Lansing is losing Antenna TV and Circle

[Splouge]

WILX will be moving H&I to 10.3, and new networks The365 and Outlaw will be going to 10.5 and 10.7. Antenna TV and Circle are GONE.

EDIT: Turns out Circle is shutting down entirely

[MasterB]

I think that Nexstar or Mission could pick up Antenna TV since Nexstar owns the network. I knew Circle was shutting down The365 sounds like Bounce & Outlaw like Grit.

[Splouge]

Since WLAJ and WLNS are channel sharing, with 3 HD feeds on 1 multiplex, I think they're already full.

[Ed Klee]

Wow looking at these I won't be watching

[sinklair]

Here’s more on the channel changes:
https://thedesk.net/2023/12/outlaw-the3 ... uary-2024/

https://www.wilx.com/2023/12/19/new-cha ... ry-1-2024/

It also appears that WILX and sister station WLUC owner Gray TV just extended its NBC affiliations:
https://thedesk.net/2023/12/gray-televi ... -new-deal/

WILX also looks like it’s removed the NBC peacock from its logo… so I wonder how long it’s planning to remain the market’s NBC affiliate? It doesn’t appear to say how long it extended its network agreement.

[fairbankshockeypuck]

Can parts of Lansing get 66.2...antenna Tv for the tri-Cities

[ChrisWL1980]

Here’s more on the channel changes:
https://thedesk.net/2023/12/outlaw-the3 ... uary-2024/

https://www.wilx.com/2023/12/19/new-cha ... ry-1-2024/

It also appears that WILX and sister station WLUC owner Gray TV just extended its NBC affiliations:
https://thedesk.net/2023/12/gray-televi ... -new-deal/

WILX also looks like it’s removed the NBC peacock from its logo… so I wonder how long it’s planning to remain the market’s NBC affiliate? It doesn’t appear to say how long it extended its network agreement.

Appears to be a corporate move, as all of Gray's NBC affiliates did the same. Gray having bad blood with NBC?

[sinklair]

Gray hasn’t had nearly the retrans disputes that groups like Sinclair, Nexstar and others. It’s nearly capped out with the number of markets it can own without going over the 39% cap. Gray’s been rumored to be interested in buying a major network affiliate— so maybe that has something to do with the extended negotiations?

[Bull Shannon]

Appears to be a corporate move, as all of Gray's NBC affiliates did the same. Gray having bad blood with NBC?

Apparently Gray is moving to de-emphasize network affiliations for all of their stations, according to this forum thread: https://forums.tvnewstalk.net/topic/170 ... d/page/44/

[ChrisWL1980]

Appears to be a corporate move, as all of Gray's NBC affiliates did the same. Gray having bad blood with NBC?

Apparently Gray is moving to de-emphasize network affiliations for all of their stations, according to this forum thread: https://forums.tvnewstalk.net/topic/170 ... d/page/44/

And judging from the discussion about WNEM getting rid of the CBS eye, it's an industry-wide phenomenon. It appears stations are moving to emphasize what they can offer that streaming can't, particularly local news.

[EdWalker]

Can parts of Lansing get 66.2...antenna Tv for the tri-Cities

Yes....I can on the north side, though its spotty at times as my antenna is pointed south.

[paul8539]

So no more McHales' Navy or F-Troop.

[fairbankshockeypuck]

I luv Antenna TV on 66.2 out of Flint area...want to mount my antenna higher this summer to see if I can get 10 and 47..6 and 53 aare pretty good reception...Hemlock area

[FredLeonard]

Try Frndly TV. They stream Antenna TV and all the other HD sub-channel networks. It's cheap and you get the full feed - no preempting shows to run infomercials.

[Splouge]

Frndly TV has MeTV, Laff, and Get, but no Antenna TV