Dish Proprietary?

[Real Poolside]

I just moved into a new house that already has a DISH NETWORK dish on the roof. I have DIRECTV receivers from my old house ( I left the dish). Can I use the DISH NETWORK dish with my DIRECTV receivers?

 

[Cyclone]

Kinda, I think that the Dish and possiblely if its an old LNB it would work. But I bet its not aimed at DirectTV's 101 main slot.

 

[shappyss]

Its pretty inexpensive and easy to change just the dish so you might try doing that to aviod any problems. If you want to try using it check out http://www.18inch.com/ it has a bunch of digrams of the different sat that will work with all the dishes from each company and also tells you if you need anything else

 

[Real Poolside]

I guess I had better do more research. I am mostly interested in HD programming, so I am going to have to invest in a new HD tuner, and I don't know if that takes a different dish or not.
I have Adelphia cable now (it's part of my HOA fee), and they just seem to be taking forever to get my area converted, so I can receive HD programming.

 

[GaryPen]

You can most likely use the same wiring. But, you might as well pop a new triple LNB (Phase III) DirecTV dish up there. You'll need it for HD.

As a current DirecTV customer, you can get a discount HD upgrade, which includes a new receiver AND phase III dish. (and free install too, I believe.)

You should check on the DirecTV forum.