Can I use my existing wiring for DIRECTV? If the cable in your house is RG-6 coax cable, you can use it to connect your DIRECTV Receiver to your satellite dish. If your cable is not RG6 coax, you will need to run new cable. It is important that you use RG6 cable due to the frequency of the digital signals it must carry.
Can I paint the satellite dish? It's okay to paint your dish if you don't use lead-based or glossy paint. Glossy paint could damage the Low Noise Block (LNB) converter by increasing the solar reflection. Also, do not paint the LNB itself.
Can I install the DIRECTV System myself or should I hire someone? Our customers who use professional installers typically have fewer technical concerns later on, and professional installation is quite affordable. If you're purchasing an oval-shaped satellite dish, that installation is more complicated, so you'll definitely want a professional to take care of it.
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Davis Direct TV
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- Learn about satellite dishes, programming, installation, and multi-room systems. Select the best Satellite TV System for your needs.
- DIRECTV combines America's favorite network channels, other popular networks not available from many cable services, a pay per view movie service with up to 55 choices of movies and special events a day, local channels in many markets, and an unprecedented sports subscription lineup.
- Using the most advanced satellite technology, we deliver more than 225 channels of programming to homes and businesses that have DIRECTV receiving equipment, which features a small satellite dish, a digital set-top receiver and a remote control.
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Comparing DirecTV &
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| Customer Service | DirecTV offers a 24 hour customer service line. | Dish offers 24 hour customer service, which is actually done in-house. |
| Pricing | Basic packages prices start at $29.99. | Basic packages prices start at $29.99. |
| International Programs | DirecTV offers several packages with Spanish language channels. DirecTV also offers Chinese language programming with its Phoenix TV. | Dish offers several packages with Spanish language channels. |
| Personal Video Recording | DirecTV offers TiVo. | Dish offers it's own Personal Video Recorder (PVR), which is very similar to TiVo. |
| Popularity | More than 11 million customers in the United States. | Fastest growing with more than 8 million customers. |
| Signal | 100% Digital MPEG2 | 100% Digital MPEG2 |
| Premium Channels | DirecTV offers HBO, Starz Super Pak, Showtime Unlimited, Cinemax, and their Sports Pack. | Dish also offers HBO, Starz, Showtime and Cinemax, but in slightly different configurations. | Number of Channels | Supports up to 225 channels. | Supports up to 256 channels. |
| Sports Programs | Exclusive packages include NHL Center Ice, ESPN Game Plan, ESPN Full Court, MLB Extra Innings, NY Yankee Games, NBA League Pass and NFL Sunday Ticket. | Offers many sports channels, College Game-Day Plan, and many free NFL games. |
| Adult Programs | DirecTV currently offers 5 adult channels. | Dish offers 6 adult channels. |
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- With hundreds of channels to choose from, Dish's packages are put together to give you choice and value.
- The most recent movies, live sporting events, concerts, and much more are all available with a touch of a button.
- DishPVR 510 is an integrated Satellite TV receiver and Personal Video Recorder (PVR) that gives you the ability to record and control TV programming in a way you never could before.
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