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xzyHollyxyz
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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 drea...
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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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