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Old 08-30-2012, 03:21 PM   #1
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Help on Satellite Purchase

Looking to purchase a DISH receiver and satellite. 1) What service would you recommend? DISH or Direct TV; 2) which satellite antenna would you advise?
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Old 08-30-2012, 03:33 PM   #2
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And here I thought you wanted your own RHYOLITE NROL-26 Satellite.
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Old 08-30-2012, 03:45 PM   #3
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It all depends on what you want to watch and which will give you the best deal today. lots of people like Dish, same for DirecTV. Pick a provider. The antennas are exactly the same. As for antenna systems, that all depends on whether you want HD or SD programming. for DirecTV HD you will need an oval antenna with three LNB's, basically one compatible with slimline3. A automatic rooftop antenna is a nice expensive option. We have one and can use it about 25% of the time. For the other 75% I carry a slimline3 dish and a lot of coax cable. Of course I am running two HD DVR's so need all that cable. Cheapest setup is one basic dish, one coax and one basic SD receiver. I would suggest calling both providers and ask them what it will cost per month for what you want. I just remembered Dish has a pay as you go elcheapo package offered at CW and I am sure other places. You buy the receiver and everything else, but only pay for service for the months you want it. Me I take the receivers from home.
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Old 08-30-2012, 03:48 PM   #4
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Get the tailgater package from dish network.
You get
Receiver
Automatic sat. Dome
Coax
Remote
All in one deal.

Pay as you use it.
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Old 08-30-2012, 03:50 PM   #5
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Thanks for your replies. Very informative.
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