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Ah, that makes sense. Thank you!

Thank you. So I'm assuming 1000+ is a bigger dish/reflector needed for that satellite? And depending on how I want to mount it, it'd be a good idea to use those metal braces some people have? Yeah, the dish itself sure is clunky from what I can see. I've said this before, but it's a shame I...

I recently picked up a used dish from a friend. It is elliptical, black with the "DISH HD" logo on the front. It didn't come with an LNB. Since it's a large(r) reflector, I'm thinking of using it in the future to grab 118.7. I have the 500+ LNB on-hand, but it doesn't look like the screw holes...

DISH's channel placement is weird to me. I understand the need to have increased signal strength at 61.5, but if they're moving satellites around up there, why not fix some channel locations in the process? For instance, I'm in Roanoke VA, in the eastern US. :imconfused My local channels only...

Yes, I remember you telling me on another thread. That's amazing! And innovative. Using a DISH 300 I suppose? And you told me they were still there, pointed?

Thank you, that might be wise for me in the future. That's weird though, right? The fact that Roanoke locals are on Western arc instead of Eastern arc...? It would honestly be so much easier if they would just do a true split between both arcs. Localities that are better suited for EA should...

My locals are ZIP code 24018 Roanoke, VA. My problem is I mounted my 300 dish on the side of my chimney but I can't swing it far enough to the left to catch 129 because the rock is in the way. I can always remount it on the same side as my 500 which has a clear view of the eastern arc. As for...

Thank you. It seems it's a bit more difficult to get 129 from my house. What is the eastern arc equivalent of 129?

Thank you. Is 129 okay/reliable to aim for? Or should I aim for an equivalent on the Eastern Arc?

Hey all, I have decided to supplement my DISH 500 (110, 119) setup with a DISH 300 pointed at 129°W. Rather than going out and buying a DISH 1000, I'm doing it this way. I'm a little leery, though. I've heard of people consistently losing signal on the 129 bird, that's why I'd rather give 129 a...

Damn it, made that pun before I got the chance :P

Thank you all for your insight. I am pretty sure they are paper wasps, as the one I saw going in was dark in color but smaller than the average hornet. I have heard mixed things about the Spectricide, but Raid has always worked for us. I've done some thinking, and I might have to agree with...

She's an older lady, so I doubt she knows about the wasps. I had to sit there and watch and wait for one to enter the hole before I even dare to approach the dish.

Hi all, So I have a family-friend who is leasing their property, and asked me if I wanted these two dishes. Me, being a satellite geek, took them up on the offer. The dish on the upper side of the building is an original DISH 300 along with a 500 dangling by one bolt (for some reason) so I...

Being that I am not an installer, but rather a hobbyist, this is all a learning experience. I'm trying to learn here. It's hard to differentiate reflectors online, as some of them have a similar shape. I couldn't tell just from a picture that a DISH Turbo reflector is different size than a DISH...

Thanks.

So the 1000.4 reflector is smaller than the 1000+? The 1000.4 is too small for 118.7?

I understand. That makes sense. Would this work then? DISH Network Dish1000.4 Reflector Feed Arm and LNBF Bracket (ES157088) from Solid Signal

Thanks everyone. So if I understand correctly, I can't use this reflector? It was designed to pick up 110 and 119, why can't it pick up 118.7 too? It's between 110 and 119? Using this LNBF, of course. :-)

Thanks, cmcgrail. I appreciate the link! Jim5506, thank you for the clarification. So will a standard 500 reflector suffice to pick up just 110°, 118.7°, and 119°W? If so, all I need is the plus LNBF? Then, if I wanted to pick up 129° in the future, could I use a DISH 300 with DP LNBF to catch...

Hi all, Well, I did it. I bought a VIP211K from Amazon.com about 2 weeks ago and it's been working fabulously. When I initiate my service, I plan to use my DISH 500 and 300 as my primary and secondary receive antennas, respectively. My needs are as follows: SiriusXM music channel assortment...

Good to hear they haven't abandoned the VIPs just yet. That's pretty funny, but I guess I can see where the customer is coming from, stuck in their ways, trying to save a dollar. Side note, wouldn't a VCR/DVD recorder not work for taping programs? When we had Cox Cable, some channels would...

I just spoke to a DISH Network customer service representative on the phone today (out of sheer curiosity,) and I was told that VIP211K receivers are still being activated. He said I could activate one on a new account. My question is are they still being leased from DISH, or do you have to buy...

That's very interesting, NGeorge! Everything you said makes sense. I love learning about this stuff. Also, I dug through my old gallery and found that I had snapped another picture, and that they indeed have 2 more dishes on their property. It looks like a 500 and 300 if you zoom in. Also...

Thank you Claude (and everybody else that contributed.) I agree that it's probably best to go the simple route and sign a two-year agreement. And sure, I can swallow my pride and let someone else do it. As Greeks, we've been brought up with the mindset of "if you want something done right, do it...