I live near Columbia, MD and just got Directv recently. I was told that people that live between two cities could get both cities on Directv. However, once I signed up I only get Baltimore Locals. Why is that? I live near Washington, DC but don't get any of those.
I live near Columbia, MD and just got Directv recently. I was told that people that live between two cities could get both cities on Directv. However, once I signed up I only get Baltimore Locals. Why is that? I live near Washington, DC but don't get any of those.
Welcome and not true. Columbia is ether Arundel or Howard county. Laurel is the only one in PG, Arundel, and Howard counties. If you live in either Arundel, or Howard County you get Bmore locals.
Thanks for the replies. I was told wrongly then on the phone when I ordered installation. I'll see what I can do with an antenna. Why wouldn't I be able to pay extra for the DC channels. I mean, I am in its DMA too? In fact, the TV Guide we get says we are in the DC DMA. LOL
Gangsta knows his locals; which locals would I get down in hazard county.
Thanks for the replies. I was told wrongly then on the phone when I ordered installation. I'll see what I can do with an antenna. Why wouldn't I be able to pay extra for the DC channels. I mean, I am in its DMA too? In fact, the TV Guide we get says we are in the DC DMA. LOL
The problem is that the local cable company may offer both market's locals. I think the DBS companies should have the same ability. Yeah, I know some areas have "significantly viewed" locals stations on DirecTV, but those are few....but the problem lies with the local broadcasters loosing their advertising money when we watch our CSI/Survivor/Lost (Would somebody please find these people already) in others cities markets. Advertising that is geared towards LA markets would also be inappropriately targeted towards incorrect markets also. I don't like the rule either but besides "moving" their is little else to be done. Many people were also using it as a poor mans Sunday Ticket, Center Ice, MLB etc...
Directv has no control of who gets what locals! It all predetermined by magical lines, sometimes they make not sense.
You could easily put up in OTA and get DC locals without much effort. I can get them from my home and I'm on the fringe.
I was trying to avoid putting an antenna up. I think after my term is up from Directv, I might just get cable and be done with it. I found out my neighbor gets both DC and Baltimore on Cable. Is there any chance I can cancel my order - I had Directv less than a month.
Wow you're like 20 miles from DC. You could install a indoor antenna and get both. To be honest I don't know why you want both since both markets show the same stuff in regards to sports. You going to see the Redskin, and Raven's on Sunday. The Wizards and Capitals during bball and hockey season. The news in both markets covers the same stuff.
Wow you're like 20 miles from DC. You could install a indoor antenna and get both. To be honest I don't know why you want both since both markets show the same stuff in regards to sports. You going to see the Redskin, and Raven's on Sunday. The Wizards and Capitals during bball and hockey season. The news in both markets covers the same stuff.
Wow you're like 20 miles from DC. You could install a indoor antenna and get both. To be honest I don't know why you want both since both markets show the same stuff in regards to sports. You going to see the Redskin, and Raven's on Sunday. The Wizards and Capitals during bball and hockey season. The news in both markets covers the same stuff.
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