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hellbird503
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Oct 01, 2013

Direct TV

Took my direct tv dish on the road and of course I can't my local channels. I don't want to buy more equipment. Is there a way to get around this or get the major channels somehow else. Thanks, Dave
  • I have had DirecTV since 1996 but don't worry about my locals. I use the over the air antenna where ever I'm at as I want to know the local information where I'm at. I really don't care what is happening in Michigan if I'm at Myrtle Beach. Its actually easier for me to go to my hometown newspaper website to keep up on back home. Are you really asking about the networks --NBC--CBS--etc? Only just a few times that I missed out on something I wanted to watch on network television due to no station or signal in the area. Randu
  • It's not quite as simple as the previous post implies. DNS service will cost you $15/month but, more importantly, if you want locals service at your home and DNS in your RV you may be told you need separate accounts for the two locations. Some people have gotten around this, but that's the usual DTV position.
  • You don't need more equipment, you do need DNS(distance network service) from DTV. Contact them, you will need to fill out some paperwork.

    Jim

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