thanks guys, my dish guy finally called me back, hes got me ready to pick up AM. I searched a little bit on google and found alot of info. It is definitely a 2" OD pole but, is not as readily available as one would think from the big box DIY guys. i am VERY well versed on all that is DTV bbut, it has been a long long time since i dug a hole for one!!!

and yes a got some precut rebar from lowes to stick through holes drilled in bottom of post to keep it from twisting