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rcpilot731
Explorer
Jan 17, 2015

Winegard carryout auto 180 degrees out

Is there away to calibrate the winegard carryout auto. Mine is checking for sats 180 degrees from where is should. I tried turning the base around but it stills want to try and find the sats in the east never checks the south/west. Is there anyway to reset it or something?
  • bgum's avatar
    bgum
    Explorer
    Jan 17, 2015
    It needs a good strong power supply. Low power causes many problems.
  • rcpilot731's avatar
    rcpilot731
    Explorer
    Jan 17, 2015
    Got it fixed.

    Called Winegard support and the last we checked was the power converter from 120v to 12v. Plugged it into a 12v outlet in the rv basement and WALA locked on the sats in about 3 minute. Outstanding support.

    Thanks for the suggestions.
  • 2Macs's avatar
    2Macs
    Explorer
    Jan 17, 2015
    You need to set a switch to tell it whose satellite system you are using. Your instructions should tell you how to set it based upon whether you are using Dish, Direct or Other.
  • pappcam's avatar
    pappcam
    Explorer
    Jan 17, 2015
    rcpilot731 wrote:
    Is there away to calibrate the winegard carryout auto. Mine is checking for sats 180 degrees from where is should. I tried turning the base around but it stills want to try and find the sats in the east never checks the south/west. Is there anyway to reset it or something?


    How do you know which way it's looking? Did you take the dome off? Are the dip-switches set correctly?
  • Dog_Folks's avatar
    Dog_Folks
    Explorer
    Jan 17, 2015
    Give Winegard a call.

    They have an excellent support team.

    The few times I have called them, they have been outstanding. .

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