New installation with round dish

[bearcat250]

My neighbor had D installed last week and they gave him the round dish. He does not have HD yet and wasn't to concerned. I just thought it was unusual to install an old style round dish. I'm looking for some other thoghts on this.

[curt8403]

My neighbor had D installed last week and they gave him the round dish. He does not have HD yet and wasn't to concerned. I just thought it was unusual to install an old style round dish. I'm looking for some other thoghts on this.


it is not unusual to install a round dish for SD only in 101 markets. they have to be used somewhere


I am waiting for someone to come up with a Triangle or Star shaped dish.

[Grentz]

Yup, if there is no HD and the locals are on 101, there is no need for the slimline at this point and the round dish is much quicker to install.

[webby_s]

Ya same here... My neighbor has a round dish and I know for sure he doesn't have any HD tv's in his house.

So I guess they figure if they want an HD tv the will call D* and tell them when they get it and ask for an upgrade or if someone moves in they have to get a new install anyways so they figure why waste the time initially. Who knows.... I somewhat agree though... why not future proof the set up. But I suppose it's more expensive and doesn't pay off as quickly.

[Mertzen]

In a perfect world without profit margins all installs should get Ka/Ku dishes and HD, HD DVR boxes. But that is just not going to happen.