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11-20-2009, 02:31 PM
|  | SatelliteGuys Regular | | Join Date: Oct 29th, 2005 Location: PA
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| | | I need suggestions for new dish
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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HR22-100 (x2) Nfusion NOVA (x4)
D* SWM8 w/Slimline E* DP44 E* DP500 E* DP1000
Mitsu 65" (1080) Panasonic VIERA 46" (1080) Vizio 26" (720)
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11-20-2009, 02:57 PM
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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.
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11-20-2009, 05:25 PM
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Well this is for a "second" home I have.
So for HD - I need slimline?
Local market: Altoona, PA
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11-20-2009, 06:57 PM
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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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11-20-2009, 06:57 PM
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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 +/-).
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11-21-2009, 05:39 PM
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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??
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11-21-2009, 06:02 PM
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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.
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11-23-2009, 04:43 PM
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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.
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11-23-2009, 05:37 PM
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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 Dishes&mc=02
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11-23-2009, 09:36 PM
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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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