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 satellite dish inside my house? In order to receive the signal, the dish must have a direct line of sight to the south through a window. However, many types of window glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you install your satellite dish outside in a suitable location.
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- Excellent offers are available for both single and multi-room DIRECTV, HDTV and TiVO Satellite TV systems.
- 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.
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Comparing DirecTV &
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| 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. |
| 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. | Signal | 100% Digital MPEG2 | 100% Digital MPEG2 |
| Adult Programs | DirecTV currently offers 5 adult channels. | Dish offers 6 adult channels. |
| Personal Video Recording | DirecTV offers TiVo. | Dish offers it's own Personal Video Recorder (PVR), which is very similar to TiVo. |
| 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. |
| Popularity | More than 11 million customers in the United States. | Fastest growing with more than 8 million customers. |
| Number of Channels | Supports up to 225 channels. | Supports up to 256 channels. |
| Customer Service | DirecTV offers a 24 hour customer service line. | Dish offers 24 hour customer service, which is actually done in-house. |
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- Have more than two TVs? No problem! Dish has a great option for you. The Digital Home Plan offers satellite service for up to 4 televisions, with no equipment to buy!
- With hundreds of channels to choose from, Dish's packages are put together to give you choice and value.
- Get hundreds of hours of Hollywood hit movies, award-winning original programming, concerts and sports specials...for just pennies a day!
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