Back to the OP's question...we waited to activate the receiver until we were setup camping.
Everything hooked up called the 800# for Dish and the RV tech had us up and running in no time at all.
Our Trip Journal2012 Jayco Pinnacle
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Kitchen
Pantry
Triple
Slide
MorRyde pin box and suspension, Curt Q24, Dual Pane windows, Auto Levelers, 2 AC's,and more.
2009 Silverado 3500HD 4X4
(View)CC, Dura-Max 6.6/Allison,LB ,DRW,Amer. Tank 65 gal. Aux Fuel