Is there any way that dish can tell where a system is located if the phone line is not hooked up (gps, etc)? I cannot get locals but my parents live 20 miles away and they can. I'm sure the same satellites are broadcasting to the both of us. I thought about cancelling my dish and having it set up at one of my friends houses and then moving it here (I'm due for an HD upgrade anyway). I'm still gonna pay full price (just through their address), so don't hop on me about it being illegal .....be gentle, I'm new here