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Rygar's avatar
Rygar
Explorer
Oct 26, 2017

Satellite question

Here goes, please, don't flame me if you think I'm an idiot, but, I'm on my way to Florida for the winter. I had Shaw Direct install a satellite system in my fifth wheel. They talked me out of a roof mount with a remote finder. So, I now have a dish on a tripod and I'm having an awful time setting it up when I stop. It's hit and miss whether I can diddle it around enough to find a signal and frankly it's a pain in the backside. So, my question is, can I get a dish in the states installed that is compatible with shaw direct?
  • YC_1's avatar
    YC_1
    Nomad
    Oct 26, 2017
    Yep, level, level, level. Then turn right and left.

    Do use a dishfinder app that will let you see the birds and any thing that might be blockiing it.
  • WyoTraveler's avatar
    WyoTraveler
    Explorer
    Oct 26, 2017
    The most difficult procedure of setting up a tripod is making sure the mast is plumb. Then using a meter to check signal strength. I have found a flat rectangular platform made it easier to level and have the mast plumb.
  • Rygar's avatar
    Rygar
    Explorer
    Oct 26, 2017
    I see that I can buy everything I need from Camping World. I wonder if I should get them to install or buy it and find an installer when I'm parked for a while?
  • joebedford's avatar
    joebedford
    Nomad II
    Oct 26, 2017
    Apparently the Winegard Trav'ler is compatible with Shaw Direct. You should be able to get it in the States.

    Me, I use a 75E on a tripod. dishpointer.com is an excellent resource for pointing your Shaw Direct dish.

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