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My apologies if there is already a thread related to this somewhere. I have found similar ones, but none that address my problem specifically.

From what I've read here, everyone has problems with the 129 satellite, but I haven't been seen anyone living on the East Coast with these problems.

My zip is 06239. I have a DPP 1000.2 and no problems with 110 & 119. This is my third upgrade. I started out with a DP Dual and later upgraded to a DPP Quad. I installed the 1000.2 for HD back in the fall of last year and had no problems at all until the spring thunderstorms came. Now I'm losing the signal completely whenever it gets overcast- nevermind actual storms. I'm lucky if I get as much as 30 signal strength on a clear day.

I've read about setting up a wing for 61.5 or 129 itself. This really wouldn't be a problem since I still have the hardware from the quad on the roof minus the LNB itself. (I still have all the old LNBs the DP Dual and the DPP quad) I don't have a switch though. I'm running a Vip222 a 625 and a 311.

One thing I'm confused about is the elevation angle for the 129 at my location. It almost seems like the dish is pointing down at the recommended 15.5 angle. I imagine this is half of the problem. 61.5 has a 40.6 elevation which makes a lot more sense.

I'm guessing I'll be told the best option is to wing the 61.5 into the LNB-In port on the 1000.2. I guess that would be easiest since I'm gonna need a DPP44 switch either way, right?

So my additional questions are:

Does the 61.5 bird provide the exact same channels as the 129?

Can I use the DP Dual or DPP Quad LNBs I already have for the wing, or do I need to get another one?

If so, which one?

I appreciate any help that can be offered!