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H25-500 receiver questions (Camping setup)

Hi

Just came back to DirecTv from a short stint with Dish ( 5 months ). Happy to get the new H34!

I had the installer put a 2nd reciever in the garage, and he ran a splitter/cable to he other end of my garage so I can hook up the cable to my camper while it's at home ( use the camper as a guest house ). I got the RF type remotes so I didnt have to move the cable box back/forth from garage to camper while at home.

Will I be able to use the H25-500 with it's own dish when we leave to go camping? Just making sure it's not dependant on the H34 to recieve signal.

I still have my older dish ( Slim Line ), but installer stated I would need a new LNB ( SWM ) to use it for camping. Where is the best place to get this LNB? Anything else I would need, besides a tripod to put the dish on?
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As stated, you will need a SWM setup for the H25. I drag along our bedroom HR24 when we go in the motorhome. Since I was new to satellite reception and DirecTV, I went with a SWM setup for the motorhome to mimic what I have at home. With the SWM LNB you need to either use the meter in your receiver or an external one. The cheap meters won't do. I use an Accutrac Pro 22 with an ASL-1 unit, which is about the least expensive alternative for meters. I bought this one because I saw it in one of the DirecTV installation videos. It is fine for occasional use.

But, here is where it gets dicey. I have a SWM3 at home, but I bought a SWM5 for the RV. I did this because the ASL-1 only has feeds for sats 101 (used for the main alignment) and 119 (used for the tilt). A recent thread has pointed out that tilt is probably close enough if you just use the number you get for dishpointer.com or from your receiver (when you enter the zip for where you are located). So, just getting the SWM3 may be enough. You need a tripod with a 2" diameter pole. These are supposedly built stronger than the other tripods. Mine doesn't look that heavy, but I have had it up in some pretty gusty winds and it works just fine. Plus, as was noted, you need a Power Inserter for the SWM head. Since you will just have a direct line from your dish to your receiver, you don't need a splitter.

As an aside, you will be really surprised how big that dish is when you try to find storage space for it in your camper. I stored mine on the bed for a couple of trips until I was able to make room for it in the basement.
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BobStokesbary said:
As an aside, you will be really surprised how big that dish is when you try to find storage space for it in your camper. I stored mine on the bed for a couple of trips until I was able to make room for it in the basement.
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Have you tried storing it UNDER the bed ?
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Have you tried storing it UNDER the bed ?
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I have a slideout mechanism under the bed and trying to lift a queen size mattress is a real pain in the neck. I know it is probably not approved to put it on the bed in case of an accident, but it would have to travel about 35 feet to get up front to where I drive. But, like I said, I store in below now.
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I have a slideout mechanism under the bed and trying to lift a queen size mattress is a real pain in the neck. I know it is probably not approved to put it on the bed in case of an accident, but it would have to travel about 35 feet to get up front to where I drive. But, like I said, I store in below now.
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No I didn't mean under as in outside.
Don't you have a built in box (storage area ) under the mattress ?
Ours is set up with hydraulics (?) that help hold the bed up for storing things under, much like the doors to the basement outside.

It was just a thought ... you got it figured out and your right, it would be quite a sight to see what may cause the dish to make it all the way to the front of the Motorhome !
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The phase III 3lnb dish works very well as a system. You can file off the tab of the slimline 3 lab and slide it onto the arm of the Phase III dish. You can also create a notch on the arm for the lab if that is easier than filing off the tab. Signal on the 99 and 103 will be lower but for a camper dish it will be a excellent solution. I have set up one at home to experiment with it. Rainy days are a problem sometimes on the 99 satellite but for the most part I think that using this dish for camping, or in situations you just cannot use the larger slimline dish, it is perfect. You also don't have to have a 2 inch mast. You can use the 1 7/8 mast tripod.
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mr_tv said:
The phase III 3lnb dish works very well as a system. You can file off the tab of the slimline 3 lab and slide it onto the arm of the Phase III dish. You can also create a notch on the arm for the lab if that is easier than filing off the tab. Signal on the 99 and 103 will be lower but for a camper dish it will be a excellent solution. I have set up one at home to experiment with it. Rainy days are a problem sometimes on the 99 satellite but for the most part I think that using this dish for camping, or in situations you just cannot use the larger slimline dish, it is perfect. You also don't have to have a 2 inch mast. You can use the 1 7/8 mast tripod.
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Thats 1 5/8 mast for the tripods not using a 2".
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BobStokesbary said:
I have a slideout mechanism under the bed and trying to lift a queen size mattress is a real pain in the neck. I know it is probably not approved to put it on the bed in case of an accident, but it would have to travel about 35 feet to get up front to where I drive. But, like I said, I store in below now.
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No I didn't mean under as in outside.
Don't you have a built in box (storage area ) under the mattress ?
Ours is set up with hydraulics (?) that help hold the bed up for storing things under, much like the doors to the basement outside.

It was just a thought ... you got it figured out and your right, it would be quite a sight to see what may cause the dish to make it all the way to the front of the Motorhome !
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Bob,
I basically take the 4 bolts out of the mount and put the reflector under the bed and lay the rest inside as well, or elsewhere if needed.
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Last & Next Movie Watched

Since the Reds have there thread we should too!

Last watched Nine inch Nails
Next 3:10 to Yuma
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Come September (1961)
Rock Hudson and Gina Lollobrigida with Sandra Dee and Bobby Darin
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Simple, charming. Entire premise is quite silly but Cary Grant carries it across the line in good fashion.
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Since it was already "paid" for, I spent the two hours of my time watching the John Cena action movie on Apple TV, "Matchbox The Movie" even though the reviews were brutal. It was better than I expected, so I didn't feel like I had wasted an afternoon watching it. But it felt like another "Reacher"/"Neghley"/"Mission: Impossible"/"Fast & Furious" crash and blow stuff up with lots of automatic gunfire mixed in movie featuring covert CIA operatives.

I don't think we'll get a follow-up movie from this. I expect Mattel will have other toy lines to exploit.
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meStevo
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Volcanic Eruptions

Continuing the Kilauea thread in the Pub here. Perhaps the Iceland one too next time there's remarkable activity.

Currently there is precursory lava flowing into the crater, leading to the next episode that'll probably start within the next day.

You can see the pace of inflation / deflation here. It serves as the primary predictor for when the expect the eruptions, which coincide w/ inflation turning into significant deflation and last for several hours on average with significant fountaining.

www.usgs.gov

Monitoring Data for Kīlauea

For more information on how electronic tiltmeters and GPS receivers help monitor the deformation of Kīlauea volcano, see the HVO Deformation page.
www.usgs.gov www.usgs.gov


View: https://youtu.be/Uecu2seh4b4


Wife and I like the AfarTV feeds, for the discussion along w/ them, though they're otherwise just mirrors of the official USGS feeds.


View: https://youtu.be/iws3rh5vLAQ
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Gemini summary:

In this video from Shawn Willsey: Geology Explained, geology professor Shawn Willsey details rapid subsurface and surface changes at Kīlauea volcano in Hawaii:
  • Signs of a Magma Intrusion (Dike): Summit tiltmeters recorded an unprecedented, rapid inflation spike of around 45 microradians [04:00 Opens in a new window ], accompanied by a dramatic surge of over 100 shallow earthquakes within 24 hours (peaking at a magnitude 3.4) [01:44 Opens in a new window ]. The deformation indicates that magma is intruding in an east-west orientation beneath the southern caldera/Halemaʻumaʻu region [01:16 Opens in a new window ].

  • No Rift Zone Migration: Tilt and seismic data confirm magma is remaining confined to the summit area rather than traveling down the East Rift Zone [02:40 Opens in a new window ].

  • Structural Pathways: Willsey notes that pre-existing faults and fractures expanded during the 2018 caldera collapse [08:32 Opens in a new window ]. Because these fracture zones remain unsealed, magma can move and mobilize toward the surface much faster than before [10:17 Opens in a new window ].

  • Potential Outcomes: The intrusion could stall underground without erupting, or it could feed a new east-west fissure eruption inside the summit caldera, similar to the September 2023 event [02:47 Opens in a new window ].

  • Shift to Dome Overflows: Webcam footage from overnight reveals repeated pulses of fluid lava overflowing the spatter cone at the North Vent [11:42 Opens in a new window ]. Occurring roughly every 20 to 50 minutes and lasting several minutes each [12:36 Opens in a new window ], these cyclic overflows suggest Kīlauea may be transitioning away from high-fountaining episodes toward regular surface overflows [14:54 Opens in a new window ].

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Oooo, quite the show now. All three vents have doming and overflows. The cone that built up around the North vent lost its upper quarter at 02:50 Oct 17 and is now spewing lava at a healthy rate. Don't know if I would say it's a fountain, but it's close.


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edit: The USGS has called the official start of Episode 55 as starting at 03:19 HST Oct 17, 2026:
Alert Level: WATCH, Color Code: ORANGE 2026-10-17 13:43:56 UTC
HVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice

Volcano: Kilauea (VNUM #332010)

Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE

Issued: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 3:43 AM HST
Source: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
Notice Number: 2026/H488
Location: N 19 deg 25 min W 155 deg 17 min
Elevation: 4091 ft (1247 m)
Area: Hawaii

Summary: Episode 55 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption began at 3:19 AM HST on October 17, 2026.

Volcanic Activity:
Episode 55 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu began at the summit of Kīlauea began at 3:19 AM HST on October 17, 2026.

Fountain heights are relatively low at about 100-150 feet (30-45 m), and it is not clear whether this episode will evolve to the same heights as previous episodes. Continuous overflows from the vents began yesterday, October 16, just before 6 a.m. HST and transitioned into episode 55 fountains at 3:19 a.m. HST this morning. The current forecast is for winds are blowing from the north-northeast direction, which suggests that volcanic gas emissions and volcanic material may be distributed to the south-southwest direction from Halemaʻumaʻu.
  • All eruptive vents and lava flows are confined to Halemaʻumaʻu crater within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Tephra fall from volcanic ash clouds is greatest within 3 miles (5 km) of the vents, lighter ash and Pele's Hair may stay suspended for large distances from the vents.
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Military grade antenna for your off-grid setup #hamradio #satcom #offgrid

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Whats for breakfast?

Who says dinner or lunch has to be the only good meals of the day?

Honey butter grits with scrambled eggs and grilled boneless pork ribs on flakey biscuits washed down with cranberry juice.
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Egg, sausage and cheese sandwich between bread toasted in butter in skillet... Chocolate milk.
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Egg, sausage and cheese sandwich between bread toasted in butter in skillet... Chocolate milk.
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Add fresh hash browns, delete chocolate for milk with a slice of bacon.
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Bacon, eggs, hash browns and toast. Coffee.
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Wound up at the Waffle House this morning. Got the two egg breakfast with coffee.

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Speaking of waffles, I'm going to put my mini waffle iron on stove so I'll remember to make waffles in the morning... Had some last week, been awhile.
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Dos cackleberrys over easy on top of 2 corned beef hash patties fried in skillet... Chocolate milk.
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Homemade Breakfast Sausage

Anyone making their own breakfast sausage? I've recently been trying different recipes, found some I like, some I've modified...
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Bob Evans Sage.
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Bob Evans Sage.
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I will look, but I don't think I have seen it. Owen's breakfast sausage use to be favorite, but I can't find it anymore. Jimmy Dean's country mild is OK also when I can find it.
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Swaggerty's isn't too bad, sausage prices are lower per lb than making my own from pork butts right now so I've been buying JC Potter or Owen lately.
(Swaggerty's at Sam's is pre cut, I usually partially freeze the rolls and cut with my slicer and vacuum seal on parchment paper)
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reubenray said:
I will look, but I don't think I have seen it. Owen's breakfast sausage use to be favorite, but I can't find it anymore. Jimmy Dean's country mild is OK also when I can find it.
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amazon maybe :what
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reubenray said:
I will look, but I don't think I have seen it. Owen's breakfast sausage use to be favorite, but I can't find it anymore. Jimmy Dean's country mild is OK also when I can find it.
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owens on amazon is 54.99 for a 4 pk 16 oz a sausage. i feel that's kind of steep!!!
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Swaggerty's isn't too bad, sausage prices are lower per lb than making my own from pork butts right now so I've been buying JC Potter or Owen lately.
(Swaggerty's at Sam's is pre cut, I usually partially freeze the rolls and cut with my slicer and vacuum seal on parchment paper)
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id'e rather make my own vs store bought.
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slow_poke_pete said:
owens on amazon is 54.99 for a 4 pk 16 oz a sausage. i feel that's kind of steep!!!
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Especially when I can get a two pound roll of Jimmy Dean from Sam's Club for $7.38.
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They run Owens at $3.99 for lb and $7.99 a couple times a month at some grocery stores here, I actually was wrong, just checked a pork sirloin roast it was $1.99 a lb. (cooked it yesterday so pack was in trash)
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AI Model Poisoned: Uncovering Hidden Dangers #shorts

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Club TWiT: Mikah's Crafting Corner #25 - Ray Gun Papercraft Part 6

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Song Name Game Part 3!

Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!

So let the game continue!

The last song was added by Bobby who posted...

One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters

CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!

Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game

Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.

Example:

Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow

Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio

Another example:

Ride the Lightning -- Metallica

Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne


Get it?


An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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TheRatPatrol
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NCIS

Anyone else watch this show? Any guesses as to what was in the box Gibbs gave to Abby that was on her desk? It look liked it was glowing.

I also heard that someone was leaving the show at the end of this season. Any guesses as to who thats going to be?
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Howard ...
You don't like Tony, or Tony as the Director (he's only been there for 30 seconds now) or you don't like NCIS ?
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Jimbo said:
Howard ...
You don't like Tony, or Tony as the Director (he's only been there for 30 seconds now) or you don't like NCIS ?
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Tony as the director.🙄
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Howard Simmons said:
Tony as the director.🙄
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Would you rather have LaRoche ???
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I liked this episode and a toned down Tony...
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Jimbo said:
Would you rather have LaRoche ???
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No. Bring in someone new.🤔 Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.
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Howard Simmons said:
No. Bring in someone new.🤔 Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.
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I don't think Tim and Tony are that far apart in Age ...

Remember what Tony said to Tim when they first got back together ...
Tony said: I am the New Tony, Tim .... (something to that effect)

Tony has changed, he's been running his Security Business ... I'm sure he has grown up.

Give it time ... your judging the New Tony from the old Tony.

It sounds like Tim won't be around the Team much longer either.
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I wonder it they will show the teased meeting (in Origins) with Tony and Gibbs.
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I wonder it they will show the teased meeting (in Origins) with Tony and Gibbs.
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I'm curious how they are going to implement Tony into Origins (If they do) ...
Tony was introduced to Gibbs and the team, on NCIS, which makes it the Mothership side of things, he worked in Baltimore prior to NCIS, NO mention when they met that anyone had known one another ...
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SpaceX Seeks to Conduct 450 Starship Launches a Year in Texas!

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