Carryout; Anser; New Pathway X2; Tailgater????

[Redterpos3]

Ok, I've been looking at the portable satellite systems. I understand that the tailgater can only handle one TV. The other three, all by Winegard, will handle 2 TV's, can anyone tell me the difference between these, and if there is any reason to have one over the other? I can't find much difference, except price, which makes me curious.

[wa8yxm]

There is more, First there are two times many types of antennas, Domes and Dishes. DOMES can see one satellite at a time, (Dishg used up to 3, so does Direct) and those all must be in the same band (DISH Only) the tailgater is designed to work with a VIP-211K it is a SOLO (one output) antenna. Since it can only see one sat at a time, and even the lowest dish package needs two, you really should use one dome per LNB input with dish. The Tailgater will not work with DirecTV.

DirecTV (NON=HD) uses one satellite, thus a DUAL (output) Antenna (Dome or dish) will work with 2 (or more) receivers. (more using a proper switch system)

DirecHDTV will not work in HD with domes.

With DISH type antennas... You get the proper antenna and it works, PERIOD.

[9er]

the biggest problem is the coming and going of the local signal if your not getting a strong signal,very frustrating,dish is the way to go

[Bill_Satellite]

I would not as that you will see the same results in "most" places, but if you are within 30-50 miles of where the TV towers are located (and not in a valley or have mountains between you and the towers) you can expect to get many digital HD channels. We have received as many as 60 channels (English and Spanish language) and as few as NONE but somehow there almost always seems to be 1 PBS channel.:B

[Redterpos3]

We were out for two nights Thurs & Fri at a nearby park. Very enjoyable! Put up the batwing and found that that new digital stations are amazing. I am in my mid forties, and always had the idea that antennae bring in so-so channels, but at this out of the way spot we have 18 channels in digital format. I was amazed. Is this possible in most places??? I was amazed, and it satisfied my needs very well. IN fact, this was better then our last outing when the campground had cable hookup. The digital with batwing was better!

[KingControls]

The new VuQube FLEX is another option for a portable automatic satellite antenna for DISH or DirecTV service and for use with up to two receivers.

[Bill_Satellite]

If you go with Dish, the Pathway X2 might be your best choice. It will do EA and WA and will support 2 separate receivers but, as with all dome systems, you must watch programming coming from the same satellite.
Since you don't have any service, I would not jump into anything now, wait for the Pathway, sign up for Dish Pay as you go (assuming you are going to need service less than 6 months per year) and then buy the new VIP211Z to go along with it.

[Redterpos3]

More Clarification: I am in PA, and will probably do most traveling along the east coast (north to ME-used to live in Presque Isle), South to Florida - MIL in Inverness), though this summer we are heading out to Chicago & UP of Michigan. Is DISH or Direct TV better for this type of traveling?

[brirene]

Fwiw, don't let the "semi", as in the Anser's "semi-automatic" scare you. Its basically one thumbscrew to set the elevation.

[Redterpos3]

Clarify: I don't have any system yet. I'm leaning toward DISH from what I've read about it, pay as you go, etc. I have no receivers or anything yet. I'd like to start with one, and be able to move up to 2 eventually. I do like the idea of automatic, so the carryout does sound like the one I may be more interested in. I have three spots in my trailer, 1 in living area, 1 in bedroom, 1 outside.

[Bill_Satellite]

You will need to clarify what you are hoping to do and which service provider (Dish or DirecTV) you are using. How many receivers and what type are you wanting to use.
The Carryout is a fully automatic antenna. Works with DirecTV or Dish. The Anser is semi-automatic and works with Dish or DirecTV but is a single satellite antenna so service provider information is important. The newest antenna from Winegard is the Pathfinder X2 which is for Dish Network only and is fully automatic but the receivers that it works with is limited (VIP211K or Z are recommended).

[Dutch_12078]

The Tailgator only receives the Dish western arc satellites. There are areas, particularly in the Northeast, where all three western arc birds may not be viewable, making some channels unavailable. The Anser requires manual adjustment to switch satellites, while it appears that the soon to be released Pathway X2 is fully automatic, as is the Carryout. The Carryout will also work with a larger selection of receivers, as well as working with Dish, Direct, and Bell systems.