Satellite DNS Service vs local channels
I need clarification please. Most communities broadcast NBC, CBS & ABC on their local channel line-up. Does this mean I do not need to order DNS? Thank you in advance for your help.
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edatlanta wrote:
I have DirecTV DNS.
One major benefit of DNS is when you want to use a DVR and you have a list of network programs that you watch on a regular basis. The reason DNS is good in this case is the network channel numbers don't change as you change locations so you don't have to reprogram your DVR every time you move. This is a big factor for me. I just change locations, set up my dish, turn on my DVR and all is good. No further tweaking is needed.
Now I have an RV account. If you have a residential account you will only be able to pick up your local network channels within the spot beam for your area. Unless they have changed their requirements, you can not have DNS with a residential account.
Both of our Dish DVR receivers are capable of recording programs by name rather than channel, along with selecting the usual parameters for new only, HD only, etc. We haven't had to change our settings for the major network shows as we move around and change our locals for several years.
