Bohemian
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Never said one satellite.
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Never said one satellite.
IronJ
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Never said you did?...you indicated dish used "fewer satellites thus antenna was simpler"...
I assumed you Meant simpler than direct which also uses 3 satellites for programming...
I'm only referring to the core programming satellites...I know there are others for Spanish and Hindu Zulu whatever but they are irrelevant to the discussion...
Last I knew ( and it's been a while admittedly) direct was 99,101, 103.. or maybe 101 110 and 119??..
Either way I never said one nor did you....if I misunderstood your "fewer" comment I apologize...
J
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Bohemian
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Sorry. I said what I said. Not fighting.
Dish actually needs to find 3 satellites also. Satellite numbers are: 110, 119, and 129 for the western arc. If you're looking for the three satellites in the eastern arc they are: 61.5, 72.7 and 77. You need to locate all three in either arc for all stations and hd.
Bohemian
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Yes, with Dish you can use 3 satsuma at different positions.
With Directv you can use up to 5 satsuma at different positions
With Dish you can use 1 automated sat antenna and get both SD and HD programming.
With Directv most of the automated antennas (not all) can not receive hd. None of the carryout antenna are sped to receive hd.
There are many more details we left out.
With Directv you can use up to 5 satsuma at different positions
With Dish you can use 1 automated sat antenna and get both SD and HD programming.
With Directv most of the automated antennas (not all) can not receive hd. None of the carryout antenna are sped to receive hd.
There are many more details we left out.
SNOKING
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We have had Directv for years. SD and now HD with a slimeline SWM setup. Alignment of the HD dish is easier than the old SD antenna. The mount has scales built in for elevation and tilt.
Start with a plumb mast (very important, invest in a cheapo 1 ft level at your local hardware store). In the setup menu you are requested to enter your zip code then the receiver lists tilt, azimuth and elevation for your location. Set the antenna for the specified tilt and elevation and eyeball the azimuth (the slimline is centered on 101, same as the 18", so point the Slimline in the same direction).
If your eyeball of the azimuth is good, you will have a signal when you connect the receiver. Probably somewhere in the 80-90 range on 101. Check 103 and 99, their readings should be in the 60s. While looking at the signal meter on 103 or 99 adjust the fine adjustments for a peak signal. There is a lag between adjustment and results being seen on the meter, so make small adjustments and wait a few seconds to see your results.
The nice thing about the SWM setup is you only need one coax to the dish. We are running two HDDVR's and have a third in waiting for the belly TV. I use a smart phone app and a table to view the antenna alignment TV screen while aligning the dish. Or call inside on our cell phones.
Chris
Start with a plumb mast (very important, invest in a cheapo 1 ft level at your local hardware store). In the setup menu you are requested to enter your zip code then the receiver lists tilt, azimuth and elevation for your location. Set the antenna for the specified tilt and elevation and eyeball the azimuth (the slimline is centered on 101, same as the 18", so point the Slimline in the same direction).
If your eyeball of the azimuth is good, you will have a signal when you connect the receiver. Probably somewhere in the 80-90 range on 101. Check 103 and 99, their readings should be in the 60s. While looking at the signal meter on 103 or 99 adjust the fine adjustments for a peak signal. There is a lag between adjustment and results being seen on the meter, so make small adjustments and wait a few seconds to see your results.
The nice thing about the SWM setup is you only need one coax to the dish. We are running two HDDVR's and have a third in waiting for the belly TV. I use a smart phone app and a table to view the antenna alignment TV screen while aligning the dish. Or call inside on our cell phones.
Chris
