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Can I use Direct TV at home and on the road at same time?

lacofdfireman
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We have a subscription with Direct TV and just recently bought a Motorhome with In Motion Satellite. I go out to the desert a lot with just my kids and the wife will often times stay home so here is my question. I figured I could just take one of my receivers out of my house as we have 4 of them and use it in the RV. Someone told me that it is illegal to have 2 satellite signals coming from 2 separate locations at the same time. So if I take the receiver with me in the Motorhome my wife cannot watch satellite tv at home or we could be in big trouble. To me this sounds stupid. I pay for the receiver so why can't I use them where I like, even if they are at different locations? Was this person wrong or am I wrong?
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yankeeflyer
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Yes you can,however depending on how far away from home you are,only one of the receivers will get local channels.
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Busdriver
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Yes

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badboy368
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i have been doing it with great success for many years. Short answer.... YES
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Bumpyroad
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stop asking that "someone" for advice.
bumpy

cpaulsen
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I have used mine in the 5th wheel while the other one was home being used....never had an issue.
cpaulsen