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I like Orby mainly because it's a NO CONTRACT service, and no additional fees if I decide to stop or cancel service. I'm the same way with my cell phone and internet service, all no contract and prepaid. And as for getting what I pay for, this is exactly what I want. A no frills service. I don't...

another good reason to cut prices would be if newer receivers were coming out, get rid of as much old stock as possible...

DIY is best for me. However, the antenna should be optional. I already have my own outdoor antenna, as the one in the kit isn't large enough to pick up local channels where I live, I need a large directional antenna, over-the-air TV reception is very weak here.

Actually these work great, and less than $25 each on eBay: They have both RCA input and HDMI input versions available.

I don't think it's not that they can't do it, they just don't want to. Biggest excuse I hear is "I don't have the time", but yet they have the time to wait around for someone else to install... not only that, they don't realize most of the OTA is HD either, some of it actually looks better off...

And not to mention all the advice/help/recommendations I've received from so many on here as well, I am truly thankful, and hopefully I've provide help for others as well. And I don't mind criticism, it's what makes life more interesting, and a way to share different points of view, although...

Hasn't happened to me yet, but only do local, and by word-of-mouth only, no advertising, so would make a difference. Plus I also do the same for PC & Mac repairs... Also I'm completely self taught, no certifications, of any kind. Just a willingness to learn all that I can. Still learning new...

I only charge $25 @ hr, but that's my choice. It more than covers my labor IMHO. Sometimes less for repeat customers. I tend to get more repeat business that way. The rest I leave up to the customer, I don't try and sell them the most expensive equipment, just what they need to provide what they...

Well that all depends on the quality of the materials, if they are like most of the China made products, it would be a lot less than that, cheap LNBFs less than $5 and OTA antennas less than $10 @ in bulk. I've even seen dishes similar to the ones they are using for less than $20.

depends on the project... bulk cabling is cheap, and and most of the people I deal with prefer to purchase their own equipment, or it was included in whatever they bought. Which is what I like, the entire package, then decide if I want an installer or not. And if they are able to outsource their...

From my own experience, I have to disagree somewhat, I've done networking, cable TV, and satellite installations, and my rates are not that high... based on my experience I can do those types of installs generally in less than 2 hours, so $75 @ hour is a bit high to me.

Not really, and I don't think Mastec is a bad company, and have no idea why they chose them for the installs, but I do think $150 for a basic installation is too much.

I'm not suggesting it for everyone, but as an option to the "professional" installation.

I would rather have an off-the-shelf DIY kit myself. Not a big fan of paying a 3rd party to come do the setup.

I think they need affiliates to help them spread the word, or else they won't survive. It's going to be very hard to compete with Dish & DirecTV, since they have already established a huge foothold on the market. I think they also need to reconsider not selling DIY kits so people can install for...

I believe you would need a diplexer to combine the satellite and antenna signals, then connect to the IN on the splitter, then each OUT would connect to additional receivers. If I'm not mistaken, there is a diplexer built in to the receiver, so you only need one to get both signals into the...

Might be possible to repair that dish where it can be used. Get some metal bar braces from the hardware store, drill a couple holes, and bolt together, and use as big of a washer as you can on the inside to give it extra support or cut down a bar to fit. As long as the rest of the dish is...

that antenna looks a lot like my little cheap antenna off of eBay... with the exception of the loop... less than $30, claims to get 70 mile range...

I spoke with someone from Orby TV recently. They are working on contracts to add more channels. I also asked them about DIY kits instead of having to pay Mastec, and they said it may be something in the future if everything goes well with the initial launch of the service. Their reasoning behind...