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.
If I mount my satellite dish outside, will it get stolen? The dish is the least expensive component of the system and is basically useless without the set-top receiver. Also keep in mind that the dish is small enough to be placed in an inconspicuous location on your home or property.
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.
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Ausitn Direct TV
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- We feature DIRECTV Satellite TV Systems... from the basic DIRECTV Systems to those with TiVO and HDTV.
- 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.
- DIRECTV offers an incredible selection of entertainment for every member of the family -- all in the 100% digital-quality picture and sound that DIRECTV is known for.
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Comparing DirecTV &
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| Personal Video Recording | DirecTV offers TiVo. | Dish offers it's own Personal Video Recorder (PVR), which is very similar to TiVo. |
| Adult Programs | DirecTV currently offers 5 adult channels. | Dish offers 6 adult channels. |
| Customer Service | DirecTV offers a 24 hour customer service line. | Dish offers 24 hour customer service, which is actually done in-house. |
| Popularity | More than 11 million customers in the United States. | Fastest growing with more than 8 million customers. |
| 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. |
| 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. | Number of Channels | Supports up to 225 channels. | Supports up to 256 channels. |
| Signal | 100% Digital MPEG2 | 100% Digital MPEG2 |
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- Dish is on top of the world when it comes to International programming. No other provider can offer so many choices. Bring the culture of your homeland, into your home with Dish.
- DishPro 301 is the latest Dish entry-level satellite receiver. It features a sleek low-profile design and offers interactive capabilities to enhance the television experience.
- 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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