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Iceberg you are right--I had forgot that. Back then the movie channels were through USSB but were on the same dish/receiver as Directv. The bills were separate though I think.

My memory is awesome for events in my life but not as good for other things. I cannot remember what those packages were called. I know the new Dish packages were bronze, silver and gold but I also though the old Directv packages were too. One of the providers even had a supplement cable...

It was definitely possible at one time. It was the Christmas of 1998 that my wife bought me a Hughes system from Montgomery Wards. At that time the single lnb systems were 99 dollars and the dual lnb systems were either 150 or 200 dollars. Lol I can still remember pointing the dish--I...

Yeah it isn't leased. That is why I didn't go to Best Buy.

Ahh there used to be that option I thought. Maybe it was with Dish. But you kept your account active for 5 dollars a month with no programming. I will only have 1 receiver, I only want to be able to order ppv. Things have probably changed but that is actually the reason my wife bought me a...

Wow, even if I buy my own receiver?

Right. I am thinking it costs 5 dollars a month to do that. I was just worried the equipment may not work or dish wouldn't hit the right satellite. I think with Dish the new receivers wont work with the old dishes or the other way around.

No, the home is currently empty. The renter moved out last May and my parents decided to not rent it out again. The renter had the Directv system installed, I think about 2-3 years ago which is why I was sort of surprised it was still the smaller dish. Sorry, I should have been more clear.

Thanks. I am currently not a customer and there is basic cable at his home. I just wanted to be able to access movies or events and have some old friends over.

My grandfather's old home has a Directv dish, it was installed about 3-4 years ago and is the smaller dish with a single lnb. I occasionally go down and spend a night or two. I would like to be able to buy a receiver and use it for ppv events when I am down there--have a few friends over for...

Yeah that is what it is. I have no idea either but I really do appreciate it which is why I wanted to call someone to notify them of my good experience. I was thinking of perhaps using ceo@dish email.

Yeah but it wasn't attached to my balcony.

Just to update--Dish network customer service--horrible. Local installers--awesome. The tech called me at 8am, had to clarify what was going on as the rep didn't document it. I told him I needed it in a bucket, he told me he would call his supervisor to find out what he could do. Well he...

It isnt concrete it is wood. Right now what I am thinking about doing is to put about 4 screws around the bucket. Get 3-4 inch screws and drill them around the bucket but leaving them up about an inch or so. This way the bucket won't move and it will be easy to remove. I guess this just...

Thanks for the suggestions. When I move I had just planned on taking a sledge hammer to the bucket--I wasn't going to put large screws in, just basic deck screws that would provide some security. But I had not thought of that--I may just end up putting screws in on the outside (at an angle) of...

The tripod sounds like a great idea--the cinderblock idea seems good too or at least cheaper...But I am worried that in his letter he stated it could only be installed in a bucket so that is what I am going to do. I am going to drill holes in the bottom of the bucket to the balcony. That way...

I wish it was that easy. I am in my 30s and this is the first time I have ever lived in an apartment. I have always owned my homes but this past February got divorced and let her have the home. So I am kind of in a transition period. I definitely miss owning my own place that is for sure...

I already called Dish, at first they said they would charge 99.00 then I called back and was going to cancel and they said they would waive the fee.

I still have the paper, it says on the official dish form modifications approved: "Install Dish to balcony."

Thanks Dishcomm I guess that cleared it up a bit. I agree it is what it is but I do think that renters should have the right to have access to a satellite or cable if they want. It is all about choices though. That is ultimately why I am just putting it into the stupid bucket. I did ask...

I had thought about that but then I would have to still deal with the landlord. It would be easier just to have them put it in a bucket like he wants. I called Dish and they are coming out Monday morning to do this. I will have them (or do it myself if they wont) put screws in the bottom...

Normally I would probably do that but my installers saw a dish and mount below my apartment that wasn't being used so guess what they did--ha! They used it. Saved them some work I guess. So if they want to get technical I have to move my dish regardless--it isnt on my balcony. Just...

Yeah kind of--it is attached to the balcony (the front of the floor) not the railing. So I am screwed either way really. I still don't think it is fair to make us install it in a bucket but I think the installers have been getting a bit sloppy so that may be a reason.

Well what really sucks is he gave me a signed install paper back in February saying it was fine to attach it to the balcony. It is just irritating with the things that come up. He is a jerk anyway, his tone in most of his letters is always degrading. Normally I wouldnt care to switch to cable...

When it rains, it pours. I cannot get my phone to connect to my pc to get the picture. Anyway it is installed on the balcony railing. But my problem is that when the Dish guys came to install back in Feb. there was a dish on the balcony below that noone was using so they just used that one...