grashley
Well-known member
My new to me FW came with a KVH model R4SL satellite dish. I have been able (with help) to get my DirecTV receiver to communicate with the dish, but it will not communicate with the satellite. I have heard no sounds indicating it was even attempting to move to find a signal.
After a call to KVH Tech Service (VERY helpful), he determined there was a problem with the dish which could not be fixed over the phone. I needed to schedule a visit from a local KVH tech with a computer hookup for their dish to troubleshoot further. The cost could be anywhere from ?? to $$$$.
As I see it, my choices are:
1. Call the local KVH dealer, a local RV dealer to at least see what the service visit would cost I guess $100 minimum??
2. My local DTV guy has offered a free dish, requiring manual setup on a tripod. Cost --0--
3. Winegard Crank Up is roof mounted, but fully manual Cost $366
4. Winegard Carry Out G2 Portable or roof mount, fully automatic (similar capabilities to my dish now) Cost $500
5. Winegard Trave'ler Roof mount fully automatic includes HD Cost $1570
# 5 is out, just due to price!!
What are your thoughts? Is the current satellite dish worth fixing?? I'm not familiar with the brand.
IF I replace it, thoughts on satellite dish brand?
I am handy, but lazy. How hard is it to set up and adjust the manual dish??
Which would be your choice?
After a call to KVH Tech Service (VERY helpful), he determined there was a problem with the dish which could not be fixed over the phone. I needed to schedule a visit from a local KVH tech with a computer hookup for their dish to troubleshoot further. The cost could be anywhere from ?? to $$$$.
As I see it, my choices are:
1. Call the local KVH dealer, a local RV dealer to at least see what the service visit would cost I guess $100 minimum??
2. My local DTV guy has offered a free dish, requiring manual setup on a tripod. Cost --0--
3. Winegard Crank Up is roof mounted, but fully manual Cost $366
4. Winegard Carry Out G2 Portable or roof mount, fully automatic (similar capabilities to my dish now) Cost $500
5. Winegard Trave'ler Roof mount fully automatic includes HD Cost $1570
# 5 is out, just due to price!!
What are your thoughts? Is the current satellite dish worth fixing?? I'm not familiar with the brand.
IF I replace it, thoughts on satellite dish brand?
I am handy, but lazy. How hard is it to set up and adjust the manual dish??
Which would be your choice?
