locals question

**KG4KBU** · 12-22-2009 02:48 PM

spotbeam question how far can I get locals west and southwest of me I am in zip code 40744 and area code 606
I would like to "move" to another city west or southwest of me I prefer a city near or in tornado alley or the dixie alley

**raoul5788** · 12-22-2009 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by KG4KBU

spotbeam question how far can I get locals west and southwest of me I am in zip code 40744 and area code 606
I would like to "move" to another city west or southwest of me I prefer a city near or in tornado alley or the dixie alley

It depends on hd or sd. The hd spotbeams are smaller than the sd ones. You might get 100-200 miles on the hd and 200-400 on the sd ones. It depends on the area, some are larger than others. Maybe someone from your region has a better answer for you.

**KG4KBU** · 12-22-2009 04:28 PM

SD is what I am on and I would like to see BMH or huntsville alabama or OKC oklahoma something like that maybe memphis tn

**raoul5788** · 12-22-2009 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by KG4KBU

SD is what I am on and I would like to see BMH or huntsville alabama or OKC oklahoma something like that maybe memphis tn

I suspect you could get Huntsville or Memphis, but I doubt you can get OKC. I don't know where BMH is.

**KG4KBU** · 12-23-2009 12:05 AM

birmingham alabama Id really like this DMA due to JAME SPANN he is the man for real

**sunfire9us** · 12-23-2009 01:57 AM

Originally Posted by raoul5788

It depends on hd or sd. The hd spotbeams are smaller than the sd ones. You might get 100-200 miles on the hd and 200-400 on the sd ones. It depends on the area, some are larger than others. Maybe someone from your region has a better answer for you.

If Im correct when you are talking the major metro cities, their spotbeams seem to be the ones that can reach the farthest when it comes to both SD and hdtv. I for example live just a little over 200 miles from STL in Il and can get both the SD and hdtv of the STL locals. I usually would say go by a 200 mile range when you question which ones you can get wheather its hdtv or SD.

**KG4KBU** · 12-23-2009 02:39 AM

ok kewl thanks I guess I could always try it and switch back in a few months if it doesnt work ?

**raoul5788** · 12-23-2009 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by KG4KBU

ok kewl thanks I guess I could always try it and switch back in a few months if it doesnt work ?

You can check the thread that shows which cities are on which transponders, then check your signal strength on them. If it is in the 80's then you should have no issues getting them.
Here is a link to the thread:http://www.satelliteguys.us/directv-...-6-5-09-a.html

**KG4KBU** · 12-23-2009 11:03 PM

i dont really understand how to do this can someone please help me sorry im dumb when it comes to satellites

**KG4KBU** · 12-27-2009 03:51 PM

can I get help on how to do this ?
You can check the thread that shows which cities are on which transponders, then check your signal strength on them. If it is in the 80's then you should have no issues getting them.
Here is a link to the thread:http://www.satelliteguys.us/directv-...-6-5-09-a.html