Direct vs Dish and ?

I think one other irritation is Ive fought off replacing my age old Datron system on the MH since it has served the purpose so well but as noted I don't think Datron(at least my set up) is compatible with Dish. It doesn't hurt so bad since 50%+ of the time I'm using a portable/tripod system anyways while parking under tree's. :)

techwriter, I never meant to imply that DirecTV has ANY good options. Moving locals with DirecTV is a real PITA!
Clearly we disagree about calling that often being a pain but that's OK.
Also, putting the Hopper into the mix is cheating!!:)
However, with the Hopper in the mix, calling is a required option since the PTAT will not record DNS.

If nothing else, this has been pretty informative.....some good info either way! Thanks!

Bill.Satellite wrote:

TechWriter wrote:


With DISH, why bother with DNS?

There are at least 2 good reasons. If you move often you would have to call often. For me, that would mean having to call 20-30 times per year.
Also, if you use a DVR you would have to reset the recordings for all your favorite programs at each new location.

Not quite.

I'll actually end up calling DISH more than 20-30 times to change my Service Address, but this is not a big deal for me.

Also, since my DISH Hopper has PTAT (Prime Time Any Time), it records ALL Prime Time network shows (w/o commercials). So no DVR resetting with locals.

Plus, the timers for the other channels aren't affected so they don't have to be reset.

I like this better than waiting to find that "right" person at DirecTV.

I completely understand that DirecTV gave you bad info, even if you got bad info multiple times. It happens all the time and unfortunately it happens with too many businesses. I would not blame you a bit if you told them to shove the whole thing and move to Dish. Heck, why not. Just be aware that Dish is also likely to give you bad info at some point in their future. When you have kids answering phones, reading scripts and trying to get to the next person on hold as soon as possible the businesses are setting themselves up for these kinds of falls.
As to the DNS service itself, I am guessing that 16 years ago locals were not available in your area but they are now. If DirecTV follows the laws (rules, guidelines, whatever) they are not allowed to provide DNS to a homeowner where locals are available. "In theory" the same will be true when you move to Dish or All American Direct unless you don't provide them with all the details such as living in a house and not an RV.
I hope you are able to find a good working solution for your problems and you find a service provider that can service your needs.

Acampingwewillgo wrote:
I know that I can register my RV receivers and use them inside the residence to gain exactly what I'm speaking of...but why should I have to?

Unfortunately it sounds like you may have to. Thanks for the explanation.

Acampingwewillgo wrote:
...e and while I never asked to change programming packages, it seems that's exactly what happened.

I've often seen TV screens where I can 'add' channels to my package, but that seems strange as they do not allow ala carte programming on any website I've ever seen.

rctour wrote:
Dwight/Acampingwewillgo:

I commented on Dish a couple of months ago about one of their service reps purposely giving me false information, I consider fraud, costing me lots of problems. Most everyone who commented said they loved Dish and I was wrong/crazy. I'm glad to hear Direct shafted you, not because it has cost you (sorry about that) but regardless of the other knuckleheads that commented it's obvious Direct and Dish can and will give you false information to make you happy for the moment, then you find out you have been banged!

I hope everything works out for you, I'm still fighting.

Thank You.....I think you have captured my point exactly! :)

Here's the thing.....DNS(having the east coast feed)made watching network shows a pleasure 3 hours early....lacking a DVR, which historically, they have always wanted $$$$ upfront besides the monthly expense.

My issue with Direct is that I was mislead(no, wait, I was LIED to), I was told I could revert back to my original programming package within a two week grace period......I cannot! The channels that were discussed as being removed, were done so immediately(Lifetime, Food Network ect ect...non essential channels to me) and then 1 week later my eastern feeds are gone.

It seems to me that its a feather in Direct's hat to eliminate Home DNS service for some because for each person that's removed, it puts local advertising money in their pocket. Im sure this is tracked!
Finally, its not like Im asking for something I haven't had, the Home DNS service is something that's been in our household since inception (16 years) yet this fact alone equates to a mere irritation to them.....

I know that I can register my RV receivers and use them inside the residence to gain exactly what I'm speaking of...but why should I have to?(let me repeat, I had DNS for 16 years). Lets face it, since DVR's have become so common place, having east coast feeds is not so important, you simply record the late night shows and watch them at your leisure. Yes, because of this ongoing issue, Direct has offered all sorts of incentives, even the Holy Grail, a DVR( in case its not evident, Im being sarcastic) yet they will not entertain giving me the programming back that included my DNS service, which they stated, I could!(even though, DNS should never have been in jeopardy or even in the playing field when talking about programming).

Let me also relate this, while Im upset with Direct over this, Im not jumping up and down, stomping my feet. In the scheme of things, its pretty minor and switching to Dish will probably be a the best thing that has happened(programming wise and equipment wise) but just the same, Ive been a Loyal customer of Direct TV, this Loyalty amounts to the stuff that sticks on your shoe in the dog walk area!!! :B lol

I appreciate all the comments...Thanks again!

TechWriter wrote:


With DISH, why bother with DNS?

There are at least 2 good reasons. If you move often you would have to call often. For me, that would mean having to call 20-30 times per year.
Also, if you use a DVR you would have to reset the recordings for all your favorite programs at each new location.

Dwight/Acampingwewillgo:

I commented on Dish a couple of months ago about one of their service reps purposely giving me false information, I consider fraud, costing me lots of problems. Most everyone who commented said they loved Dish and I was wrong/crazy. I'm glad to hear Direct shafted you, not because it has cost you (sorry about that) but regardless of the other knuckleheads that commented it's obvious Direct and Dish can and will give you false information to make you happy for the moment, then you find out you have been banged!

I hope everything works out for you, I'm still fighting.