That, or DTV itself. I got my first Directv box in 1997, and had to buy it back then. I installed it, and the dish myself, and have never had any type of techie touch it, or the replacements for it over the years. This was back when you had to subscribe to USSB (United States Satellite...

http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/news/story?id=5253601 :(:( RIP