Can I have two dishes in separate locations on one account???
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If the end result is that you have receivers at two totally different locations, you will be violating your Terms of Service. In this case, they could charge you for a second account and then cancel service. But, the question is, how would they find out?
There are many threads here about using receivers at vacation homes.
There are many threads here about using receivers at vacation homes.
Here's the same question in reverse: Is it possible to have two accounts at the same address? If someone "moved" to an address that already has an associated D* account, would their system blow its mind?
In this case, wouldn't you think that the person moving in would talk to the person already there and work things out so they could maximize thier viewing potential and Cancel the lower service ?
Unless your talking as apt scenario, in which they may want to keep their sub separate.
There are basically two scenarios, maybe you can tell us which one you might fall under.
Scenario 1: You have a vacation home that you travel to and you want to take a receiver there. That's a gray area. It works because you are only at one location at a time. You can even change your location with D* when you get there. Many people do this with their vacation homes or RV's. Not a problem.
Scenario 2: Account stacking. You are getting an extra receiver on your account and giving it to a friend or relative so they can have service for $10.00. That is theft, plain and simple. Don't do it. You will be shut down and potentially banned for life if you are caught. You also risk prosecution, although that rarely happens.
I think videojanitor is referring to "moving" to an existing subscriber address.
Note the quotes.
Note the quotes.
I always thought red flags went up if its a house with more than one account. Apt complexes are different 
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I am in the same boat. I currently have directv at home with 2 HD recievers.
I have a vacation home in rural Maine. (no cable or phone, but have electric)
I bought a directv dish at a yard sale for $7. The dish is exactly like the one I have a home now.
Can I install the dish in rural Maine, and just bring my receiver with me when I head up? Then take it home with me.
I assume these boards are filled with how to set up the dish in the correct position?
Thx
I am in the same boat. I currently have directv at home with 2 HD recievers.
I have a vacation home in rural Maine. (no cable or phone, but have electric)
I bought a directv dish at a yard sale for $7. The dish is exactly like the one I have a home now.
Can I install the dish in rural Maine, and just bring my receiver with me when I head up? Then take it home with me.
I assume these boards are filled with how to set up the dish in the correct position?
Thx
Use the receiver's sat setup screens to get the alignment parameters for the other location. Or use Satellite Finder / Dish Pointing Calculator with Google Maps | DishPointer.com for this info.
I always thought red flags went up if its a house with more than one account. Apt complexes are different
That's what I wondering. I guess it all depends if their system looks for duplicate addresses. Of course, this really doesn't have anything to do with the OP's question, which is certainly completely illegal.
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Depending on where your are now, you may not get your local channels in Maine. What is your zip code?
+ Scenario 3: Running a distant (long) home run line is just too hard so you spike a dish to the tower where the ugly daughter lives.
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It all depends on how far your particular Spot Beam reaches.
How far from home is where your going ?
Most cities, (all but NY and LA) are on Spot Beams now and once you go outside of that spot beam, you lose the Local signal.
What is your zip code where you are now? The reason I ask is to see what your local channels are so we can give you a good idea whether or not you will get your locals in Maine.
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