Are you sure DirecTV is going to pick up your local BROADCAST STATIONs when on the road. I haven't used my DIRECTV setup in awhile now but when I was using it on the road I would lose my LOCAL PROGRAMING for the NATL BROADCAST stations as soon as I left my ZIPCODE area.
I could call DIRECTV and have them change my local area but I don't think they like doing this very many times...
After the NATL BROADCAST went to DIGITAL TV mode I just stopped bring along my DIRECTV setup and now we watch the local NATIONAL BROADCAST stations (CBS-NBC-etc) using our OTA BATWING antenna setup from the local towns... These digital HDTV signals are in full blown high definition full screen mode and is FREE to the public.
Just wanted to be sure you have checked with DIRECTV and will be able to get the local NATIONAL BROADCAST stations like you think you can???
Things may have changed with DIRECTV over the past few years
Just saying...
Roy Ken
