onboard satellite tv service

[UNIQUE_NAME]

hi all,

looking to put a satellite tv service on board for the next 2 months (our northeast season) and do not have it at home. i don't need any tracking ability as i would only use it at the dock. they all (directtv/dish) seem to have all sorts of programs, but none even hint at a seasonal option. i'm looking for help on what equipment to purchase and the best way to accomplish this from others who have crossed this bridge.

thanks

jim

[johngalt]

Jim, I installed Satellite tv on my boat last year and Directv offered a seasonal policy that allowed for suspension of the account for,I believe , up to 270 days. I keep my service on for about six months out of the year . I also suffer from the shorter northeast boating season, but we try to stetch it out as long as possible ie;April thru October at least. All you really need is an antenna , a receiver and some coax. PM me if you would like more info. Good luck, Bruce PS; I found the people at Directv very helpful. Just explain your situation and I think they will help.

[krush]

switch to satellite at home and then just take your receiver or access card to the boat!

[johngalt]

Switching to satellite at home is all well and good if you have just one or two tv's but it can get expensive for multiple locations . For at the dock only sat service you should be able to get a package deal from Directv for only a couple hundred bucks or less. A standard non HD receiver can be had from Directv for 50 bucks then all you need is a dish to mount on a piling and some RG6 cable wire. Bruce