winegard SK-3005 troubles.
Hi Maybe someone can help me with my problems. I have an Directv winegard SK-3005 automatic dish on the roof and this thing was giving me problems the last few weeks. It found all satellites (accordi...
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RG 179 type F
Something like this. Google RG 179 type F.
You may need a couple of new barrel connectors as well for the connections going through the base and I think one of the internal connections. Many folks have done this repair successfully but usually Winegard has said that is was repairable so I am not sure exactly what they think is wrong. You absolutely want to start by replacing the coax running down the arm first as it's a simple fix sometimes but you may already be beyond that based upon your post. Use some di-electric grease in all coax connections and it will prevent this kind of problem in the future if the fix works.
Something like this. Google RG 179 type F.
You may need a couple of new barrel connectors as well for the connections going through the base and I think one of the internal connections. Many folks have done this repair successfully but usually Winegard has said that is was repairable so I am not sure exactly what they think is wrong. You absolutely want to start by replacing the coax running down the arm first as it's a simple fix sometimes but you may already be beyond that based upon your post. Use some di-electric grease in all coax connections and it will prevent this kind of problem in the future if the fix works.
