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- 11-20-2009 02:31 PM #1
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I need suggestions for new dish
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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.
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- 11-20-2009 02:57 PM #2
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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.
- 11-20-2009 05:25 PM #3
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Well this is for a "second" home I have.
So for HD - I need slimline?
Local market: Altoona, PA
- 11-20-2009 06:57 PM #4
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is that by reading? if so he needs a ka/ku3 (philly locals) i doubt you reach scranton/wilkes barre
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Yes, you need a slimline. There are older dish options, but don't bother.
Originally Posted by sobonefnet 
In addition, you need to add the HD programming option to your current package (it's like $10/month +/-).
- 11-21-2009 05:39 PM #6
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I can get Altoona HD locals. OK - looks like I will start shopping for a slimline. Any inexpesive sites for these??
- 11-21-2009 06:02 PM #7
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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. Originally Posted by sobonefnet
- 11-23-2009 04:43 PM #8
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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. Originally Posted by sobonefnet
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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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- 11-23-2009 09:36 PM #10
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Originally Posted by wildbill129
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.
Last edited by yorktown; 11-24-2009 at 12:26 PM.
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