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Roger Simmons
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Birds, Words, Pics + TV

WESH, WKCF remain on DirecTV after deal

Roger Simmons, January 1, 2011

Don’t worry about ringing in 2011 without having WESH 2 or CW 18 on your DirecTV hookup.

The Orlando stations’ parent, Hearst Television, reached a retransmission deal with the satellite TV provider on Thursday afternoon.

“WESH is pleased to report a new carriage agreement has been reached with DirecTV. DirecTV subscribers will continue to be able to receive WESH with no disruption of service,” read a statement on WESH.com.

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