America channel

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America Channel will provide extensive sports coverage from over 160 NCAA Division I Universities and Colleges, representing 50% of all NCAA Division I schools. Following is a list of Universities and Colleges that will receive broadcast coverage on America Channel's regional services. We are working hard to add more conferences and schools to our broadcast portfolio, and be a premier college sports destination. Call your local television provider today and ask them to carry America Channel®.


VII. America Channel - MIDWEST Region

139. Illinois State University
140. Indiana State University
141. Missouri State University
142. University of Northern Iowa
143. Southern Illinois University
144. Western Illinois University
145. Youngstown State University
146. Butler University
147. University of Dayton
148. Drake University
149. Morehead State University
150. Valparaiso University
151. Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis (IUPUI)
152. Indiana University - Purdue University - Fort Wayne (IUPUFW)
153. University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC)
154. North Dakota State University
155. Oakland University
156. Oral Roberts University
157. South Dakota State University
158. Cleveland State University
159. University of Detroit Mercy
160. University of Illinois at Chicago
161. Loyola University Chicago
162. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
163. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
164. Wright State University

[jackmd]

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I have contacted PrairieWave Communications a couple of times and the reply has been a standard one, they are in discussions with the America channel. I hope they add them.

[jackrabit1]

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Would it help if I put in my two cents to Prairie Wave, doc?

[filbert]

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I have a bad feeling about the America Channel.

The bad feeling is that if you've got cable or satellite-delivered TV, you're not going to see the America Channel. I'm starting to suspect that you'll have to sign up to get your TV from a phone company (not cable or satellite) to see the channel.

I'm also nervous about all of the colleges/conferences that they've signed up, and that they're saying that games will be available "regionally."

In other words, as far as I can tell, this isn't a "real" TV channel at all. It's not even on the air, and I'm wondering if it will ever be "on the air" vs. "over the wire."

I don't think I'll be seeing any America Channel programming any time soon. I hope I'm wrong. Go look for yourself and let me know if I'm off-base here:

http://www.americachannel.us

I guess I'll just have to sign up for the Gateway, Summit, and SDSU webcast packages . . .

[JackJD]

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I contacted Midcontinent and received a form letter indicating they're studying the topic. I wasn't impressed.

[da_coach]

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I also contacted dish network about adding it, and got the standard reply, "Thanks for your interest in programming"

[JackJD]

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I am sure there are many factors considered in selection of channels by a cable company.  Some channels (maybe most?) require the cable companies to pay for access.  I wish it was a more competitive environment.  If there was real competition, the viewers would have a lot more to say about programming.  I'm real tired of paying a monthly cable bill only to see Kevin Tredeau (and a lesser-known hucksters) on three different channels (at the same time), hawking three different products, all of which he claims are the best ever.  [Tredeau spent two years in prison and paid a significant monetary settlement to get the Illinois attorney general off his company's back a few years ago...real great guy!]  Similarly, my cable provider, Midcontinent, has several televangelists begging for money at the same time.

You'd think it would be easy getting some local sports on the TV.

I can't fault Midcontinent entirely.  The Discovery Channel, the History Channel, several ESPN selections are just a push-button away.  But, who doesn't carry Discovery and History and several ESPN's?  

I'll bet America's Channel wants to be paid a significant sum to allow cable companies to carry their games.  The cable companies have to somehow measure (guess?) whether they'll have enough viewers etc. to justify the cost and make a little profit.

I think it can have a positive effect if each SDSU fan contacted their provider and competing providers in their area, inquiring about which provider will cover SDSU.  I've had very good service from Midcontinent but if PrairieWave said they were going to carry America's Channel, I'd switch in a heartbeat.  

...I think I'll send another letter to Midco and one to PrairieWave.

Go Jacks.

[1stRowFANatic]

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I also would switch to Prairie Wave if they picked up America Channel, however that is not an option for me. I can get Midco or go statellite. As of now, it is Midco, but I have started to look at other options.

[HoboD]

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Im wondering how UND gets the airtime on Midco. Every home hockey game plus alot of home football and basketball. Anyone know that deal?

[West-River_Jack]

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I'll dust off this thread. Has anyone heard or seen anything regarding the America Channel and any of the area cable TV companies? Has anyone checked to see if the America Channel has, or will, carry any games of relevence as far as SDSU athletics is concerned?

[propar80]

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I'll dust off this thread. Has anyone heard or seen anything regarding the America Channel and any of the area cable TV companies? Has anyone checked to see if the America Channel has, or will, carry any games of relevence as far as SDSU athletics is concerned?

Midcontinent isn't even carrying the Big Ten channel for purchase, from what I've heard. I think the America Channel has no chance IMO.

Go Jacks!!

[joeboo22]

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Midcontinent isn't even carrying the Big Ten channel for purchase, from what I've heard. I think the America Channel has no chance IMO.

Go Jacks!!

If I am not mistaken the channel is free so Midcon or PrairieWave or who ever is your provider would have to have an open channel... I wonder if SDSU was on if they could broadcast it over there channel?

[Jacks-D1]

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The America channel has no chance from what I can see. This has been talked about before but I think its worth talking about again. Why can't SDSU get any of its games on KELO? Any game - football, mens bb, womens bb, anything. Right now nothing is on TV, not even on public tv. I really think this is a mistake and needs to change.

[joeboo22]

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The America channel has no chance from what I can see. This has been talked about before but I think its worth talking about again. Why can't SDSU get any of its games on KELO? Any game - football, mens bb, womens bb, anything. Right now nothing is on TV, not even on public tv. I really think this is a mistake and needs to change.

I believe what the problem is that the America Channel holds the right to broadcast any conference game they want.... and until they at least have a tentative schedule SDSU can't really go out and talk to a television station about broadcasting it with fear that the America Channel will decide to broadcast the game and all the work would be for non... However I wouldn't mind seeing these non-conference games
Montana-- Sat. Nov 17
UNI-- Fri Nov 23
Wis-Green Bay-- Sat Dec. 1
Idaho-- Sat Dec. 15

all of those games are home non conference weekend night games... there shouldn't be a problem getting keloland to broadcast the games unless they have a conflict on there end....