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If you've been blissfully rolling down the road in your RV these past ten years, you might have heard some nasty rumors. Satellite TV, they say, isn't going to be possible in an RV fairly soon. The party's over, they say. You aren't worried, but you remember the days when your RV got over-the-air TV. Those days are gone… does that mean satellite TV is next?
Here's the absolute truth: DIRECTV is actively turning off standard definition local channels. A lot of RVs don't have dishes that can get the high definition versions of these channels. However, there are four things you need to know here.
All of that sounds pretty scary, right? Let's dig in and explain each one of those statements as it relates to RV users.
DIRECTV customers are the only ones affected by this. The rumor mill would have you believe that DISH customers are also affected but that isn't true. DISH has been consolidating its satellite fleet recently, and has eliminated a lot of standard definition service. But your older satellite dish will still work. If you still have an SD-only receiver, you may need to upgrade.
Since 2016, it's been practically impossible to activate a new SD-only account or a new SD receiver on DIRECTV. Even customers with existing SD accounts have been offered upgrade deals for over 7 years to move toward HD-compatible equipment. If you haven't been aware or haven't take advantage of this, you should call us at Signal Connect at 888-233-7563 during East Coast business hours. We'll get you taken care of.
This is mostly a non-issue for RV users. If you travel outside your local area, you're probably not getting local channels anyway so it doesn't matter what satellite they're on. At some point that satellite will completely go away and there will probably be a firmware update to existing receivers that will automatically handle that.
The 101 satellite location has DIRECTV's largest and most comprehensive satellite on it. It's capable of supporting well over 100 national HD channels plus a large number of SD ones as well. Currently there are only about 6 HD channels on it, but that may change as SD duplicates are phased out.
None of this should concern you. If you have a modern DIRECTV receiver, anything that you've put in since about 2015, you're going to be ok. That receiver will pull in those broadcasts from the 101 location whether they are HD or SD. This is true even if you're connecting to an old tube TV. If you don't know what receiver you have, call us at 888-233-7563 and we'll help you figure it out.
You have options. Some are simple, and some will take a bit of investment.
There is a possibility that some high-definition channels will be available with the satellite dish you have. Technically, it's possible for over 100 high-definition channels to fit on DIRECTV's existing satellites at the 101 location. We don't know what the plans are yet but it is possible that those channels would be accessible to you. This is the safest option, but it could have you scrambling when you get close to the finish line and we really begin to understand what the options are.
The idea that RV's can't get high definition channels on DIRECTV, that's a myth. There absolutely are options. However, you are a bit more limited. The "in-motion" dish for DIRECTV HD is quite a bit larger, and that may mean some really creative installation options if you are determined to use it.
There are options, however, that work when you're at rest for the night. With these options you have all the same choices for receivers and other hardware that you have at home, and this is a tried-and-true solution that delivers the TV you're looking for… it's just that it doesn't work when the RV's moving. If that's ok with you, then you're set.
In many cases, DIRECTV customers can stream their content for FREE. DIRECTV offers over 100 channels of live TV and over 15,000 on demand programs on your phone or tablet. This potentially includes programs from your home DVR as well.
In a case like this you can replace your tiny TV with a tablet and your passengers can enjoy great TV while you're driving. However, you'll need a good internet option. The folks at Signal Connect can help you with hotspots and cellular boosters that will ensure you get great signal no matter where you are.
The best solution is to make friends with the people at Signal Connect, the commercial and mobile arm of Solid Signal. As the nation's premier RV activation specialist, they have the inside track on all the changes that are happening and no one is going to know more about what's going on than they do.
It starts with a call to 888-233-7563. You won't get a call center, you'll get someone in our 100% US-based offices who wants to start a relationship, not make a sale. One call means you have a friend in the business, and that's the best feeling, right?
So yes, if you're a DIRECTV customer with an in-motion dish on your RV, you may have some decisions to make. Best news is, you don't have to make them alone.
The post End of the line for satellite TV in RVs? appeared first on The Solid Signal Blog.
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The real story
Here's the absolute truth: DIRECTV is actively turning off standard definition local channels. A lot of RVs don't have dishes that can get the high definition versions of these channels. However, there are four things you need to know here.
- The issue only affects people with DIRECTV. DISH customers are completely unaffected.
- DIRECTV stopped taking orders for new standard definition service without special waivers close to a decade ago.
- DIRECTV's satellite at the 119 location, where a lot of standard definition locals are, is moving toward shutting down. The original shutdown date was 2019, but since that's passed DIRECTV is now moving aggressively to shut it down. That satellite mostly held standard definition local channels.
- Most high-definition channels from DIRECTV require a mobile dish some people don't have, because it's big and expensive. Most RV satellite dishes for DIRECTV can only receive programming from the 101 location, where there are only about 6 HD channels.
All of that sounds pretty scary, right? Let's dig in and explain each one of those statements as it relates to RV users.
Issue 1: DIRECTV vs DISH
DIRECTV customers are the only ones affected by this. The rumor mill would have you believe that DISH customers are also affected but that isn't true. DISH has been consolidating its satellite fleet recently, and has eliminated a lot of standard definition service. But your older satellite dish will still work. If you still have an SD-only receiver, you may need to upgrade.
Issue 2: Standard Definition service on DIRECTV
Since 2016, it's been practically impossible to activate a new SD-only account or a new SD receiver on DIRECTV. Even customers with existing SD accounts have been offered upgrade deals for over 7 years to move toward HD-compatible equipment. If you haven't been aware or haven't take advantage of this, you should call us at Signal Connect at 888-233-7563 during East Coast business hours. We'll get you taken care of.
Issue 3: DIRECTV's 119 location
This is mostly a non-issue for RV users. If you travel outside your local area, you're probably not getting local channels anyway so it doesn't matter what satellite they're on. At some point that satellite will completely go away and there will probably be a firmware update to existing receivers that will automatically handle that.
Issue 4: DIRECTV's 101 location
The 101 satellite location has DIRECTV's largest and most comprehensive satellite on it. It's capable of supporting well over 100 national HD channels plus a large number of SD ones as well. Currently there are only about 6 HD channels on it, but that may change as SD duplicates are phased out.
None of this should concern you. If you have a modern DIRECTV receiver, anything that you've put in since about 2015, you're going to be ok. That receiver will pull in those broadcasts from the 101 location whether they are HD or SD. This is true even if you're connecting to an old tube TV. If you don't know what receiver you have, call us at 888-233-7563 and we'll help you figure it out.
Here's what you can do
You have options. Some are simple, and some will take a bit of investment.
Wait it out. Everything will work out eventually
There is a possibility that some high-definition channels will be available with the satellite dish you have. Technically, it's possible for over 100 high-definition channels to fit on DIRECTV's existing satellites at the 101 location. We don't know what the plans are yet but it is possible that those channels would be accessible to you. This is the safest option, but it could have you scrambling when you get close to the finish line and we really begin to understand what the options are.
Upgrade your dish
The idea that RV's can't get high definition channels on DIRECTV, that's a myth. There absolutely are options. However, you are a bit more limited. The "in-motion" dish for DIRECTV HD is quite a bit larger, and that may mean some really creative installation options if you are determined to use it.
There are options, however, that work when you're at rest for the night. With these options you have all the same choices for receivers and other hardware that you have at home, and this is a tried-and-true solution that delivers the TV you're looking for… it's just that it doesn't work when the RV's moving. If that's ok with you, then you're set.
Use the DIRECTV app for phones and tablets, and stream for free.
In many cases, DIRECTV customers can stream their content for FREE. DIRECTV offers over 100 channels of live TV and over 15,000 on demand programs on your phone or tablet. This potentially includes programs from your home DVR as well.
In a case like this you can replace your tiny TV with a tablet and your passengers can enjoy great TV while you're driving. However, you'll need a good internet option. The folks at Signal Connect can help you with hotspots and cellular boosters that will ensure you get great signal no matter where you are.
Here's the real solution
The best solution is to make friends with the people at Signal Connect, the commercial and mobile arm of Solid Signal. As the nation's premier RV activation specialist, they have the inside track on all the changes that are happening and no one is going to know more about what's going on than they do.
It starts with a call to 888-233-7563. You won't get a call center, you'll get someone in our 100% US-based offices who wants to start a relationship, not make a sale. One call means you have a friend in the business, and that's the best feeling, right?
So yes, if you're a DIRECTV customer with an in-motion dish on your RV, you may have some decisions to make. Best news is, you don't have to make them alone.
The post End of the line for satellite TV in RVs? appeared first on The Solid Signal Blog.
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Anyone else watch this show? Any guesses as to what was in the box Gibbs gave to Abby that was on her desk? It look liked it was glowing.
I also heard that someone was leaving the show at the end of this season. Any guesses as to who thats going to be?
I also heard that someone was leaving the show at the end of this season. Any guesses as to who thats going to be?
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Tony as the director.
Would you rather have LaRoche ???Tony as the director.
No. Bring in someone new.
Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.
I don't think Tim and Tony are that far apart in Age ...No. Bring in someone new.
Remember what Tony said to Tim when they first got back together ...
Tony said: I am the New Tony, Tim .... (something to that effect)
Tony has changed, he's been running his Security Business ... I'm sure he has grown up.
Give it time ... your judging the New Tony from the old Tony.
It sounds like Tim won't be around the Team much longer either.
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Anyone making their own breakfast sausage? I've recently been trying different recipes, found some I like, some I've modified...
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. get a nice chuck roast!!!
Who cares if it's cheaper than store bought. you do realize that ground beef is like hot dogs right lips and a**holes!!! you have no idea whats in it and what animal came from what carcass right
. get a nice chuck roast!!!
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Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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Time for another AWESOME video from Marques Brownlee!
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scwlR0QHGOk
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Time for another AWESOME video from iJustine!
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Buy her book!
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For quite a while now, people with a VIP211k have been losing their recordings on their activated external HDDs... even when there's nothing physically wrong with HDD. I believe this is an intentional and underhanded tactic that Dish is pulling in an attempt to force users away from the VIP211k.
They are obviously regretting that they ever let users have a "non-dvr" dvr in the first place. You would think they would be happy charging you a $40 one time fee... and then be happy letting the customer be the one responsible for HDD failures.
Dish clearly hates the 211k bitter-clingers. This recording deletion problem is intentional (IMO), and I think it is just one more tool that they are using. Hopper and a 2-year agreement... that's what they want you to have. Think about that... a 2-year agreement... with a company $30 Billion in debt (that's with a B). What happens when all that debt causes them to drop the channel that may have been your whole reason for having Dish in the first place? Guess who's stuck with a service that no longer suits their needs... for the remainder of the 2-year agreement.
On top of that, they don't want you to install it yourself. I purchased and installed all my equipment myself. That used to be common. Now, they lie to me and tell me that my dish must be updated to use a Hopper. Funny thing is... they don't even know what dish I have because they didn't install it, and I didn't tell them. If you ask what type of dish/LNBs the hopper needs... good luck getting an answer. All they know is that whatever you have needs to be upgraded by an installer.
It is quite apparent to me that they care much more about staying in their box, than they do working with the customer. That's too bad, because it hasn't always been that way. It's like they are totally unaware of the current business environment that they are trying to compete in.
I have been a customer since 2010. I will be cancelling my service before the next period. Yeah, I know, my $1,200 a year won't make a difference to them. It just seems like they have forgotten who needs who, especially when you consider the competition in today's streaming world. But hey, they will have succeed in forcing me off the 211k.
They are obviously regretting that they ever let users have a "non-dvr" dvr in the first place. You would think they would be happy charging you a $40 one time fee... and then be happy letting the customer be the one responsible for HDD failures.
Dish clearly hates the 211k bitter-clingers. This recording deletion problem is intentional (IMO), and I think it is just one more tool that they are using. Hopper and a 2-year agreement... that's what they want you to have. Think about that... a 2-year agreement... with a company $30 Billion in debt (that's with a B). What happens when all that debt causes them to drop the channel that may have been your whole reason for having Dish in the first place? Guess who's stuck with a service that no longer suits their needs... for the remainder of the 2-year agreement.
On top of that, they don't want you to install it yourself. I purchased and installed all my equipment myself. That used to be common. Now, they lie to me and tell me that my dish must be updated to use a Hopper. Funny thing is... they don't even know what dish I have because they didn't install it, and I didn't tell them. If you ask what type of dish/LNBs the hopper needs... good luck getting an answer. All they know is that whatever you have needs to be upgraded by an installer.
It is quite apparent to me that they care much more about staying in their box, than they do working with the customer. That's too bad, because it hasn't always been that way. It's like they are totally unaware of the current business environment that they are trying to compete in.
I have been a customer since 2010. I will be cancelling my service before the next period. Yeah, I know, my $1,200 a year won't make a difference to them. It just seems like they have forgotten who needs who, especially when you consider the competition in today's streaming world. But hey, they will have succeed in forcing me off the 211k.
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Has anyone subscribed to NBA League Pass for 2026-27 and try to link their account to NBA.com to stream League Pass? I purchased it for 2026-27, and when I linked, I got a message saying success, but then I receive an error that my linked subscription does not include the preseason games for NBA League Pass. Is that how it has always been? I know satellite doesn't have the preseason games on the NBA League Pass channels, but I thought that I was able to stream the preseason once I linked my account on NBA.com?
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Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.
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Nah, you just don't understand how ignore works, which is why you made your own NFL thread thinking there wasn't one
For some reason, the satelliteguys.us site is loading a lot slower than usual on both Chrome on my Asus laptop and Safari on my iPhone.
I'm also seeing longer appearances of the blue bar at the top and the "3 blue bars" loading symbol.
Is anyone else also having the same problem? Thanks in advance.
I'm also seeing longer appearances of the blue bar at the top and the "3 blue bars" loading symbol.
Is anyone else also having the same problem? Thanks in advance.
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Remember folks... just like DNS... its always Foxbat. 
WTF… …What the Foxbat!Remember folks... just like DNS... its always Foxbat.
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wow what a kick in the balls!!! the wife blames you when things don't work now scott's blaming youWTF… …What the Foxbat!
I know. Here's what Scott has in store for me if I get out of line:wow what a kick in the balls!!! the wife blames you when things don't work now scott's blaming you
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OMG to freaking funny
You're no fun.
