN and CNN HD. DirecTV HD receivers can tune to each channel separately. This is required since programming may be different on the SD and HD versions of the channels; while at times the programming may be simulcast with the same programming on both SD and HD channels. Some channels will be listed as XXX-1, (regional sports networks and out of market sports packages on channels 615-617 and 636-799), of which some programs are not available in HD, so DirecTV only turns on the HD version during live games to save bandwidth. Older HD receivers will only receive the MPEG-2 HD programming on channels 70-99.

For a list of areas with local channels available in high-definition, see List of DirecTV local channels with HD.

Special channels

In addition to the channels listed below, DirecTV occasionally uses temporary channels for various purposes, such as emergency updates (e.g. Hurricane Gustav information on channel 363 in September 2008), channel announcements, and news of legislation that could affect subscribers. The News Mix channels (102 and 352) have special versions during special events such as the 2008 United States Presidential Election night coverage and during the Inauguration of Barack Obama.

Infomercial channels

Infomercial channels are rented on a leased access basis. Their positions may change frequntly.

List of DirecTV channels

Color Legend

Channels 2–99 Primarily local channels, MPEG-2 HD channels and flagship feeds

Future DirecTV channels

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Locals

• Local Markets' PBS HD Feeds - DirecTV began launching HD feeds of local PBS affiliates in many markets in December 2008 and is rapidly adding more. ^[12]
• HD feeds of local ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, CW, MyNetworkTV affiliates (and is some markets, independent stations) are also still being launched.^[12]

Rebrandings

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• SCI FI: in an effort to form a new identity, SCI FI will be re-named SyFy on July 7, 2009, because network representatives said they are unable to trademark the name "Sci Fi" because its a genre. ^[2]
• OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network will launch in 2010 as a re-branded version of Discovery Health Channel.It was originally planning on launching in 2009 but has since been delayed.^[3]
• The N will relaunch as TEENick on September 1, 2009. ^[4] TEENick was originally a long running program block on parent channel Nickelodeon.
• Noggin will relaunch as Nick, Jr. on September 1, 2009. ^[4] Nick, Jr. was originally a long running program block on parent channel Nickelodeon.
• It has been reported that BET J and VH-1 Soul may merge. This may be confirmed on April 23, 2009. ^[5]

Future HD feed additions of current channels

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Channels yet to be launched or that were previously unavailable

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Hope Channel will be added to channel 368 on April 29, 2009. It will be on the Choice package. ^[13]

Carriage controversies

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See also DirecTV: The HD Follower

On July 13, 2007 DirecTV put out a press release claiming it would add the HD versions of HBO 2 (West), HBO 2 (East), HBO Family (East), HBO Family (West), HBO Latino, HBO Signature, and moreMax by the end of September 2007. ^[14] Currently, the claim has yet to be fulfilled. DirecTV also does not carry HBO Zone, HBO Comedy, @Max, ActionMax, OuterMax, ThrillerMax and 5StarMax at all. ^[15][16]

DirecTV added Artists and Fans Network (AFN), a 24-hour country music video network to channel 325 on January 21, 2009. However, it was removed on March 25, 2009 without a warning or explanation. On April 1, 2009, an infomercial channel took its place on channel 325.

See also

• List of United States cable and satellite television networks
• List of XM Satellite Radio channels
• List of Sirius Satellite Radio stations
• The DirecTV Group
• Liberty Media
• DirecTV satellite fleet

External links

• DirecTV English package comparison
• DirecTV Spanish package comparison
• DirecTV International package comparison
• DirecTV local channel spot beam coverage map
• DirecTV spot beam transponder look up table

Notes

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2. ^ Mix of eight news channels; ITV-equipped receivers can switch sound between channels and go to the selected channel with one-button selection. Others can change language selection.
3. ^ Song of Praise hosts have been Darrell Waltrip, Nicole C. Mullen, and Amy Grant. In July 2008, a new special showcasing patriotic music will appear on this channel with hosts Waltrip and Natalie Grant.
4. ^ Mix of eight sports channels; ITV-equipped receivers can switch sound between channels and go to the selected channel with one-button selection. Others can change language selection. This service is unavailable during some events which also feature a mix channel, like NFL Sunday Ticket and the Wimbledon tennis tournament.
5. ^ Offered in KoreanDirect Golf Pack.

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