In addition to our nationally available programming, we offer a local channels package in many parts of the U.S., and more cities are being added all the time. On the Platinum HD unit all the information is together in the Advanced Program Guide, and there is no need to toggle back and forth. Here's a list of cities with local broadcast . Pay Per View spending limits, and more. Okay, let's get technical for a moment.
All programming is received from one position in the sky, so the dish remains stationary.
There is no need for additional satellite tuning or repositioning once the dish is installed. You can split the signal so you can watch the same channel in different rooms, but to watch different satellite channels in different rooms, you will need to purchase the dual-feed dish with a second receiver. Monthly programming fees for additional TV sets are nominal. Choose the programs you want to watch in advance, select them, then forget about them. Yes, the receiver needs to be continuously connected to a phone line to order movies and for certain sports programming using the remote.