Yeah thats a bunch of crap. One way or another just about every game is broadcast here. That sucks. Well I think I've seen enough to make me stay away from the Dish services.
Believe me if I had the option, I'd go cable in a heartbeat. But I live in a redneck town, there isn't any cable available to me. So I have to have either Dish or Direct. To be honest, I'm amazed I've got DSL.
i have had dtv for 10 years and would not have anything else.. we got a phone call from them 2 years ago and they said we are a valued customer and as long as we keep all the packages etc we will only have to pay 60 bucks a month. our bill was always 120 b/c of sports packages etc.. as long as we kep what we have our bill will never change.. its been great!! payed our dues and they are giving back to us..
I also love DirecTV. I have had it for about 10 years (when I used to steal it...lol). I would not change it for anything. It is far superior to cable, etc. The guide, TiVo, sports packages, number of channels, NFL Network, etc. You cant go wrong....and it has the better picture.
I'd like to ask that no one come to this thread to crap all over DirecTV. While I understand alot of people have issues with them, this thread is for me to help you guys out in anyway I can, and viceversa, I'd like to make a few sales here guys :roll: Like I said, I'm willing to help in anyway I can. Any of your concerns please ask, but also please don't use this thread just to bash DirecTV There's plenty of other websites and boards to do that on. Also, there really are alot of exciting things happening at DirecTV which will someday make the naysayers come around. At least whats been told to me anyways. Anyways, to the question about the leaves... Really nothing you could do besides cutting the trees down. The original technician that installed the systems SHOULD have told you guys that would happen, if they put it up when their we're no leaves on the trees you should have been warned about losing signal when the leaves come back. What we're told to do is make sure we let the customer know that'll happen, and unofficially, we're supposed to recommend that you not get DirecTV if that's the case. ************ As for the barrels that I had mentioned earlier, I was slightly wrong in exactly what they do. While they are also used to connect coax to eachother, they shouldn't be, and you usually only find them in your wallplates. Just unplug the coax coming from the wall and look at the barrel in the wallplate. If it's white, it's old and your losing significant bandwidth and it needs to be swapped for newer blue ones. If it's blue, your fine. ************* As for having to shell out $300 for the HD-DVR, it's actually $199 after $100 rebate. And from what was told to me today, you do end up owning it after paying the full commitment on your contract, which I believe is 2 years.
Hey Pop i wasnt blaming DirectTV at all for my leaves problem. Ive always installed my own dish and i knew when i moved into this house that the trees would be a problem. Thats why i only get DirectTV for the NFL package. Since ive had the NFL ticket since the first year it was available they allow me to get it without having any other programming. Any idea where to get the rebate form for that HD DVR?
Well the only thing I could find online is this http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/global/contentPage.jsp?assetId=P2600016 but the dates are from last year on that, I just called Directv and asked about it, they still do the rebate, it's an instant rebate when you activate your box. I'd give em a call and check with them. 800-Directv Also, on that link it does say that it's just a lease and you'd need to return the equipment at the end of service. This is not what was told to us by our trainer, he could be wrong but I'll do what I can to find out more on it.
Any Idea who I can call to see if DirecTV is available in my building? I was told by others that my building won't allow it. I also believe the dish needs to have a clear line of the western skies, is that true? BTW, I live in Manhattan, NY.
There was a law passed that no one can be denied satelite dishes where they live, the only thing a landlord or building association can tell you is where to put the dish. Now you do need a direct line of sight of the southern hemisphere. When we go on our calls we go by what the customer wants, so lets say for instance we go to your apartment or condo and you want the dish in this one spot, clear line of sight and all, if the landlord swings by and tells us he wants the dish in another spot, we have to abide by what he says. IN NYC, you shouldn't have a problem getting a clear line of sight. I'm not sure if we do NYC but you can call this # to find out who does. 866-550-5083 There's also a few options that your tech could try but it's really up to them. Some techs will refuse to do it as it voids the whole free dish and all, but there is a way to get a good line of sight using 2 dishes. I have no idea how it's done though, but I'll definately ask. This might also solve the guys with the leaves problem also. ***wink wink*** 9 times out of 10, if we go to a customer for an upgrade and swap out the dish, as long as it's not the new KAKU HD dishes or the international dish it gets thrown out. Find out who the technicians are in your areas if you need an old dish for trying this. Can't hurt to ask. You could even go to the wearhouse and check to see whats being thrown out that week. There's literally 50-75 dishes in the dumpsters where I'm working. Also, in some cases the LNB's or dish itself might be damaged so make sure you check it for anything before grabbing it and setting it up.
also found this site to check to see if you have line of sight, I gave it a quick glance and it seems pretty complicated to do. http://gjullien.fr/satellite.htm If you can pick up a clinometer it's much easier and I can walk you through it if needed. You can just return the clinometer after using it too :mrgreen:
Thanks, I will look into it for sure. I was talking to my wife and she said the building had a contract with Time Warner and wouldn't allow anyone to install the DirecTv dish on the roof. Now I know in the building my firend lives in, another city, they have the dishes installed outside of their window.
Have a read through this board. it really all depends on how much of a stink you wanna make of it between you and your landlord or condo association. They cannot tell you flat out NO. If they tell you that you're not allowed to drill into the building at all, there;s other ways of getting the job done. Such as quickcrete or there's even a cage that we put cinderblocks in/on it to hold it down for the base & mast. http://ask.metafilter.com/62834/Can-my-landlord-prohibit-me-from-installing-a-satellite-dish "In 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted rules for Over-the-Air-Reception Devices (“OTARD” rules). The OTARD rules prohibit restrictions on a property owner or tenant’s right to install, maintain, or use an antenna to receive video programming from direct broadcast satellites (DBS), broadband radio services (formerly referred to as multichannel multipoint distribution services or MMDS), and television broadcast stations (TVBS). However, there are exceptions to the OTARD rules, including provisions for safety and preservation of historic areas." The FCC rules carry the weight of Federal law; they supercede the landlord's property rights, homeowners' association covenants, etc. Basically they can say that you can't attach anything to or drill holes in their building, or otherwise damage anything, and there are some cases (safety, historical properties) where they can flat-out say no, but in general they have to let you put up a pizzabox sat-TV dish or OTA antenna.
What law are you referring to? I know of no such law here in Ohio. Were you referring to NY only? I was curious because the apartment I just moved from did not allow them at all, and I know others in similar situations want a dish. I have the option now that I'm a homeowner, but I was curious for others. Also, I got caught up in the hate on DTV thing, and you're right this wasn't the correct place for it. I just have my problems with the service. I would seriously get it if I could just get the Dish and Sunday Ticket. I have no need for the other programming since I'm satisfied with cable (and they would charge an ass load for my high speed if I didn't do the tv with them.)
Heres the full text of it: http://www.fcc.gov/mb/facts/otard.html I think it basically means that your landlord or homeowners association cant stop you from putting a dish up in area that is exclusively for your use (like a private balcony). But they dont have to let you put it in a common area, like a roof top. At least thats how i remember it when i looked into it a few years ago when i was in a townhouse.
gotcha, probably because we did not have a private area at that apartment but we did have when we rented a townhouse and our neighbors had a dish.
No apologies neccessary. Believe me, I know there's tons of people who are dissatisfied with the service and limitations it comes with. I'm not even sure if I will be :mrgreen: It'll be the first I've had Directv in almost 7 years. I set my own up back when you had to use the on-screen menu to get your signal and loved it. Moved out of that house and just never got back to it. Cable was just easier and I never really had too many issues. I don't really like the fact that they've got a monopoly on the NFL, I dont think anyone should. But it is what it is. The HD channels is what really sells me, besides the fact that basic service is free for me Just remember I work outside for a contractor for Directv Oh by the way, the whole phone thing is BS! You don't need a landline hooked up to it at all. They'll tell you and preach it to you, but we call them in when receiver's need to be juiced, they ask for it, we tell em customer has no phone line, they say thank you! Plus, you can make $50 yourselves just for getting people to activate DirecTV service, there's $50 towards your bill, or I know there's an option for a $50 Visa check card (I need to look into that one more)
***BUMP*** If you guys can't tell I'm gonna be posting alot here I'm finding this out as I go here. I'm authorized for sales of DirecTV, ADT alarm systems, XM Radio & probably others as well. Gonna be working with a buddy of mine to setup a website for it all. Would love to hear some tips, suggestions, and whatnot.
I just got off the phone with them for the 100th time. Called a number I found on another board. They offered me the $199 deal, I accepted it. I can see spending $199 over $299 anyday, it is a HD receiver. I told her that I know alot of people getting the $19.95 deal (free receiver/just pay shipping), she didn't budge. Oh well..with Hockey season started & the center ice freeview over, I had to add it so I had no more leverage. Overall happy I atleast got a better deal then the $299.
