Hi, this is my first post so please bear with my ignorance on this subject. ![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
I am looking for some advice in regards to putting together a tailgating set up for this fall.
I already have an account with DirecTV and hope to be able to use it, HOWEVER, my existing set up and equipment is at a vacation home in North Carolina and I live in Tampa Florida, which is where I plan to do my tailgating.
Using the equipment from North Carolina is not an option because I do not want to travel 700 miles to pick it up.![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
What I am looking for is twofold.
First of all I am wondering if my account, for which the equipment is in North Carolina, is something that I can use here in Tampa. The account in North Carolina is not even being used this fall unless I am up there so I will not be using both setups at the same time. With the proper equipment will I be able to receive a signal here in Tampa?
Secondly, I want to do this on the cheap if it is possible. I know that I have to get a receiver, a dish, some cabling and a couple of other small devices. I have seen many dishes for sale used and can pick one of those up for $30 or so.
What I am trying to figure out is what to use for a receiver. I called DirecTV and if I want to add another receiver I will have to commit to six bucks a month for two years. Since I will only be using this set up six times a year I do not want to pay for two consecutive years.
I have also seen a lot of receivers for sale used however I have no idea what I am looking for. I realize that I would have to buy a used receiver which is owned by the seller and not one that is an unreturned leased receiver. I guess I can ask the seller and take it on their word which type of receiver they are selling.
I would like to receive high definition but I have no need for a DVR or any fancy options.
I would really appreciate any help with this. I have searched this forum, searched the web and talk to a DirecTV representative and feel like I am getting nowhere. Hopefully somebody here might be able to suggest a solution.
If I have left any details out or if you have any questions please let me know and I will answer them ASAP.
Thank you,
Rich
I am looking for some advice in regards to putting together a tailgating set up for this fall.
I already have an account with DirecTV and hope to be able to use it, HOWEVER, my existing set up and equipment is at a vacation home in North Carolina and I live in Tampa Florida, which is where I plan to do my tailgating.
Using the equipment from North Carolina is not an option because I do not want to travel 700 miles to pick it up.
What I am looking for is twofold.
First of all I am wondering if my account, for which the equipment is in North Carolina, is something that I can use here in Tampa. The account in North Carolina is not even being used this fall unless I am up there so I will not be using both setups at the same time. With the proper equipment will I be able to receive a signal here in Tampa?
Secondly, I want to do this on the cheap if it is possible. I know that I have to get a receiver, a dish, some cabling and a couple of other small devices. I have seen many dishes for sale used and can pick one of those up for $30 or so.
What I am trying to figure out is what to use for a receiver. I called DirecTV and if I want to add another receiver I will have to commit to six bucks a month for two years. Since I will only be using this set up six times a year I do not want to pay for two consecutive years.
I have also seen a lot of receivers for sale used however I have no idea what I am looking for. I realize that I would have to buy a used receiver which is owned by the seller and not one that is an unreturned leased receiver. I guess I can ask the seller and take it on their word which type of receiver they are selling.
I would like to receive high definition but I have no need for a DVR or any fancy options.
I would really appreciate any help with this. I have searched this forum, searched the web and talk to a DirecTV representative and feel like I am getting nowhere. Hopefully somebody here might be able to suggest a solution.
If I have left any details out or if you have any questions please let me know and I will answer them ASAP.
Thank you,
Rich