Can you get local channels from Dish if you call in location?
1424706
I have changed my service location when traveling and been able to get the local channels. Dish is very helpful to RVers.
1424707
We have 2 TV's connected to our Winegard Anser and travel in our RV fulltime, so we change locations. At first we received Houston stations since that is our home base. Now we are closer to San Antonio and we called Dish and the entered a different zip code and now we receive the news, weather, etc. from San Antonio. I think there might be a limit due to the Satellites they use. Hope this helps.
1424708
It takes about 20 minutes with customer service to configure your location, but it really is a snap after that. I'm truly enjoying the ease of use with my unit.
1893717
No, not for channels that require subscription service (CNN, Showtime, etc.). For local programming (and the increasing number of HD channels) and for PBS, the reception is crystal clear. Those are what I watch now and I no longer pay for cable or satellite.
809160
No, only broadcast channels can be picked up with an antenna those are CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox, PBS, and maybe a couple local rural access channels.
398882
Tammy, the antenna does receive local channels on UHF and VHF bands. So, if you're currently receiving, say local channel 7 via a cable arrangement, you could receive the same channel for free via the antenna. Hope this answers your question.
1499905
No. It picks up only local channels in your area. Has a "search" that will auto select any / all in your area. But no, no proper cable channels.
1027188
I bought the unit for my parent in law. They used it to watch TV program from China. I don't know if it can receive local channels. The signals aren't very good.
316926
Yes, this unit will allow you to receive local programming. My only complaint (and it may be just my location in Columbus, OH) is that I'm not able to get a signal for any local channels while my car is in motion--- there is actually just one channel that is viewable while in motion and I believe it is transmitted over an ATSC signal. All of the local channels however are viewable when my car is stopped.
2041473
You can get network channels and anything else that you get at home. Even your local channels you get at home you can get anywhere you are.
2246576
Hi, yes you will need an antenna to get local channels. If you don't need local channels, then "no". We do have ports that you can add third party devices to television (dvd/directv).
1581078
Dish places the name of the channel with the local channel number. I think Dish places a dash in for the period in the channel number.
1303722
Yes the narrow end of the antenna points towards the broadcast point of the stations you want to receive. Probably in the largest city nearby. You can find your local stations location on antennaweb.org or tvfool.com
122522
The unit come with option but you have to get digital TV tuner to get local TV
645101
If you receive local channels at home. You may not get them in other startes
1430914
the thing is Called LMB and no you will also need the dish satellite and receiver. to be able to use dish.
211584
Although I have never done it, I believe you can hook up or plug in an antennae to it to get channels if you do not have cable or dish. Hope that helps.
809155
No. Only local channels. Please make sure you have the antenna near a window or you will get a stutter in your incoming signal.
597216
As long as you know the elevation and azimuth of the satellite and have a comppass, the Magic system will help you point the dish at the satellite close enough to get a signal. Once there, you may need to move the dish side-to-side and/or up or down a few degrees to fine tune your reception. My cable box has a built-in feature that helps me do this. If you are a DirectTV customer, go to http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/customer/dishPointer.jsp, type in the zip code of your location and it will tell you the elevation and azimuth to use. Other providers probably provide similar sites.