Dish Network versus Direct TV

[Curt Sprenger]

Keith,

I don't know about Datron and Dish Network compatibility. I can say that
I switched to Direct TV because Dish called and asked where the
receivers were used. When I said one was used in the 'Bird (motorhome)
they said a separate contract was needed, and the cost would be the same
as the house monthly rate.

Direct TV will turn your receiver off/on just by making a phone call.
You pay for the time the receiver is activated. Not a big savings.

Call Datron and ask them which receivers work with your unit. That is
what I did for our 'Bird dish. Found out for best performance I needed a
receiver that was one generation prior to the then current receiver.
Bought it at Best Buy for $50.00. I can now download the dish software
updates, etc.

Curt Sprenger
1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
Anaheim Hills, Calif.



Keith Strehle wrote:

> Can anyone tell me if Dish Network is compatible with a Datron dish?
>
> I bought Direct TV service for the house and the Bird. It has been the
> most frustrating experience in recent memory. The home service has not
> worked consistently for more than a few days at a time. And in that
> time I have had to return two different receivers. Now it's out
> again. The one in the bedroom works but the living room doesn't? I
> waited four hours on the morning of the 4th for a tech who never showed
> up. Said he couldn't find the address? Anyway, I want to say good
> riddance to Direct TV and give Dish Net a try.
>
> Sorry for the rant but thought I should pass on the info to anyone who
> may be considering Direct TV.
>
> Keith
> 84FC35
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