Direct TV supplies needed
We are looking at putting a satelite in our TT. Nothing major. We are not full timers. We have DTV at home with 4 receivers. The camper is set up with a new digital antenna, so I can only assume it wi...
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Many do as you suggest. ... I will give you the method I recommend for doing it. And one warning.
If you camp close to home.. GO FOR IT
If you don't you may loose network (ABC, NBC, FOX, et-al) when you travel, However in MOST areas your over the air antenna should pick 'em up and most DirecTV receivers contain an ATSC receiver (over the air digital) as well.
But don't count on it.
Now. you have a choice of antennas.
Rooftop dome.. NO HD, and no anything if you are parked under the evil signal eating tree.... An In-motion type dome will work while you drive down the road though (so you can record for later viewing)
Rooftop DISH: No anything if parked under the evil signal eating tree. Good otherwise. Must stow to drive
Tripod mounted dish: Must stow to drive, Have to aim manually
Portable dome: See rooftop dome, subtract bit about the tree.
To aim the easy way you will need.
In addition to the coax (RG-6) for the antenna you need a 2nd length 59 is ok but 6 is better, six is always better) and a battery operated (or ac if you must) Portable TV.
Hook the TV up and hook the antenna up WITH THE RECEIVER UNPLUGGED, now plug in, turn on and go to the antenna pointing page.
Enter the zip code where you are parked, USe the suggested settings to preset the antenna.
While watching the portalbe TV adjust the direction (Azimuth) a bit to peak, make sure it's the right bird (The in-line meters will peak on any sat in the proper band, the TV will tell you if it's the right one which makes it better)
Then adjust elevation and if needed tilt.
Lock it down, Enjoy
If you camp close to home.. GO FOR IT
If you don't you may loose network (ABC, NBC, FOX, et-al) when you travel, However in MOST areas your over the air antenna should pick 'em up and most DirecTV receivers contain an ATSC receiver (over the air digital) as well.
But don't count on it.
Now. you have a choice of antennas.
Rooftop dome.. NO HD, and no anything if you are parked under the evil signal eating tree.... An In-motion type dome will work while you drive down the road though (so you can record for later viewing)
Rooftop DISH: No anything if parked under the evil signal eating tree. Good otherwise. Must stow to drive
Tripod mounted dish: Must stow to drive, Have to aim manually
Portable dome: See rooftop dome, subtract bit about the tree.
To aim the easy way you will need.
In addition to the coax (RG-6) for the antenna you need a 2nd length 59 is ok but 6 is better, six is always better) and a battery operated (or ac if you must) Portable TV.
Hook the TV up and hook the antenna up WITH THE RECEIVER UNPLUGGED, now plug in, turn on and go to the antenna pointing page.
Enter the zip code where you are parked, USe the suggested settings to preset the antenna.
While watching the portalbe TV adjust the direction (Azimuth) a bit to peak, make sure it's the right bird (The in-line meters will peak on any sat in the proper band, the TV will tell you if it's the right one which makes it better)
Then adjust elevation and if needed tilt.
Lock it down, Enjoy
