Which Satellite Has Locals

[Byrdman]

I live in Wilmington, N.C. Is the local channels on the same satellite as the DTV channels? Or do I need a multi satellite dish to receive them.

 

[Neutron]

Welcome to Satelliteguys!!

Yes, you will need the 3-LNB Phase-III dish to receive your locals.

The main Directv programming is on 101 and your locals are on 119.

 

[Mr Tony]

some areas are still on 101, but those are the MAJOR MAJOR cities

LA, NY, Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis, etc

 

[Neutron]

Dallas is on 101 as well, as I'm one of the minority around here that have the Phase-III dish (need it for HD).

In fact, because my mom doesn't have HD but is in the Dallas DMA she only has the 18" round dish pointed to 101.

 

[Byrdman]

Thanks Guys! Will directv send me a multi satellite dish since I am a current customer(7+ years), or is there a fee to upgrade?

 

[Neutron]

It should be a free upgrade, but they will require a 1-year committment.

 

[jimisham]

Thanks Guys! Will directv send me a multi satellite dish since I am a current customer(7+ years), or is there a fee to upgrade?

When I had locals added last September, not only did they change out the dish, but they also changed out one of the receivers at no cost. I have no problem with the 1 year commitment. I've been with them 7 years also.

 

[Byrdman]

Free Upgrade

Called DTV- They gave me a completely free upgrade, two standard receivers,one multi sat dish, and free installation. Can't beat that one!

 

[VagiDirecTV]

free upgrade with annual commitment will replace ure receiver(s) and dish also eligibility for free additional receiver may be inline