A good zip code to "move" to for NY HD

[Fgsilva]

Anybody knows a good zip code that I can "move" to in order to get the NY HD channels? In the past DTV had the "other local channel" options that allowed me to check that as well as if I qualified but I can't find that any longer.

I am also assuming those NY HD channels are still on CONUS, right?

Thanks!

 

[jdspencer]

Actually, any zip in the central or eastern time zones would work since the four majors are on CONUS. You'd just have to find one that already qualifies for DNS. But, you didn't hear this from me as it is illegal. Also, you might end up losing your locals back in CA.

 

[Lodi25]

All you have to do is "MOVE" and give DirecTV a "service address" in the NYC area and you will then get to watch the NY Channels in the 380's and the 390's. You will NOT get any other NY locals, just FOX NBC CBS and ABC. And yes, you will lose your locals (Sacramento Locals). Just use a OTA. That's what I'm doing right now.

 

[Fgsilva]

All you have to do is "MOVE" and give DirecTV a "service address" in the NYC area and you will then get to watch the NY Channels in the 380's and the 390's. You will NOT get any other NY locals, just FOX NBC CBS and ABC. And yes, you will lose your locals (Sacramento Locals). Just use a OTA. That's what I'm doing right now.

Cool. Thanks. I actually get my locals with OTA pretty darn good. Just want to do sum time shifting! thanks again

 

[Lodi25]

Yup! That's why I did it. We all enjoy watching the Jay Leno show at 7pm and Conan O'brien at 8:35pm!

 

[Big Dawg 23]

If not for my Wife I would do this. This would eliminate my problem on not getting NJ Devils Games in HD.

 

[Lodi25]

If not for my Wife I would do this. This would eliminate my problem on not getting NJ Devils Games in HD.

If you don't mind me asking, what is it your wife would miss? For your "LOCALS", just us a OTA.

 

[Fgsilva]

dang. stupid Directv OTA tuner is acting up. It won't see the main channels for fox and abc! WTF?? It shows the sub-channels (e.g, 2.2, or 7.2, 7.3) but when I try the 2.1 or 7.1 it says "no signal". Makes no sense other then it is broken (I can see those channels with my TV tuner.) wonder what warranty they have for those?

 

[Big Dawg 23]

If you don't mind me asking, what is it your wife would miss? For your "LOCALS", just us a OTA.

There are a few local shows she likes on our ABC and FOX Affiliates. I live too far from the Twin Cities to get OTA. It wont effect me for Sports given I subscribe to NFLST, NHLCI and MLBEI.