I have an older (non-HD) KVH Trac-Vision satellite system that we took off the boat. The previous owner used it for DirecTV, but we never did. If you find yourself up in my neck of the PNW woods I'll sell it to you for $300.
As someone said above, we are rabid sports fans to decided to go Satellite.
That works, but there are limitations to it. Get too far away from home and:
a) DirecTV will know what you are up to and insist you lease a new bow for it (of course adding to your account to the tune of $20... $10 for the additional box lease and $10 for adding a box to your account)
b) The spot beam that carries your local station only hit (as the name implies) a specific spot on the globe. So you won't have access to them. I recall seeing an interactive map somewhere that let you view the range of your specific spot beam.
Exactly. If we are not in the stadium on Saturdays in the fall then we are watching our team on TV.
If you can’t stay away from the TV while you’re aboard you’re addicted.
Bring some good books aboard.
If you can’t stay away from the TV while you’re aboard you’re addicted.
Bring some good books aboard.
Boom and guy,
It’s just an opinion.
What’s yours.
But your joke on me is great.
HaHa a strong case could be made.
Think I should retire?
If you can’t stay away from the TV while you’re aboard you’re addicted.
Bring some good books aboard.
Think I should retire?
. Well said Boomerang.Noooo! At least not until we have a definitive answer on what the best anchor is...
My opinion, your opinion, everybody's opinion...that's why we're all on here!
Why do we tell the man that "we don't want TV and go boating to get away from it, and it's all noise and blah blah blah????? If you don't like TV that's YOUR choice. Michael wants TV, that's HIS choice, and only asking for options to get it. If you have nothing to contribute, then DON'T POST..... (rant off).....
If you can’t stay away from the TV while you’re aboard you’re addicted.
Bring some good books aboard.
It's a pretty common theme. People post all the time that they never watch TV but someone must be watching it or there would be no content and no sponsors. It's like eating at McDonalds - nobody will admit to it but just try to get into the parking lot at lunch time!
I have a "marine" TV, made to run on 12 volts DC and a marine antenna and amplifier with a cable input. I can watch over the air TV or cable where available. I'll often watch a couple shows in the evening or maybe some sports. And of course, news and weather.
I understand the "get away from it all" attitude but you do need to keep an eye on the weather and the news can be important.
I will admit to the odd meal from Subway...
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Yea and its like telling some folks to give up drinking when they get on their boats. Talk about harsh talk,,,,That's pretty harsh. What do you say to those with other "addictions"? Like say...I don't know... having 14 *THOUSAND* posts on a boating forum?
Yea and its like telling some folks to give up drinking when they get on their boats. Talk about harsh talk,,,,
If you can’t stay away from the TV while you’re aboard you’re addicted.
Bring some good books aboard.