Satellite service

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We have a 2007 Winnebago Journey which we stay in 5 months a year. 2 1/2 months we have cable but the other 2 1/2 months we only have access to over the air antenna. What is the best solution to get cable channels for this short period of time?
Thanks!

[TechWriter]

lanerd wrote:

Still, I understand that the Wally is a receiver but is it better than other DISH receivers? Is it a single or dual receiver? Is it smaller than say a 722?

Maybe I ought to just go to DISH and research.

The Wally is a 4th generation 211 receiver. For RVers, one of the biggest drawbacks of the Wally (and the 211z) can be the lack of a RF output which allows hookup of a 2nd TV.

Here are other DISH receiver comparisons . . .

6xx/7xx series 2-tuner receivers

Hopper comparisons

[Bill_Satellite]

It is smaller than a 211K but about the same as the 211Z. Single tuner. RF Remote is the biggest difference as you don't need direct line of sight to change channels.

[lanerd]

My bad.. didn't read Bill's msg correctly.

Still, I understand that the Wally is a receiver but is it better than other DISH receivers? Is it a single or dual receiver? Is it smaller than say a 722?

Maybe I ought to just go to DISH and research.

Ron

[Bill_Satellite]

Right! The Wally is NOT a 211. It's just the latest single tuner receiver from Dish and it adds RF capabilities. Some are reporting issues with the Wally and some of the portable dome antennas but not all.

[Mile_High]

lanerd wrote:

Mile High wrote:

lanerd wrote:

Bill.Satellite wrote:
Dish Network Pay as you go plan and a Winegard T4 or King Dome Tailgater. You will need a 211 or Wally receiver from Dish and you will be able to pay for the 2 months you need service and that's all.

What's a wally receiver?

Unless it has been fixed, the Wally has a software issue that requires it to find and lock all 3 satellites on check switch before it will operate. If you are in a spot it can't find one or two satellites, its a lame duck. However the Wally is Wifi and has a UHF remote which is nice.

The VIP211z or k work dandy without that software issue on 3 satellites, but it does not have WiFi and uses an Infared remote.

I heard they were working on a fix for the Wally

Wait! Bill says the Wally is a 211 receiver, but you said the Wally has a software issue but the 211 doesn't. I'm confused. Is the 211 and Wally the same thing or not?

Ron

no he didnt. He said you would need a 211 OR a Wally.

[lanerd]

Mile High wrote:

lanerd wrote:

Bill.Satellite wrote:
Dish Network Pay as you go plan and a Winegard T4 or King Dome Tailgater. You will need a 211 or Wally receiver from Dish and you will be able to pay for the 2 months you need service and that's all.

What's a wally receiver?

Unless it has been fixed, the Wally has a software issue that requires it to find and lock all 3 satellites on check switch before it will operate. If you are in a spot it can't find one or two satellites, its a lame duck. However the Wally is Wifi and has a UHF remote which is nice.

The VIP211z or k work dandy without that software issue on 3 satellites, but it does not have WiFi and uses an Infared remote.

I heard they were working on a fix for the Wally

Wait! Bill says the Wally is a 211 receiver, but you said the Wally has a software issue but the 211 doesn't. I'm confused. Is the 211 and Wally the same thing or not?

Ron

[96Bounder30E]

Moved from Class A

[Mile_High]

lanerd wrote:

Bill.Satellite wrote:
Dish Network Pay as you go plan and a Winegard T4 or King Dome Tailgater. You will need a 211 or Wally receiver from Dish and you will be able to pay for the 2 months you need service and that's all.

What's a wally receiver?

Unless it has been fixed, the Wally has a software issue that requires it to find and lock all 3 satellites on check switch before it will operate. If you are in a spot it can't find one or two satellites, its a lame duck. However the Wally is Wifi and has a UHF remote which is nice.

The VIP211z or k work dandy without that software issue on 3 satellites, but it does not have WiFi and uses an Infared remote.

I heard they were working on a fix for the Wally

[Mile_High]

janstey58 wrote:

Mile_High wrote:
If its Dish, you can get a RV receiver on that account for $7/month, get an antenna, and always have Dish in the RV that you have at home. If you suspend your home account while away, that wouldn't work and Pay as you go would solve the issue.

Only true if you purchase the RV receiver and own it. If you lease, as you might with your other home receivers, it is more $$ per month and you cannot stop/start service as needed.

True. My Vip211z was $59 through Dish. I had to buy it, as I am way over max lease units with 9 receivers.

[Bill_Satellite]

lanerd wrote:

Bill.Satellite wrote:
Dish Network Pay as you go plan and a Winegard T4 or King Dome Tailgater. You will need a 211 or Wally receiver from Dish and you will be able to pay for the 2 months you need service and that's all.

What's a wally receiver?

It's a Dish Network receiver like a 211Z or K.

[janstey58]

Mile_High wrote:
If its Dish, you can get a RV receiver on that account for $7/month, get an antenna, and always have Dish in the RV that you have at home. If you suspend your home account while away, that wouldn't work and Pay as you go would solve the issue.

Only true if you purchase the RV receiver and own it. If you lease, as you might with your other home receivers, it is more $$ per month and you cannot stop/start service as needed.

[lanerd]

Bill.Satellite wrote:
Dish Network Pay as you go plan and a Winegard T4 or King Dome Tailgater. You will need a 211 or Wally receiver from Dish and you will be able to pay for the 2 months you need service and that's all.

What's a wally receiver?

[Mile_High]

What do you have where you stay the rest of the time?

If its Dish, you can get a RV receiver on that account for $7/month, get an antenna, and always have Dish in the RV that you have at home. If you suspend your home account while away, that wouldn't work and Pay as you go would solve the issue.

[Dutch_12078]

I agree with Bill that the Dish pay-as-you-go plan is the best choice for your situation, as well as the VIP receiver choices. The Tailgater and the in-motion Winegard T4 are both Dish western arc only antennas though, so I'd suggest the Winegard Pathway X2 as the better choice there. The ability to choose either the eastern or western arc satellites can make a big difference on sites with lots of trees or other obstructions.