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    Posted: 16 Feb 2010 at 12:49am
Found it !!!!
 
Its description is Wiremold/Cordmate...... here is a link.
 
 
We used a less expensive type that didnt snap shut. You carefully pry it open and insert wire, done.
Since I have put mine on the walls, it hasn't shown any signs of becoming detached. (4yrs)
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Something else to consider is a way to "run" wires inside the r-Pod if need be. Size of wire must be considered when throwing this idea around. Speaker wire, cable TV wire, even possibly electrical wire.

Ive run some wire inside our homes Great Room to facilitate our 6-1 Surround Sound System.
After running the speaker wire through the basement I had to re-enter the room and run the wire up some walls to where the speakers were.
 
I used a small wire trough type trim that had adhesive on the back. (this is attached to outside surface of wall)
This wire trough could facilitate speaker wire, and the RG-6 cable that comes with the Sat-Go.
The "wire trough" would be an excellent method for running such wire in a r-Pod.
When I find the type of "wire trough" I used on the internet I'll post a pic, or I can take a picture of what I have put up as an example. I believe I purchased it at Lowe's. It was the smallest size they had, and was as egg-shell type of white. But I suppose it could be painted with the proper type paint. (its a plastic material).
This "wire trough" is shaped in a capitol "D" fashion, only the top of the curved part is open, where it meets the flat side, & allows inserting wire. Be sure the "open" side is "up" !!! The adhesive is on the "flat" side of the trough. I know a picture would be better, but havent found one yet ....
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Originally posted by jim jim wrote:

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You are right I called Direct tv  and the said you have to use the unit out side.
Hope this helps.  Jim
 
 
That is correct. The Antenna (located in the case) needs to be outside with a clear unobstructed view of the south sky.
(depending on ones location, the sat is always over Texas).
 
It is not recommended to run the Antenna more than 100' from the TV/Receiver.
The TV/Receiver can be inside, or outside during operation.
The r-Pod does have inside/outside cable connectors for Sat & Cable.(these possibly could be utilized)
 
We hope to do some tests as soon as the weather becomes suitable.
I believe that you have to buy movies while the unit is connected to a telephone land-line.
Other than that, I believe its totally independent.
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You are right I called Direct tv  and the said you have to use the unit out side.
Hope this helps.  Jim
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Yeah I can see if you have a special need for more tech on your camping trips.  If the weather's bad I read myself or if I get the itch to watch t.v. the little one will suffice.  It's not as nice as a big one or as easy to watch but it keeps my tv time to a minimum.  Don't watch much sports in any case.
In the end there's just a song comes cryin up the night

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Ted, I looked at the Sat-to-Go, but it looked to me that you could only use it outside. Am I wrong?

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Originally posted by sylviablue sylviablue wrote:

TVs.    Nope, let's go ------------------- camping!Wink
 
I totally understand sylviablue !!!
As Ive stated before, I would much rather look at a campfire and the stars in the sky !!!
We dont use TV for entertainment so to speak, Cindy and I mostly watch sports.
(we really enjoy un-scripted TV).
 
Also there is the ability of getting weather, news, and add a small DVD player for movies & music, and when my son is with us we may attempt to hook up his game system to it.
My son is Autistic and really enjoys his technology. Im hoping to get him interested in some fishing perhaps.
In the event of alittle rain dampening the camping weekend, this system will help to pass away a few hours.
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I take one of my direct tv receivers with me and I have one of those wineguard satellite dishes to hook it up with. There is no extra charge for it because it's already on your bill, right? I love it and it's just like being at home. Of course, if a campground already has cable, I'll just use that.

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yes you can, I do it everytime I go camping.
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TVs.    Nope, let's go ------------------- camping!Wink
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