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SATELLITE TV AND A BOAT

My husband purchased our Direct TV receiver from Best Buys. He purchased the one with TIVO. He explalined to them that it would be installed on a boat and asked if that would be a problem. Of course they came back with the no problem answer. One month and ten days later it is still not installed. After paying for the receiver, then the installation and having Direct TV’s contractor installers try to milk another $100 out of us we still do not have TV. I am becoming very disapointed satelllite tv. Best Buys didn’t tell us that the receiver model that records can’t be installed without a phone line (they only wanted to sell you the most expensive receiver). We are going to return the Direct TV receiver and try the DISH network.

Can anyone tell me if this can be installed at a dock for a boat? Do you need a phone line with the DISH network?

multiple tvs

I am thinking of switching from cable to dish. I have 7 tv’s but could settle for hooking up 6. I only need independent viewing on 4 of the tv’s as they will not all be in use at the same time. I’ve spent alot of time with different reps and I keep getting different stories. If the receivers are hooked into the cable outlets and not the phone lines, can two be split where the cable connections are located(in basement) or does it have to be from the reciever to the next television. (This would be impossible b/c the televisions are too far apart). (Does this affect my cable internet access, which I am keeping?) Direct TV seems to have the best deal for more than 4 televisions, but is a little more expensive for programming. (You have to subscribe to the sports pak just to get FSN which is inlcuded in DISH) Dish said you cannot have more than 4 receivers on 1 dish ?? Also HD question. I have HD DVR with cable company and I get a series of HD channels that include local (ABC, NBC FSN NFL Network, HBO, etc. Both companies said you have to subscribe to HD Programming which includes stations I have never heard of and won’t watch, (Rush, HD net) but not these local stations (Redsox and Patriots). Is this how it works? Why would I want it

Another vacation home quetion

Hello -

I read the 6/05 post about taking one of your home receivers and putting it in a vacation home. Great information about all the cabling issues. That part I sort of understand. I do, however, have a variation on the same question with a Dish TV set up.

We have a 2 receiver set-up in our primary residence. We have a 522 and a 322. The dish is a Dish Pro 500 with a dual LNB (whatever that is?) A 2-headed whatever at the end of the arm.

The kids are finally out of the house, so I’d like to take the 322 and put it into a vacation home we’re thinking about (not to far from where we currently are - good exposure, etc.) since I’m already paying for the receiver. The place won’t have a land phone line. However, cell phone service does work. I have an extra Dish Pro 500 dish, but no LNB (whatever that is?)

I guess my questions are:

Is this going to work or am I barking up the wrong tree?
If it will, what’s an LNB, what’s the right one for this set-up, and how does one acquire one?
Do I have the right dish to make this work?
Assuming this all works can I get away with no land phone line?

Thanks in advance for any guidance you can provide.

Comcast or Dish Network

Dave ,
I have comcast digital cable and am thinking of getting dish network.
The packages and eveything confuse me .
I have three tvs.
What difference with the recievers ?
dvr , hdtv and recordability for each tv?
What package would be best ?
I like the 120 or 180 but i like hbo,starz , cinamax ,etc…..
I have dvd players hooked up to two of the three tvs.
Can you help .
Confused Trina:(

Dish Net HD-DVR?

I have a Dish Network DVR received - and just bought an HD TV!! About a month ago, I wanted to upgrade my receiver to and HD-DVR receiver, but they wanted $400 for the receiver, so I did nothing. I just checked the website today and they are offering the HD-DVR receiver on the same terms as my DVR receiver for NEW customers, but existing customers are supposed to go purchase one from their local retailer…

So, I called up their lovely customer service line and was told that the above was true for NOW, but on February 1st they are announcing a new promotion on HD-DVR and it will be GOOD??? That’s all they would say. Anybody have any ideas what this will be?

installation dates using pronto

I just ordered with dish pronto; though you would like to know that I was a bit dissapointed with them; when we first started chatting, they said they would install by jan 25; when it was time to order, they advised that the earliest would be feb 1.

Thanks

Switching From Rabbit Ears To Satellite TV

This is an email received from Linda

Getting ready to make the big switch from rabbit ears. Comparing Dish and Direct TV. The latest promo I’ve seen for Dish, which is where I’m leaning, requires, in teeny tiny print, an 18 month contract.

My big question is, with all the talk of programming coming through the internet, is that to lock us 18 monthers into something that will be needlessly expensive in the near (say 6-12 months) future? 2nd question, if we move to another town/county, relatively nearby, will we be able to transfer our service?

Thank you, Linda

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625 receiver - how would I hook up my DVD player to it

Continued emails from mary about the Dish 625

Thanks for answering my e-mail! I have a question about Dish 625. I have my DVD player hooked up to my satellite box in my second room because my TV in that room is old. If I would choose to movie to dish network and get their 625 receiver how would I hook up my DVD player to it? Also I have wire coming into my bedroom from the satellite, but would they have to still run another wire from the 625 receiver for the second TV to work? I guess it’s a little bit confusing to me! Thanks Mary

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Painting a satellite dish

Email from John about Painting a satellite dish

We just moved into a townhouse which has a DirectTV satellite installed. It has been painted the same dark brown color as the walls (something which the association requires, I think). I would like to subscribe to Dish Network, which would necessitate a new satellite dish. Does painting the dish affect the signals negatively?

John K.

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Currently Comcast….? What

This was an email that i got the wrong idea about and thought i would post it.

Hi I live in Maryland and I currently have comcast cablevision. They are going to digital do you have anything for that. Thanks Cathy

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Who Owns The Hardware?

Question emailed in by Al about Satellite TV Hardware:

Dave,

I am a considering changing from cable TV service to satellite TV service.

With both Dish and Direct TV offering “free” equipment, I was wondering who owns the hardware once it is installed and your initial service commitment has been met? If the companies continue to own the equipment, can you take it with you when you move and then have it re-installed?

Also, what happens (and more importantly, who pays) if the hardware needs to be serviced at a later date?

Al Cornish

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DVR Recorders Questions

Email sent in by Mary about DVR Recorders

I am currently a DirecTV customer and would like to upgrade to the DVR. I have several question.

I was reading and saw where Dave said something about having to pay extra for TIVO. Does that mean that the DVR that you get from DirecTV doesn’t work unless you subscribe to this?

If I should upgrade to the DVR and still have my second receiver do I have to pay 4.99 for each of them? If I bought two DVR would it then just be 4.99 extra each month?

I have thought about switching to Dish Network, but I left Dish a couple of years ago because when they installed my dish they didn’t run new wire and used my existing outside wire that wasn’t for Satellite and we had troubles all the time. When I got DirecTV they ran new wire and never have had the problem again. Would I be a new customer if I go back and if not would I then have to buy all the equipment again myself as I don’t have dish equipment anymore. I left in good standing with Dish I was never late paying my bill.

So how much would it cost me to switch back to Dish?

One more question if I would stay with DirecTV and the DVR works without paying anything extra can I use unhook my receivers I have now and hook the dvr up myself and just call into DirecTV to give them the new box numbers or is there more to it?

Thanks! Mary

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Combine both Directv & Dishnetwork Signals

Email sent in by M. about Combining both Directv & Dishnetwork Signals

Hello,

I was wondering if there is such a switch that can combine both Directv & Dishnetwork signals. I already have two RG-6 cables coming to my home that is currently hooked up to a superdish. I would like to add a Directv dish as well but don’t want to run more leads to the house. Is there any way I can do this?
thanks,
M.

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portable dish

My mother recently acquired the dish network with 3 -311 receivers. 2 are hooked up in the house and she is wanting the third to take to the trailer at the lake. I have hooked the 3rd reciever up to a antenae (dish 500) with the quad pro lnbfs. I have good signal but can only pick up 2 stations. I hooked up my 301 and got all the channels. The 311 has no smart card, but then the receivers in her house don’t have them either but she has all her channels. How can i get the 3rd 311 to pick up all the channels

Phone Line–Broadband

Hi,
Will I still be able to get the NFL Sunday Ticket if I have a broadband phone line through Brighthouse, rather than a standard Verizon Phone line?

THANKS

Dave

Welcome Package

Hello,

I have a simple question, I think. I would like to know what is usually included in the welcome pack/information pack offered by Direct TV or Dish Network for new subscribers. Thanks.

8 TVS to 4 Receivers

I currently signed up for Dish Network. I was interested in connecting 8 televisions to 4 receivers (being able to watch differnet channels on all the TV’s)?

The phone rep Confused Me…

Question mailed in by Jean to get a clear understanding on Dish TV:

I am interested in a Dish TV System. I have a couple of questions and the saleman confused me so here goes.

1. Can I use my VCR with the basic package? (I want to get by without getting a DVR)
2. When using the VCR on the main TV can I watch a different channel (on that same TV) while it is recording?
3. Does it distort the picture on either the live TV program or the program being recorded?
4. Can you watch one channel on the main TV and a different channel on the 2nd TV at the same time?
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Satellite TV Locals in San Angelo

Question Emailed by May R. about Directv locals:

Dear Dave,
We have been with DIRECTV for three years. We are happy but would like local channels. I have heard that Dish is now ofering local channels in San Angelo. Do you know anything about this and does directv have plans to offer local channels.

Thank you May Rose

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Two TV’s, one DVR

This has to be a worn out question. What’s needed to get one signal to serve two tvs? I have DirecTV DVR (Samsung). Thanks for any help/advice.

Do I need to rewire my home for Dish Network or Direct TV ?

Question Mailed in by Chirpy about Satellite TV wiring

I’m technically challenged but want to get satellite TV. I have been reading your blog and have the following question. We currently have cable and just had new cable strung throughout our house last year. If we get a dish on the roof, does the installation connect at the same place the outside cable connects or do we have to run all new cable into and through the house?

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4 room independent viewing setup

mailed in by Denise with a receiver question

Does any offer allow me to have three room with 322 tuners and one room with dvr tuner? Also being new to satellite tuning, are all four rooms allow independent viewing/

Denise

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Does Dish Network have a programming guide

Question From Bill B. about the Dish TV Programming Guide

To Whom it May Concern:

I would like to know if you have a weekly programming guide to go with your service. We currently have Dish T.V. I would like to know what is going on for the week instead of spending my whole time flipping through every channel.

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Do we need a regular phone for satellite tv

This is a Question Emailed From E. Collins on a telephone connection

Hi Kaptain,
We are building a lake home. We are considering dish or direct tv. Is a regular telephone line a must? Our cell phones are fine for all of our calls, but at the last lake house we had a regular phone because our cell phones were not that dependable. Do you have to have a phone line to use Satalite TV??
Thanks,
E Collins

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Southern view question

How much of an unobstructive view of the southern sky do you need for satellite TV?
We have some pines near and I am wondering if they will block reception. Is one Dish vs. Direct better with reception?

Consdering a DISH..please HELP

To the Kaptain or anyone else that can help…..I am moving from Illinois to Wisconsin next week and have been informed that Charter Cable seems to be my only option there…it seems that they will offer the same cable package and internet services as Comcast did for me in Ill. with what I belive is a little overpriced for waht you get….I am very intrested in switching to a dish, but have some ?s I was hoping someone on this board can answer….my first question is to those who have had both…is it worth it to swtich to a dish…..secondly…. (more…)

satelite for computers

I live is s.w. Missouri. I have dish TV now and have heard that they will be soon having computer hookups too. Do you know anything about this.

Moving with Dish Network

Question from Frank on Dish Network and Moving:

In one week we will be moving to Idaho. Should I leave my existing dish antenna and acquire a new one in Fruitland Idaho or should I take the antenna with us? Is there any economical advantage either way?

We are with the Dish Network. The dish is about six years old and has a single dual -feed feed horn. The dish feeds a single receiver( Upgraded to model dp301d recently). At at our new location we would like to have two receivers. Your comments will be appreciated.

Frank (Last name removed for privacy)

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Receiving distant network feeds on Directtv

Question from Tom in Sandiego

Im confused over what the current state of receiving new york and la feeds is as of 4/2005. I was under the impression that if your signal was less than grade B with a fixed position outdoor antenna, you could get a waiver from your local stations to have direct or dish provide the network feeds. Is this still true? Ive also been told by a local talk show host I know, that he gets network feeds as a “professional courtesy” since he discusses timely events. How does direct/dish verify this type of arrangement.

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Switching Direct TV Smart Card

We are visiting a family cottage that at one time had direct TV, the satellite and receiver are still there. We have direct TV at home, is it possible to remove our card and use it there for the week we are on vacation? Thanks!

Satellite Service in Tehachapi

Email By Barbara with a few Satellite TV questions:

Do you have a outlet in Tehachapi?
I would like basic with FOX news plus local stations.
Also do you have any high speed internet service? I Have the local cable co at present for cable and high speed internet.

Please advise.
Barbara (removed last name for privacy)

Moving to a new home in the Highlands next month. So it will be about the 20th of May.
cii

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RV’s and Satellite Service

Question sent in by Ted about Satellite TV in an RV

Are there differences between home based satellite systems and those used in RVs? Any difference in costs, reception while traveling (not actually moving but in sites), hook ups, etc?

Ted

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Viewing Different Programs

Question mailed in by Jean about independent viewing on each TV

I know at one time, if you had satellite everyone had to view the same program. If I have 4 receivers does that mean we can look at 4 different programs?

Thank you

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add 3rd tv to dish 522 setup

Hello,

I have a dish 522 dvr system and am real happy with it. I wanted to know if it is possible to add a 3rd tv to the system. I was thinking of simply splitting the signal on the VHF/UHF and feeding it to 2 tvs, and picking up a UHF remote. When I tried this only 1 tv works. Am I missing something or living in fantasyland?

Thanks a bunch

Satellite & Cable on the same line, revisited

I’ve got a Dishnetwork 522 DVR. It has two tuners…the idea being I could watch the 2nd tuner from anywhere in the house. And, it works great. However, we also have cable TV (it’s a broadband thing). We use the cable for our local channels.

The DVR’s 2nd tuner can be set for a specific channel (usually something that doesnt’ conflict with your cable company’s offerings). I’m looking for a hardware recommendation that would combine the two channels into one signal. This could be a single 2-in/1-out piece, or a distribution device that would run multiple TVs.

Any suggestions?

I want to use my Direct TV at my Vacation Home

Question From D.B.D. about using a house receiver in a vacation home

I currently have an account with DirectTV. And I have several receivers hooked up in various rooms. I would like to take one of my receivers and install it in another location (vacation house). I know I need a new sat dish. But what kind of cable and other connectors would I need to acquire in order to hook it up to an old cable-tv infrastructure outside the house so I can get it to the TV inside via the old cable TV cabling system?

And do you sell all of that stuff? And for how much? I’m guessing I’d need the dish, about 40 feet at the most of the sat cable, and I’d need whatever kind of adaptor needed to attach into my old cable system where it goes into my house.

Thanks.

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Trees are Blocking My Direct TV Dish

Question Emailed From Joe about his neighbors tree

Dear Sir
I am currently a DirecTV customer who does not have a clear view of the southwestern sky. A neighbors tree blocks the local satellite (119)so that we can not get a strong enough signal to receive local channels. I am hoping the the Dish network may use a different satellite and therefore allow us to get local channels. You represent both companies and therefore may be able to help. We live in Albany, which is just south of Bethel.

Thanks
Joe A.

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Who is Best for 5 or 6 tv’s - Dish or Direct ?

Email sent in by Dave H. with an array of questions on Satellite Service

Dave,

I live in Williamsburg and presently use cox regular TV and Cox for my computer, my tellphone is not Cox.

My questions are:

The difference between Dish Network and Direct TV.
I have 5 TV’s what extra cost would this be
I want the Golf channel and football channel mainly.
What would I do for my Computer.

Thanks,
Dave H. (Removed Last Name for Privacy)

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Satellite and antenna signal combining and splitting

Dear Dave,
I have had DirecTV for about 10 years. I also have a TV antenna for local channels and am not interested in buying the local channels due to the cost and that some of my favorite local channels are not part of the DirecTV local channels.

But anyway, (more…)

Can I view different programs with satellite tv

Question Emailed by Jean

I know at one time, if you had satellite everyone had to view the same program. If I have 4 receivers does that mean we can look at 4 different programs?

Thank you

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Previous Voom Customer Switches to Dish Network

Question sent in by Bill A. (a previous Voom Customer)

hello,
I am considering taking advantage of dish network’s current offer for new customers. I am currently a VOOM customer ( at least until April 30 when they will ceased service) and have RG-6 cables run in finished walls.

I need to upgrade my dish network equipment

Question mailed in by Bill

I have been a DISH customer since 1997, I live here in Sunny Hills Fl, No cable available. I think the current practice of offering free service and up to 4 rooms of equipment is totally unfair to current customers. We do not have the option of upgrading our systems in such a manner.

If I made the switch to DIRECT would it make a difference. I really want to stay with Dish but nothing is carved in stone.

WHAT is available from your end. Is there any solution to this situation?

Bill

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Just moved in and need Dish Network activated

Question mailed in by Susan.

I just moved toSeaside, Oregon and there is a dish system installed. What would be the basic package for 2 tvs?
Susan

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Dish Network and Direct TV Service in the Same Home

Question by Anju

Hi!

I already have Dish network. Direct TV is offerring some South Asian channels not available on Dish. Can I keep Dish network and install Direct TV as well? Is there any way I can get both services? Will that be possible on the same TV or do I need to install them on different TVs?

Thanks!

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Benefit of The Triple LNB from Direct TV

Question mailed in by Dan

Hi Dave,

Does the triple LNB dish set up have any advantages over the other ones? For example, does the fact it has 3 Low Noise Blocker’s that allows it to receive signals from Direct TV’s three video satellites (101,110, & 119) enhance it’s performance in any ways Vs the other models? Appreciate your help, and thanks for your time.

Dan

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Dish Network Newbie Questions

Thanks for a great site. Been reading it for a couple of days now.

Right now I have comcast cable and we are thinking about switching over to Dish Network.

1- We want the 4 DVRs - Does that mean I get 4 free DVR like the 625 or is that only the first one and the other 3 are downgraded - Like to have 4 dual DVRs?

2 - We do get snow and some heavy rains here in South Jersey how much does that effect the reception?

3 - My wife is a recording manic. She normally has 3-4 vcrs recording every night during prime time. Will she be able to record and watch at the same time on a single tv? (more…)

HDTV VOOM Alternative

This question was mailed in by Marc about a VOOM Alternative

With Voom coming to an end on April 30th I am struggling to find a new HDTV provider. I liked the Voom service and I am now hooked on HD. We have two HD ready TV’s and I would like to ask a few questions concerning the best choice between Direct TV and Dish.

With Voom I was able to recieve local broadcast in both SD and HD with an off air antenna. Will I be able to get my local chanels that broadcast in HD with Direct TV or Dish? FOX, CBS, NBC, PBS…

I do not subscribe to the movie channels but will use PPV. Who offers the better choice Direct TV or Dish?

What is the future for HDTV for with Direct TV and Dish Network? Which of these two are better prepared to expand HD in the future with no additional cost to the consumer?

I like the package price with Dish Network but have concerns about their HD offering.

Thanks,

Marc

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Dish Network with 6 TV’s

Question by Wanda

Can we hook up 6 TV’s to Dish?

All their advertising just indicates up to four TV’s.

Thank you,

Wanda

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How to get a system with International Programming

Question from Rama

One of my friend in Buffalo has given your contact email-id regarding buying of Dishnetwork program from your place. Would appreicate if you could let us know the procedure to get Indian programs.

Regards,

Rama

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Thanks for the help with Satellite TV

Comment mailed in by Joyce

I have been reading and reading the web sites on DIRECT TV and DISH Network. My brain hurts from trying to understand it all. I knew nothing about satellite until I started to research. Thanks for your web-site. It really helps!

Joyce

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Existing Dish Customer wants a DVR 522

Question mailed in by Rich

Dear Dish Network

I am a customer of yours and I was wondering how I can get the 522 DVR and how much would it cost me to get one.

Send answer to *********** (email removed for privacy)

Thank You

Rich Franklin

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Solution for my Direct TV receiver and TiVo

This is a question from Carl

Hello Dave,

I currently have a direct tv receiver connected with a TIVO receiver. To change the channels of the direct TV receiver, the TIVO unit employs an IR connection. This connection is unreliable at times. I was looking for a direct TV receiver that would allow me to hook up the TIVO unit via a serial input in order to change the channels. My direct TV receiver does not have a serial input.

thank you

Carl

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I want my Direct tv to be in my vacation house too!

This question was mailed in by D.B.D.

I currently have an account with DirectTV. And I have several receivers hooked up in various rooms. I would like to take one of my receivers and install it in another location (vacation house). I know I need a new sat dish. But what kind of cable and other connectors would I need to acquire in order to hook it up to an old cable-tv infrastructure outside the house so I can get it to the TV inside via the old cable TV cabling system?

And do you sell all of that stuff? And for how much? I’m guessing I’d need the dish, about 40 feet at the most of the sat cable, and I’d need whatever kind of adaptor needed to attach into my old cable system where it goes into my house.

Thanks.

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Who offer a free Triple Lnb with three receivers?

This question was emailed by Cryton

I am looking for a company that offers a free triple LNB dish and 3 free hughes receivers and installation. Please let me know if you have any offers that are close to that or if that equipment must be purchased for some fee.

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Can you move your receiver into a different room?

One more question. I only want to get 2 receivers because I don’t want to pay extra for three. I live by myself so why I have 3 TVs I don’t know. Anyway, my question is whether or not I can move one to another TV. Can I have the guy wire for 3 TVs and only have 2 receivers so that I can move one to the 3rd TV when I want to?
Thanks again,
Dan

What are the differences between the Dish Network DVR and DirecTV DVR (Tivo)

What is the difference between the Dish Network DVR and the DirecTV Tivo?
I chatted online with a representative from Dish Network and he told me that they were “basically the same thing". I asked him if it was “basically the same thing” what the differences were. He then told me that he was unfamiliar with the Tivo equipment. Now, I find that **very hard to believe**! I’m sure Dish Network won’t allow him to say anything. So, what are the differences? (more…)

Help I Can’t Choose Between Dish Network and Direct TV

This Question was mailed in by Mike

Hi Dave,

I’m looking to finally make the switch from cable to satellite, and I’m getting dizzy with all the options. The only thing I have to go off of is my co-worker who had DISH Network and then switched to DIRECTV because he said DISH was miserable. So I am inclined to go with DIRECT TV, but from reading your site it seems like they are both pretty equitable.

Anyway, my main question is this: we are primarily interested in the DVR option, and we only have two televisions to hook up, and really only one needs the DVR. So which plan would you recommend for this scenario? Also, are the initial rates we see just baiting rates, with actual monthly rates increasing after the initial “trial period?” I’m definitely looking at this as a long-term investment, so I’m willing to pay more upfront to get something that will work for the long haul.

Thanks,

Mike

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Direct TV Options for HDTV Satellite

This is a Question mailed in by Jackie
It is rather long because we replied each other a few times, so i will try to edit it down a bit.

We are planning on getting a big screen 50 inch. We have Directv with TVO dual connections on the dish. What do we need to do as far as upgrading for hd tv or some of the other new tech fancy connections? Or do we need to do anything? We were told at the Magnolia store by a salesman that we needed to make some changes.

Thanks for your help!

Jackie

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Can Existing Dish TV Customers Save?

This was mailed in by Tom & Kim

My husband and I have been customers of Dish for about 10 years now and are not pleased with the cost of our bills with you folks each month. We have the Americas top package and the monthly is now $113. which is way more then we feel we should be spending.

We are wanting to decrease our service and ask that you have someone contact me at (i edited out the phone number) asap.

Thank you in advance.

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Commercial Satellite TV in Florida

This was mailed in by Carlos

I am in the process of opening up a sports bar and need some price quotes on getting the cable tv channels we need. Grand opening will be on opening weekend for the NFL so the NFL games are a must… We Will have 40 TV’s held in about 4000sq ft and we will be in the Palm Harbor FL area.

You can reach me best via email.

-Carlos

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Existing Direct TV Customers Get TiVo

This Question was mailed in by Jonathan

I already am a customer with 2 rooms, are there any promotions to add tevo or any similar upgrade device that we would be eligible for?

thank you. Jonathan

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Local Stations in New York

This is a Question mailed in by Thomas

I will be moving to Massena New York 13662 and would like to know if Satellite TV Service provides local network in that area.

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Upgrade to a Dish Network DVR

This is a question that was emailed by George on 3/12/05

kaptainsatellite,
i am the owner of a 301 reciever and i would like to know what i have to do to upgrade to say a 522 dvr please let me know.

thanks, george

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The Cost of The Direct TV HDTV Receiver

This is a question emailed to me from Frank. on 3/15/05

We currently have a two receiver Direct TV System. One receiver is in our den and the other is in our motor-coach.

Would it be possible to upgrade only the Den to a Direct TV HDTV Receiver?
If so what is the cost?

We could not find any price quotes on your Web Site

Frank

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Dish international

I have a DishPro 301 and I want to know if the receiver will work oversees, specifically South america? They have Sky down where we are going but they do not offer USA Network TV and we want it. Can I take my Dish Network Receiver and or just my card and use it in their receiver or mine once they install theirs and point me to the right satellite?

Picture in picture

I have a question about tv’s with picture in picture. Do you need a seperate box to view picture in picture on one tv? Do you get charged for two tvs this way also?

internet services

Do you have internet services and how much does it cost? Where can I get a list of the channels that are available with the different packages? (ex - 120 channels - what are the 120 channels, etc.)

Options for multiroom use

I currently have Dish Satellite in my home. I want to add a TV to my office and connect it to the TV in my Family Room. I understand the two TV’s will have to view the same programming at the same time. That is okay. However, I also want to be able to change the TV station from both rooms. Is there a remote that I can use that will go through walls? Other options?

Dish Networks DVR

I was reading on your site about the DVR 522.

It seems like a nice receiver, but is it really that useful? Are the features something i really need?

dish net

i want to know how i get three more receivers for our house for free. we already have dishnet and want receivers in three more rooms. or do we have to cancel our existing and open a new one

Does DISH TV charge for multiple TV’s

Hello, I would love to get dish tv but i would have to pay $4.99 extra for each receiver that i get past the first one in every room.

I have at least 5 tv in my house every one wants to watch something different, any answers ?

Thanks, Finbar

I already have a Dish Network Dish…

If i already have a dish network dish outside my house, can i use that dish for directv receivers? or … do i need all direct tv equipment for it to work?

Need another receiver for Dish Network

I already have satellite service from Dish Network in two rooms. However, I have relatives coming to visit and need to add service to the guest room.

What would be the best way for me to get this done?

5 Free Receivers From Direct TV

I have had this sent as a question in the past and thought it might be helpful to post.

Why do Direct TV Retailers offer different quantities of free receivers. You will notice one retailer giving away three receivers and another giving four free receivers… you will even find a couple that offer five free receivers.

What’s the real Deal?

This is quit simple to explain… DIRECTV rewards top performing retailers with extra incentives to offer their customers. A top performing retailer is not a just a top seller of Direct TV Satellite Systems they also need to have outstanding customer service. (more…)

Is Dish Network Really Free?

Hi, I have found this site very informative!

However, i do have a question. Is Dish Network really free? I see advertisements everywhere saying it’s free. But , I want to know what are the hidden charges?

I’m on a tight budget and cable has gotten too expensive, this is why I am looking into Satellite Service. So i can’t afford to be surprised by any hidden charges.

Thanks for your help, Courtney

Existing Cable Wire for Satellite TV

Can I use my existing cable wiring for Satellite TV Service? My house is only a few years old and i don’t want all those wires hanging outside my house.

Eric

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