DISH TV

[Range_Maggot_Bo]

Is anyone using the DISH portable satellite dish- not the automatic kind but the kind that goes on the tripod? I always used that type for DirecTV and had no problems; could find a satellite in about 3 minutes and 5 minutes later I was watching TV. When we switched to DISH, we got the Wally with the Playmaker automatic satellite finder. Just cannot get it to work right; it finds the satellites but cannot lock onto the signal. I have a new Wally receiver on the way, and had Winegard check the Playmaker, but I'm not holding my breath. So I'm thinking I may go back to an open dish type. Are any of you guys still using this setup? Thanks for any info.

(I also posted this on the FR forums.)

[br549]

Just two weeks ago, after 20 years with Directv I switched to Dish, using the same tripod and a new Dish antenna. I have set it up 3 times and have easily locked in on the three satellites with little problem and no meter. Almost seems easier than Directv for what ever reason, maybe just lucky. Love their Hopper 3 receiver and lower bill.

[Mmwtdh]

BB TX,

Do you use a signal meter or the receiver?

I just changed from Direct to Dish last week and I went from a Slimline 3 to a Tailgater. I would just use the receiver and the signal tone and could lock on in a couple of minute.

I'd like to get a tripod dish and just wondered if I need a signal meter and which one I should get....

Thanks.

[BB_TX]

I have Dish and carry both a Tailgater and a tripod mount. If the Tailgater has any problem locking on the sats, I pull out the tripod mount. Doesn’t really take much more time for the tripod than the Tailgater.