Winegard Traveler conversion, DirectTV to Dish

donn0128 wrote:
As i remember it is only a programming issue that can be done by a service tech. The antenna does not care what signal it is getting only that it is locked onto the correct birds.

In this case you are correct it doesn't matter since the SK3003 is only for SD, but for HD the dish and LNB do care. For HD Direct uses two satellites that broadcast on the Ka band which is a higher frequency than the Ku band used by Direct for SD. The Dish satellites broadcast on the Ku band.

Ku band 12 to 18 GHz
Ka band 26.5 to 40 GHz

Thanks for this information. I'll call that Winegard number. The pricing sounds right.
Peter

Yes, you can easily and inexpensively change the SK-3003 (DirecTV SDTV only) to Dish. You need a new dish, arm and LNB and you will need to do a bit of reprogramming of the controller inside the coach.
I believe the replacement Dish/arm/LNB combo costs $200-$300 and you should be able to do the conversion yourself if you have some tools and don't mind going up on the roof. The 2 parts packages you will need are:

RPSK – 11 Dish reflector

RPSK – 21 Misc. hardware

You can call Winegard customer service to order get the exact pricing.
800-288-8094

There is three different travelers which are based on Satelite provider.
You may need to change out the arm and dish.
Call Winegard
Traveler

As i remember it is only a programming issue that can be done by a service tech. The antenna does not care what signal it is getting only that it is locked onto the correct birds.

although you may/will get some helpful advice here, I would also contact Winegard and get their professional opinion. keeping in mind that they probably would like to sell you a new unit. :)
bumpy