| Features |
C band |
DISH Network |
RCA DSS |
Primestar |
Alphastar |
| Basic channel package |
THS expanded (30 channels) |
Top 40 (40 channels) |
Total Choice and Essentials (38+6 channels) |
(31 channels) |
Unknown |
| Price |
$12.76 |
$19.99 |
$29.99+$7.95 |
$21.95 |
Unknown |
| Premium Channels |
$7.60 |
$10.00 |
$10.95 |
$9.95 |
Unknown |
| Radio/audio |
94 |
20 |
28 |
6 |
Unknown |
| Free TV channels |
130-150 |
1 Preview |
2 Preview |
None |
Unknown |
| Basic + Two Premium Channel package |
$25.78 |
$39.99 |
$54.90 |
$37.90 |
Unknown |
| Hardware cost |
$1,103.00 |
$480.00 or $10.00/mo. |
$599.00 |
$599.00 or $10.00/mo. |
Unknown |
| Installation cost |
$500.00 |
$199.00 |
$199.00 |
Dealers choice |
Unknown |
| Number of satellites available |
21 C band, 21 Ku band |
1 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
| Future satellites |
many |
5 additional |
1 backup |
1 replacement |
Unknown |
| Dish size |
90" |
18" |
18" |
36" |
Unknown |
| Dr. Don's rating |
The best going selection if you have the room. |
The next best going as of date. |
Not bad for first 18" dish on the block. |
Still has a way to go. |
Unknown |
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