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Jay_Pat
Explorer
May 24, 2013

Setting up 211K and Eastern Arc 1000.4 Antenna

For an upcoming trip to the northeast and down the east coast a ways, I'm attempting to setup Dish Satellite (DS). It was suggested here on rv.net to use the eastern arc.

I have purchased the 211K, 1000.4 antenna, tv4rv tripod and 50' of rg6 coax. The 211 and antenna (antenna was assembled with 1 coax coming out of the arm) were purchased locally here in Round Rock, TX.

The guy at the store setup the 211 on a western arc antenna.
At home, I set up everything in the rv using existing satellite connection. Found a eastern signal, program guide downloaded and then dropped signal. After that, I could not get a signal.

I repositioned the antenna, directly wired the coax between the 211 and antenna. Got another 5 bar signal, downloaded programing, dropped signal.

Also, I took off the LNB to see which connector the coax was connected to. It was connected to #3 connector (third connector from the left).

Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Pat
  • Jay_Pat's avatar
    Jay_Pat
    Explorer
    May 24, 2013
    Bill.Winegard wrote:
    Did you run the check switch routine and did it show that you have found the 3 satellites, 61.5 72 and 77?


    I did not get all three to show up.
    After reading the posts after yours, I may need to redo the aiming process.
    I'll redo and look for all three listed.
    Thanks,
    Pat
  • richheck's avatar
    richheck
    Explorer
    May 24, 2013
    Remember to cover both of the outer lnb's with alum foil to allow you to be sure that you are only siting with the middle lnb.

    Remove the foil to allow the other two birds to be seen after you have found your original targeted bird (sat) and you should be good to go.
  • bob213's avatar
    bob213
    Explorer
    May 24, 2013
    Go to menu on your receiver. Installation...point dish..check switch. Are you sure the mast on your antenna is perfectly vertical? I have found that I can go thru everything including downloading program guide and then have a total loss of signal if my mast is not vertical. I go out and start over. Level, point and suddenly I have it. Do you use a signal meter? Remember, you are pointing the middle lnb. Good luck!
  • Bill_Satellite's avatar
    Bill_Satellite
    Explorer II
    May 24, 2013
    Did you run the check switch routine and did it show that you have found the 3 satellites, 61.5 72 and 77?

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