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DSDP_Don
Feb 07, 2016Explorer
Everyone uses what works best for them. When we bought our Diplomat in 2005, I added a KVH dome which was state of the art at the time. It was easy, just push a button and it did it's thing. Next came the Winegard Traveler. We like HD TV and having a DVR. Not so much for the recording, but the ability to pause, rewind, etc. The Winegard satellite usually finds and locks on in about 6-7 minutes.
We have the newest generation Winegard Traveler on our current coach and it rarely fades in inclement weather and does a better job getting a signal, even when there is some blockage by trees.
Some people don't watch TV, some will watch some free over the air channels and some like having full satellite service. You need to decide what you like, not what works for others. We like full satellite service with a DVR, just like we get at home.
Here is a little tip, we record movies we like, when they offer them on free weekends, and I store them in my DVR. On rare occasion when we don't get a signal, you can still turn on the DVR and watch the movies you have saved.
We have the newest generation Winegard Traveler on our current coach and it rarely fades in inclement weather and does a better job getting a signal, even when there is some blockage by trees.
Some people don't watch TV, some will watch some free over the air channels and some like having full satellite service. You need to decide what you like, not what works for others. We like full satellite service with a DVR, just like we get at home.
Here is a little tip, we record movies we like, when they offer them on free weekends, and I store them in my DVR. On rare occasion when we don't get a signal, you can still turn on the DVR and watch the movies you have saved.
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