Recent content by satlizard

I am a Hughes dealer and I see some very sound advice here. You could not do the $99.00 program with used equipment since that deal only applies to the lease of new Hughes equipment. The stated value of a new install (labor only) is, indeed, $199.99. You will want to check locally to see if...

It is difficult for cable to offer the television features that are standard on satellite. However, I question the value in reactivating old equipment when the new stuff is generally free.

As a former installer, I agree with the rule: "aim the dish as well as is possible. Pick your weakest transponder and peak the dish using that meter display on the TV. Regrading the huge dishes pictured here: ummm, you might want to check with your local zoning board. For starters.

It sounds like each room has a home run cable to the outside. If that is so, then you are fine for standard and High def. Hopefully, there are no surprises such as staples cutting on the edge of a cable in the wall. Probably not. However, if you want a DVR in a room, the you have a problem...