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sjturbo
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May 29, 2015

Direct TV (Sat) Question

I need some help from those who have Direct TV sat provider. I know with "Dish" I can take my receiver from my home and set it up in the rv and I am good to go, other than changing the zip code and letting the Carryout do it's thing. I believe my neighbor has a "Tailgater" and "Direct" can he do the same?
  • Bill.Satellite wrote:
    That's why I pay for the DNS service. I never have to call anyone and I get to be a time shifter by watching the East Coast programming from here on the West Coast.


    X2; can't understand why people care about local channels, anyway. If I want the local weather I can get it from numerous online sources and the same is true of local news if, for some reason, I want to know it.
  • EsoxLucius wrote:
    DirecTV refused to switch local channels the last time I called. They said it was not intended to accommodate RVers switching more than a couple times a year. I was unfortunate to get a tech who has taken to the corporate line. Don't be surprised the next time you call when they won't do it.


    This post inspired me to contact DirecTV again to pose the question to them. I had done that once before a few months ago and was told there was no issue with changing service locations. However, I understand this is a dynamic business and policies can change frequently.

    I did an online chat with a customer service representative and posed the question as if I owned a vacation home (technically true)and used it frequently. I read thru much of their FAQ regarding RVs and my sense was that if I used the term "RV" in my question, it would complicate matters.

    I again was told there is no limit to the number of times I can change service locations.

    For the record, I don't care about local channels per se, only that I am able to get the major networks (ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX). We DVR nearly everything, so getting the locals via OTA isn't the optimal solution for us.
  • docj wrote:
    Bill.Satellite wrote:
    That's why I pay for the DNS service. I never have to call anyone and I get to be a time shifter by watching the East Coast programming from here on the West Coast.


    X2; can't understand why people care about local channels, anyway.
    Here in AZ we like to keep up with the Sheriff Joe saga...:B
  • Shot-N-Az wrote:

    For the record, I don't care about local channels per se, only that I am able to get the major networks (ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX). We DVR nearly everything, so getting the locals via OTA isn't the optimal solution for us.


    X2

    Bruce
  • Ok, I have a bit more information. My neighbor's receiver is SWM,(I guess not compatible with the King Flex without other equipment). He also has an older Winegard RM4600 dish already installed on his unit. I looked around and was only able to find the standard "cable" coax jack with the "amp" push button in the main tv area and what looks like the standard jack in the bedroom. So not sure where to look now. Also which would be the better to pursue at this point, King Flex with new receiver SWM with additional hardware or attempt to hook up with the already installed older Winegard. Or just read a book:)
    P.S. thanks for all the feedback thus far!!
  • If you opt for the SWM8/PI hardware to keep the SWM receiver, you will need to run 2 coax cables from the King Flex to the SWM8 every time you deploy it.

    It will be far easier to get a D12-100, or other multiswitch compatible, receiver. That way, you can deploy the King Flex, run 1 coax cable, and be done with it.
  • I purchased dual coax cable which remained attached to the dish. Therefore connecting 2 coax connectors at the rig end was trivial. Also worked great with my various 2 tuner DVRs.

    Run coax in the coach to the nearest storage locker and use 2 barrel connectors. No need to run the coax to the DS back area with other hookups as the birds are often in some other direction.
  • Here is a wiring diagram I have done up for the 2 types of receivers (SWM and MultiSwitch). Each dashed line is a coax cable.

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