DirecTv satellite with Dish Network?

Christoph · 07-08-2009, 11:16 PM

I'm buying a house that has a DirecTV dish already on the roof. Is it possible to use this satellite with the Dish network service? Or do I need a satellite from Dish. Before you ask why, I'm looking at using Dish as they have cheaper packages.

Christoph · 07-09-2009, 01:51 AM

Well.....that was helpful.

Loves2Watch · 07-09-2009, 02:14 AM

You really need a Dish Network dish but I would think they could use the mount that is already attached...

garys · 07-09-2009, 05:38 AM

If you call to install Dish Network, they will bring the proper equipment.

Joe Las Vegas · 07-09-2009, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Christoph

Well.....that was helpful.

Most likely not, and if you want an answer right away, call DN and DTV, they'll give you the answer, mister I have no patience.

garys · 07-09-2009, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Las Vegas

Most likely not, and if you want an answer right away, call DN and DTV, they'll give you the answer, mister I have no patience.

I can wait, I can wait, I can wait. . . just not now.

jim5506 · 07-09-2009, 07:15 PM

The older legacy technology by both was compatible, but in the last 5 years or so both have gone off in different (incompatible) directions.

Christoph · 07-09-2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Las Vegas

Most likely not, and if you want an answer right away, call DN and DTV, they'll give you the answer, mister I have no patience.

There was a spam post there that just repeated what I said and I can't delete the post. I was referring to that. Obviously it's not there now. And actually I DO have patience.

Thanks for the other replies.

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