My Directv installer is coming out tomorrow and I am torn between having him install the dish on my roof (its a single family house with only one floor so accessing the roof is not that big of a deal) or on a pole in my yard. I have a clear view of the south west sky from my yard and putting in a pole doesn't seem like a big deal going by the posts on this forum. I was also told that the installer will put a pole for 75 bucks. Even that does not seem like a big deal to protect my roof from a bad installation job.
Anyone care to comment on the reception quality or general maintenance problems associated with a pole install compared to a roof install?
Also, I have requested a two room installation to save the monthly costs of additional receivers. I was wondering if I should have them set up four rooms now and to save costs, I should discontinue two receivers couple of months later. If they want me to send the hardware back, I will do so. That will at least give me an installed outlet in my other two rooms to move my second receiver around. Thoughts?
Finally, any other tips you care to share? I am in Chelmsford, MA if that matters.
Anyone care to comment on the reception quality or general maintenance problems associated with a pole install compared to a roof install?
Also, I have requested a two room installation to save the monthly costs of additional receivers. I was wondering if I should have them set up four rooms now and to save costs, I should discontinue two receivers couple of months later. If they want me to send the hardware back, I will do so. That will at least give me an installed outlet in my other two rooms to move my second receiver around. Thoughts?
Finally, any other tips you care to share? I am in Chelmsford, MA if that matters.