Genie system portability options?

[leech lake]

Hi,

I'm considering switching to Direct TV from Dish Network but have a few concerns.

Mainly whether I can make it work without too much hassle / cost up at my cabin by simply hauling a receiver from home and connecting it
when I arrive as I've been accustomed to this convenience for years.

I realize at a minimum I'll need to buy a new Dish on Ebay etc., aim the dish (which I've done in the past for both Direct & Dish).

Quick research indicates that:
The Genie Minis only work with the Genie in same system because they have no tuner.
A Standard HD Receiver will cost me $99.
Genie Minis are somewhat slow and buggy.

Questions:
If I opted for 1 Genie, 2 Mini's and 1 Standard HD Receiver (assuming h25), If I unplug the Standard
box from the system, will that make the other 3 locations not function until I plug the standard box back in?
(I read somewhere that the new equipment senses something missing etc. and does this is, it True or False)?
Edit: Learned every unused port in house must have a proper terminator installed so if I'm guessing if I pick
up a terminator, I could unplug the standard box, go to the Multi switch, install the terminator then the other
3 locations in house would function properly with
1 receiver temporarily removed?

Will a Standard HD receiver, while within a Genie 4 TV setup, function just like a Genie Mini
(or is it dumbed down to a stand alone tuner & not able to record & utilize all functions of the Genie Mini)?
Edit: found the specs on Direct TV site and it's merely an HD receiver.

Would I need to consider any additional equipment for a single line into my cabin other than:
-Compatible Dish properly pointed.
-Proper cable w/ approved connectors, (is rg6 sufficient)?

Is it likely that Direct TV will allow me to upgrade the 1 receiver if I order? I read a lot about people being sold by
sales on all minis as it seems they want to sway people in that direction.

Sorry for so many questions but it's sounding like a lot has changed since I went through this the past 2 times
so I'm trying to evaluate whether it's worth it to switch at this time.

Any input is appreciated.

 

[budda]

I am not a DTV expert by any means, but. If I try to answer and I am wrong be assured I will be corrected. I just ordered and yes they sway you to all clients . I asked for and paid for a HR-24/lease 199. I insisted. I wanted more tuners. Here's were some guessing comes in. The Gene can be used with the other receiver so it works together. I believe you can make it work separately. If so that solves your problem. I am not sure if there is a setting available to you to say toggle from on the Gene system to not on the Gene system. I am also unclear if DTV lets you use your receiver for a tailgater or cabin/RV. I think if it has a address it has to have a separate account. So watch your verbiage. Peace.

 

[dfergie]

I'd go with an additional dvr also, plus when you get your cabin dish be sure and get an identical lnb, power inserter & switch and once you have that setup it is pretty much plug and play...

 

[leech lake]

Thanks for the info!

 

[dfergie]

Your Welcome,

Hi,

If I unplug the Standard
box from the system, will that make the other 3 locations not function until I plug the standard box back in?
(I read somewhere that the new equipment senses something missing etc. and does this is, it True or False)?
Edit: Learned every unused port in house must have a proper terminator installed so if I'm guessing if I pick
up a terminator, I could unplug the standard box, go to the Multi switch, install the terminator then the other
3 locations in house would function properly with
1 receiver temporarily removed?

Should

Look at the programming available from Dish compared to DIRECTV (you can access the Guide at the DIRECTV homepage) and decide from there...