Recent content by Timbee

Appreciate the input. By way of update I finally realize that even though nothing happened when I tried to select the recorded version if instead I pressed PLAY repeatedly- sometimes 6 or 8 times-- the recorded version played. Just one of the weirdnesses I encounter with the Wally and external...

?? Well, yes-- but that doesn't help me in any sense as far as a solution goes.

Strange. I can set a manual recording on the Wally and when I go to the list of recorded programs it shows up, channel info and time duration are displayed as expected, but no matter what I push, it simply will not play. All other recorded programs set with the TImer work normally and there...

Thanks. Yes, we have the external HD/DVR but often are in areas with not OTA reception. Also I do understand the other limitations you mentioned (one sat a time + X2 not working with Hopper). I went back & forth between the X2 and Hopper and only went with the X2 in the end for its ease of use...

That's interesting-- thanks for the input. It seems that somehow the connection is tested at some kind of interval when not online.(?) If we could count on a week's worth of viewing for those instances when we're not set up, that would be useful.

Aha-- I've definitely do that IF we had a Hopper! :) We currently have the Pathway X2 with the Wally and external HD and I'm considering whether the Hopper would be worth the investment as it enables one to record more than one program at a time.

Assuming I'm able to successfully set up a Hopper 3 to use with our RV while traveling, will it be possible to watch any pre recorded stored TV programs without having to reconnect to the tripod mounted Dish? For example, were we to pull into a Walmart for a quick overnight, will we be able to...

By way of update... we moved to a new site today and were presented with a similar challenge in finding Dish Satellites. Opened the Winegard app you recommended where I could see that the Western arc of the Dish sats-- which was what I wanted since that's where the local network channels were--...

I think I did look at the Windgard app earlier but as it had relatively poor ratings, didn't follow through. Just downloaded it now and I have to say from what I see it looks like just what I need. I'll give it a try tomorrow during the day to see how accurate it is. Our current location will be...

That's an interesting and creative option. I'm quite familiar with Google Maps features but never considered using it that way.

Great-- I'll give that a try and let you know how it works. Thanks!

If it was only that easy! :) We're traveling in an RV and for those sites we're at with a clear view to the south-- it's a no brainer. Turn it on, scan and let it do its thing. But for sites like where we're at now it ain't that easy. We're surrounded by tall trees with a steep drop off to a...

Looking for a satellite finder app for my Android devices that I can use to position our Winegard Pathway X2. As I understand it there's a western and eastern arc each consisting of 3 satellites? The few apps I've looked at so far seem overly complex-- at least for this beginner. Is there a...

"satellite id detection" ? Not sure what the advantage this offers? A quick search of the models you listed would seem to indicate that they are no longer in stock. I guess my question remains as to whether the models costing hundreds of dollars do any better job than the cheapies when it comes...

Aha-- got it. Appreciate the explanation.