DirecTV on the road.
For the past several years I have been using the old round dish and old receiver. The receiver just went out. I was wondering what my options are now as far as dish and receiver. Thank you.
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Bill.Satellite wrote:
calabria1922 wrote:
Bill.Satellite wrote:
It's easier to point a DirecTV antenna than a Dish antenna. All 3 DirecTV satellites are located right in the center of the US and they are only spread across 4 degrees of the sky (99, 101, 103) instead of 20 degrees for Dish.
If you can point a Dish antenna you will be thrilled at how easy it is to setup a DirecTV dish. No call to any installer is necessary.
Well that is very encouraging to hear!!! I am assuming you have the latest dish they currently installing and those three satellites are still the same ones as they are using with their new dishes.
What about your local channels? We usually stay in one spot for a month or more but there are times where we may only stay a week or a few days. Do you have to call in to DirecTV to get the locals changed to your current location like I do for Dish?
Any complaints on the DirecTV receivers or remotes that would persuade me to stay with Dish?
My goal in switching is mainly to save money. There is currently a $300 Costco cash card, locked in rate of $55 if I bundle with my AT&T service, a $25 monthly discount if I go with AT&T Unlimited Plus, and free HBO for as long as I bundle with the Unlimited Plus plan.
Those 3 satellites have been in place for many years and they have not changed. Locals? You can call (internet chat is much, much better) and have them change your service address only (not the billing address) and you will get the locals. I have a billing address in TX but I am currently in Orlando, FL watching WESH via satellites (except when it rains and then I use OTA).
I have been a DTV customer since 2000 so I have no complaints other than satellite TV is getting too expensive! I have to look into something like you would be getting to dramatically reduce my monthly bill. I pay about $145/month for Genie, 2nd receiver, DVR service, whole house service and DNS. I am going to move from Verizon to AT&T when my current contract is up and that will save me $25/month on DTV plus new phones 2 for 1 so another $750 in savings.
Thanks for all your help and taking your time. I put in the order today for the DirecTV. Looking forward to easier job of aligning the dish...- Not easier than an automatic antenna mounted on the RV roof!
- Interesting discussion :h To be not as technical, just wanted to comment on the dish tripod https://goo.gl/zYgsju got one recently and much easier to get the right orientation than a dish mounted on the RV roof :S
calabria1922 wrote:
Bill.Satellite wrote:
It's easier to point a DirecTV antenna than a Dish antenna. All 3 DirecTV satellites are located right in the center of the US and they are only spread across 4 degrees of the sky (99, 101, 103) instead of 20 degrees for Dish.
If you can point a Dish antenna you will be thrilled at how easy it is to setup a DirecTV dish. No call to any installer is necessary.
Well that is very encouraging to hear!!! I am assuming you have the latest dish they currently installing and those three satellites are still the same ones as they are using with their new dishes.
What about your local channels? We usually stay in one spot for a month or more but there are times where we may only stay a week or a few days. Do you have to call in to DirecTV to get the locals changed to your current location like I do for Dish?
Any complaints on the DirecTV receivers or remotes that would persuade me to stay with Dish?
My goal in switching is mainly to save money. There is currently a $300 Costco cash card, locked in rate of $55 if I bundle with my AT&T service, a $25 monthly discount if I go with AT&T Unlimited Plus, and free HBO for as long as I bundle with the Unlimited Plus plan.
Those 3 satellites have been in place for many years and they have not changed. Locals? You can call (internet chat is much, much better) and have them change your service address only (not the billing address) and you will get the locals. I have a billing address in TX but I am currently in Orlando, FL watching WESH via satellites (except when it rains and then I use OTA).
I have been a DTV customer since 2000 so I have no complaints other than satellite TV is getting too expensive! I have to look into something like you would be getting to dramatically reduce my monthly bill. I pay about $145/month for Genie, 2nd receiver, DVR service, whole house service and DNS. I am going to move from Verizon to AT&T when my current contract is up and that will save me $25/month on DTV plus new phones 2 for 1 so another $750 in savings.calabria1922 wrote:
Bigbird65 wrote:
calabria1922 wrote:
Does this one allow you to use the camera to view the satellites in the sky at the same time seeing if any trees are in the way. I have a Windows phone but I can install it on my wife"s Android phone, which she hates as she can't use her phone when I am using the app. ;-)
Thanks!!!
I think what you are talking about is the Satellite AR app. It only gives you a simulated camera view, not an actual camera view. It is useful when you are setting up and trying to stay out of the trees. I have used it several times for tracking the International Space Station.
I don't fool with changing my service address, if I'm out of the local footprint range I crank up the antenna on the trailer and watch the local channels. If that doesn't work I just watch what is on DirecTV. Certainly not a critical concern to me.Bigbird65 wrote:
calabria1922 wrote:
How do all you DirecTV users get your dishes pointed? I am looking for input from those that have the newer DirecTV dishes and their home receiver.
There are several apps available for smart phones that use the GPS capability. The one that I use for my Galaxy GS5 (Android) is called SatFinder. It will give you elevation, azimuth, and skew for 99, 101, and 103 DirecTV. It looks like this.
Thanks for the info on the app!!! Does this one allow you to use the camera to view the satellites in the sky at the same time seeing if any trees are in the way. I have a Windows phone but I can install it on my wife"s Android phone, which she hates as she can't use her phone when I am using the app. ;-)
Thanks!!!Bill.Satellite wrote:
It's easier to point a DirecTV antenna than a Dish antenna. All 3 DirecTV satellites are located right in the center of the US and they are only spread across 4 degrees of the sky (99, 101, 103) instead of 20 degrees for Dish.
If you can point a Dish antenna you will be thrilled at how easy it is to setup a DirecTV dish. No call to any installer is necessary.
Well that is very encouraging to hear!!! I am assuming you have the latest dish they currently installing and those three satellites are still the same ones as they are using with their new dishes.
What about your local channels? We usually stay in one spot for a month or more but there are times where we may only stay a week or a few days. Do you have to call in to DirecTV to get the locals changed to your current location like I do for Dish?
Any complaints on the DirecTV receivers or remotes that would persuade me to stay with Dish?
My goal in switching is mainly to save money. There is currently a $300 Costco cash card, locked in rate of $55 if I bundle with my AT&T service, a $25 monthly discount if I go with AT&T Unlimited Plus, and free HBO for as long as I bundle with the Unlimited Plus plan.calabria1922 wrote:
How do all you DirecTV users get your dishes pointed? I am looking for input from those that have the newer DirecTV dishes and their home receiver.
There are several apps available for smart phones that use the GPS capability. The one that I use for my Galaxy GS5 (Android) is called SatFinder. It will give you elevation, azimuth, and skew for 99, 101, and 103 DirecTV. It looks like this.- It's easier to point a DirecTV antenna than a Dish antenna. All 3 DirecTV satellites are located right in the center of the US and they are only spread across 4 degrees of the sky (99, 101, 103) instead of 20 degrees for Dish.
If you can point a Dish antenna you will be thrilled at how easy it is to setup a DirecTV dish. No call to any installer is necessary. - I have had Dish Network the last 2 years, bringing the receiver from home and a new dish/tripod purchased separately. I have finally been able to fairly efficiently get the dish pointed. I just call up dish, give them the new address of the campground I am at and they give me the 3 angles needed - elev, azimuth, and skew.
I am planning on switching to DirecTV and after talking to them, they won't provide the 3 angles needed and what satellites they using on their latest version of their dish. They recommend calling and making an appointment to have an installer set it up for me everytime I move to a new campsite. That doesn't sound very efficient.
How do all you DirecTV users get your dishes pointed? I am looking for input from those that have the newer DirecTV dishes and their home receiver.
