2006-06-05 14:38:39 · 5 answers · asked by quietmyra 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
Direct TV is a specific brand and service.
Satellite dish is just a generic term.
Another service is Dish TV
Good luck, sorting all that out.
2006-06-05 14:44:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
DirecTV is a satellite service using a proprietary set-up including a small dish (about 2-3 ft diameter) pointed at the DirecTV satellites. Brings in standard and premium channels at a fee through DirecTV service.
The satellite dish you may be referring to is the big one you've probably seen (6ft & larger in diameter) that can be pointed at several satellites in geosynch orbit. Not sure what type of content you can get these days or if it's all scrambled, but I remember my uncle (30 years ago) being able to get everything including raw network news feeds. For pay channels (like HBO) you can buy/rent a descrambler.
The DirecTV dish is pointed once during set-up and never needs to move. The big satellite dishes are typically on a motorized swivel and can be pointed at the satellite of your choice.
2006-06-05 14:50:07 · answer #2 · answered by Keith H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its the same thing. direct tv is a satellite dish company
2006-06-05 14:43:11 · answer #3 · answered by l81ucky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its one in the same, you need a satelite dish on your house to get direct tv
2006-06-05 14:42:20 · answer #4 · answered by lyjana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A "dish" is a microwave antenna.
2006-06-05 14:42:18 · answer #5 · answered by dmb06851 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋