"jamesgangnc" wrote in message
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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

Dishnetwork queries their receivers for a phone connection. It's no big
deal, just pay the five bux a month.