I just wish there was a good solution from directv for getting the major networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX) while traveling out of my home area. I have found too many areas where my Jack antenna will not pick up over the air channels. At first I thought it was the Jack but in all instances I learned that locals just were not available over-the-air because of distance or obstructions or a mountain like in Malibu. Before digital we could get some of those channels albeit not particularly good picture. Now it is all or nothing and too many times it is nothing. I would pay a little more to directv if a local option was available. I complicate things because often our home is occupied when we travel and I would like to retain the locals there. So I want my cake and eat it too. Don't we all but recognize that it is not an option. Oh well give my sling box a workout if I can get a good internet signal on my MIFI. Life was simpler when my expectations were so much less.