Satellite provider recommendation 4 FT
About to switch to Usung Satellite system. We have joined the FT Community and planning full mobility (East to West and South to North). We are interested about who are the providers of satellite HDTV...
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As posted two subscription service providers available for US residences Dish and Direct. Very similar station line ups, packages deals and monthly cost. You'll need to research both to see which supports your the channels you want.
Antennas are bit more complicated. Start with the dome antennas, roof or portable. Simple and relatively moderate cost. Portable antennas are a bit more flexible to ensure you have a clear line of sight but take up storage space when not in use. Roof mount gives you the push button set up or even the capability for you passengers to watch TV while going down the road. The draw back is a clear view to the satellites can be a problem for a roof mount. The second down check is no HD with Direct. Third problem is you might have problems supporting two TV's with a dome antenna. Small dome antennas can only receive from one satellite at a time and not all channels are on one satellite. As you change channels the antenna will slew to a second or even third satellite as necessary. This can limit the channels for the second TV.
Next up the Traveler series. Pretty much the same as what you might have at home but fully automatic. Push button set up like a roof dome antenna. HD from both providers and multiple satellite viewing on multiple TVs. Roof mounted so obstructions can be a problem. Can't use while in motion. Much high cost than a dome antenna.
Last is a ground manual aim antenna. More or less the same antennas you see on a home. Very low cost, as in less than $100, but you can find them at garage sales and such for much less. Aiming can be a problem and is one of those skills that could be described as an art. All channels on all satellites on all TVs. No worries about obstructions since you can move around to find a clear view.
Don't discount the local free over the air TV, park cable, Red Box rentals and internet streaming as alternatives.
Antennas are bit more complicated. Start with the dome antennas, roof or portable. Simple and relatively moderate cost. Portable antennas are a bit more flexible to ensure you have a clear line of sight but take up storage space when not in use. Roof mount gives you the push button set up or even the capability for you passengers to watch TV while going down the road. The draw back is a clear view to the satellites can be a problem for a roof mount. The second down check is no HD with Direct. Third problem is you might have problems supporting two TV's with a dome antenna. Small dome antennas can only receive from one satellite at a time and not all channels are on one satellite. As you change channels the antenna will slew to a second or even third satellite as necessary. This can limit the channels for the second TV.
Next up the Traveler series. Pretty much the same as what you might have at home but fully automatic. Push button set up like a roof dome antenna. HD from both providers and multiple satellite viewing on multiple TVs. Roof mounted so obstructions can be a problem. Can't use while in motion. Much high cost than a dome antenna.
Last is a ground manual aim antenna. More or less the same antennas you see on a home. Very low cost, as in less than $100, but you can find them at garage sales and such for much less. Aiming can be a problem and is one of those skills that could be described as an art. All channels on all satellites on all TVs. No worries about obstructions since you can move around to find a clear view.
Don't discount the local free over the air TV, park cable, Red Box rentals and internet streaming as alternatives.
