DIRECTV Launches DIRECTVAUTO

[Scott Greczkowski]

Looks like DIRECTV is working together with Tracvision to launch DIRECTVAUTO.

DIRECTV Auto Operated By FMG Lifestyle | Auto TV Programming | Car, Truck, Boat, & SUV Live Television

Looks interesting and my car is listed as one of the approved vechicled.

 

[Jimbo]

2 Questions ...

Is it in HD and how much does the dish cost, plus addl. installation.

I would rather see a carry out in HD, or whatever they call them for camping.

 

[ROLLTIDE]

Looks like I am going to have to finally upgrade my 1985 Yugo so I can get this

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

1) No i ts NOT HD.

2) The equipment is $4000 then a $6 a month service charge.

 

[I WANT MORE]

No HD. No Me.

 

[Jimbo]

1) No i ts NOT HD.

2) The equipment is $4000 then a $6 a month service charge.

Wow, I'll pass ...

 

[mikew]

Looks like I am going to have to finally upgrade my 1985 Yugo so I can get this

You could probably buy 4 Yugos for the price of one antenna.

 

[mikew]

Wow, I'll pass ...

I was thinking it would be around $1295. At this price, I'll leave it to the 1%ers.

 

[Bodo Fenrirsson]

How long has this website been out?

 

[Bodo Fenrirsson]

Ok,I guess that it's just a new name(DIRECTV Auto) for a product that they have had out for a while(DIRECTV CHOICE MOBILE) DIRECTV FOR TRAVELERS — CARS, MINIVANS & SUVS

 

[raoul5788]

Does it fit on a Studebaker?

 

[Mr Tony]

put it in the bed of the ranger

 

[35LKSA]

looks like it is only for autos. the authorized list does not have any RV's or boats. 4 Grand

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

How long has this website been out?

According to the SBCA and some press releases the website is new, however if you watch the video it tells you you also get access to the XM channels on DIRECTV in your car as well, and XM hasnt been on DIRECTV in years.

 

[charper1]

So what is different that what KVH has been selling for a while; and WITH HD service? IS it just that its DirecTV "approved"?


http://www.kvh.com/Pages/HDTV/TracVision-and-High-definition-TV/DIRECTV-HDTV-Service.aspx

 

[Jimbo]

So what is different that what KVH has been selling for a while; and WITH HD service? IS it just that its DirecTV "approved"?


DIRECTV HDTV Service

I think this only gets HD from the 101 Sat, thus not getting HD on D* anymore.

 

[charper1]

are you sure?

"allows it to track DIRECTV’s three primary satellites (two in Ka-band, and one in Ku-band) simultaneously with a single antenna, making it the perfect solution"

 

[Jimbo]

are you sure?

"allows it to track DIRECTV’s three primary satellites (two in Ka-band, and one in Ku-band) simultaneously with a single antenna, making it the perfect solution"

If it's the one that I had looked at previously it hits the 101, 110 and 119 Sats.

I think it's the Trac 7.

Edit :

This IS a different one than what I have seen.

It says here in the Specs :

Compatible Satellite TV Services
DIRECTV - North America:
Ku- and Ka-band services

I'm presuming that they have both KA and KU covered now.

That is a good thing, but still too expensive at $1400
It's actually designed for boats and it looks like you have to use a special recvr, so you can't use your existing recvr.

 

[charper1]

*****


For boats... That just means its built more sturdy and can withstand sea & salt & water REALLY well. Hell, I would rather have that unit.. And....

Simultaneous tracking of DIRECTV’s primary Ka- and Ku-band satellites for uninterrupted reception of HD and standard-definition TV
KVH’s Single-Wire Multiswitch enables installation of up to 8 HD receivers or 4 HD DVRs with a single RF cable
Rack-mountable, IP-enabled ACU with Ethernet connection, built-in WiFi interface, and USB port

 

[Bodo Fenrirsson]

it looks like you have to use a special recvr, so you can't use your existing recvr.

Here are 2 KVH Receivers for sale at Solid Signal
KVH DIRECTV HR23 19-0614 DIRECTV PLUS MPEG-4 DVR (HR23) HD DVR 19-0614 from Solid Signal
KVH DIRECTV D12 Digital Multi-Satellite Receiver (D12) 19-0503 from Solid Signal