Where to mount the Dish Receiver

realladyat57 wrote:
Does the receiver have to be physically connected to the TV? Sounds like a dumb question, I know, but the only shelf available for the receiver is on the wall opposite the tv.

Ok, fine. We'll try it your way. You can use a Wireless HDMI but you will still need to have, then, the HDMI receiver by your TV. This one, for example, is about $200.

If it were me, I'd use a RF remote like the one in my previous post (about $50) and put your current Dish receiver out of sight in the cabinet under or over your TV. You can put it in any direction, standing up on edge, for example. The RF remote will work on radio frequency so that you do not need to see the receiver.

You can use a wireless device to send the signal from the receiver to the TV. These can be purchased at most electronics stores or online. Most require AC power. Be sure to explain what you are trying to do to the salesperson so they will hopefully provide the correct device. It actually has two components the transmitter you hook up to the sat receiver and the receiver you hook up to the TV.

To me the easiest solution would be to place a shelf near where you need the receiver to be. Keep in mind the sat receiver doesn't have to lay flat. I keep mine on it's side with a couple of 1 inch blocks under it for air circulation. It works fine in this position.

Does the receiver have to be physically connected to the TV? Sounds like a dumb question, I know, but the only shelf available for the receiver is on the wall opposite the tv.

I have used a small set up with a video and audio sender and a similar receiver where I didn't want to run wiring. works OK but a little finicky
bumpy

If you're thinking you need an exposed shelf so that you can use the infrared remote... stick the receiver in a cabinet close by and use one of these rf remotes. There are several of these available and even the Dish guy will supply one if asked. Yes, he'll charge you for it but it's worth it.