This article is from the TeleVision Receive Only Satellite-TV FAQ, by TVRO Hobbyists drlev@hotmail.com with numerous contributions by others.
A home TVRO system once cost as much as $100,000 in 1980! Prices have
dropped substantially since then, of course; a "typical" retail price
home system (dish included) with professional installation could cost
from $1500-$2500 depending on the setup. The good approach these days
is to find a decent used system, as many of these are around; many
people will actually thank you for "ridding them" of their
"antiquated" TVRO system! TVRO systems are NOT antiquated, of
course. Reasonably priced used systems can range from free to
$250-$300 or so.
 
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