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It’s estimated that nearly 8 million households own an RV. If you happen to be one of them, you may already know that thanks to a law put on the books in 2004, RV owners can also subscribe to distant network stations. These are affiliates of the major television networks – ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC – from cities outside of your local tv market.
The law requires that you complete an affidavit in which you state that the satellite dish is permanently fixed to your vehicle. You must also provide the vehicle registration number for your state. The law uses the Department of Housing’s definition of a recreational vehicle.
Join the campaign to give RV owners more choice. Wouldn’t it be great if you could subscribe to broadcast networks around the country just like you buy newspapers from other cities? Today this isn’t possible because of restrictions in place that are intended to protect local broadcasters. These restrictions may have made since 20 years ago but don’t make sense now. Advances in technology allow many households to access network stations from distant markets through other means. With an internet connection and a computer it is now possible to stream the broadcasts of tv stations around the globe right into your home. With a device like the Slingbox a consumer can stream live local tv from another market into their home. Cable providers are able to carry the tv signals of network stations from nearby markets – something satellite providers are largely prohibited from doing.
Help make sure RV owners can continue to receive distant network stations. The ability of RV owners to get access to distant network signals is under constant threat. Local broadcasters believe the RV exception is being abused and may seek to get this provision stricken from the law. Congress is actively considering legislation to renew the Satellite Home Viewer Act now.
Join the "My TV. My Way. " campaign TODAY. Sign our petition. Tell your member of Congress that consumers deserve access to MORE information, not LESS. Now is the time to get Congress to change the law so that all satellite subscribers can have access to tv stations from outside their home market.
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