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" wrote in message
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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?

Eisboch