I've been thinking of getting a Sat TV system that is portable .... meaning I can use it on the boat(s), the RV, the backyard, etc.
Direct TV has a new system called "Sat Go" that integrates a small LCD display and satellite receiver is a briefcase type package. Problem is, you have to have a current, regular Direct TV account to your home in order to purchase the system. We used to have Direct TV both here in MA and in Florida but discontinued it since we also have very reliable cable service.
So, I started checking around and it turns out you can separately purchase a small, dome type antenna and receiver on line from JVC. The antenna domes are available in manual aiming, semi automatic (manual control of a servo system) and fully automatic aiming versions. Since my intended use is strictly in the none traveling mode (sitting at a slip or campsite) I'd probably get the semi-automatic type.
Ok .... here's the question. If I buy all this stuff, can I then call Direct TV and set up an account for programming? I tried calling them again but got tired of sitting on hold waiting for a person to ask.
Or, will they require me to have a house account again (with the telephone plugged into the unit) in order to have a mobile service?
On Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:07:08 -0400, "Eisboch" <rce@nowhere.com> wrote:
Ok .... here's the question. If I buy all this stuff, can I then call
Direct TV and set up an account for programming? I tried calling them
again but got tired of sitting on hold waiting for a person to ask.
Or, will they require me to have a house account again (with the telephone
plugged into the unit) in order to have a mobile service?
We went through this last spring before we headed north. I got a Dish Network account for the house because they wanted a permanent address somewhere. We do not use the phone hook up, ever. They charge $5/mo for not having the phone connected but that's fine with me.
After getting everything working at the house I bought a KVH auto aiming system for the boat, took the receiver (but not the dish) onboard and hooked it up with the KVH dome. It works fine most of the time and Dish Networks thinks the receiver is on a RV since they don't seem to understand the concept of boats. When we got to Connecticut in July we called them up and gave them a new address for our "RV", and they enabled all of the local NYC channels at no charge. We are still receiving them OK in the Chesapeake but don't know how far south they will continue to work.
It sounds like the JVC unit you are talking about has it's own integrated receiver. If so you'll have to get it's card registered with either Dish or Direct TV. Tell them it's for an RV.
You might want to call JVC technical support and get their advice on how to get the card registered.
Jamesgangnc 27 September 2007 23:04:22 [ permanent link ]
Just scrap the cable and sign up for a home direct tv account and get a couple receivers. Then take one to the boat when you want to use it there and get the portable antenna. Don't tell directtv anything, they don't have a clue where the receiver is. And the phone thing is a scam too, just hook it to a phone when the tech is there. Then you can disconnect it and forget it. They don't "call" your receiver, they just want you to be able to order special services with the remote on impulse, if you have to hook up the telephone you might have time to change your mind .
"Eisboch" <rce@nowhere.com> wrote in message news:LtGdnVRy7M7pbGbbnZ2dnUVZ_u2mnZ2d@giganews.com...
I've been thinking of getting a Sat TV system that is portable ....
meaning I can use it on the boat(s), the RV, the backyard, etc.
Direct TV has a new system called "Sat Go" that integrates a small LCD
display and satellite receiver is a briefcase type package. Problem is,
you have to have a current, regular Direct TV account to your home in
order to purchase the system. We used to have Direct TV both here in MA
and in Florida but discontinued it since we also have very reliable cable
service.
So, I started checking around and it turns out you can separately purchase
a small, dome type antenna and receiver on line from JVC. The antenna
domes are available in manual aiming, semi automatic (manual control of a
servo system) and fully automatic aiming versions. Since my intended use
is strictly in the none traveling mode (sitting at a slip or campsite) I'd
probably get the semi-automatic type.
Ok .... here's the question. If I buy all this stuff, can I then call
Direct TV and set up an account for programming? I tried calling them
again but got tired of sitting on hold waiting for a person to ask.
Or, will they require me to have a house account again (with the telephone
plugged into the unit) in order to have a mobile service?
Jamesgangnc 28 September 2007 15:48:54 [ permanent link ]
You pay double if you keep the cable at home. The extra directtv receivers are $5 a month. So it's way cheaper to switch at home, let them install two recievers then as soon as they are gone box one up and haul it to the boat. That way you pay about the same at home for tv and pay $5 more to have one on the boat.
"Mike" <Mike@csi.com> wrote in message news:0b_Ki.855$ua4.95@newssvr22.news.prodigy.net...
Dishnetwork queries their receivers for a phone connection. It's no big
deal, just pay the five bux a month. <<
DirecTV does not, so you can save the five bucks a month.
Do what James says, sign up for DirecTV, BUT just get one receiver (if
your using cable at home). You can even go so far as having the free
install done so the receiver is activated. Then just put it on your boat
"jamesgangnc" <james@nospam.com> wrote in message news:13fpu2emb0011a@corp.supernews.com...
You pay double if you keep the cable at home. The extra directtv
receivers are $5 a month. So it's way cheaper to switch at home, let them
install two recievers then as soon as they are gone box one up and haul it
to the boat. That way you pay about the same at home for tv and pay $5
more to have one on the boat.
I agree, however ....
At one time we had *both* DirectTV and cable in our house. We found that the cable was more reliable, plus it also provides our Internet service. So, after a while we dumped the DirectTV.
Sounds the most inexpensive route is for me to buy a dome type antenna, a receiver and sign up for a single service DirectTV account. (We still have the dish mounted on the house, so I don't need an "installation".) Once I get the receiver registered and working, I'll just take it and the dome antenna to the boat or RV.
Bill Kearney 28 September 2007 16:14:56 [ permanent link ]
Do what James says, sign up for DirecTV, BUT just get one receiver (if
your
using cable at home). You can even go so far as having the free install
done
so the receiver is activated. Then just put it on your boat with the
portable dish.
The only downside to using your home account on a boat is if you travel outside of your home area. Local programming is delivered via 'spot' satellite signals. If you travel more then about 100 miles from the local coverage area you won't be able to get your local stations. As in, your account is listed as a Boston address and you take the boat to Florida. You'll get neither the Boston locals nor the Florida ones. The receiver's only setup, via programming, to deliver the Boston locals and you'd be well out of the coverage area. I do not know if the mobile system has a way around this. There are ways to work with DirecTV to get 'out of market' programming, so call them and ask if it really turns out to be necessary.
"Bill Kearney" <wkearney-99@hot-mail-com> wrote in message news:beCdnYYSkP3MY2HbnZ2dnUVZ_g-dnZ2d@speakeasy.net...
Do what James says, sign up for DirecTV, BUT just get one receiver (if
your
using cable at home). You can even go so far as having the free install
done
so the receiver is activated. Then just put it on your boat with the
portable dish.
The only downside to using your home account on a boat is if you travel
outside of your home area. Local programming is delivered via 'spot'
satellite signals. If you travel more then about 100 miles from the local
coverage area you won't be able to get your local stations. As in, your
account is listed as a Boston address and you take the boat to Florida.
You'll get neither the Boston locals nor the Florida ones. The receiver's
only setup, via programming, to deliver the Boston locals and you'd be
well
out of the coverage area. I do not know if the mobile system has a way
around this. There are ways to work with DirecTV to get 'out of market'
programming, so call them and ask if it really turns out to be necessary.
That might be a problem for watching the Red Sox or Patriots, but frankly, other than that I very rarely watch the local stations anyway. Usually it's MSNBC, The History Channel, Discovery Channel and Everyone Loves Raymond reruns.
I just happened on this today. Surprisingly, at least to me, Seinfeld is the number two highest paid in television. Although, he is far, far, behind the number one, Oprah.
Been floating around here for years and I, am always amazed at your ability to stupefy me, Free To Air many systems are out there, pick 1 and receive both Bell and Dish for FREE, all PPV.S PORNO ect. http://www.dssmax.com/download.php?op=viewdownload&cid=2 jamesgangnc wrote:
Just one more reason I use directtv instead of dishnetwork.
