We went with Hughes because our friends had a 7000, & being a snow bird can install that unit where ever he goes. We ended up with a 9000, the installer shrugged his shoulders & said, my boss says you will have to take a installers class. The gist of this letter...we apply for a class, Lea Hunt with RSI says...sorry, but you have to work for a satellite company. Randy Brown <br /> I am retired. & Now I can't move this unit without paying $160.00 to reinstall it . & some companys out there will only do new installs, this is crap. read full review »