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We currently have a leased 625, non-HD programming, single TV. This has been our setup since 9/2008. We got a new HD TV and we want to upgrade to a 722k and switch our package to HD. I assume this will require 1) a satellite dish repositioning or replacement 2) receiver replacement with new...

I currently use a 311 receiver, one room, one TV. I have a SuperDish dish outside and a DP 34 switch with one coax line going from the switch into the house. We have one of the higher packages and locals. I have no HD equipment and don't need any HD stuff at this time. Still using an old TV...

I got a Rain Bird Timer Cabinet ($30) from Lowes. It's for a sprinkler system, but with a little modding the switch fit in there. It's supposed to be waterproof. I sprayed some expanding foam around where the wires go into the bottom of the box to keep wasps out (hopefully). Thanks for the...

Wow, thanks for that. I really am a n00b. All my locals are on 105 T 02, and it's still at 83 to 85 signal. Yay! Thanks!

Heh, Mississippi! There were no locals here in early 2001 when my Dish 500 was installed. The locals just went live about 9 months ago or so. The installer showed me the locals here all come in on 105, but now I've forgotten which T they were on. I just know that while he was showing me the...

Hi guys. Got the new SuperDish installed today. However, now I have a switch, which I didn't have before. Due to the location of the wiring and stuff, the switch was just mounted to the pole outside. Is that fine (all coax connectors are covered) or do I need to get some type of...

Iceberg, I have no idea what the 148 was for. It was just pulled in on my Dish 500 dish. ??? I thought it was odd that my SuperDish doesn't pull in 148 at all now. Doesn't matter, I don't need it anyway.

Ok guys, got the new SuperDish and 311 receiver installed this morning. Here's my signals now to compare with: 119 T11: 111 119 T12: 112 119 T19: 111 119 T20: 111 110 T11: 110 110 T12: 114 110 T20: 111 110 T21: 115 148 T11: 0 148 T12: 0 148 T19: 0 new: 105 : the T my...

I have you all beat!! http://www.snakeyez.us/images/satelliteguys/DSC03242.JPG Yes, this was done by a "professional installer" too. I called ahead and got permission to put the galvanized fence post in the ground (like 3' with concrete) and they told me to go ahead. They came out a...

I don't know exactly. I just know that the last chance I get to check my signal before it goes is around 70 for 119 channels. The storm probably moves in very quickly. :P Just ignore me, I'm a n00b.

Ouch, that kinda sucks...when my signal on 119 drops below 75 or so is when a storm is about to knock my picture off. Sounds like local channels might be hard to watch during bad weather...

Thanks Iceberg! I suppose it's all relative right? I mean, your signal to 119 relative to 110? The installer just tries to get the best of both because you only have a single dish to aim? What I mean is, the installation LOCATION wouldn't provide a decent 119 signal and a bad 110 signal...

Ok man, checked it all again. 119 T11: 98 119 T12: 102 119 T19: 93 119 T20: 98 110 T11: 51 110 T12: 80 110 T20: 71 110 T21: 50 148 T11: 97 148 T12: 0 148 T19: 93 How's that? I only have one Dish 500 dish out there....

Thanks for everyone's advice to me on this forum. I have a local installer coming out tomorrow to upgrade my Dish 500 dish to a SuperDish and my receiver from a 3900 to a 311. I'm excited. I was wondering, however, if they'll have to move from my current dish's mounted position? I have my...

Thanks for that reply. I had just called Dish Network to see what they'd say. A nice fella named Jim told me to try the local guys first. Since I just want to buy (not lease) a new 311 and a SuperDish, he said local guys could probably beat Dish Network on pricing due to the shipping...