WICU’s pink screen on Dish

March 30, 2009 Off By An Editor


Yesterday, Dish Network subscribers like myself noticed a problem with WICU’s feed to Dish Network. During most of Sunday afternoon and evening, Dish subscribers tuning into Channel 12 found nothing but a pink screen with occasional programming cutting in. I have heard a few people complain about this occuring from time to time, but yesterday was the worst. The reason why this is happening is because WICU (like many other local Erie TV stations) is feeding Dish its digital channel which is currently on very low power on DT 52 (12-1). WICU would be better off if they feed Dish their other digital channel until June 12th which is on 35-3 thanks to sister station WSEE DT.