[metoo21]

If you do, did they run the coax into the low voltage panel and connect to the coax already there? Do you have a block or siding house? How did they get to the low voltage panel - through the attic and down into the panel or did they run the coax through the outside wall and into the panel?

[Keefelane66]

There should be an existing coax from outside to feed low voltage box for CATV if you are already using coax for internet then another coax will need to be run to box panel for DIRECTTV distribution.

[metoo21]

Originally Posted by Keefelane66

There should be an existing coax from outside to feed low voltage box for CATV if you are already using coax for internet then another coax will need to be run to box panel for DIRECTTV distribution.

So, any idea as to the best way (meaning easiest) to get that cable into the low voltage box?

[Keefelane66]

Originally Posted by metoo21

So, any idea as to the best way (meaning easiest) to get that cable into the low voltage box?

That would be between you and the technician and what you would prefer. Some trades charge extra for attic work do to the excess heat.

[n8xwb]

What low voltage box??? I have lived in 2 CYV's, one stick built, the other poured concrete. In both cases, Direct TV connected their coax from the dish to the coax in the plastic box at the side of our house located beside and below the electric meter. There is a coax in that box leading to the coax connections in each bedroom & living room (as I recall). This is the same place the cable TV connected to when I left Direct TV.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by n8xwb

What low voltage box??? I have lived in 2 CYV's, one stick built, the other poured concrete. In both cases, Direct TV connected their coax from the dish to the coax in the plastic box at the side of our house located beside and below the electric meter. There is a coax in that box leading to the coax connections in each bedroom & living room (as I recall). This is the same place the cable TV connected to when I left Direct TV.

You are correct ,all my homes here were cable ready , , both stick and poured concrete , I can’t understand the question ,although I’m limited about how things work FYI I’ll never leave direct as long as they have the NFL ticket ,which may not be much longer , but I am pretty happy with them

[gatorbill1]

Originally Posted by metoo21

If you do, did they run the coax into the low voltage panel and connect to the coax already there? Do you have a block or siding house? How did they get to the low voltage panel - through the attic and down into the panel or did they run the coax through the outside wall and into the panel?

All homes are wired for cable - either comcast or other cable co. You can us this for Direct TV, but then need another cable run from cable co. for internet. that is why I stay with comcast. Been there, done that.

[metoo21]

Originally Posted by n8xwb

What low voltage box??? I have lived in 2 CYV's, one stick built, the other poured concrete. In both cases, Direct TV connected their coax from the dish to the coax in the plastic box at the side of our house located beside and below the electric meter. There is a coax in that box leading to the coax connections in each bedroom & living room (as I recall). This is the same place the cable TV connected to when I left Direct TV.

The low voltage box is in the garage. It has the coax to each TV inside along with the coax from the outside green cable company box (somewhere out in the yard - by driveway or in the backyard), wires for the irrigation valves, ethernet cables, etc. It is a large white box/panel larger than the electric panel and is located beside the electrical panel.

[jedalton]

get a firestick with streaming service and you won't have to worry about it. PM me

[thevillages2013]

Originally Posted by jedalton

get a firestick with streaming service and you won't have to worry about it. PM me

Can you get NFL Sunday Ticket all games live with that?

[LErmer]

Originally Posted by metoo21

If you do, did they run the coax into the low voltage panel and connect to the coax already there? Do you have a block or siding house? How did they get to the low voltage panel - through the attic and down into the panel or did they run the coax through the outside wall and into the panel?

I have a block home and the cable was run into the existing box on the exterior.

FYI, I have had DIRECTV in Fort Lauderdale and here in the villages and both had the same problem, storms. I have spent a significant amount of time with no signal at all, so I went back to Comcast in both locations. Good luck if you decide to go with DIRECTV.

[HawkinsGuy]

Originally Posted by thevillages2013

Can you get NFL Sunday Ticket all games live with that?

. I believe Direct TV has a streaming service where you can add NF L ticket. You’ll still need to have internet service so there might not be a cost savings over cable when you combine the costs.

[Pinball wizard]

Originally Posted by LErmer

I have a block home and the cable was run into the existing box on the exterior.

FYI, I have had DIRECTV in Fort Lauderdale and here in the villages and both had the same problem, storms. I have spent a significant amount of time with no signal at all, so I went back to Comcast in both locations. Good luck if you decide to go with DIRECTV.

During a very bad storm, I get a DirecTV message on my screen that I should switch to a Standard Definition channel to clear up the picture. Works fine.

[MX rider]

Originally Posted by Pinball wizard

During a very bad storm, I get a DirecTV message on my screen that I should switch to a Standard Definition channel to clear up the picture. Works fine.

We've had DirecTV here in Indiana since 1996. Overall I've been very happy with them. We do lose signal once in a while during storms. But thats not very often here. We plan on spending winter in TV, starting in January. I'm considering DirecTV streaming for down there.

[Travelhunter123]

Originally Posted by metoo21

If you do, did they run the coax into the low voltage panel and connect to the coax already there? Do you have a block or siding house? How did they get to the low voltage panel - through the attic and down into the panel or did they run the coax through the outside wall and into the panel?

Get an antenna for local channels and then stream fo paid content
Great picture. Big savings