We have five directv receivers, two at our house in Las Cruces, two in a Park Model at San Benito, TX, at a big Winter RV Park, and one in the RV. When we go...
We live in the Los Angeles area and on a recent trip to Yellowstone we were able to get our local stations in Montana, more than 200 miles away. Though on one...
Nice system ! are there a lot of changeover fees? Other issues? John ... From: rv_communications@yahoogroups.com [mailto:rv_communications@yahoogroups.com]...
... As others have responded, DirecTV doesn't know where you are, the local signals simply have a limited coverage area. Just as an example, here is a graphic...
are there a lot of changeover fees? Other issues? ... No extra charges that I'm aware of, but it's a bit of a problem calling in each switch. I wish I could...
Several years ago, I had Direct TV (The Dish Network and Direct TV are under the same umbrella company). I asked for local channels. They gave me channels...
DirecTV uses your "service" address to determine which locals you receive. Your receive has nothing to do with it. Most locals are spot beamed and you'll be ...
... Good description, Butch! The most succinct definition I've seen is that used by the Wyoming Highway Patrol. Wyoming allows overnight parking in rest areas,...
Hi Bill, I'm curious. What is the name of the "umbrella" company which owns both Dish Network and DirecTV? Last I heard, Dish Network is (and always has been)...
Would this be the same Umbrella Corporation that unleashed the zombie virus on the world? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umbrella_Corporation Sorry, with the new...
Hi Rich, Thanks for the info on picking up local channels as previously stated I have Dish Network, and a satisfied customer for over 10 years. I use only one...
Tom, Not completely true, I bought a used receiver that came from the NY and the old zip code was still on it when I installed a new card, result was NT local...
To receive Direct TV normal and local channels on one oval dish, it will still depend on your location. When we winter in southern Texas we receive both...
Hi Larry, My memory agrees with yours. EchoStar tried to buy DirecTV. Yes, the attempt failed. Around the same time DirecTV took EchoStar to court in Florida...
Hi Stan, Since EchoStar Corp. owns Dish Network I'm not surprised by your statement. Beyond that I'm at a loss to understand the point of your message. Best...
Since a previous post stated that EchoStar partnered with All America Direct, I still expected to find a separate web page for EchoStar. But that's alright,...
Hi Stan, Thanks for the explanation. It makes more sense now. I think of Dish Network not as an organizational entity in and of itself but rather as a ...
Minor point..Hughes Aircraft Company was not owned by Howard Hughes since the late '50s. At that time he got into a dispute with the US DOD and the final...
Check out this site for quick access to RV and Camping Sites across the US and Canada. It is really quite useful. Everything is free/ including classifieds,...
I'll add a note of caution. There are several in my area that I would not recommend under almost any circumstances, They are Mobile hoome parks that are not...
How do you get your listings? Are they paid by the campgrounds? Are they the result of Internet searches? Do RVers report them? Are there any reviews of the...
Keep us posted on the 5 LNB reception/issues ... From: rv_communications@yahoogroups.com [mailto:rv_communications@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kenneth Murray...
It is a standard search using Goggle Maps, only info given is links to individual Parks and sites. More useful if you using the directions tool, once clicked...
I have been traveling for about a year with the 5 LNB dish (Tripod mount). My normal expence is just for using High def. Directv now has 41 high def channels...