King quest and local channels

Has anyone changed their service address recently? I heard that it's nearly impossible with the ATT/Directv changes.

I was able to change mine last fall, but haven't tried since. I plan to travel this summer, so I'd like to make one change.

Short answer is YES. (Are Reno and LA channles different)

First. Dish or Direct (Just read the proper sub section)

Dish: Dish the Reno and LA will be on different SPOT beams. In fact you might still be able to get yoru LA "Locals" if they are still on a Conus beam (I do not know)

Direc: Not only does the above apply but many "Locals" are phasing out "SD" transmission and going 100% HD only. Without looking at the King Quest setup. if that is a DOME type antenna or a Simple single LNB. it don't do HD.

Both. If you change your service address with eithe Dish or Direct you **SHOULD** get the locals.. Note the qualifier. SHOULD.

I have used both the DTV chat option from my online account and calling in and selecting the Tech. Support option during the phone tree. Just explain you want to change your SERVICE address but leave the BILLING address the same. If you use a campground address be sure to add your site number as Apt 79 as they could be multiple accounts at that address. I prefer to use a local WalMart or McDonald's.
The problem that can occur with a dome and locals is that some of the locals are broadcast on the 99 and 103 only which the dome cannot receive. They may also come from the 119 satellite in a few rare markets but as long as your dome can toggle between 101 and 119 that should work OK.

Have you done it in the last 3-4 months? I haven't tried, but read that you need to put in for a change of address and have a tech come out. In the past, I could do it the way you described.

I have a list of what will work on the 101 sat (for locals).

mfifield01 wrote:
Have you done it in the last 3-4 months? I haven't tried, but read that you need to put in for a change of address and have a tech come out. In the past, I could do it the way you described.

I have a list of what will work on the 101 sat (for locals).

Yes, and No. No tech required.

Bill.Satellite wrote:

mfifield01 wrote:
Have you done it in the last 3-4 months? I haven't tried, but read that you need to put in for a change of address and have a tech come out. In the past, I could do it the way you described.

I have a list of what will work on the 101 sat (for locals).

Yes, and No. No tech required.

Did you use the Directv website (chat) or ATT site?