Just a quick question, would a network channel from two different regions have different programming (except for local news of course)? For example would NBC DC have different movies and shows than NBC Baltimore?

I have an attic setup and can pull in all the DC channels fine. In addition, I'm also getting very weak signal from the Baltimore channels so my guess is that if I move the antenna to the roof, I would be able to also get a watchable signal on the Baltimore channels channels. However, I'm not sure if the move is worth the time, as I always thought that the major network channels all show the same thing across the nation.

Thanks in advance for any help

The four majors will have the same network feeds at the same time (almost always). The independents are free to do what they want for the most part as far as what they select to broadcast.

Just a quick question, would a network channel from two different regions have different programming (except for local news of course)? For example would NBC DC have different movies and shows than NBC Baltimore? For the most part, they will have identical programming. At times a station can have technical issues, and only broadcast the SD version of a program. Having a 2nd set of networks can help you out if you want the HD broadcast. Sometimes the Baltimore & DC affiliates do carry different sports events. They also have different showtimes for non-network programming (Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune,... etc)

Just a quick question, would a network channel from two different regions have different programming (except for local news of course)? For example would NBC DC have different movies and shows than NBC Baltimore?

I have an attic setup and can pull in all the DC channels fine. In addition, I'm also getting very weak signal from the Baltimore channels so my guess is that if I move the antenna to the roof, I would be able to also get a watchable signal on the Baltimore channels channels. However, I'm not sure if the move is worth the time, as I always thought that the major network channels all show the same thing across the nation.Three reasons for having the options of two different TV markets:

1) HD image quality may be better from a network affiliate in one market compared to another market.

2) It never hurts to have a back up source.

3) If a local station preempts network programming, for any reason, you can still get the network program from the other market.

I've been luck enough to get both Detroit & Toledo digital stations for almost 10 years, and I can tell you it's definitely worth it.

A few more reasons to try:

1. Different syndicated programming. Sure, that probably means one stations is runing 16 straight episodes of Two and a Half Men at 5 instead of 7:30.

2. Digital sub channels. Maybe you pick up RTN or a local weather channel. This works well for me, because I get weather from further west.

3. Old-fashioned geeky fun. It's fun to see how many channels you can get. Of course, depending on where you're at in DC area, it might be a little too easy. I've heard of folks pulling in Philly, Hagerstown and even Salisbury stations depending on where they're at.

4. If you are a football fan, it might mean a few extra games. This might not seem like a big deal, until your only option is watching the rams play the Seahawks late in the season.

It also depends on what it will cost you. If you have a nice, fairly flat roof and can do the work yourself, I say its well worth the try. Beyond that, it depends on how good of a ladder you have, how suicidal you are, or how much you're willing to pay someone else to commit suicide installing an antenna so you can watch a couple more stations.

Many thanks everyone for your input

I still wish to live for a couple more years so that's actually the primary reason I went with an attic installation (plus I don't want to risk with messing up grounding).

While I see that there are clear advantages of having channels from two markets, I will probably still keep things as it is for now as we rarely watch TV anyway

A few more reasons to try:

1. Different syndicated programming. Sure, that probably means one stations is runing 16 straight episodes of Two and a Half Men at 5 instead of 7:30.

2. Digital sub channels. Maybe you pick up RTN or a local weather channel. This works well for me, because I get weather from further west.

3. Old-fashioned geeky fun. It's fun to see how many channels you can get. Of course, depending on where you're at in DC area, it might be a little too easy. I've heard of folks pulling in Philly, Hagerstown and even Salisbury stations depending on where they're at.

4. If you are a football fan, it might mean a few extra games. This might not seem like a big deal, until your only option is watching the rams play the Seahawks late in the season.

It also depends on what it will cost you. If you have a nice, fairly flat roof and can do the work yourself, I say its well worth the try. Beyond that, it depends on how good of a ladder you have, how suicidal you are, or how much you're willing to pay someone else to commit suicide installing an antenna so you can watch a couple more stations.
Another reason it is beneficial to get channels from more than one market is if you are interested in local news from another market besides your own.

If you are a football fan, it might mean a few extra games. This might not seem like a big deal, until your only option is watching the rams play the Seahawks late in the season.


Here's a case from last November where the Redskins play the Giants at 4 PM on FOX. CBS can't carry a 1 PM game in DC, but the 1 PM Baltimore-Cincinnati game is on in Baltimore.
http://www.the506.com/nflmaps/2008-13-CBS1.html

On December 7th Washington got to see Jacksonville at Chicago at 1 PM. Baltimore saw New England at Seattle at 4 PM.
http://www.the506.com/nflmaps/2008-14-CBS.html

On this date in November the again the two games were on different times, one at 1 PM the other at 4 PM.
http://www.the506.com/nflmaps/2008-12-CBS.html