Sat TV
 

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

Sat TV
 

"John H." wrote in message
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On Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:07:08 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

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


Would this help?

http://tinyurl.com/2b7bld


It certainly does, thanks. Although I searched, I never saw that.

Thanks again,

Eisboch

Sat TV
 

On Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:07:08 -0400, "Eisboch" 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.

Sat TV
 

On Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:07:08 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

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


Would this help?

http://tinyurl.com/2b7bld

Sat TV
 

On Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:07:08 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

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


Now that I've gone back and read it, it seems to answer your question. If
you want mobile, you've got to have it at home.

But, if your boat is docked for an extended period, you may be able to work
something out.

Looks like you may just have to wait on hold!

Sat TV
 

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:07:08 -0400, "Eisboch" 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.

Thanks. I've heard this can be a hassle, but now I am on a mission.

Eisboch

Sat TV
 

On Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:32:10 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

Thanks. I've heard this can be a hassle, but now I am on a mission.

I'll be interested in hearing the details once the dust settles.

Sat TV
 

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
...
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

Sat TV
 

"jamesgangnc" wrote in message
...
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
...
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.

Sat TV
 

On Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:32:10 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

Thanks. I've heard this can be a hassle, but now I am on a mission.

From God?

Let us know how it works out. It's looking more and more like the new
Contender is a go and I might want to do something similar.