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โAug-29-2018 06:08 AM
Big Katuna wrote:Bill.Satellite wrote:
Let's just say you have an interesting take on improved technology. E/W requires 2 separate antenna/LNB setups so while it's nice to have that option in the trees, it requires additional hardware and setup time. The locals thing only works if you have a mobile account. The 211/Wally series receivers only do auto setup if you buy an antenna designed specifically for Dish use ONLY limiting your future options.
It's all about choices (not necessarily technology). Your choices appear to be exactly right for you.
Iโm comparing using a $400 auto carryout dome that gets HD, east west (nice advantage) instead of a $1500 rooftop that I could rarely use where I like to camp. Being tied to DISH is not a negative. They cost less per month, too.
โAug-29-2018 05:24 AM
Bill.Satellite wrote:
Let's just say you have an interesting take on improved technology. E/W requires 2 separate antenna/LNB setups so while it's nice to have that option in the trees, it requires additional hardware and setup time. The locals thing only works if you have a mobile account. The 211/Wally series receivers only do auto setup if you buy an antenna designed specifically for Dish use ONLY limiting your future options.
It's all about choices (not necessarily technology). Your choices appear to be exactly right for you.
โAug-28-2018 06:20 PM
Bill.Satellite wrote:
Let's just say you have an interesting take on improved technology. E/W requires 2 separate antenna/LNB setups so while it's nice to have that option in the trees, it requires additional hardware and setup time. The locals thing only works if you have a mobile account. The 211/Wally series receivers only do auto setup if you buy an antenna designed specifically for Dish use ONLY limiting your future options.
It's all about choices (not necessarily technology). Your choices appear to be exactly right for you.
โAug-28-2018 05:19 PM
mikestock wrote:
The cheapest way to take DirecTV HD on the road is to get a Slimline 3, a tripod to hold it and learn to set it up. I did it this way for years before installing an automatic Winegard on the roof. I still carry a portable setup when I expect to be in a place where trees could be a problem.
For the portable setup,I found that I have the best luck using a legacy LNB, working with a cheap, self powered, meter to find the satellites and then swap over to a SWM, LNB for viewing.
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โAug-28-2018 07:48 AM
Bill.Satellite wrote:
Other than more recording channels on the Hopper, what other technology does Dish have that DirecTV does not? You would need to compare a Hopper 3 to the new Genie 2 or similar receivers/antennas. Be sure to include how using having to select Eastern Arc or Western Arc satellites (requiring 2 different LNB's) is better than only having 1 centrally located set of satellites.
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โAug-25-2018 06:05 AM
SuGar Shack wrote:
Okay, people. I am TOTALLY confused when it comes to television. Here is what we have in our house:
Genie Gen 2
HR44-200
I am wondering how to get Directv in my RV. I'm assuming I need a Winegard. My son told me that this receiver is high def and I would need a high def portable satellite. Is that true? Thanks, Susie