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Say goodbye to Fox 28

Tue., Jan. 28, 2020

As of Jan. 19, 2020, Fox pulled itself from Dish Network (again) simply to make more money for free over-the-air local channels. Here is the fix.

In the Spokane coverage area, get a multidirectional antenna or a digital inside antenna in most places and you will get all of the locals for free and you will even get other channels you did not know about. Then you can get Dish Network or your local cable company to give you a discount for not buying local channels. Also, the guide is free now so on local channels you can tape your shows on a DVR just like before. It will cost you up to a year of local programming price but after that it is free. We have the multidirectional antenna and have not missed a show.

Ron Campbell

Spokane

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