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[GoWulfpack]

I'm seriously considering a switch over to DirectTV from Dish Network in August.

My inlaws have a Direct TV dish and receiver in their attic. It is two years old and they kept it after switching to cable. Here is my question. Because I love to tailgate at various sporting events, if I signed up for Direct TV would I be able to take that spare Dish and receiver with me for tailgating? What all is involved in order to do so?



Thanks in advance.

 

[charper1]

WELCOME!

Yes that came be done. After you get your new account all setup; you will need to add that old receiver to the account. depending on how old it is, you will likely need a new access card for it. As you know you will need your additional dish; a 18" standard round for satellite 101w will usually do fine; and a tripod. Having a good heading compass would be smart as well, $12 at Wal-Mart or hunting store. Everyone should have 2 or 3 of these anyway for their cars and toolbox.

I think there is a large thread here somewhere detailing the "tailgating" process. Someone should point it out if they know where.

 

[GoWulfpack]

Thanks for the reply.

So instead of activating the spare receiver, could I just carry one that I would otherwise have in a bedroom and hook it up to the spare dish?? I ask because I wouldnt want to pay a monthly fee for the spare receiver if I only use it 10 weekends a year.

 

[charper1]

correct