2oldman wrote:
goducks10 wrote:
. Dish is the only sat provider that will get you an HD picture with a portable.
Perhaps yours and the OP's definition of portable is different from mine.
Mine is a stand-alone tripod with a Slimline dish, not a Carryout or eq.
Same here, but tripod/slimline setup is not for everyone. Takes more tinkering than just turning it on, and let it autofind the satellites.
My take is this:
If your personal taste required HD channels, and an automatic "dome" dish, portable or permanent, then DISH network is your only option.
If HD not a requirement, but automatic "dome" is then either are fine. If you are an existing customer of one or the other, then choose that one.
There is a permanent Directv slimline that mounts to the RV, but cannot be used while moving that does receive Directv HD signals but they are pricey - 1800-2000.
I went the tripod/slimline route, got the tripod off ebay, there is a guy that packages it all up at tv4rv.com, picked up lnb/dish off ebay, and bought a SAT-look lite alignment meter, and am happy. All total probably $350. didnt have to have the Satlook Lite, but made things much easier. But not a lot of folks want to mess around, even though its not hard to do.
The other decision point is if you are already a customer of one or the other and want to just use one of your existing satellite boxes. I was already a Directv customer, and when we camp, I just take one of my receivers out of my home and use that, so there is no additional monthly expense.