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[Richard]

Good question

Simple answer, you must have a subscription service.

For Satellite service you need three things:
1. A “satellite antenna” that is compatible with the desired service provider e.g. Dish or DiectTV. Most antennas do NOT support multiple services. It’s either or, not both.
2. A “receiver” that is compatible with the satellite antenna. The antenna provider has a list of receivers that are compatible with their antennas.
3. A “subscription service”, either Dish or Direct TV. Dish offers a monthly non-prorated service. DirectTV, unless recently changed, offers only a contact with a minimum time period. If you have a home subscription service , you might be able to add the receivers to that service.

The receiver(s) MUST be registered with the “satellite service”. That’s how the satellite service knows your are the registered subscriber. (Think paying your bill).

Once you have all of the above you are almost ready to go. Startup and align your antenna.... many are automatic. Turn on your receiver. And TV. Go through the receiver to satellite refresh process. Enjoy you TV.

If you are outside your local service area (think billing address). you will not get local TV. This has to do with FCC regulations and your friendly TV broadcast networks. It’s all about advertising $$$ in the local area where you happen to be RVing. Call your congressman and ask him why you have to put up with this nonsense.

Have fun in the road.