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CA_Traveler
Aug 25, 2018Explorer III
Keep in mind that while the Genie 2 can be anywhere in the RV it is 11"Hx6x6 and must be mounted vertical. It also needs adequate cooling and AC power (thinking boondocking). And it must have a coax from the dish, clients can have a coax or wireless.
I have my HR44 (HD, not 4K) mounted vertical in the back of a cabinet. The door is cracked 1/2" for air ventilation. The remote is RF and can be used anywhere in the rig. It also has IR for my IR TV. The TV IR remote is required for OTA, DVDs etc. If you are not aware RF means line of sight is not needed, can be in a different room.
The HR44 has a brick for power and a second brick is used for the dish. Mine are located in an adjacent area but they do of course produce some heat.
I chose the RF Mogul Eagle because:
1. The dish has only motors and gears with all electronics inside.
2. The GPS antenna and LNBs are on the dish.
3. Start to finish the DTV lock time is 3.5 minutes.
4. I can have parts shipped to me for field service, no need to remove and ship a failed dish to them like Winegard.
5 For about $300+ a kit to convert to Dish is available. The LNB and arm are changed and new firmware. The controller has a common card slot for the flash drive. Plug it in and reboot.
Many are satisfied with their Winegard dish.
All of these factors and more should be considered with a RV installation.
I have my HR44 (HD, not 4K) mounted vertical in the back of a cabinet. The door is cracked 1/2" for air ventilation. The remote is RF and can be used anywhere in the rig. It also has IR for my IR TV. The TV IR remote is required for OTA, DVDs etc. If you are not aware RF means line of sight is not needed, can be in a different room.
The HR44 has a brick for power and a second brick is used for the dish. Mine are located in an adjacent area but they do of course produce some heat.
I chose the RF Mogul Eagle because:
1. The dish has only motors and gears with all electronics inside.
2. The GPS antenna and LNBs are on the dish.
3. Start to finish the DTV lock time is 3.5 minutes.
4. I can have parts shipped to me for field service, no need to remove and ship a failed dish to them like Winegard.
5 For about $300+ a kit to convert to Dish is available. The LNB and arm are changed and new firmware. The controller has a common card slot for the flash drive. Plug it in and reboot.
Many are satisfied with their Winegard dish.
All of these factors and more should be considered with a RV installation.
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