Can I get Gavel to Gavel Alaska and 360 North on satellite? Probably. Both Dish Network and DIRECTV offer 360 North and Gavel to Gavel Alaska to many of their subscribers in Alaska. Availability and the specific channel number may vary, depending on the subscribers' location, equipment and the packages they chose.

What do I need to receive 360 North and Gavel to Gavel? Typically, you'll need to subscribe to a package that includes local broadcast channels. The law now requires both Dish and DIRECTV to offer you the local stations in your community, including most of the over-the-air channels. If you already have your local channel package, you should be able to see Gavel to Gavel and 360 North.

Do I need extra equipment? Depending on where you live, the local channels may require additional equipment.

• Dish Network provides some of the local channels on a second satellite, referred as the "110 Satellite," because of the angle required to receive the signal. To receive the 110 Satellite services, you may need a second satellite dish antenna. In the Anchorage area, the local channels are on the 119 satellite. In the Juneau and Fairbanks area, the local channels are on the 110 satellite.
   
• DIRECTV says receipt of local channels in Alaska requires a 1.2 meter DIRECTV dish.

How do I find 360 North/Gavel to Gavel on Dish Network? Dish Network includes 360 North/Gavel to Gavel Alaska in their "Local Network Package" which includes a number of local Alaska stations and is available for a small additional monthly charge. To receive the local package, customers may be required to purchase a second dish antenna. For customers who already receive the local package, 360 North/Gavel to Gavel Alaska is listed as "Public Interest – Alaska."

What Dish channel are you on? Dish customers should check the channel assignment on the Dish Network website at www.dishnetwork.com. Click on "What's on DISH" and then click "Local Channels" and enter your address to find out if you receive local channels. Some Dish channel numbers in Alaska include:

How do I find 360 North/Gavel to Gavel on DIRECTV? DIRECTV includes 360 North and Gavel to Gavel Alaska in their "Local Channels" package which includes a number of local Alaska stations and is available for small additional monthly charge. To see if the channel is available in your community, visit the DIRECTV website at www.directtv.com and click on "Packages" and then "Local Channels" and enter your zip code.

What DIRECTV channel are you on? The 360 North/Gavel to Gavel Alaska channel is identified as "KTOODT2" on channel 3.1.

What if I still can't find your channel? First try calling your satellite provider's customer service number. Tell them you want to receive "360 North" programming from KTOO-TV in Juneau. Here are their numbers:

    DIRECTV: 1-800-494-4388
    Dish Network: 1-888-284-7116

I tried calling my satellite provider, but I'm confused. Then give us a call and we'll try to help. You can reach us at 1-800-478-4646 during regular business hours, Alaska time.