if you guy's are talking about problems on local chnnel reception from directv, and not local channel reception from an off-air antennae, then i'll give you a phone number.....1-800-323-1994, thats directv's dealer line which does not have the long wait like the consumer number...i believe u want ext 450, or get any operator, and ask for directv tech support.........ask the young gentleman about your particular problem....its their feed you are accessing , so he might be able to help ....good luck
billy c northeast satcomm div.