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Rockcreek73
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We are switching from Dish to Direct to get the distant networks. Does anyone know--will a dish 'dish' and LBB work on a Direct DVR reciever? I see where Direct dishes will pull in 110 & 119 sats., whicha re Echostar, but what Sat. does Direct pull from? I had a buddy tell me that my Dish LNB will work on direct. Sound right? ???
Mike
Mike
John From Detroit
Well-known member
If you use sat 119 for your DISH, then there is an alternative company (All American or some such) which can offer you the "Nationals" Dish, for the time being, can not, This may change next spring. (Don't know yet) Long story, and big argument. Alas, I am on the minority side in the argument so I'd rather not go there in this thread, so, NOTE the use of the word "May" folks. (Implies may not is also an option)
If, like me, you use 110... cause 110 has all the "Special" networks (hallmark, Bio, Science) you want... You are out of luck
I have asked the 3rd party provider about 110 service but so far no replay. Understandable as those poor folks have thousands of applications to process all of a sudden
If, like me, you use 110... cause 110 has all the "Special" networks (hallmark, Bio, Science) you want... You are out of luck
I have asked the 3rd party provider about 110 service but so far no replay. Understandable as those poor folks have thousands of applications to process all of a sudden
DirecTV has the majority of its programming on the 101 satellite, the only programming on the others is HD and local spot beamed channels. To receive all 3 satellites requires a different, elliptical, dish and 3 LNBs. The same round 18" dish is used if all you need is the 101 progarmming and I believe the LNBs are the same as Dish.
MikeCoke
Well-known member
We sort of circumvented the Dish Network system. Since Denver networks are not spot beamed we are using a friends address in the Denver area as our address. We switch our account to their address & went to a paperless account. We did not tell Dish we have the receiver in the MH as far as they know it is at our friends address also the phone # on our account is our Cell #.
We have been able to get all the Denver networks & local channels all over the west & as far east as Pittsburgh, PA.
My Guess is that anyone using Denver, Los Angles, Chicago, Atlanta, New York as their Account address could get the local & Network stations where ever they travel. You just don't tell Dish you are using it in the RV.
Mike
We have been able to get all the Denver networks & local channels all over the west & as far east as Pittsburgh, PA.
My Guess is that anyone using Denver, Los Angles, Chicago, Atlanta, New York as their Account address could get the local & Network stations where ever they travel. You just don't tell Dish you are using it in the RV.
Mike
Jim Dick
Moderator Emeritus
Rockcreek73 said:
The LNB will work fine. I switched from Dish to Direct several years ago but continued to use the same dish. Caused some problems with those trying to set up their Dish receiver when I was aimed at Direct since the label on the unit said "Dish". ;D
Ron
Moderator Emeritus
Jim Dick said:
Gee Jim I didn't realize you were a trouble maker. ;D ;D ;D
Jim Dick
Moderator Emeritus
Ron,
Not a trouble maker, just one that enjoys a little levity watching people scratch their heads. ;D Usually I'd wait a couple of minutes and then inform them that "it ain't gonna work".
Not a trouble maker, just one that enjoys a little levity watching people scratch their heads. ;D Usually I'd wait a couple of minutes and then inform them that "it ain't gonna work".
Ron
Moderator Emeritus
We didn't really think you would be a TM. ;D
Rockcreek73
Active member
Thanks Guys! I didn't think I needed to switch LNB's. Not into the HD yet, and don't want the locals out here in NE Montana. All we get up here is North Dakota, no "local" news nayway. I, too, am doing some "circumventing"! Like that phrase! Have 2 locations plus the MoHo that need to be 'sparked' with Direct, and the installer won't sell me another dish/LNB for DTV. Sooo, we'll just use the old one! ;D
Mike
Mike
Karl
Moderator Emeritus
Mike,
HUH?
Rockcreek73
Active member
Karl:
Ya, can you believe it? Local Tele company,and they are new to all this. But we all know that when you call these Sat companies, you get a different answer every time. When I signed up for all the "free installation" stuff, I told them I had RV and needed the waiver. They said DTV told them I didn't need it!! Ok, now I want a dish for my Trypod for the RV (actually wanted it for 2nd home), "No, they (DTV) won't send us one. Only get one dish per install". Ok, that's when I get to wondering, and checking, do I really need a different dish/LNB. I'm not going to buy one for 2nd home,(have Dish mounted, just need to realign) and KVH on the coach is ok for either Dish or DTV, so I do believe I now know more than the local tele company who is installing them! Or they are playing me, whatever
Ya, can you believe it? Local Tele company,and they are new to all this. But we all know that when you call these Sat companies, you get a different answer every time. When I signed up for all the "free installation" stuff, I told them I had RV and needed the waiver. They said DTV told them I didn't need it!! Ok, now I want a dish for my Trypod for the RV (actually wanted it for 2nd home), "No, they (DTV) won't send us one. Only get one dish per install". Ok, that's when I get to wondering, and checking, do I really need a different dish/LNB. I'm not going to buy one for 2nd home,(have Dish mounted, just need to realign) and KVH on the coach is ok for either Dish or DTV, so I do believe I now know more than the local tele company who is installing them! Or they are playing me, whatever
John From Detroit
Well-known member
Oh it gets better, I asked for a dish for some testing purposes (I paid for my Motosat Dome) and they would not give me one (The dealer loaned me one) even tought I'm entitled to a dish for my installation.
By the way if anyone needs a tripod type dish, I have a few I can spare one or two when we get to QZ
By the way if anyone needs a tripod type dish, I have a few I can spare one or two when we get to QZ
jerryarlyne
Well-known member
When I switched to Direct I told them I wanted three dishes, one for my shed in Yuma one for my tripod and one for my house in Ca. They said no problem just gave them to me in place of my ordering a DVR, So I now have three coax cables coming from my dish on my shed, one to the front tv in the coach, one to the rear coach tv and one to my screen room tv. I took my old dish 500 dish and just used one of the duel LNBs and put it on my tripod and it works just fine. That leaves me one direct dish with a duel LNB to use to replace the single LNB on the roof mount dish on the coach. At least that makes sense to me. ???
Jerry R
Jerry R
Jim Godward
Well-known member
John
One of them isn't the Dish that allows 2 receivers to be connected and both can get the 110 and 119 satellites?? If it is, I want it! VBG
One of them isn't the Dish that allows 2 receivers to be connected and both can get the 110 and 119 satellites?? If it is, I want it! VBG
John From Detroit
Well-known member
James Godward said:
Yes and no, one is the dual head oval dish, it's not one of the ones for sale thoug Cause I want it too
jerryarlyne
Well-known member
James Godward said:
Jim,
I have a dishpro dish with the duel head if you want it you can have it either in Yuma or I can bring it to Q/Z. I Also have two dish 301 receivers for sale with the yellow cards, Make an offer.
Jerry
