what you had is basically the only way unless you want to get mexican satellite tv which comes with a couple of channels in english, or get a VPN and then you can get all the TV you want in any language, netflix, pandora, etc, etc, etc
Find a buddy with a Direct TV account. Ask him to get an extra receiver for $10 a month. Buy a dish off of Craigslist and set it up - hook it up. $10 a month and you get what he gets.
Find a buddy with a Direct TV account. Ask him to get an extra receiver for $10 a month. Buy a dish off of Craigslist and set it up - hook it up. $10 a month and you get what he gets.
Good idea, and take a risk of spending 3 years in Mexicos prison and a fine up to $250,000.00 US.
Its called theft. You know that warning on rented DVD movies that warns about copying the movies, same thing.
Nothing stolen, nothing copied. It may be unethical, but that would be Phoneguy's decision. I only stated what could be done. The fact is Direct TV receivers are commonly moved from the "address of record." RV guys do it all the time. They head out with the motor-home and the receiver from home to parts unknown for months on end. People with vacation homes do the same, some just for the weekend, some for the summer, north or south of the border. As long as the Direct TV bill is paid, they couldn't care less.
Can I bring my Direct TV receiver to Penasco with me and just watch what has has already been recorded on my DVR? Do I have to have the satellite dish to do that?
Can I bring my Direct TV receiver to Penasco with me and just watch what has has already been recorded on my DVR? Do I have to have the satellite dish to do that?
Yes you need the dish, Memo installs them on the roof.
Memo (638) 105-0060
Open containers and sat stuff, LOl
I have an extra satellite dish for DirectTV from when we moved. I could just bring it down and "Memo" could install it on the roof of the condo (as long as the HOA lets me). Then I just bring my DVR with me and hook it up?
The HOA won't allow you to install the dish on common property (ie. the roof of the development). You will need a satellite stand and place it on your balcony (make sure to get the ok from the HOA).
I have an extra satellite dish for DirectTV from when we moved. I could just bring it down and "Memo" could install it on the roof of the condo (as long as the HOA lets me). Then I just bring my DVR with me and hook it up?
Yes I don't know about your hoa, I know Memo has set some up at Casa Blanca and M/P place, as you can see they are a no no at Las Palomas except on balcony. He will know the R&R's.
Put the dish on the balcony and run the wire. Aiming the dish isn't difficult. http://www.rvforum.net/SMF_forum/index.php?topic=47819.0 Use the zip code for Lukeville to determine elevation & azimuth adjustment. After adjusting the elevation pointing the dish at Bird Island will get you real close.
The easiest and least expensive solution is to get a slingbox at www.slingbox.com. You are already paying for cable or satellite TV at your place in the states and this device allows you to watch your current TV service wherever you may be even on your smartphone.
Use this code 4wj3pnfpy and get $30 off a Slingbox 350 or $50 off a Slingbox 500 when you buy from the www.slingbox.com website.
"Don't miss your favorite TV shows and events when you're away from home. On the road, at work, or on vacation, a Slingbox makes it easy to watch and control your home TV from virtually anywhere, anytime on your laptop, tablet, smartphone or connected device. Get more out of your TV with Slingbox."
The easiest and least expensive solution is to get a slingbox at www.slingbox.com. You are already paying for cable or satellite TV at your place in the states and this device allows you to watch your current TV service wherever you may be even on your smartphone.
Use this code 4wj3pnfpy and get $30 off a Slingbox 350 or $50 off a Slingbox 500 when you buy from the www.slingbox.com website.
"Don't miss your favorite TV shows and events when you're away from home. On the road, at work, or on vacation, a Slingbox makes it easy to watch and control your home TV from virtually anywhere, anytime on your laptop, tablet, smartphone or connected device. Get more out of your TV with Slingbox."
Costco sells the Slingbox 500 in their stores (not online though). Not sure of the cost.
The Slingbox works pretty good except that the speed of the Internet is a little slow down here. So when you are going to fast forward through the commercials it delayed of a few seconds and takes a couple of seconds to link back up. So I end up watching the commercials. Otherwise it works just like you're on your DVR at home.
My Hoa at BElla already had a satellite on the roof. So I just brought down my box. I have Direct. They told me to find one for sale and get the serial numbers. I would call them and they would tell, it leased don't buy or yes it is owned, buy it. So they already knew I had another receiver for my vacation home so it was no problem. It solve almost all problem except Pac 12.
Good idea, and take a risk of spending 3 years in Mexicos prison and a fine up to $250,000.00 US.
Again why do you say that all the bars and most homes where I am have Direct TV never heard any law against having direct TV you would think if that were the case the Mex. tec. would not install your direct TV dish.
Again why do you say that all the bars and most homes where I am have Direct TV never heard any law against having direct TV you would think if that were the case the Mex. tec. would not install your direct TV dish.
Hill, I think he was refering to the post by InkaRoads and the reference to the VPN.
Checked the price of the Slingbox 500 at Costco today....it's $269.99. Not all Costco stores carry it, so it's probably best to call the Costco stores in your area if you're truly interested. It's item # 809580. Only one Costco out of the three in our area carries it. Costco has a great return policy, so if you try it out and it doesn't work for you, you could always return it. We bought one today and will try it out when we're down later this month.
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Can I bring my Direct TV receiver to Penasco with me and just watch what has has already been recorded on my DVR? Do I have to have the satellite dish to do that?
We take our box from the bedroom to RP. Have a dish that we keep in the trailer and get all the stations we do in Tucson. Don't know about the pre-recorded stuff, never tried it.
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What the hell! What is it that I'm missing is this a joke from Az rob or what?
as long as the box is return at the end of the contract/cancellation of service with any of the satellite dish providers there should be no "theft" involved after all you are paying to use it and although I do not have dish service now when I had it they never told me that I should not used their equipment out side of the USA and further more there is never theft involve because when you sign the contract you also have sign for the clause that specifies that you will be charge for the equipment if not return in the same shape they give it to you!! so no worries and if you dig deep, maybe, 6 years ago, you might find this same thread!
I have Direct TV in my main home in Casa Grande. I have extra receivers in PP and in Show Low, Az. The extra boxes are on my base account as extra rooms. I ask D TV if it was ok to use these in other places and they said YES.
The only minor problem I have is as my 5th wheel is in storage all Summer and the receiver is powered down. When I return to PP I some times have to have D TV do a reset for me, no chg..
No legal issues. I also question how there would be any way the local police, or anyone for that matter, would know anything about your system. There are so many DTV and other non Mexican antenas there that I dought that the police will start knocking on doors to check your system legality.
I think the illegality is here in Mexico not in the US. After all, Skinny Man need to make money and cannot have rich Americans encroaching on his market. I have never heard of anyone enforcing that law here though.
I need help with our Direct tv- brought a slimline HD dish down and 3 receivers- I activated all 3 in phoenix prior to leaving for RP. My installer can't get the SWM boxes to work (all though they work in phoenix) so used the B Bands...!also one receiver he can't get to work in any room however they all work in phoenix. Any advice, help ?? B very frustrated
I need help with our Direct tv- brought a slimline HD dish down and 3 receivers- I activated all 3 in phoenix prior to leaving for RP. My installer can't get the SWM boxes to work (all though they work in phoenix) so used the B Bands...!also one receiver he can't get to work in any room however they all work in phoenix. Any advice, help ?? B very frustrated
A little bit late but seems like your "installer" that's not have any knowledge on the SWM technology used by Directv
If you or a anybody else needs a reliable and savy tech that is know what is doing for over 38 years,you can call me Raul Alonso (638)103-5317 Mex or (602)635-2246 US
I have been taking my Direct Tv box down for many years with no problems I pay for 3 boxes 1 is in Show Low AZ, 1 in my home in Casa Grande and 1 in RP in my 5th wheel. I pay for all three and they do not care.