Satellite service providers use the same type of parabolic dish in order to focus the transmissions of the overhead satellite. A DirecTV antenna dish can be used to receive satellite transmissions from the Dish Network satellite service. The position of the DirecTV antenna dish will have to be relocated and the transponder that interprets the satellite signal must be changed to accommodate the Dish Network signal. The procedure requires a few tools as well as a few parts from a satellite supply store. Tips Writer Bio
