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Watching Local
Terrestrial and
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.
Analog (NTSC) Channels without Dish Connection
Analog (NTSC) channels received by terrestrial antenna or cable service when a dish antenna has
not been connected will be listed by their traditional single- or double-digit Channel Number. The
program information will simply state “Regular Schedule.”
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 the 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
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. The channel call letters
or network name may also be included by the broadcaster. The program information will simply
state “Regular Schedule.”
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 program information area will display the program name and description if this channel is
supported for your zip code area.
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