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Ropdoc
Explorer
Sep 28, 2015

winegard stationary roadtrip minimax

Hello all,

I inherited a Winegard stationary roadtrip minimax dish. the power leads were cut but the plug is still on the unit.

Is there a way to test the unit to see if it still works and can it be used for internet. Also I am trying to find info on the power cord. Can I cut an extension cord and connect the plug to make the power cord. I would like to be able to set it on a table in the field not mount on my 5th wheel.

Thank you,
Dave
  • Ropdoc's avatar
    Ropdoc
    Explorer
    Oct 27, 2015
    Ozlander wrote:
    It's yours, you can do anything you want with it.


    but how do I check if it works? I do not have cable yet. Before I get that I want to make sure the satelite works. :h
  • Ropdoc's avatar
    Ropdoc
    Explorer
    Oct 27, 2015
    If I plug it into a 12v power source does it go thru a boot sequence so I can see if it works or not.?
  • Ropdoc's avatar
    Ropdoc
    Explorer
    Sep 28, 2015
    Ok, thank you. I will look into the cost of cable then. We get it for free at the park. So not sure why pay for it too.
  • Bill_Satellite's avatar
    Bill_Satellite
    Explorer II
    Sep 28, 2015
    No, that antenna can never be used for internet. The LNB is wrong and there is no transmitter of any kind. It is a receive only antenna and only useable with DirecTV, Dish or the Canadian Bell Express Vu (in Canada only).
  • Ropdoc's avatar
    Ropdoc
    Explorer
    Sep 28, 2015
    lryrob9301 wrote:
    First of all the Winegard MiniMax is not for internet it is for satellite TV.
    I was hoping to find someone that asked why not and did it.

    lryrob9301 wrote:
    Second it's 12VDC powered not 120VAC.
    now I know to make and extension cord for 12 volt not 120. Cool.
  • lryrob9301's avatar
    lryrob9301
    Explorer
    Sep 28, 2015
    First of all the Winegard MiniMax is not for internet it is for satellite TV.

    Second it's 12VDC powered not 120VAC.

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