I'm a new so if this is the wrong place to post this question I apologize and please direct me to the right place; I just bought a Sony SAT-B2 receiver with a dish and LNB (I know the thing is ancient but I got it all for 20.00). I'm already subscribed to Dish Network and want to know if I can use this receiver to receive Dish Network. I want to set it up in my garage. Any information would be helpful.
Sony SAT-B2
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So I thought. So I either have two subscriptions or buy another receiver. Is an investment in FTA worth it?
So I thought. So I either have two subscriptions or buy another receiver. Is an investment in FTA worth it?
Why wouldn't you just get another receiver from Dish, run a coax from your existing dish to the garage or put another dish on the garage if it's too far away? That's got to be cheaper then signing up with D* or getting a FTA setup and you'd get the same programming you get now.
Sat-b2
That would probably be the way to go. The garage is in an out building about 100 feet away from the dish. I could probably get away with that run without an amp/booster. I didn't realize that Dish would just send me another receiver if I asked.
That would probably be the way to go. The garage is in an out building about 100 feet away from the dish. I could probably get away with that run without an amp/booster. I didn't realize that Dish would just send me another receiver if I asked.
Sure, they'll gladly lease you another receiver in return for an 18-month contract. You give them something, they'll give you something.
Go to Dish's website and login to your account. On the right-hand side, click "Equipment information" and it will tell you how much, if anything, it will cost you.
Go to Dish's website and login to your account. On the right-hand side, click "Equipment information" and it will tell you how much, if anything, it will cost you.
