I need suggestions for new dish

**sobonefnet** · 11-20-2009 03:31 PM

I currently have a single LNB dish (very old) and a H20 receiver. I am moving soon and would like to upgrade to a triple LNB so I can receive my locals and HD programming. Can you suggest an inexpensive route for me to go? I just have one receiver.

**dishrich** · 11-20-2009 03:57 PM

WHICH "triple LNB" dish did you have in mind???
The oval PIII dish (about 18" X 20") will NOT work for HD prog.
The dish you really need is the slimline - since I have NO idea what local market you're in, you'll either need the 3 or 5 LNB version.

Since you say you're moving, why don't you just have D* do a mover prog for you. The dish upgrade needed for your area would be FREE, as well as you would most likely qualify for a FREE HD DVR.

**sobonefnet** · 11-20-2009 06:25 PM

Well this is for a "second" home I have.

So for HD - I need slimline?

Local market: Altoona, PA

**twizt3dkitty** · 11-20-2009 07:57 PM

is that by reading? if so he needs a ka/ku3 (philly locals) i doubt you reach scranton/wilkes barre

**MikeinBaja** · 11-20-2009 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by sobonefnet

Well this is for a "second" home I have.

So for HD - I need slimline?

Local market: Altoona, PA

Yes, you need a slimline. There are older dish options, but don't bother.

In addition, you need to add the HD programming option to your current package (it's like $10/month +/-).

**sobonefnet** · 11-21-2009 06:39 PM

I can get Altoona HD locals. OK - looks like I will start shopping for a slimline. Any inexpesive sites for these??

**yorktown** · 11-21-2009 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by sobonefnet

I can get Altoona HD locals. OK - looks like I will start shopping for a slimline. Any inexpesive sites for these??

I've bought a few from dealers on EBAY. I got the dish, LNB, the mounting bracket, and 2 stabilizer brackets for $75. The price even includes shipping.

**MikeinBaja** · 11-23-2009 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by sobonefnet

I can get Altoona HD locals. OK - looks like I will start shopping for a slimline. Any inexpesive sites for these??

May want to check your local Craig's list too. Make sure that any dish includes the monopoles (support brackets). Have seen them from $50 on up, but I wouldn't pay more that $75 delivered.

**wildbill129** · 11-23-2009 06:37 PM

Solid Signal has decent prices. I have purchased lots of gear from them:

http://www.solidsignal.com/cview.asp...ment&c=DIRECTV

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**yorktown** · 11-23-2009 10:36 PM

Originally Posted by wildbill129

Solid Signal has decent prices. I have purchased lots of gear from them:

http://www.solidsignal.com/cview.asp...ment&c=DIRECTV

Dishes&mc=02

I just checked real quick.

Slimline 3LNB dish = $79 + another $26 to ship it.
This price doesn't include the 2 monopoles.
Doesn't seem like a "decent price" to me.