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xzyHollyxyz's avatar
xzyHollyxyz
Explorer
Jun 06, 2013

Winegard Carryout & Directv - Remove from Power?

I am so happy right now - my new Carryout just arrived and it could not have been easier to set up. I bought an AC/DC power converter to plug the dome into the trailer's outside outlet.

Was I dreaming that once the dome was locked onto the satellite, you could disconnect it from the power source?

If the dome MUST remain plugged in at all times, "Can that converter withstand the elements?", she asked, scratching her head in confusion. I ask because I figured if I needed to get it more than 50' away, I could run my little Honda EU1000i...(adding more coax, of course)

Thanks!

Regards,
Michelle
  • edatlanta's avatar
    edatlanta
    Explorer
    Jun 08, 2013
    I am very good at setting up my slimline, but automatic would cause me to spend some $.
  • xzyHollyxyz's avatar
    xzyHollyxyz
    Explorer
    Jun 07, 2013
    Bill.Winegard wrote:
    No. It's been about 7 or 8 years since DirecTV moved to the KA band broadcast for their HDTV broadcasts and no one has found a way to make a small and affordable dome that will receive that programming. I don't even hear any rumors that anyone is working on it.


    Thank goodness, because I just this week spent all that moo-lah on my Carryout! :B
  • Bill_Satellite's avatar
    Bill_Satellite
    Explorer II
    Jun 07, 2013
    No. It's been about 7 or 8 years since DirecTV moved to the KA band broadcast for their HDTV broadcasts and no one has found a way to make a small and affordable dome that will receive that programming. I don't even hear any rumors that anyone is working on it.
  • Bill_Satellite's avatar
    Bill_Satellite
    Explorer II
    Jun 06, 2013
    You must have your 120v to 12V power supply inside your coach (at all times in my opinion). If you are a DirecTV customer you do have the option to unplug and point only toward the 101 satellite (most DTV users do this).
    If you are a Dish Network customer the Carryout must remain plugged in so it can toggle between the 3 Dish satellites.
  • xzyHollyxyz's avatar
    xzyHollyxyz
    Explorer
    Jun 06, 2013
    OP here. I MAY have figured out the answer to my question...

    Locals are on one satellite, and non-locals are on another.

    IF I'm out of range to receive my locals, and the antenna locks in on the non-local satellite, I CAN unplug the power.

    Boy, I'll feel smart if this is correct!

    (although that would still leave the question, if I have RVing guests at my property, and I install a receiver in their rig for them, how to protect the converter from the elements?)

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