How much did you spend for your 4DTV
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bought a 905 a couple years ago on EBay for 110 or something like that...was part of an estate sale
This is when HITS was still on X4
This is when HITS was still on X4
I bought my first 920 along with a corotor 2 and 2 lnbs late in 2006 for 200 dollars. I bought a second 920 in 2008 for 60 bucks never subbed that one but it came with 2 extra remotes so I didnt have to carry from room to room.
I bought my GI 922 about three years ago on Ebay for $160 and that included 2 remotes and 3 RF modulators. Shipping was $20 for all the stuff and it came in the original box. This unit died last fall during battery surgery - I should of tried it myself! This spring I bought a 2004 Moto 922 for $126 plus $15 shipping on Ebay. This unit has not been quite right but it works.
$752.85 for a new 920 4dtv from Orbit Communications in April 1998.
$745.00 for a new 922 4dtv from Lee at Mech-Tech in December 2001.
$1152.00 Canadian ($789.11 US) for a new HDD-201 High Definition Decoder from Ottawa Ku Satellites in July 2000.
$745.00 for a new 922 4dtv from Lee at Mech-Tech in December 2001.
$1152.00 Canadian ($789.11 US) for a new HDD-201 High Definition Decoder from Ottawa Ku Satellites in July 2000.
Bought my 920 new in 2000 for $720. I wasn't too happy that the 922 came out about a year later.
Bought my 922 new from Skyvision in 2007 for $300 something.
I have many fond memories of watching all the digital Showtime channels and all the MTV and VH1 music video channels before they had commercials.
Bought my 922 new from Skyvision in 2007 for $300 something.
I have many fond memories of watching all the digital Showtime channels and all the MTV and VH1 music video channels before they had commercials.
I bought the StarChoice DSR-921 (the StarChoice branded 4DTV) in May 1997 for $999 Canadian.(24" dish and receiver package) Besides receiving the StarChoice programming I had installed another 24" dish to receive HITS when they dropped the encryption. At that time I recorded the Tarzan movies off of AMC (American Movie Classics). It was a great channel with John Burke giving trivia about the movie from inside Radio City Music Hall in New york City. And most importantly, NO COMMERCIALS!!!!
I bought my first 4DTV receiver in 2002. It was my DSR905 for $169 new from Skyvision. In Sept 2007 I had to replace it with a new DSR922 from NPS. There was a discount involved in the transaction, IIRC it amounted to $469?? after the deal. Too bad that one had problems that took so long to get another new replacement I decided to purchase a DSR410 in Nov 2007 for another $139. Thinking the last of the new 922s were gone, but somehow NPS came through and received the last shipment and my second new 922 was at my door.
I would be far ahead if I could have just gone to DirecTV back in 2007 when I first looked into it.
Bet you never thought you would hear me say that.
I would be far ahead if I could have just gone to DirecTV back in 2007 when I first looked into it.
Bet you never thought you would hear me say that.
I bought my GI 922 about three years ago on Ebay for $160 and that included 2 remotes and 3 RF modulators. Shipping was $20 for all the stuff and it came in the original box. This unit died last fall during battery surgery - I should of tried it myself! This spring I bought a 2004 Moto 922 for $126 plus $15 shipping on Ebay. This unit has not been quite right but it works.
I forgot to mention my HDD-200 decoder for $50 plus $10 shipping 2 years ago!
Lot Price.
Bought a new 920 in 1997 along with moving and installing my 10ft. dish at my new house for $ 1100.00 ( just to move and install the dish on a 20+ ft. pole was worth every penny my installer got for the job IMHO ), I did changed the battery in it last year but it was too late, the unit # already changed and I cannot get a new board for it now days.
Used 922 last year at a pawn shop for $ 100.00, works like a charm.
Bought a new 920 in 1997 along with moving and installing my 10ft. dish at my new house for $ 1100.00 ( just to move and install the dish on a 20+ ft. pole was worth every penny my installer got for the job IMHO ), I did changed the battery in it last year but it was too late, the unit # already changed and I cannot get a new board for it now days.
Used 922 last year at a pawn shop for $ 100.00, works like a charm.
Got my 920 about 2 years ago for $50 + shipping off eBay. 
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Had subs thru SPS Satellite 'till they closed up shop.
SPS Satellite Programming Service Inc.
I never thought the "Doomsday Battery" in my 4DTV would outlast the authorization center.
:upHad subs thru SPS Satellite 'till they closed up shop.
SPS Satellite Programming Service Inc.
I never thought the "Doomsday Battery" in my 4DTV would outlast the authorization center.
Bought my 920 when they first came out back in '97 I believe for a bit over $700.00 (still in use) we were even given a phone number to GI to troubleshoot problems with receiver back then.
Purchased the 921 from Ottawa KU when it first came out in '97 for $1,000.00
(now used as a spare FTA receiver since I have a DSR-315 for Shaw Direct)
Picked up a 922 after an electric storm knocked out an analog receiver used to move one of my big dishes back in 2003 for $420.00 (still in use)
Earliest model I still use is the DSR-4200V bought back the mid '90's which is still authorized by TVO out of Canada. In it's prime this receiver was authorized by 11 different service providers. Cost of this receiver was around $1500.00 back then.
Purchased the 921 from Ottawa KU when it first came out in '97 for $1,000.00
(now used as a spare FTA receiver since I have a DSR-315 for Shaw Direct)
Picked up a 922 after an electric storm knocked out an analog receiver used to move one of my big dishes back in 2003 for $420.00 (still in use)
Earliest model I still use is the DSR-4200V bought back the mid '90's which is still authorized by TVO out of Canada. In it's prime this receiver was authorized by 11 different service providers. Cost of this receiver was around $1500.00 back then.
I don't remember the exact amount or the year. But it was somewhere around the year 2000 and it was over $500. I originally got the 920 and later upgraded to the 922 in an exchange program. I think I had a sub thru Netlink back then. I have an HDD200 also - which didn't get much action.
I bought my first DSR920 in 1998 for $595.00. Bought my current DSR922 about a month ago for $150.00.
I bought a 922 and a 920 for $50.00 each from a satellite installer (he now installs dish and direct) about a year ago. Both had been sitting on his shelf in his warehouse for several years. Both work very well, but having mapping problems with the 920 now. I don't think it's the 920's fault--whatever behind the scenes is going on is affecting the receiver.
I hate to say over the years.
I have three dead 920's and am using a 922 I purchased from NPS several years ago.
I have been into C-Band since 1980 and still have the first receiver that I built. I don't remember how many dead or obsolete store bought receivers I have, but I have them stored in my garage attic.
I still have a portable 5' dish I used in the late 80's and early 90's that I took with me in my RV when vacationing or just camping over the weekend.
I have three dead 920's and am using a 922 I purchased from NPS several years ago.
I have been into C-Band since 1980 and still have the first receiver that I built. I don't remember how many dead or obsolete store bought receivers I have, but I have them stored in my garage attic.
I still have a portable 5' dish I used in the late 80's and early 90's that I took with me in my RV when vacationing or just camping over the weekend.
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