Complete install ? need to know

[AnnD]

well first I would like to say hello to everyone since I am new here, I want to do what many might think a unethical practice and if so, please do not get upset with me.

I would like to install a new direc tv system and share a family members existing box, Yes I know , what your about to say but I dont have all the excess cash that direc tv wants from me for years to come.

I have some knowledge and pretty good and installing things like this, the box they have is the newer H25 HD box and I want to install the dish, I've seen it done but truthfully not sure what to buy for the dish unit. I've done some reading any watched youtube videos on it. I was told I can do some shopping online at amazon , ebay and other places to buy the needed dish and supplies for the project.
What pointers could some of you give me on this ?

 

[raoul5788]

to Satelliteguys!

Sorry, but as you noted yourself, what you are asking about is called account stacking and isn't allowed.

 

[Hutch1814]

Chip already answered. If you want the service you need to have an account. That simple. I don't mean to sound mean, it's just this is a means of living for a lot of people, me included.

 

[AnnD]

Ok I understand I will just continue to search the web or other forums , thank you

 

[stardust3]

To me it sounds like your asking how to add a box to an existing account & have a 2nd dish installed at another location so you can take that box back & forth. I'm certain that is what you meant.......right?

 

[AnnD]

To me it sounds like your asking how to add a box to an existing account & have a 2nd dish installed at another location so you can take that box back & forth. I'm certain that is what you meant.......right?

That is exactly what I am asking for...!

 

[stardust3]

Now that we're on the same page. If you want to add a box to your existing account like an h25 it will be leased & not purchased. Expect to pay $100 +/- for the receiver and extend your contract for 2 years, for another dish a slimline/swm retails to dealers for $116, expect to pay more than that. Another box adds $6 monthly to your account & then can be taken back & forth to where ever you're taking it to like a 2nd home, cabin, camper, etc.

 

[AnnD]

Now that we're on the same page. If you want to add a box to your existing account like an h25 it will be leased & not purchased. Expect to pay $100 +/- for the receiver and extend your contract for 2 years, for another dish a slimline/swm retails to dealers for $116, expect to pay more than that. Another box adds $6 monthly to your account & then can be taken back & forth to where ever you're taking it to like a 2nd home, cabin, camper, etc.

Ok I understand but can yougive details on the dish that would be required, such as what type of dish would I have to buy and install for this box?

 

[stardust3]

H25 receivers require a swm lnb on a slimline dish, whether or not you need an sl3 or sl5 depends on your local channels. Basically the sl3 looks at 3 sats at the same time & the sl5 looks at 5 sats at the same time.

 

[AnnD]

H25 receivers require a swm lnb on a slimline dish, whether or not you need an sl3 or sl5 depends on your local channels. Basically the sl3 looks at 3 sats at the same time & the sl5 looks at 5 sats at the same time.

I do want the locals all so so would I have to go with the sl5 ? and do I need a amplifier or anything else?

 

[stardust3]

To be on the safe side go with a sl5, in addition to the dish & sl5 lnb you would need a 21v power inserter.

 

[AnnD]

To be on the safe side go with a sl5, in addition to the dish & sl5 lnb you would need a 21v power inserter.

Ok very good thank you for your help I take it something like this will be fine... http://www.ebay.com/itm/DIRECTV-SWM...442?pt=US_Antennas_Dishes&hash=item4171d3d992

 

[stardust3]

Ok very good thank you for your help I take it something like this will be fine... http://www.ebay.com/itm/DIRECTV-SWM...442?pt=US_Antennas_Dishes&hash=item4171d3d992

Looks like a winner to me & a good price to boot.

 

[AnnD]

Looks like a winner to me & a good price to boot.

Great do you know what size pole I need to place in the ground .. Is it a 2 inch? or should I use a larger one and then one of these.. http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-PIPE-ADAP...529?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d3ee9e179 ?

Oh wait they wont fit this dish need to find another....