Standard definition tv

JimR 1 wrote:
Thanks for the replies.

So as I understand things my H24-100 will work with my existing 18 inch antenna or the Kingdome.

This is also with the receiver and I assume that would need to be used inline.

DTV SUP-2400 “B Band Converter (BBC) Module”
(for Ka-Lo band up conversion)

So one day I will need to upgrade to HD and get a Traveler antenna or a new dish that I aim or stay in one place that has good WiFi.

What is the future of the carryout antennas? I could get one of those although none of those have HD for DTV as I understand it now.

I do appreciate your help here on this forum, when I call DTV their push is to upgrade and or sell something, also seems harder to get a DTV local satellite provider.
So far the D12 is still working.

Thank You

JimR

I believe the time for the carryout/dome antenna and DTV has come and gone (gone long ago when no HD was available). Unless DISH makes some major changes to their service the same antenna is fully functionable and receiving full HD. It does have limitations as to the type receiver it can use and can be problematic if you want to use more than 1 receiver, but it is a good option for many DISH users.

CA Traveler wrote:
My RF Mogul dish works great for DTV HD.

As does the Trav'ler which is less expensive and used by 25 times (more or less) as many RVers as the RF Mogul (the former MotoSAT folks).
I like both antennas but to make the most of an RF Mogul you have to be willing to work on the antenna yourself as there are very few dealers.

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My RF Mogul dish works great for DTV HD.

Thanks for the replies.

So as I understand things my H24-100 will work with my existing 18 inch antenna or the Kingdome.

This is also with the receiver and I assume that would need to be used inline.

DTV SUP-2400 “B Band Converter (BBC) Module”
(for Ka-Lo band up conversion)

So one day I will need to upgrade to HD and get a Traveler antenna or a new dish that I aim or stay in one place that has good WiFi.

What is the future of the carryout antennas? I could get one of those although none of those have HD for DTV as I understand it now.

I do appreciate your help here on this forum, when I call DTV their push is to upgrade and or sell something, also seems harder to get a DTV local satellite provider.
So far the D12 is still working.

Thank You

JimR

SD is working fine for me at home.

My ancient DTV SD receiver and 18 inch antenna is currently receiving from the 101 just fine.

wa8yxm wrote:
A better question is will the 18" dish work once they terminate SDTV.
That dish works on 101 but not 99 or 103 (Wrong bandwidth).

(Antennas are kind of a thing with me.. NOT for Sat TV but for other stuff I sometimes build 'em)

As long as DTV is broadcasting "something" from the 101 satellite the 18" dish will still work, as will a dome. The 101 satellite use the KU band now and will continue to broadcast on that same band if they dropped SD and added HD or 4K or any other programming of their choice.
When/if that happens you would need an HD receiver to receive programming, however.

Bill,

Given what you said I suppose DTV could shift stations to different satellites perhaps for some benefit like more 4K programs? Or other non TV content.

A better question is will the 18" dish work once they terminate SDTV.
That dish works on 101 but not 99 or 103 (Wrong bandwidth).

(Antennas are kind of a thing with me.. NOT for Sat TV but for other stuff I sometimes build 'em)