Dish VIP 211 Can't Access Menu
I got a VIP 211 to use in the RV if I can get a signal where we go. I tried to setup the dish with the new 211 but as soon as it is powered up it goes thru a check sequence and stops at step 4 and tel...
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az99 wrote:
Actually it got me nowhere. Entering the * gets you to the signal screen but the signal meters are so poor they are worthless. They don't change when adjusting the dish unless you go back and change transponders.
I would not call that page worthless.. But it does help if you know which transponders carry a CONUS broadcast.. Lingsat can assist with that.
As to worthless.. Professionals use a device called a Bird-Dog, This is a signal strength meter for sat finding, I have seen them listed USED For over a thousand dollars... Works JUST like the signal strength page on a DISH receiver, The DISH receiver software is as good as the professional product.
