DirecTV

From these posts is these statements true? 1.)I can take the HD24 DVR from home replacing the D12 in the RV, run 2 coax cables from King Controls VuQube Flex and I can get HD channels and record? 2.)I can use a Genie and do the same thing and be able to record more channels? 3.)I can pay the extra dollars and subscribe to Distant Network Services and get the East Coast major networks?

Lou/Pat wrote:
From these posts is these statements true? 1.)I can take the HD24 DVR from home replacing the D12 in the RV, run 2 coax cables from King Controls VuQube Flex and I can get HD channels and record? No, the VuQube Flex is listed as SD only.

2.)I can use a Genie and do the same thing and be able to record more channels? You're limited to 2 SD channels by your dish.

3.)I can pay the extra dollars and subscribe to Distant Network Services and get the East Coast major networks? Yes if you qualify.

The HR24 will record 2 channels. For HD you'll need a HD compatable dish.

The HR44 Genie will record 5 SD or HD channels and you'll need a SWM dish. Normally you just record/watch HD channels.

Is your rig TV HD capable?

I believe non HR44 Genie models are limited to 2 channels.

Lou/Pat wrote:
From these posts is these statements true? 1.)I can take the HD24 DVR from home replacing the D12 in the RV, run 2 coax cables from King Controls VuQube Flex and I can get HD channels and record? 2.)I can use a Genie and do the same thing and be able to record more channels? 3.)I can pay the extra dollars and subscribe to Distant Network Services and get the East Coast major networks?

Not only NO but heck NO, The Flex will get you DirecTV in SD not HD. You might need B-Band adapters depending on the DTV receiver. You will only be able to record on one channel and cannot watch a different channel while recording.

If you get a regular Slimline dish with a 3 LNB head you will have DTV HD in your rig. With the proper gear you could have a SWM setup just like at home and be able to record five programs with the Genie. The issue is setup. Each time you park and want DTV you will need to set up the tripod with the dish, get it aimed then hook up to the receiver(s). SWM is even more complicated.

I want HD programming but I am not good at aiming the dish. For this reason I recently purchased a King Flex. Next week I will be switching to Dish Network at the house after six continuous years of DTV. Our DTV has been excellent but Dish gives me HD in our RV without setup issues for about half the cost. Dish sold me two ViP211z receivers for $49 each. While I really think the Genie is the best DVR I am hoping the Hopper will be equal or better.

Each time we were on the road I called DTV to suspend service in the house and give them the address where we were in the RV. TheY gave us locals.

Lou/Pat wrote:
3.)I can pay the extra dollars and subscribe to Distant Network Services and get the East Coast major networks?

yes

CA Traveler wrote:
I believe non HR44 Genie models are limited to 2 channels.

The HR34 Genie can also record 5 channels.

docj wrote:

CA Traveler wrote:
I believe non HR44 Genie models are limited to 2 channels.

The HR34 Genie can also record 5 channels.

Good to know.

Your question: " My probably dumb question is, will we still get the HD channels in SD or will we lose all the channels that are in HD? (BTW, customer service at DirecTV can not answer this question and it does not make me feel very comfortable with the company in general.)"
You will still continue to receive HD broadcasts on SD DirecTV system. They just will be shown as SD. Thats exactly what I do. I use a cheap 18" dish and stick a pipe in the ground and I'm good to go.

hershey wrote:
Your question: " My probably dumb question is, will we still get the HD channels in SD or will we lose all the channels that are in HD? (BTW, customer service at DirecTV can not answer this question and it does not make me feel very comfortable with the company in general.)"
You will still continue to receive HD broadcasts on SD DirecTV system. They just will be shown as SD. Thats exactly what I do. I use a cheap 18" dish and stick a pipe in the ground and I'm good to go.

Your SD channels are always present. However, most people with HD set the Guide display to "Hide SD Duplicates". This makes it seem as if the SD channels aren't there. If you use a dome that doesn't get HD just go to Menu/Settings/Display/Preferences and change the setting to "Show All Channels"

Thanks everyone for your input. We decided to cancel the DirecTV contract for now until we can do a little more research. We don't need it for a while anyway, we won't be 6 month full-timing until next October, but thought we would have one thing done. Anyone have any preferences for satellite TV plans?

If anyone is thinking about a new DirecTV contract at this time, Sams Club is giving a $300 gift card if you sign up there before January 5th. It was a pretty good deal and for us would have paid for most of the first year.