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FiOS NOT carrying CBS?? Therefore NO Bills Game Broadcast!!!


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3 hours ago, Never NEVER Give-up said:

Does anyone have updated information??

https://methstreams.com/nflstreams/


 

https://reddit.nflbite.com/

 

Are both good streaming sites or…

 

https://nflreplay.net/

 

has all the full games posted an hour after they’re done with commercials cut out. And perfect quality as well. 


Edit: Obviously use these for emergencies only. I suggest getting NFL+ 

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3 hours ago, Process said:

Wow. You're right. I don't have CBS anymore. Wtf?

 

I was pissed when cable dropped my NFLN and I had to scramble to see the Bills. CBS? That’s just crazy. Let me guess….your bill did not go down. Am I right???

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4 minutes ago, ChronicAndKnuckles said:

https://methstreams.com/nflstreams/


 

https://reddit.nflbite.com/

 

Are both good streaming sites or…

 

https://nflreplay.net/

 

has all the full games posted an hour after they’re done with commercials cut out. And perfect quality as well. 


Edit: Obviously use these for emergencies only. I suggest getting NFL+ 

methstreams??? 🤣

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8 minutes ago, Awwufelloff said:

5 mins from stadium 

I forget where the towers are but if you put a coaxial cable into where you would put an antenna on your tv that might be enough. Or, hook the other end to a laptop/computer for some added miles. Laptop can be off, you just want something extra. Hell, you could even stick a wire coathanger in there.

 

One thing though, usually these things get sorted out by midnight. Had this happen with Sling last week with the disney channels/espn etc. and it only lasted a day or so.

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41 minutes ago, T&C said:

I forget where the towers are but if you put a coaxial cable into where you would put an antenna on your tv that might be enough. Or, hook the other end to a laptop/computer for some added miles. Laptop can be off, you just want something extra. Hell, you could even stick a wire coathanger in there.

 

One thing though, usually these things get sorted out by midnight. Had this happen with Sling last week with the disney channels/espn etc. and it only lasted a day or so.

the WIVB digital broadcast antenna is near East Aurora.

 

most big box stores - Best Buy, Walmart, Target, even Home Depot, probably have basic antennas in stock in the $20-$30 range.

 

I live in Kenmore and pickup channel 4 without any issues with a basic antenna.     

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6 minutes ago, Billz4ever said:

It how I watch the Bills games in FL.  I VPN into a Buffalo server.

You can't get all of the big 4 with an antenna? We use sling but also use an antenna for abc, nbc, cbs, and fox. 

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3 minutes ago, DonInBuffalo said:

the WIVB digital broadcast antenna is near East Aurora.

 

most big box stores - Best Buy, Walmart, Target, even Home Depot, probably have basic antennas in stock in the $20-$30 range.

 

I live in Kenmore and pickup channel 4 without any issues with a basic antenna.     

I thought it was in the southtowns but wasn't sure. I'm pretty sure the guy who was asking could just plug a 10' coaxial cable into the antenna port on the tv and get it then. 

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16 minutes ago, Playoffs? said:

What am I missing?  Is this regional?  I don’t live in Buffalo. I have Fios, and I see CBS and the Bills game showing on my guide for tomorrow.

 I will be watching the game tomorrow at home, but not on my FIOS CBS station, it was gone this morning.

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26 minutes ago, Playoffs? said:

What am I missing?  Is this regional?  I don’t live in Buffalo. I have Fios, and I see CBS and the Bills game showing on my guide for tomorrow.

 

Nexstar wanted a 64% increase from Verizon on the new contract.  Verizon didnt want to pay.  CBS is part of the Nexstars channel group so Fios no longer has CBS.

 

https://thedesk.net/2022/10/verizon-fios-nexstar-channels-removed-carriage-dispute/

 

Its only certain areas so you might be outside the area.

 

Verizon primarily offers its Fios TV and Internet service in the northeastern part of the country. The dispute involves the national cable news channel NewsNation as well as Nexstar-owned local stations in the following areas:

WPIX (Channel 11, CW) in New York metro area

WSYR (Channel 9, ABC) in Syracuse

WTEN (Channel 10, ABC) in Albany

WPRI (Channel 12, CBS) in Providence, RI

WIVB Channel 4, CBS) in Buffalo

WPHL (Channel 17) in Philadelphia

WDCW (Channel 50, CW) in Washington, D.C.

WHTM (Channel 10, ABC) in Harrisburg

WRIC (Channel 8, ABC) in Richmond, VA

WAVY (Channel 10, NBC) in Norfolk

WVBT (Channel 5, Fox) in Norfolk

In areas where Verizon Fios carries digital sub-channels of the above local stations, those digital channels are also unavailable, the company affirmed. The move will mean customers in some markets will lose access to Antenna TV, Comet, Court TV, Grit, Bounce TV and Cozi TV, though only if the networks are carried by a Nexstar-owned station.

The dispute will mean some Verizon Fios customers will lose access to National Football League telecasts on local CBS and Fox stations, as well as other sports carried on ABC and NBC in parts of upstate New York and Virginia.

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Here in Albany I'm not getting local  ABC stations along with Newsnation. However for some reason we're still getting the local Fox stations even though they're also Nexstar owned.  What I did was attach an antenna to one of my TVs, changed the input to TV and programmed in all the over the air stations.  I still have the cable hooked up and I can switch back and forth by changing the input.  Pretty simple solution.  

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4 hours ago, Playoffs? said:

What am I missing?  Is this regional?  I don’t live in Buffalo. I have Fios, and I see CBS and the Bills game showing on my guide for tomorrow.

It's different stations and networks depending on which stations are owned by Nexstar in your area.  

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10 hours ago, Milano said:

Cannot believe people still pay for cable.

Get some decent internet and a Super Box for $300 one time cost, and watch every NFL, MLB, NBA NHL, game, anything that is out there, any sport, movie, doc, HBO anything and everything live. Been doing it for years. 

I've seen a lot of firesticks offering this but then they're 20/mth and then another 10/mth for every added line.

 

Might msg you

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4 hours ago, BuffaloBill said:

 

Can’t you pull the local affiliate the old fashioned way, with an antenna?

It really depends on your location.  If you are close enough to where the station transmits from it's easy, but if you are located in one of the areas further away than most viewers or live in a location that is not conducive to receiving the station, it's not that easy.  

I live pretty close to Albany and even in my house when I program in stations it depends on the room & the positioning of the antenna whether I'll get the station or not.  

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5 hours ago, BuffaloBill said:

 

Can’t you pull the local affiliate the old fashioned way, with an antenna?


Yes, and don’t break the bank.  A basic “hdtv” antenna will do a fine job, and great picture to boot.

 

I like watching the game over the air and another TV playing Redzone.

 

Edit.  The internet has plans to make your own HDTV antenna.  Did it and found my basic antenna does the same job.

 

make your own

 

“Leaf” type antenna

 

Not recommending that particular leaf antenna, have a similar that works great.

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21 hours ago, Let's Go Buffalo said:

There are some decent cable tv antennas at a reasonable price....Just pay attention to the mile range listed on the box.

 

This is very much not the right advice - the mileage range is often marketing hype with very little truth behind it.  Those "150 mile" antennas aren't going to get you a signal from 150 miles away.  The height, terrain, and trees make a much bigger difference.

 

You need to determine if your CBS station is VHF or UHF (use rabbitears.info) and get the appropriate type and size antenna from one of the major manufacturers - Channel Master, Winegard, Antennas Direct, or Televes.  If the physical channel is 2-13, it's VHF, otherwise it's UHF.

 

If you have line of sight, and you're within say 20 miles of the antenna with no ridges inbetween, you can probably get away with an indoor antenna.  If you're 20-40 miles away or you have a ridge between you and the tower, a medium sized outdoor antenna or an antenna in the attic should be fine.   Anything more than 40 miles or in mountainous/forested areas calls for a large antenna.

 

"Antenna Man" on youtube is a good resource for antenna tests and narrowing your list down to a few options.

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3 minutes ago, sullim4 said:

 

This is very much not the right advice - the mileage range is often marketing hype with very little truth behind it.  Those "150 mile" antennas aren't going to get you a signal from 150 miles away.  The height, terrain, and trees make a much bigger difference.

 

You need to determine if your CBS station is VHF or UHF (use rabbitears.info) and get the appropriate type and size antenna from one of the major manufacturers - Channel Master, Winegard, Antennas Direct, or Televes.  If the physical channel is 2-13, it's VHF, otherwise it's UHF.

 

If you have line of sight, and you're within say 20 miles of the antenna with no ridges inbetween, you can probably get away with an indoor antenna.  If you're 20-40 miles away or you have a ridge between you and the tower, a medium sized outdoor antenna or an antenna in the attic should be fine.   Anything more than 40 miles or in mountainous/forested areas calls for a large antenna.

 

"Antenna Man" on youtube is a good resource for antenna tests and narrowing your list down to a few options.

Well it was right for me.....I'm from Kansas, so pretty much the terrain and trees aren't much of a factor where I live, so that's why I pay attention to the miles on the box, but you're right....it would depend on where you live. I realize there are a lot of other factors involved as well.....My family and I used to do various broadcasts, experimenting with different antennas and transmitters, so I definitely know what you're talking about. I was just trying to give this person a simple option.

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44 minutes ago, Awwufelloff said:

Is the game available on hulu

or is paramount the only

option?

You said you live near the stadium. The CBS tower is nearby. Plug a 10' coaxial cable into where the antenna goes. 

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