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MeTV Arizona is moving to different channel
- Thread starter james_deibler
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That date neatly lines up with the change of KEJR and KMOH to KMEE-LD and KMEE-TV. https://radiodiscussions.com/threads/watch-out-for-mee.777922/
This also means that Weigel and KAZT (and Nexstar probably for that matter) must have agreed to end their contract 2.5 years early. Now the question is if Nexstar decides to move AntennaTV to KAZT 7.2, which Scripps network will move to 15.2 for the 720p HD upgrade.
Looking at Gracenote TV Listings, it appears MeTV on KAZT will be replaced by the AZTV Encore Channel not AntennaTV. Not sure if they will use the AZTV branding for it this time or something else.
So does KMEE start picking up local advertising? Instead of the "Bulbhead and Prescription Med" ads?
So, basically the return of what had been on 7.5 prior to Rewind TV?
Also, weren’t they supposed to pull Merit TV from 7.3?
That’s if they could get a sales staff to sell local ads for the channel. They have a decent relationship with Gray (as opposed to the fallout they’ve had with Nexstar), so maybe they could sell ads and place KMEE on one of their full power subchannels.
That's what it looks like. AZ Daily Mix Encores, syndicated Court Shows, syndicated Talk Shows, Law and Order SVU, and Family Feud.
Merit filed to reject (terminate) their contract with KAZT with the bankruptcy court a month ago. I guess maybe they are waiting until the judge approves the rejection, unlike the Pay TV providers who pulled Merit TV the day rejections were filed.
Looks like KEJR-LD transport stream was reconfigured last night as they get ready for the MeTV move. Usually when I record something on MeTV Toons 40.2 my ADTH Box also records the hidden KMOH MeTV feed labeled "No Program" as it did yesterday at 4 PM (see first picture). But as of my 12 AM recording this is no longer the case. Looks like the "No Program" channel has been replaced with a Program 8 (see second picture). Although, it shows in the .DVR files transport stream, it does not show in my Channel List on the ADTH Box yet. On the up side it means my .DVR file is a lot smaller now because it's only recording one Program from the Transport Stream instead of two.
Converting my 4 PM and 12 AM recordings from yesterday, it looks like they switched the Transport Stream configuration back. Program 8 is gone and No Program with the KMOH MeTV feed is back.
With the switch happening in another week, I decided to upload to YouTube what will probably be the final version of the KMOH and KAZT MeTV Station IDs.
The first Saturday and Sunday schedules for Channel 7.2 post MeTV are now showing on TV Passport. Looks like they picking up syndicated College Football probably the Allen Media package. Also, Wallace & Ladmo is back on Sunday at 4:30 PM on 7.2.
EDIT: There's now a job posting on Nexstar website for Vice President and General Manager of Nexstar Digital Phoenix "along with our linear properties KAZT (CW) and NAZT (AZ-TV)." I'm guessing the NAZT (AZ-TV) they are referring to is probably Channel 7.2.
EDIT: There's now a job posting on Nexstar website for Vice President and General Manager of Nexstar Digital Phoenix "along with our linear properties KAZT (CW) and NAZT (AZ-TV)." I'm guessing the NAZT (AZ-TV) they are referring to is probably Channel 7.2.
Vice President & General Manager
Vice President & General Manager – Nexstar Digital Phoenix, KAZT-CW + NAZT-IND Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Location: Phoenix, Arizona (DMA #11) Nexstar Media Group, America’s largest local media company, is seeking a digitally sophisticated visionary with a proven track record of digital sales...
nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com
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It sounds like they're looking for someone who wants to take over KPNX as well if that deal goes through. The previous GM ran KASW under Nexstar.The first Saturday and Sunday schedules for Channel 7.2 post MeTV are now showing on TV Passport. Looks like they picking up syndicated College Football probably the Allen Media package. Also, Wallace & Ladmo is back on Sunday at 4:30 PM on 7.2.
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EDIT: There's now a job posting on Nexstar website for Vice President and General Manager of Nexstar Digital Phoenix "along with our linear properties KAZT (CW) and NAZT (AZ-TV)." I'm guessing the NAZT (AZ-TV) they are referring to is probably Channel 7.2.
View attachment 10443Vice President & General Manager
Vice President & General Manager – Nexstar Digital Phoenix, KAZT-CW + NAZT-IND Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Location: Phoenix, Arizona (DMA #11) Nexstar Media Group, America’s largest local media company, is seeking a digitally sophisticated visionary with a proven track record of digital sales...nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com
They're not calling it "AZTV Encore," but "MORE! Arizona."
At least they're telling viewers where MeTV is moving to, which is so non-Nexstar.
I'm surprised they decided not to use the AZTV name. On the MeTV subject, I'm guessing maybe they had to post something on the website about the move to 40.1 as part of ending the contract 2.5 years early. I wonder if they will run crawl bar and/or an ad on Channel 7.2 informing viewers about the move before Monday. I also wonder if Weigel will unhide and move the MeTV feed to 40.1 before Monday. And will they continue to use the KMOH feed which is just the national feed plus Arizona and Me on Saturday morning or will they switch to the MeTV Arizona feed that's used for KAZT instead?
I wonder if Weigel gets enough complaints about the 40.1 signal if they would be willing to lease one of the local Gray subchannels for a full power simulcast?
They (KMOH/KMEE) will be on Cox/98; DirecTV/6; and Dish/11. That is a lot of coverage.
Got confirmation from a Weigel engineer on the AVS Forum of what's happening with KEJR-LD when it becomes KMEE-LD. Apparently on September 29 it will become a full-time translator for KMEE-TV.
www.avsforum.com
Phoenix, AZ - HDTV
Local Digital TV Listings can be found at a couple of websites: -- Rabbit Ears . This site contains a list of local channels, plus added information for those interested in more detailed data. -- Silicon Dust . This site also contains a list of local channels. One option in the upper left...
Saw a promo for MeTV is moving to Channel 40.1 on Channel 7.2 a little bit ago while watching Looney Tunes. So they are not running a promo for the move during some commercial breaks.
On KEJR-LD the EMLW 40.12 has now been remapped to 40.4. Now that 40.4 exists, guess I can now set my DVR recording for MeTV Toons for next week for when it moves to 40.4.
Also, I watched The Wild Wild West in the 9 AM hour on Channel 7.2 and didn't see the MeTV moving to 40.1 promo again, so I guess it's not airing often or maybe being aired over by KAZT's local commercials in some commercial breaks if Weigel is broadcasting it on their end.
By the way, a correction for my last post, I meant So they are now running a promo for the move during some commercial breaks.
Also, I watched The Wild Wild West in the 9 AM hour on Channel 7.2 and didn't see the MeTV moving to 40.1 promo again, so I guess it's not airing often or maybe being aired over by KAZT's local commercials in some commercial breaks if Weigel is broadcasting it on their end.
By the way, a correction for my last post, I meant So they are now running a promo for the move during some commercial breaks.