More install questions

[ctjr]

Based on my experience with D* and some replys from this (very helpful) forum, I have decided to have the Dish installer use the diplexer I currently have with my D* install with my upcoming Dish install.

I have 3 questions about all of this:

1) Will the Dish installer remove the D* dish that's on my roof? I hope so, as that's where I want the new dish installed (and the antenna is mounted right beside as well).

2) Will he be able to use the existing lines that D* used or will he have to run "all new"? Seems like they should be interchangeable, but I don't know.

3) How much is more or less the "going rate" to have the guy install the diplexer? My neighbor did it for my DirecTV set-up; took him less than 5 minutes. Unfortunately, he has since moved away.

I just want to be armed with some knowledge so I don't get taken for a ride by a potentially opportunistic installer!

Thanks again, this forum has been invaluable.

 

[MikeD-C05]

1. Should be able to if you ask him to.
2. Should be able to use all the same lines as long as they are RG6 cable.
3. I have no idea how much for a diplexor install and you might just have to make a fair offer. If the sat installer can install a sat dish , he should be able to do your antenna install with diplexors too.

 

[ctjr]

Thanks, Mike! Good to know.