Satellite TV options
At home we have cable so I've never done the satellite thing before. Our camper is mostly in the same spot all year long but I do pull it out a few times a year and travel with it. Here is wha...
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jeff h wrote:
Thanks all.
So I guess the answer to my question is that there really are no other options. Go with Dish network and get the tailgater if U want automatic, or a cheaper one if I want to aim it every time.
DirecTV doesn't seem to offer anything comparable as far as I can see.
For part time service Dish is currently your only option. You are required to purchase the Dish receiver (usually a 211K or 211Z receiver) for around $100. However, you have several options for the antenna type you choose. The Tailgater by King Controls (King Dome folks), the Pathway X2 by Winegard or an antenna exactly as you would see on the side of a house which you mount on a tripod and assemble / disassemble and point yourself. The last option is your least expensive but requires the most amount of work. In general, the more you pay the less work you have to do.
Both the Tailgater and the Pathway X2 are fully automatic and do not require you do to anything more than run a cable from the outside antenna to the back of your receiver, turn it all on, click a couple of options and then sit back and wait for the antenna to find the satellite!
For service from DirecTV you need to sign a 2 year contract but then you get free receiver(s) and fixed location antenna setup (which you could convert to tripod mount).
IMHO, Dish would still be the service that makes the best sense for your particular situation.
