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LScamper
Explorer
Nov 19, 2013

Traveling to east coast with Dish Network

I’m in the planning stage of a trip to Long Island for about a month in the spring. I have Dish Network with a 1000.2 western arc antenna and VIP211K receiver.

I’m wondering if there is a problem receiving the satellites, especially 129W, because of the low elevation of the satellites from the east coast.

Anyone have any experience with using western arc antenna on the east coast?

Also, I have tried to aim my 1000.2 western arc dish at the eastern arc satellites 72.7W and 61.5W from home in New Mexico. I was able to get them and received many channels on 72.7W but none on 61.5W. Is there any programming on 61.5W? If there is useful stuff there what do I need to receive it? Would this be a good option on the trip?
  • K_Charles's avatar
    K_Charles
    Explorer
    Nov 19, 2013
    Unless you are in a big open field 129 is hard to get here in CT. I have an old carry out that I aim at 61.5 and get enough TV for me.
    I have used a dish 500 in Maine and RI and found 129 but like I saiddon'tt try it unless your on a hill
  • nazpaz's avatar
    nazpaz
    Explorer
    Nov 19, 2013
    Others will know more about this than I do but when we were in PA this summer the HD locals were on 61.5. I have a Wineguard Carryout and was able to use the dip switches to program it to use the eastern arc.

    I will also mention that the reason I ended up going to the eastern arc was that I couldn't get 129 because it was so low on the horizon and the trees were so tall.

    Hope this helps.

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