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94-Newmar · 02-16-2014, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by smiller

Just a question, before you buy all your hardware... do you have a reason you are choosing Directv over Dish?

He already has DirecTV.. lol

nailit · 02-16-2014, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Triker56

You haven't looked at your DTV bill for a while.
The extra receiver fee has been $6 + tax since 2011.

My 3 extra receiver are $6.42 each a month.

No matter where you buy the receiver from or what you pay for it. It still belongs to DTV and is a lease. They may want it shipped back to them if you cancel service before the contract on it is up. Or it is up either way. Plus a possible cancel fee.

You're right about the monthly cost...time just flies. We have had this setup for over two years now.

smiller · 02-16-2014, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 94-Newmar

He already has DirecTV.. lol

How deep is was into Directv vs. another provider (how much equipment he owned, where he was in his contract, what his future intentions were) were not clear in the OP. In any event I was addressing him, not you.

mel s · 02-16-2014, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by smiller

How deep is was into Directv vs. another provider (how much equipment he owned, where he was in his contract, what his future intentions were) were not clear in the OP.

smiller
I agree.

BTW, another consideration is the DNS, (distant network stations), subscription available from DirecTV, (a serviceno longer offered by DISH Network).

Mel

smiller · 02-16-2014, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mel stuplich

BTW, another consideration is the DNS, (distant network stations), subscription available from DirecTV, (a service no longer offered by DISH Network).

Just FWIW, most Dish subscribers never used the Dish DNS service provider (American Direct, and perhaps that's why they just went out of business) and instead simply call Dish and change their service address (and thus their spot beam) to obtain local and network channels. So yes, Dish doesn't currently offer DNS per se but then again it isn't really required.

mel s · 02-16-2014, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by smiller

Just FWIW, most Dish subscribers never used the Dish DNS service provider (American Direct, and perhaps that's why they just went out of business) and instead simply call Dish and change their service address (and thus their spot beam) to obtain local and network channels. So yes, Dish doesn't currently offer DNS per se but then again it isn't really required.

smiller
Thanks.

We travel a lot, overnighting, (and/or camping for a few days), in locations 100-400 miles apart, (often where no OTA network stations are available).
IMO, determining what service address to use, (or what zip code we're in), and calling my satellite provider every evening, (or every few days), to receive "locals" would be inconvenient, (at best).

As usual "one size does not fit all".

Mel
'96 Safari, (with East and West DNS).

smiller · 02-16-2014, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mel stuplich

As usual "one size does not fit all".

Oh, I didn't mean to imply that at all. DNS has some advantages (such as being able to leave DVR settings constant) and utilizing spot beam locals has its own advantages (no extra charges, and many users like having access local channels for news, weather, etc., in addition to network programming.) I was only pointing out that Dish does provide an option for receiving network programming while on the road.