Cable TV in Moultonborough

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by LocalRealtor

A little birdie told me it is possible to get the boston stations in Moultonboro with Directv or Dish Network. You receive the bill in Moultonboro but have a different service address.

You are quite correct!!

[phoenix]

i tried to use a PO box in Center Harbor but that didn't work needed a service address as stated

[Irrigation Guy]

A friend of mine is a big Red sox fan and still uses an old address in MA for his service address to get all the Red sox games in NJ.

[CateP]

Originally Posted by LocalRealtor

A friend of mine is a big Red sox fan and still uses an old address in MA for his service address to get all the Red sox games in NJ.

This is very interesting to me because we plan on getting Direct TV when we move up there and will want the Boston stations. (We are a a Yankees/ Red Sox household. Watch the fur fly. And I am a huge Celtics fan.)

[Irrigation Guy]

My friend tells me he has been doing this for years and it is just a tv market/FCC thing. No warranty implied.

[wifi]

Just remember Carroll county and north is the Portland ME area, Belknap and south is Boston as your service address

[Newbiesaukee]

If you use a different service address, what happens if you need service at your home? Will the technician come to your house?

[songkrai]

Originally Posted by Newbiesaukee

If you use a different service address, what happens if you need service at your home? Will the technician come to your house?

Service could be an issue with this scenerio. But I have had Direct for over 10 years with zero service technicians having to show up. Unless your dish falls off the roof you will not need any technicians to come out.

And then there are private technicians that do not work for Direct or Dish. If you really needed a visit to your residence. The private ones don't care where you reside or what address you use for billing or service or whatever. And if you do need a service technician to come to house from Direct or Dish they still charge you for service unless you have the monthly paid for service contract.

I do hear that there are some/few/many who live in Carroll and get the Boston channels with satellite. And have so for many years.

One suggested website is satelliteguys. LINK

[fpartri497]

The only complaint I have about the dish Is during a snow storm the dish gets covered with snow and blocks the signal. happened to me four times this winter. had to go out with a very long pole and a rag on the end to clean off the dish. Now mthat would happen no matter who`s dish Is up on te wall.

[songkrai]

Originally Posted by fpartri497

The only complaint I have about the dish Is during a snow storm the dish gets covered with snow and blocks the signal. happened to me four times this winter. had to go out with a very long pole and a rag on the end to clean off the dish. Now mthat would happen no matter who`s dish Is up on te wall.

Very good point. For some if dish is on roof and not high enough up or roof is a shallow slope - a large snow store - the snow can overcome the actual dish - and the snow has to be pushed aside. So some do need a plan to remove snow.

[wifi]

If that is an issue, you can always use one of these

[escaped from NJ]

So, we have Direct TV at home in CT and while at the Wolfeboro fair last summer, we stopped by the Direct TV booth. The person at the booth said we could bring up the "box controller" from our home and put it in our cottage. Then, he would come and install a dish on our cottage and the only additional cost would be for him to install the dish. So, from others, it looks like this works. Would we get the same channels we get in CT?

Seems to me this is the only and potentially least expensive way to get more than the couple Maine stations that we presently get on the island, especially when we need it only six months a year. Yes?

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by escaped from NJ

So, we have Direct TV at home in CT and while at the Wolfeboro fair last summer, we stopped by the Direct TV booth. The person at the booth said we could bring up the "box controller" from our home and put it in our cottage. Then, he would come and install a dish on our cottage and the only additional cost would be for him to install the dish. So, from others, it looks like this works. Would we get the same channels we get in CT?

Seems to me this is the only and potentially least expensive way to get more than the couple Maine stations that we presently get on the island, especially when we need it only six months a year. Yes?

Yes you would get the same channels as in CT unless of course for some reason the signal is not available in the lakes region area.

It is definitely the best and cheapest way to go!

Dan

[songkrai]

Originally Posted by escaped from NJ

So, we have Direct TV at home in CT and while at the Wolfeboro fair last summer, we stopped by the Direct TV booth. The person at the booth said we could bring up the "box controller" from our home and put it in our cottage. Then, he would come and install a dish on our cottage and the only additional cost would be for him to install the dish. So, from others, it looks like this works. Would we get the same channels we get in CT?

Seems to me this is the only and potentially least expensive way to get more than the couple Maine stations that we presently get on the island, especially when we need it only six months a year. Yes?

The short answer is yes. Just call Direct TV and make an appointment for a new dish for the NH home. I was told the charge is $49.95 for them to do this.

The long answer is be careful. You will obtain different answers from different people at Direct TV.

But what I was told was that if you are out of your 24 month (no current contract ) contract AND you add any new equipment - including a dish on roof - you begin a NEW 24 month contract.

Yes, if you have the correct dish - and there are many different dishes - you can use the same receiver in CT and NH. You can have one account and use it in two different locations. One is turned OFF the the other is turned ON. And you do have a choice to receive either the local channels in CT or NH. There are other ways to do this but those may or may not violate Direct TV rules.

But you best read up on how all this works.

LINK

[SteveA]

Based on experience, be sure you have the dish company check that you can get a clear signal before you sign a contract. You will need a clear view of the sky looking to the south. Things like trees and mountains can be a problem in some areas.

We couldn't get a signal, the guy even suggested that we "could" get one if we removed a few trees. We stayed with Metrocast.

[escaped from NJ]

Originally Posted by songkrai

The short answer is yes. Just call Direct TV and make an appointment for a new dish for the NH home. I was told the charge is $49.95 for them to do this.

The long answer is be careful. You will obtain different answers from different people at Direct TV.

But what I was told was that if you are out of your 24 month (no current contract ) contract AND you add any new equipment - including a dish on roof - you begin a NEW 24 month contract.

Yes, if you have the correct dish - and there are many different dishes - you can use the same receiver in CT and NH. You can have one account and use it in two different locations. One is turned OFF the the other is turned ON. And you do have a choice to receive either the local channels in CT or NH. There are other ways to do this but those may or may not violate Direct TV rules.

But you best read up on how all this works.

LINK

Thanks for this link. Very helpful. When you say one account is turned on and one off, does that happen automatically or how do you make that happen every weekend when we go from CT to NH?

[Irrigation Guy]

Originally Posted by escaped from NJ

Thanks for this link. Very helpful. When you say one account is turned on and one off, does that happen automatically or how do you make that happen every weekend when we go from CT to NH?

I don't think they want you to do it but I think you can just bring a box from home and hook it up. No phone call.

[hancoveguy]

I just got off the phone withy direct tv and they said that you cannot "just move a box between locations and retain service". They told me that I could "pause" one location and move to the box to the second or "add" another account for the entire separate account fee.

I have read here that if you have a second dish (how ro from whom I don't know) you can just transplant a box from your home to the lake without direct's knowledge or approval for no additional fee. Based on my limited understanding of how this stuff works I am inclined to believe this is true and direct cannot prevent it so they do what they can to "convince" someone that it cant be done.

Before I commit to switching from Verizon in Mass (I hate verizon anyway) I just wanna here from someone that actually does this without any additional cost or issues.

Also, how would I get another dish and get it installed...

HCG

[jmen24]

Been all around the Mulberry Bush on this one and here is our experience.

Had Direct TV, by far the best TV service we have ever had. Wanted to upgrade to HD when the new TV showed up, site line for HD dish was to low and could not get the signal.

Went to Comcast, paid a ton of money to have HD on only one TV (we had 2 other sets) Left as soon as we could. Comcast HD channels are just expanded SD shows (TnT, USA, etc) viewing is rediculous. The other two TVs were basic plug in the back with no box. It was going to cost us almost double what we were currently paying to upgrade with additional boxes. I don't even know how they can legally charge what they do.

Found out from a bird that Dish Offers TWO different Satellite pointing directions, Eastern Arc and Western Arc (the eastern arc points about 30 degrees further to the Southeast). We were able to get the Eastern Arc pointing (you have to request it when ordering the package). Have HD on each TV, have 3 times the channels than Comcast and pay the same amount. The only issue is that not all of the HD channels are on this Arc, we have lost Vs in HD, which isn't an issue if not not a house full of Hockey fans like us (TV size will compensate for this if need be, that's a free excuse for the guys out there, won't charge for it this time around). NESN is still HD though, so all is well on the eastern front.

The HD picture with Dish, blows Comcast out of the water. 1080i from Dish matched with a 4,000,000:1 Contrast ratio on the LED and you can actually see the depth in the scene that was shot, like they are sitting on the couch next to you. Only slightly lagging behind Blueray, but oh so close. Took quite a while to get used to it. That is a pretty good picture signal if you ask me.

[songkrai]

Originally Posted by hancoveguy

I just got off the phone withy direct tv and they said that you cannot "just move a box between locations and retain service". They told me that I could "pause" one location and move to the box to the second or "add" another account for the entire separate account fee.

I have read here that if you have a second dish (how ro from whom I don't know) you can just transplant a box from your home to the lake without direct's knowledge or approval for no additional fee. Based on my limited understanding of how this stuff works I am inclined to believe this is true and direct cannot prevent it so they do what they can to "convince" someone that it cant be done.

Before I commit to switching from Verizon in Mass (I hate verizon anyway) I just wanna here from someone that actually does this without any additional cost or issues.

Also, how would I get another dish and get it installed...

HCG

Here is one way that is done all the time.

You have one account with Direct. If you have two homes. Both homes obviously need a dish. If non-HD then any dish will operate. If you have HD in CT then you would need an HD dish in NH. You bring receiver from CT to NH. You telephone Direct customer serice and tell them to turn off service in the CT and turn on the service in NH. If you already have a dish in NH. Very simple no charge. You would get the local Maine or Boston channels depending on what county you live in. Belknap county gets the Boston channels and Carroll county gets the Maine channels. Done deal. No charge. Happens every day.

Now, if you do not have a dish on the roof in NH. That is different. You can call Direct and they will come out and install one for a fee. You still bring the receiver up from CT or Direct will provide you with one. At this point you may/probably will begin a new 24 month contract. If you are still under the initial 24 month contract then it begins another 24 month contract. The type of receiver you have determines what dish you get.

If you wish to avoid any new 24 month contract you can hire an independent contractor and pay for the correct dish to be placed on your roof - assuming there are no trees blocking needed direction. At this point you are paying somewhere around $250.00 to $300.00 for the dish and the installation. This is a private contractor that is not working for Direct. This is what I did and here is the link to an independent contractor: Cold River.

LINK

If you have no dish in NH and you want to use receiver the easiest way is to just call Direct and pay the $49.00 and begin a new 24 month contract. Have your CT receiver with you or Direct will lease you another one.

The more expensive way is to hire an independent contractor and pay for a dish installation and not do it through Direct. There is nothing against any rules to do this.

Local CT channels or lacal NH channels. You can keep the CT channels. What determines the local channels is the card that you slide in the receiver. AND whether you advise Direct where you are.

All with one account. But one has to be turned off and the other turned on. By turning on is meant that you telephone Direct to do this.

The receiver itself is dumb. It does not know where it is. So hypothetically, if you got the Boston or Maine local channels one day, you could telephone Direct the next day and tell them that you are in CT the and get the local CT channels.

I own all my Direct equipment. Receivers and dishes. I completed my 24 month contract many years ago. I have two homes. When I get to my destination home I telephone Direct and have them turn off one home and turn on the other (receivers). You do need to keep track of receiver ID numbers if you are not carrying the receiver with you. One account. No contract. Well, some will say "What if something breaks?". Direct offers insurance. $5.00 per month. And all service calls are free no charge. Direct has even replaced one of my owned (not leased) receivers at no charge.

The short answer is just have Direct come out to your NH home and pay the $49.95 for installation of dish and begin a new 24 month contract. Direct can bring out a new receiver at this time or you can bring the one up from CT. It makes no difference. Direct charges $6.00 per month for any additional receivers after the first receiver whether you own them or they are leased.

There are still other ways to accomplish this that are against Direct rules and I will not go into those ways here. Everything I do is above board and I follow all of Direct rules.

Important note about Direct TV Customer Service. It can be agonizing at times. You will get different answers from different customer service representatives. What I do with my Direct account is completely with the rules of Direct TV. But some customer service people at Direct TV have told me that it can't be done. Dealing with Direct TV (and Dish Network) can try ones patience. You the customer have to be knowledgeable in what can and cannot be done. And be persistent.

What dish to get? If you have HD receivers then you will need a Slimline 5 dish. If you are starting from scratch then ask for a SWM dish. The SWM (called swim) dish is the latest and only uses one wire (RG6 cable wire). If you have legacy equipment (older receivers) then ask for a Slimline 5 dish.

Again, satelliteguys is an excellent resource.

LINK

I am by no means an expert on this. Others please chime in.

[CateP]

Originally Posted by wifi

Just remember Carroll county and north is the Portland ME area, Belknap and south is Boston as your service address

I just checked DirectTV local station coverage for Meredith and indeed they are the Boston stations. Very happy about that. Now we just need to move there