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    Dish Blew Over...Now Won't Work?

    I am pretty experienced aligning my Direct TV Dish while RVing. It blew over (tripod) last night and now I can't get any signals from any satellites? I use the RV tripod that you level and point at the satellite. Then all I need to do is slightly align the dish when attaching it to get a great...
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    Tweaking 99 and 103...

    SUCCESS ! Jimbo and others...thanks for the patience with this newbie! Success has arrived! I was able to set up things in my yard today and pulled in the 99! I realize this is no big deal for some of you but for this Dish Pointing Virgin it was phenomenal! Thanks for all the advice and...
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    Tweaking 99 and 103...

    I think I may have figured it out? I will give it a shot tomorrow, but noticed the tilt setting was at 90 and I believe for zip code 65211 it should be at 79.4? I pulled in 101 with the tilt at 90 which seems weird I was able to do that or is tilt not as important on the 101?
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    Tweaking 99 and 103...

    Okay I have my tailgate setup slim line dish and great tripod. I have it adjusted so I can find the 101 very quickly after some practice....perfectly plumb/level but now I can't seem to dial in 99 for ESPN HD? Are there any tips that can be used to dial it in? I don't have a high dollar...
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    TRIPOD Recommendations....

    Awesome Tripod ! Here's the link to the heavy duty tripod....it's awesome! TV4RV: Satellite - Tripod - Slimline - Dish - DirectTV: satellite and Internet for RV - Recreational Vehicles - RVers - DishTV - Satellite Dish - FTA - Tripod
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    Trouble finding signal on tailgate setup

    JT ....what iphone app are you using? I'm curious...I bought the "Dishpointer AR" on iphone that gives you an indication of line of sight ...obstructions etc....which is kinda cool. Just wanted to know if Im missing something that might help with my HD finding issues!
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    TAILGATE SETUP - 99 ?

    Thanks..... I am using the Kaku Slim Line Satellite Dish 99 101 103 Hdtv 3 LNB I still seem to have some issues figuring out the fine tuning aspects of the dish. I don't have a high dollar signal meter, just an eagle aspen satellite finder. Any tricks..tips?
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    TAILGATE SETUP - 99 ?

    I have my tailgate setup primed and ready for saturday. I was able to pick up 87-96 strength signals on 101 and also 119...picture came in great! I can't seem to get 99 which I believe is where ESPN is located? I have 0 for signal strength. ESPNU on 208 does come in but 209 does not? I...
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    One More Question....TILT setting for tailgating..

    Okay I have now advanced to the level of knowing how to adjust azimuth and elevation and where the tick marks are. :) Now I also am reading about "tilt"....but no where can I find the settings for it? Dishpointer shows you azimuth and elevation but not tilt. I am using this for...
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    Which Satellite & Azimuth for HD ESPN?

    I really appreciate all the help from you guys with my tailgate setup! As a newbie I have yet another question to make sure I do things right! I want to make sure I tune my Slimline Dish to the proper azimuth setting and am not sure which satellite I should be aiming for? I am most interested...
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    TAILGATE DISH LOCATION

    Thanks... Thanks Jimbo..I appreciate all the help....
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    TAILGATE DISH LOCATION

    Schneid...is this right?.... "I have some concern as to whether you bought a multi-switch or SWM LNB dish. The SWM dish requires a power inserter while the older multi-switch require B-Band converters. Just make sure you have the right gizmos inline." Schneid thanks for the info..heres what...
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    TAILGATE DISH LOCATION

    Okay I have a H & G heavy duty tripod coming to use with my recently purchased Slimline Dish and HD Receiver....so here's my question... The tailgate lot is extremely crowded and I could see a bump into the tuned dish taking place.... so is it possible to set up my tripod and dish on top of...
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    Will This Work for Slim line Direct TV Dish?

    Any suggestions? Since that one won't work any suggestion on where I might find one that will? Preferable without buying extensions etc....
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    Will This Work for Slim line Direct TV Dish?

    I have ordered the Slim Line Dish (Direct TV ) for tailgating purposes and want to make sure this tripod will work with it. Anyone know if it does? Thanks! WINEGARD TR-3500 Tripod Antenna Mount Product Details Product Dimensions: 148 x 9.5 x 9.2 inches ; 12 pounds Shipping Weight...
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    TRIPOD Recommendations....

    What type of tripod would you recommend and where do you find them for temporary use with a slimline 3lnb direct tv dish? I looked at this one "H&G HEAVY-DUTY SATELLITE DISH TRIPOD" recommended here, but they are out of stock and I need one asap....any suggestions?
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    Football Tailgate Help With Required Equipment

    Tripod suggestions? Thanks Jimbo....any suggestions on what type of tripod? P.S. : I won't hold the OSU against you since you have been so helpful! ;) I'm a University of Missouri spurned by the Big 10 fan.....Nebraska should be fun ;)
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    Football Tailgate Help With Required Equipment

    Tailgating Advice Taken....Next Question :) :rolleyes: Thanks to all who responded regarding my other thread about tailgating and my Direct TV setup....as a result I think I'm going to save some cash! I went with this dish due to my understanding that it will pick up HD Direct TV Channels...
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    Football Tailgate Help With Required Equipment

    I'm a newbie here and have done a lot of research but can't seem to find the answer so I am hoping one of you gurus here can help! ;) I am a current Direct TV customer. I am planning on (attempting to) setting up at my football tailgates with Direct TV. Here's what I know and if you see...