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Couldn't believe Retention tried that hard to keep you happy on month-to-month. Maybe I should give it a try. ;) ! Havent been a customer for years, but might still have a 508 or 301 kicking around. . . . Ever hear of OTA? Cant beat the price, & no contract. But here in Los Angeles, we have...

DirecTV = Slimline If you want DishNet satellites, you should use their dish. The LNB technology and spacing between them is specific to the task. If you want DirecTV satellites, you need their dish. IT is equipped with Ka LNBs as required for their service. If you want service from both...

The 17.5° of elevation might be the bigger challenge. He'll need a clear shot with no obstructions. And either tilt the dish slightly downward, or (my favorite) invert the dish on the pole.

Does the 2-day EPG become a week-long when you plug in an external hard drive? Is there any other disadvantage to using a 211k? I see 'em on DishStore for $120. Seems reasonable. Is or is there not an extra monthly DVR fee once I pay the $40 activation? Any problem adding two to my account...

Okay, I just re-read your question, and understand it better now. If you only have TWO dp capable receivers and NOT three or four... You can mount the DishProPlus dual bird LNBF... which has only two outputs.. but a spare input.... Then, if you strap your 129 LNB along side (a dubious idea but...

no: Not compatible . In the dish world, you don't mix DishPro with Legacy. As for the DishProPlus stuff, there are other limitations, too. The receiver would work with either all legacy or all DishPro(plus), but not a mix of both.

Clay - If you've got an 8' solid, I think you need to come over to the FTA/BUD department, and post us a few pictures. We can take care of you and get you FTA'n your head off ! - :D ... and we won't be talking' 'bout no Dish Network, either!

In less than 24 hours, you have over 150 votes? I think whatever numbers show for the answers, speak well for themselves. I've never set up a poll, but I thought you could have it time out in a week or a month. The voting would then be disabled. Or, PM one of the moderators and ask them to...

In the FTA department, we put multiple LNBs on dishes all the time. We have all sorts of tricks and techniques to hold the LNBs. Why exactly do you need to use a 36" for 110 & 119? But more to your specific problem, here's an oval Primestar with 110/119 LNBs by McGuyver. And, here's a close up...

thanks Makes it kinda hard to use the maps without a cheat sheet. Any chance the EIRP numbers could be put onto the maps? - :eureka

Yea, but what about firmware? The new box with the "better" tuner (DTVpal Plus) seems an interesting variation, as well. I have been ignoring the whole DTVpal fiasco for a month or so. So, I might be a little out of touch. Just waiting for the f()[[3&* to ship one with an improved remote...

wonder if Sears will carry both Will be interesting to see if it comes with a better remote. If not, there will be the same uproar as with the regular DTVpal. and yes, those links are junk...

follow up Glad to hear you had such a painless experience! Changing out the tuner chip is not for anyone but the very experienced. And it only applies to 501's. The 508's and 510's were never affected. Nor, did your symptoms sound like tuner chip problems. Love my 508. For an SD receiver...

That is an excellent solution. (if you are willing to consider it) I changed over from Legacy to DishPro a number of years ago. The SW21 cascade idea runs out of steam at two receivers. When I did all this, I put the DP34 inside the house. Seemed like an easy solution - and I didn't have to go...

yes ! Yes, I know what you are talking about. We had a similar discussion with some folks from Alaska a year or two ago. They have same problem. I think that guy gave up and put in two dishes. People in Mexico often use two dishes, too. That's the easy-to-understand solution, but we might have...

There are other solutions to this problem, if re-aiming your dish doesn't satisfy. But they cost money and you might have to do a self-install. Just depends on how fed up you are and how serious you are to fix it. :cool:

This takes me back. Not sure, but this might work: Hook 61º dish directly to your receiver and aim it properly. Personally, I'd use a $10 meter - it's a snap. Then once you've got that 61º signal... If your original wiring and switch layout doesn't work, put the SW21X on the 110/119, ...

That may not be a path you can follow. The only reason the Dish Twin (110/119) LNB works on the supplied dishes, is because it matches their geometry (focal distance & LNB-to-LNB spacing). Move that Twin to another dish, and the LNBs won't aim at nor focus on the correct satellites. That's why...

It's been discussed many times over the years. Plenty of info in the Canadian Satellite Forum, right here on SatGuy's.

How far off is it?? My pole for my Dish 500 is off maybe 20º, leaning to the south. It's my fault, but the signal's dialed in fine. Not something I would recommend doing on purpose, though. :rolleyes: Yes, they are. But still, it would seem likely you would get some wiggle of the meter on the...

The answer is "no". FTA has nothing to do with DishNetwork. Here is our List of FTA satellites and channels. For info on legitimate FTA reception, please visit us in the FTA Department, where we can answer your questions in more detail.

You might want to watch the same screen when the LNBs are Legacy. I haven't in a long time, but I believe there were around 32 steps. I always assumed it had to do with testing the possible hookup variations of all the switches and LNBs. Or am I thinking of a different screen?

It certainly doesn't look like DISH considers it a problem. It's been known for a long time, and they still pretend it doesn't exist. They directly sold units to known Dish customers. I haven't heard any reliable answer as to whether they'll actually deal with it, either.

heh, well in fairness, the OP hasn't been back since his post. So, he hasn't seen the question, nor the answers... two days... We often have good answers posted in two hours! - :D

bigger is better If you are in need of only a tiny gain, then try your piddling 24" However, here is what a certain Texan is looking to do to get rid of his rain-fade problems. He is serious, and he will get some serious results. - :eureka edit: alternately, sit on your butt and do nothing...