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    DIY Slimline 3 install - questions?

    Hey guys: I plan to install a Slimline 3 SWM dish at my vacation cabin. I just purchased the SL3 SWM model dish. My question is what other items would I need to make this install go simpler. I will need 2" diameter pole, understand this is not usually found at places like HomeDepot or...
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    What model dish would I need?

    I am having Directv installed next week. Choice Extra programming with HD and locals in NC. This will be a two HD receiver install. Directv installer will perform this install, with proper equipment, I presume. I will sometimes be using the 2nd receiver at my vacation home on occasions...
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    What dish for HD self-install

    I will be switching to DirectTV in the next week, as upgrade to HD with Dishnetwork is not cost effective. Direct will likely send Tech to do a install of new DirectTV dish (removing Dishpro500) and bring me new HD Dvr and second HD Rcvr. I would like to carry the standard HD RCVR to my...
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    vacation home

    Does anyone know if there is a difference between Dishnetwork and DirectTV when it comes to taking your spare rcvr on weekend trips to a 2nd home. As far as problems go with getting things to work. I currently have Dishnetwork and have been taking rcvr to vacation home now for 5+ years...
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    how bad am I getting screwed?

    Currently have the Gold 250 package (SD) for $57.99 plus I have two purchased receivers, so am paying a $5.00 addl. rcvr fee. My current bill is $62.99 I am pulling HD locals OTA currently. I am looking to upgrade satellite package to HD with locals on the dish. The quote that I am...
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    Can I move HD receiver to beach house on weekends?

    Hey guys: I currently have SD setup with DishPVR 508 and 311 recvrs owned. I take my 311 to our 2nd home during the summer and hook it up to watch TV, while we are there. I know this is in the gray area of legality, but as I understand it, as long as I bring the rcvr back each time and am...
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    Newbie asks-Is this considered piracy??

    Hey guys. My question is, If I have an existing account with Dishnetwork with 2 rcvrs. Can I take one of these activated receivers to my fishing camp, install a separate dish, purchased from ebay or somewhere and watch TV while at the camp, while only paying DN the extra $5.00 for the...