I just ordered Dish Network! Do they also install an antenna?

[memo90061]

Hello! I just ordered Dish Network at a new address. I'm excited! I haven't had Dish Network since around 2007 or 2008. I had the VIP 722 or 622. I can't remember. haha. I got the Hopper with Sling. Does it have an OTA module, or do I have to buy it? I like picking up locals via an OTA antenna. Will Dish Network provide an antenna or no? I think I remember reading a while back that they did, but maybe it's for areas that don't have local channels? I'm in Los Angeles, I don't pick up all the local channels with an indoor antenna though. :/

Anywho! I'm excited. I've been wanting to try out the Hopper since it came out.

 

[TheKrell]

The OTA dongle is extra cost. I don't think Dish will provide an OTA antenna.

 

[memo90061]

Oh ok. Thanks! How much is it?

 

[thomasjk]

$30.00 from Dish.

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[Bobby]

and you have to order it after you have the Hopper installed....

 

[jevans64]

If you have an attic, get a little Antennas Direct DB4e or Solid Signal HDB4X and stick it up there. Drop the OTA cable through the same top plate that the Dish installer used to run their cable. Should be good for 40 miles in the attic.

 

[memo90061]

Thank you very much! Is there any offers for new members? I should have asked first. I got a $25 dollar gift card. :/

 

[ChadT41]

Try to take advantage of you know anyone with dish, get the federal, they save $50 over ten months, and you save $50 on first bill

 

[memo90061]

Is it too late for that already?

 

[ChadT41]

If you already set up the order it may be. I don't know if they ever changed the system, so you can add the referal before the actual installation without closing the work order completely. I would recommend contacting a dirt member and ask if they can do it

 

[jessshaun]

When I signed up for dish about 2 months ago, I did refer a friend to get $50 off my bill and used a promo code and got a $200 prepaid MasterCard. So there are some pretty good deals out there.

 

[primestar31]

Is it too late for that already?

How is it you say you don't have Dish, yet you are listing referral numbers in your signature?

Seems kind of odd to me... Unless you are listing them for a friend? If so, you should have used one yourself.

 

[ChadT41]

Can non pub members not see signatures?

 

[memo90061]

I already created an account online, and already I'm able to get codes.

I wish I would have gotten a $200 card. haha

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Codes are not allowed to be posted by non pub members. Its one of the perks of being a pub member and supporting the site.

 

[Scherrman]

If you went to a retailer you may have been able to get the Dish installed with an OTA module along with them selling you an antenna and installing it as well. We do.

 

[memo90061]

Codes are not allowed to be posted by non pub members. Its one of the perks of being a pub member and supporting the site.

Oh ok. Thanks. I didn't know that. haha.

So many things I didn't know. haha. Schulman I contacted DIRT to see if I could still add the referral code, and gave him one of your codes if I could still use it since I already ordered it. I haven't heard back from DIRT though. It probably means it's too late to use. haha

 

[navigates]

Hello! I just ordered Dish Network at a new address. I'm excited! I haven't had Dish Network since around 2007 or 2008. I had the VIP 722 or 622. I can't remember. haha. I got the Hopper with Sling. Does it have an OTA module, or do I have to buy it? I like picking up locals via an OTA antenna. Will Dish Network provide an antenna or no? I think I remember reading a while back that they did, but maybe it's for areas that don't have local channels? I'm in Los Angeles, I don't pick up all the local channels with an indoor antenna though. :/

Anywho! I'm excited. I've been wanting to try out the Hopper since it came out.

why do you want to pick up locals via the antennae. I too am in Los Angeles and it was a pain to get all the channels perfectly. Lots of pixilation when a car drives by. I now pick up San Diego locals but that is a whole different story.

 

[memo90061]

I prefer OTA quality over satellite, and subchannels. I don't know, I just like scanning the channels from time to time. What antenna do you have that you pick up San Diego locals? Can you take a picture? :O

 

[dwarren2]

The type of ota antenna depends on how far the station antennas are away. tvfool.com will give you a good idea of the antenna you need.