dish which one to buy

Bill.Satellite wrote:
The 1000.4 option will only work well if you carry both LNB's and understand the setup changes needed. .

what r the setup changes?

The 1000.4 option will only work well if you carry both LNB's and understand the setup changes needed. The Eastern satellites are very difficult to access as you get West of TX (or so). The Western satellites are generally accessible (depending upon tree cover) throughout the US but getting the 129 can also becoming challenging in the NE and SE.

THanks, so I need to get the 1000.4

I also see a 1000.4 turbo whats that?

Lastly what are you using to find the sats?

Thanks

Dutch X2, I have almost the same arrangement except my antenna is mounted on the rear of my "B". If on a long tour I will take my tripod and extra RG6U. I don't have Hopper and Joey though as they are of no benefit to us. 1000.4 with both LNB is my choice.

I use a Dish 1000.4 that I've modified for easier setup and aiming. As you can see in the photo below, I replaced most of the assembly and adjustment nuts with large or standard wing nuts, making it a no tools needed setup.



I also carry both eastern and western arc LNBF's with me for increased aiming and programming selection opportunities.

For a tripod, I use a low cost roof mount tripod that I've modified for easy setup and leveling, using common hardware store items. The pictures below show the mods.







I'm currently using a VIP211k in the coach, but I have a Hopper and Joey running in our cottage that will be moving to the coach eventually. For your Hopper, you'll need a Dish Solo Node connected to two of the LNBF ports, either at the dish or by running two cables into your RV. If you install the Solo Node at the dish, then you'll only need a single RG6 run into the RV, with a Dish "Tap" on the inside to feed the Hopper. The unused client ports on the Solo Node and Tap should be fitted with 75 ohm terminators.

I hope that's enough info to get you started, but ask away if you have any questions.