Wanting Satellite TV (Dish Network) for my TT

otrfun wrote:
I've aimed a few home satellite dishes, so purchasing a lower cost, portable dish and having to aim it is not an issue for me. However, I do have a question about some of these portable, lower-cost dishes that seem to only support one satellite at a time. Since I'll be using Dish Network, I believe Dish requires access to 3 satellites for full-feature support (110, 119, and 129).

Yes, typically you need a 3 LNB dish to get all of DISH programming.

The 1000.2 ships as a Western Arc (sat 110, 119, 129) dish.

If you stay in the West, it'll work just fine, but if you travel East, you should get the Eastern Arc Twin which converts a 1000.2 into an Eastern Arc (sats 61.5 & 72) dish.

I use a 1000.4 which is now discontinued, but is available on eBay. The 1000.4 comes standard as an Eastern Arc, but a Western Arc option is also available.

I prefer a 1000.4 over a 1000.2 because I think the 1000.4 is built better, easier to aim, and breaks down better for easier storage in an RV.

otrfun wrote:
Although I can live with just SD and basic programming (using only satellite 119), I'd prefer to have HD and extended tier SD channels (110 and 129), too. Have any of you (using the Dish Network) encountered any access issues (with HD or specific programs/channels) when using your portable satellite dish? If so, which make and model satellite dish are you using?

I've had no issues with my 1000.4, and I would bet others who use 1000.2s experienced the same.

Since both the 1000.2 & 1000.4 are used in home installs, they support ALL current DISH receivers including the Hopper.

If you opt for one of these portables, I suggest a heavy duty tripod and a good sat meter. I use an Acutrac III Plus.