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Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :

Cable's full package is creeping up to over $80/mo!

I know that with a Dish, you can't get the local networks unless have no way to get them with a regular antenna.

We get adequate reception for local channels, so that's not the issue.

I haven't been able to get information from any sales associates at the local stores that sell the Dish, so I thought I'd come here to ask those of you who have the system.

Is having a Dish with the full programming package worth it over cable?

What Dish system is needed for multiple TV households (to watch different channels in two separate rooms).

How about a third TV? Can it be patched from one of the other TV's (same channel I assume) or does every TV need to have it's own Dish and controller?

How much $ do you have into your system. Is it satisfactory or would you do something different if you could do it again?

Thanks for the help.....

Posted by DanA_F99_1977 (Member # 118) on :

Gee Teri, that's a lot of questions.

I have Direct Tv or whatever it's called.

I have a dual LNB 18" dish. One feed goes to a receiver in my living room. The other one goes to a receiver in my bedroom. On the output from the TV in my bedroom, I put on a splitter. One line goes to my TV and the other back to a splitter in the basement with an AMP on it. I have three other TV's all hooked up to that splitter. I also have just basic cable for my local stations. Actually, I only need one local station and that one is not available on the dish (Bruins games) or I wouldn't have cable at all. We are able to get local channels on the dish. They passed a law here that makes it legal. I do not get that but I do get the networks from other areas. I have CBS, NBC and FOX. I have east and west for both. I also have HBO and Starz. I think it cost me about 70 bucks a month. I think it is well worth it. I bought my own receiver for the living room and it supports Dolby Digital 5.1 to go with the rest of my entertainment center. I cannot describe what watching a movie is like in Dolby Digital 5.1 and a 60" TV. It is awesome.

I am considering dropping the movies. I think it would be cheaper to rent one a week from the DTV pay movies than to carry the movie channels. Also, I have a bunch of DVD's in 5.1. Days of Thunder and Top Gun are amazing even though I don't care for Tom cruise. The Matrix scene in the lobby totally overwhelming when it is cranked up.

Sorry so long but I think it is a great system and the dish is a big part of it. It could be partly because our local cable sucks big time. If you have a good cable system with good broadband access it might be an acceptable alternative.

Hope that helps.

Posted by OLGZRSS (Member # 662) on :

Teri,
We have dish but are considering going back to cable. Everytime it rains we lose the picture. We received all of the dish equipment free and pay 60.00 a month for 150 channels. This includes $5.00 for the local channels which are not available in all areas. My main advice is to check on the reliablilty in storms.
Jerry

Posted by OLGZRSS (Member # 662) on :

Teri,
I should also say that the $60.00 includes the HBO stations--the cost of this is $10.00. We were watching "Millionaire" tonight and it went off for a while. Of course, it's been raining here every day. Hope this helps.
P.S. Thanks for all your hard work.

Posted by DLMCamaroSS (Member # 503) on :

Teri,

Digital Cable, and add the cable modem. It rules all!

Posted by DanA_F99_1977 (Member # 118) on :

Just for information. I seldom lose my picture in the rain or ir snow. I do lose it when there is lightning around sometimes. I may depend on where you live and how much signal you get normally. I am no expert.

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