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Quick question for the guys: Can I extend my coax run from the dish to the receiver by using a barrel connector and another piece of RG6? If so, any special barrel connector needed? At what point will I start experiencing signal loss? Thanks! GM

Awesome, thanks for the explanation. Last question: Safe to assume I don't need a switch or anything else between the receiver and dish? Been a huge help, thanks again - GM

Thanks for the quick reply, will go with the triple LNB. Is it safe to assume bringing my home H20 receiver will work? Didn't understand the reference to MPEG2 HD (?) Told you I was green ;) Any suggested store online for the best price w/ the dish? Thanks again! GM

I need to buy a DirecTV dish for tailgating and am not sure about the LNB count needed. I also hope to use my home HD receiver (H20) at the tailgate, but don't need to receive HD channels. Just looking to receive locals, ESPN channels, and my sports package in the 600's. So the question is do...

Have all my equipment, just need to hookup and activate. I'm assuming the national Dish Network customer service folks are the right ones to call? Not someone local?

Great! Appreciate the help -

Good to know, I'll be doing the same. Stupid question, but how do they activate the unit? Is there a need for connection to a phone line?

Hoping to find out if I can sign-up for service and activate a new receiver over the phone (?) Or will I need an installer to come out?

Looking for a new or used Dish 500 in the Atlanta area. Anyone know of a store or dealer that would sell without an install visit? Thanks for the help! GM

Do you use your car battery or some other source? Any idea if I'll be able to activate the new 311 receiver without a visit from an installer? Never done the initial setup before -

Proud new owner of a brand new 311 receiver! Now, just need a 500 dish and a power source - Anyone know of an authorized dealer in the Atlanta area that would have dishes in stock? And any suggestions buying a battery/inverter? Leaning toward purchasing something like this, but would like...

Guys, Will this do the trick? http://cgi.ebay.com/Dish-Network-500-with-Digital-LNBF-and-DP301-Reciever_W0QQitemZ270040779240QQihZ017QQcategoryZ32846QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks again!

You guys have been a huge help! Great forum. Last question: Looking to buy my receiver today, definitely going with the Dish 500 for a single TV. What receivers are compatible with the setup (other than the 311) and where else can I shop, aside from Radio Shack and possibly sears?

With regard to the stations, just want ESPN and the local networks for national games. How do I check the sats against the stations I want? What's the real difference b/w a single LNB RCA dish and a dual LNB? Been a big time help, thanks!!

This sounds like the way we want to go - Stupid question... aside from buying on eBay, do retailers carry the Dish 300 and 311 receiver? Already have my tripod, would love to have everything for this weekend. Any suggestions how to pull that off?

Appreciate the response! Live in Atlanta, GA, but will be tailgating in Athens. Planning on using a tripod mount (suggestions?), or something similar. Will be next to my SUV, open to any ideas. If I signup via a website, as a regular customer, when I discontinue the service in December I'm...

Guys, In the market for my first satellite setup, intend to use only for tailgating as a trial run. Hoping to sign-up for a basic package w/ ESPN and locals to watch games. Any suggestions on provider, hardware, costs, setup, etc.? Where and with whom should I sign-up, bearing in mind I...