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Marv_Hoag
Explorer
May 23, 2014

Motosat MD 1000 HD for Dish obsolete?

I have a Motosat MD1000 HD satellite system for Dish Network. A couple of weeks ago the Nomad II was no longer able to find the 3 birds in the sky. I sent my Nomad II controller to RF Mogul to see if it could be fixed, and they informed me that Dish had made changes that caused my controller to be unable to function properly, not able to locate the satellites, and rendering it obsolete with no available software upgrade.

My choices are purchasing a new controller from RF Mogul for $800.00 or a new Weingard Traveler system for about $1500.00 installed. Not fond of either option, but it is what it is.

Checking to see if anyone else out there with the this setup has had the same issues.

4 Replies

  • Bill_Satellite's avatar
    Bill_Satellite
    Explorer II
    May 24, 2014
    Why spend $800 to get something working that is no longer built, the company is out of business and whatever parts might be available are used?
    By the way, MotoSAT was NEVER "primarily a Hughesnet reseller". They were always primarily a satellite TV and satellite internet antenna company. They built very good fully automatic roof mounted antennas as their primary business. They did become a Hughesnet VAR in the later years as an easier way for their Datastorm customers to have access to satellite internet as an add-on to their business.
    Something went terribly wrong when an investment company got involved and finally ran the owners out of the business leading to their ultimate demise.
  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    May 24, 2014
    I would go with the less expensive option. Motosat made good hardware,, Though they were primarily a internet (hughes) reseller. RF Mogul is made up from motosat folks who still provide support and parts for the old gear.

    Alas, not the unit I have

    but the hardware is very well made.
  • Marv_Hoag's avatar
    Marv_Hoag
    Explorer
    May 24, 2014
    Bill.Satellite wrote:
    Unfortunately, that is the exact reality and you have no other choices. My choice would be a new antenna with a new warranty before I spent $800 for software for an antique antenna. I would recommend the the Trav'ler upgrade. The company is not going anywhere and if you do need service you have a network of service providers that is 1000's deep. It's unlikely you will have problems but it's a nice option to have.
    I am sure this is a long shot, but I don't see many folks with the last name of Hoag. Do you know a Brian Hoag who has an RV and a MotoSAT Datastorm?


    Thanks for confirming my position. Already in touch with Camping World about removing the Motosat and installing the Winegard unit.

    Nope, don't know a Brian Hoag.
  • Bill_Satellite's avatar
    Bill_Satellite
    Explorer II
    May 24, 2014
    Unfortunately, that is the exact reality and you have no other choices. My choice would be a new antenna with a new warranty before I spent $800 for software for an antique antenna. I would recommend the the Trav'ler upgrade. The company is not going anywhere and if you do need service you have a network of service providers that is 1000's deep. It's unlikely you will have problems but it's a nice option to have.
    I am sure this is a long shot, but I don't see many folks with the last name of Hoag. Do you know a Brian Hoag who has an RV and a MotoSAT Datastorm?

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