Install question (new customer)

badgerguy said:

I am moving at the beginning of September and am thinking about getting DirectTV. I assume that is D*? Sorry, new here and just started reading the forums today.

I have a few questions. I will be renting a townhome. I have filled out a satellite installation request for the landlord to sign and approve. I know the installer will need a copy. Anyway, I can't attach the satellite to the home. I have seen dishes on poles, etc in peoples yard. Do I need to provide this for installation? If so, what do I need to provide that will work the best?

WELCOME to the Site !!!

You CAN supply the pole and set it up, or you can have D* do it, if D* does it, expect an extra charge. (sometimes $ 75 or there abouts).
If you decide to do it, make sure you have a clear line of sight.
You'll need a pole that has a 2" OD for the slimline dish to sit on.
Make sure you concrete it and place a bolt thru the bottom of the pole so it won't spin down the road.

BWT, yes, D* is desination for Directv


Also, I was reading about the receivers. I see the new hot topic is the HR24 and I see they are in short supply. I assume I can request the HR24 when signing up? How come some people are buying them from overstock.com, etc? Is that because they are not eligible for a free upgrade at the time?


You CAN request a HR24/H24 but D* does not go by model numbers, if you order a HD DVR thats what you'll get, but no one knows what model, till the installer comes, it all depends on what they have in the warehouse.

IF you definately want a HR24, order it online, Solid Signal has them in stock and you'll get it usually in 2 days, don't forget to order the BBC's also, unless your getting a SWM set up, which you probably don't know at this point.


Last question. I will be getting 1 HD DVR for the living room, but the two bedrooms just have standard definition tvs. Do I still need a receiver for those rooms? Currently with cable I dont have them, just the HD DVR.

Yes, you will need a recrvr for each room.

I have heard and read great things about D*. I hope I won't be disappointed.

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spokybob said:

Seems like new D* customers get the new HR24. D* would not guarantee. When the installer arrived, I told him new HR24 and 2 H24s or no deal. No problem says he.

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crimpshrine said:

$75 for a pole? Dish gave me mine as part of the free installation. I'll tell the installer to use that pole when he comes today!

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Jimbo said:

That's the MAX, sometimes they are free other times not, I'm not sure what determines the cost.

The DISH pole PROBABLY will NOT work.

Go outside and measure the OD of it.
IF it's NOT 2" it won't work.

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crimpshrine said:

Yeah the Dish pole was too small but the Directv guy dug a hole and gave me a new pole with concrete..All free! The installer was a great guy and actually lived close to where I grew up when I was a kid.

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