Satellite TV or Cable

Bellpr wrote:
As we start to look to be traveling more and longer trips, we are wondering if we should invest in the Satellite TV for the RV. We already have Direct TV at home and would be easy to bring the receivers with us. Just would need a portable satellite. Seen some on amazon for ~$200. So do I buy one or not? If we did not already have Satellite TV, I'm guessing it would be more expensive. If we decide to drop the Satellite TV, then we are stuck with Cable TV. I assume most campsites have Cable. Satellite TV would just be practical when cable is not available.

You have several options.

However - first item you should be aware of, is the *Technology Corner* forum (here) - which is intended for subjects such as
Satellite TV.

To take one of your *DirecTV* receivers, you will need either:
1. A tripod mounted (adjust it yourself) dish. (cheap solution!)
2. A portable (automatic) dish - compatible with/for DirecTV.
(Ex: The Winegard G-2 Caryout).
Downside = No High Def (with DirecTV).
Upside = works with either DirecTV or Dish. Change service provider later, no big deal
3. A more expensive roof-mounted satellite antenna, such as the Winegard Traveler.

#3 Caveat: If you camp in heavily treed areas, it's "view" of the sky may be blocked, resulting in NO reception.
The tri-pod mounted dish or a portable *may* solve that problem by moving it to a close area with a view of the sky.

*If* you go with *Dish* Satellite TV service, you have the same option as #1 above, and for #2 - a Tailgater "package" is a reasonable ($) alternative (bonus - has High Def)
You can also turn the service on/off if you don't use it at home.

Since there are many/other options,
The rest is "homework" for you to research - and also decide what best "fits" your wallet.

It *really* helps if you go to the appropriate forums for info and/or more questions, details, etc...:W

This forum would also be really beneficial to bring you "up to speed"
- Escapees - "Satellite TV"



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