DTV antennas, what are the choices?
We've used a Track-in-motion antenna for ten years, think it is a KVH L2 model. Never wanted to used it while moving. I'm tired of the long setup procedure...as it finds a dozen satellites before find...
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tallen1952 wrote:
Has anyone attempted to use a tripod with the SK-SWM3 yet? I want the HD/DVR capability for DirecTV but I don't want to permanently mount it to my 5'er. Had a roof mount on my last TT. Often had poor reception because of tree cover. Plus, when I traded the unit, that left me without a satellite dish for the new 5'er. I purchased a Winegard carryout. It works okay and I can get Dish HD. But we have DirecTV at home and I'd prefer to just use DirecTV in the 5'er too. But $1400-$1800 for the DirecTV version of the SWM3 is a lot to add only to see it go "bye bye" when you trade your unit.
The setup will not work on a tripod. If you trade, part of the deal should have been to have them move the antenna. Happens every day.
Even if they said they would not move it, it only takes 10 minutes to remove the Trav'ler from it's base and take it with you (along with the controller inside). Order a new mounting ring and control cable and it's all ready to be installed on the new coach.
