10-27-2006, 12:41 PM
We had DISH in Nanawale and were generally satisfied with reception and picture quality; only a really big storm would ever knock it out of service while we were there. We had basic service, provided by landlord, and didn't feel any need to upgrade for that short period.
One fact that surprised us was that most cable channels were broadcast at same actual time, rather than same clock time, as they were in EST. A program intended for airing at 8 PM would come in at 3 PM Hawaii time, unlike on cable. Over-the-air programs came in on Honolulu channels at regular time.
We'd be happy with DISH or cable, whatever is available, on our next visit to Hawaii. Here in Philadelphia, we have cable; Comcast's domination of local sports broadcasting keeps most local sports off all satellite systems in this area. We've never had DIRECT anywhere, so I can't compare it to DISH or cable.
Howard
One fact that surprised us was that most cable channels were broadcast at same actual time, rather than same clock time, as they were in EST. A program intended for airing at 8 PM would come in at 3 PM Hawaii time, unlike on cable. Over-the-air programs came in on Honolulu channels at regular time.
We'd be happy with DISH or cable, whatever is available, on our next visit to Hawaii. Here in Philadelphia, we have cable; Comcast's domination of local sports broadcasting keeps most local sports off all satellite systems in this area. We've never had DIRECT anywhere, so I can't compare it to DISH or cable.
Howard