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Harry_Havasu
Explorer
Apr 05, 2014

Can Dish receiver #922 accept Signal out of original zip?

For years have used a Dish receiver #625 from home into the trailer for temporary usage. Now trying to upgrade to the Dish receiver #922, which is all high def. However, I am told this very soph...
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dougrainer
Nomad
Apr 06, 2014
The simple answer is NO, the inputed Zip Code has no bearing on receiving the signal. The Zip is to aid in aligning a home type dish. The receiver will tell you the Azimuth and Elevation for the Zip code you are in. As another stated, IF you are in a specific area, some of the channels may be "spot Beamed" and will only hit the small geographic area you are in. Once you leave that Spot beamed area, you lose those channels. Doug

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