Legal way to get Canadian locals in US?

[QCK]

Smart choice getting the 75cm, the extra signal strength is worth it.

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[Kraven]

Am still in awe someone actually wants Shaw, or Canadian programming for that matter, to begin with. Its sucks more than a 2$ h***** on 2 for 1 night.

 

[Skylooker]

A want Canadian TV. You have a better suggestion?

 

[DJdish]

A want Canadian TV. You have a better suggestion?

I wouldn´t get into that discussion, the reasons for getting a Canadian tv sub, could be different for everyone.

 

[Skylooker]

Exactly.


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[Kraven]

A want Canadian TV. You have a better suggestion?

Yes...American TV.



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[Kraven]

A want Canadian TV. You have a better suggestion?

Yes...American TV.



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[DJdish]

I wouldn´t get into that discussion, the reasons for getting a Canadian tv sub, could be different for everyone.

Skylooker, the thread below lists some of the reasons for folks subbing to Canadian tv

http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/292063-Canadian-service-below-the-49th-parallel

 

[Skylooker]

Yep. Preaching to the choir here. I love Canadian TV. I've enjoyed it for a long time on c-band, but most of that stuff is gone with the exception of CTV, which is mostly American programming anyway. I hope to get my Shaw system in a few weeks. I'm so far north that I'm well within the footprint of the Anik satellites, even G1.

I did read the aforementioned thread, though. I like the Canadian programming for a number of reasons, not the least of which is a plan that I have to expat to the north. As such is the case, it's in my best interest to immerse myself as best as I can while I'm still here. This is all a part of the master plan.

 

[Kraven]

2 weeks to get a shaw system? ouch.

Besides CBC (FTA) and Canadian news.. everything else is almost a carbon copy of US channels.

Cheers, K

 

[Skylooker]

I'm not going to order it for a few weeks. Go grind your axe somewhere else.

Oh... and CBC is not FTA. Thanks anyway. :

 

[Kraven]

I'm not going to order it for a few weeks. Go grind your axe somewhere else.

Oh... and CBC is not FTA. Thanks anyway. :

1- That was rude
2- Shows how often I watch CBC

Cheers, K

Actually am quite surprised CBC isnt FTA considering its a crown corp. and not everyone has access to its OTA signals.

 

[. Raine]

correct. CBC & SRC are unencrypted right now on C-Band. You need a DVB-S2 receiver and a 6 foot dish (at least) to get them

Pretty sure I've seen CBC on my C band ...and a lot of other Canadian stuff.

 

[Kraven]

Its listed as encrypted on Lyngsat. Gonna shoot an email to the local MP. Instead of ranting about credit card fees, he should do something useful for a change.

Cheers, K

 

[Skylooker]

CBC was FTA a while back. I've checked a lot lately and found it encrypted every time. I'll look again. That's the one I really want.


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[. Raine]

Its listed as encrypted on Lyngsat. Gonna shoot an email to the local MP. Instead of ranting about credit card fees, he should do something useful for a change.

Cheers, K

That explains it.

 

[. Raine]

CBC was FTA a while back. I've checked a lot lately and found it encrypted every time. I'll look again. That's the one I really want.


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Maybe it was CTV I remember seeing, Lyngsat does show CBC as encrypted. I'll try to remember and check tomorrow, my daughter's watching something on the C band dish right now. I know Disney Junior and other stuff is there ITC if you understand French, quite a bit of English stuff too.

 

[Skylooker]

CTV is FTA. I watch it every day. That's probably what you're thinking about. Cool that it's open, but most of the prime time programming is U.S. stuff anyway.

 

[Kraven]

Out of all the Canadian programming, CBC is probably the only 'true Canadian' station. Documentaries, hockey, original programming etc...unlike the other "Networks" which air US shows 80% of the time.

Its canceled now, but I encourage anyone to watch Intelligence (Netflix)..a show about the Canadian spy agency and an agent's deal with a mobster. Show was canned after 2 seasons because the CBC had to reduce costs. Inronically, one of the major revenue losses came from the Toronto Maple Leafs failling to make the playoffs for the 5 straight year (Leafs playoff is a ratings cash cow for the CBC since half its market is in the GTA).

Cheers, K

 

[Skylooker]

I agree, Kraven. CBC seems more in line with the Canadian culture than most of the other channels I've seen on the big dish.

I think I've heard of the show you mentioned. I also enjoy 'Arctic Air' but I don't know if you can get that on Netflix from the U.S.