This subject is timely, OtterMN. I recently broke off the front plastic case of my crank-up antenna with a tree limb. Haven't been able to get a signal since. Was thinking about getting a Winegard Carryout and hook it to my Direct TV DVR from home. No payment needed as I already have three Direct DVR units at home. I just wonder how the picture will be if the Carryout is hooked to an HD receiver? Shouldn't be that much of an issue. Any thoughts? Does anyone use a Carryout or other port. sat receiver with a Direct TV box?