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BobMeans
BobMeans
Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Eastern Arc amplifier advice

Hi All,

I lost a bunch of HD channels, contacted Dish and they said I needed to migrate to an Eastern Arc dish (1000.4, I'm guessing from my reading, but I might be talking out my youknowwhat). The tech came out to do the install, but said that he couldn't do it because the dish was too far from the house, about 100m or a little less. He said that the new dish has a lower signal than the one I currently have (no rain or snow fade at all) I have RG6 running to the house. I don't want to have to pull new wire, so can I get a line amplifier? If so, what one? Dish told me to contact a retail dealer, but none of them return my calls (hate having to recall and re-explain 10 times!!). I really want my HD back!!

Thanks,
Bob
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3HaloODST
3HaloODST
Your dish is definitely too far to be within specs, however if you had reception before on the 500 or whatever you had before then it should work. Did you have legacy LNBFs? They can have longer runs depending on where the switch is placed.
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BobMeans
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not sure?

I'm not sure if they are legacy LNBFs--the dishes were installed in about 2004 or 2005.

The switch is located in the building the dishes are mounted on, so about a 25-30 foot run from the dish to the switch and then 100m run to the receiver.

I guess I will have to get the Dish tech back out, have him do the install and then get an amp if I need it later--any advice on good models?

3HaloODST said:
Your dish is definitely too far to be within specs, however if you had reception before on the 500 or whatever you had before then it should work. Did you have legacy LNBFs? They can have longer runs depending on where the switch is placed.
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In the same sentence you are mixing Meters and Feet. Are you really talking about over 100 meters (over 300 feet) from the Dish to the Receiver? If it is really over 300 feet and you cannot relocate the Dish closer to the receiver then you have two options. 1) Replace the RG6 coax with RG11. 2) Upgrade to the Hooper and install the Node close to the dish (where you have the current Switch) and you will be fine with the 300ft to the receiver.
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Sorry, I guess I think in both, I guess it comes from being American with a German wife (her preciseness hasn't rubbed off on me ,yet) and yes I mean about 100 meters or about 300 feet- since I don't know the precise distance a difference of 20 feet or so one way or the other didn't seem important, it just seemed like a nice round number. Saying 7 to 9 meters just seems odd-hence 25-30 feet.

Anyway, thanks for the advice-I'll look at the Hopper manual for distance specs.
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3HaloODST
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Hopper specs are about 200 feet as well. If you want more, your best bet is to use RG-11 (and omit splitters and extra connectors.)
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Untitled Linux Show 277

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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

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Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio

Another example:

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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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Dish Hopper and Dish Hopper Plus No Alexa in settings

I have Dish Hopper and Hopper Plus and also have Alexa Echo. I link the Alex skill to Dish and it asks me to enter the pairing code shown on the TV. I go into Dish Settings and there is no Alexa shown. Not sure what to do.
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Ungood.
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What is the purpose of connecting Alexa and the H3?
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Tell Alexa verbally what to do.
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reubenray said:
What is the purpose of connecting Alexa and the H3?
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I stand up from my chair with my glass in one hand and my plate in the other, when a story I really want to hear comes on the TV. So I say, "Alexa, pause DISH", and it waits for me to return from the kitchen, at which time I say, "Alexa, resume DISH".

Or maybe, when I return with a full glass in one hand and a new plate in the other, I realize I forgot to pause to hear this good story from its start. So I say, "Alexa, skip DISH backwards 3 minutes", and I still get to catch the whole story.

I use this every day. Or until I acquire a third hand.
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The Resurrectionists can help you with that.

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Claude's site is still up and running. New link required

I figured some of the guys would be looking here for an answer. You'll need to use this link

DishRetailer

America's Oldest Satellite Forum!
satelliteretailer.com satelliteretailer.com

I'll mention what happened over there. I don't want to cause Scott any issues or put him in a bad spot.
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If any of you know some of the guys from the board and you have their contact info, please reach out to them....many failed to update their contact info and some even had starband email addresses.
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dishstaller said:
I figured some of the guys would be looking here for an answer. You'll need to use this link

DishRetailer

America's Oldest Satellite Forum!
satelliteretailer.com satelliteretailer.com

I'll mention what happened over there. I don't want to cause Scott any issues or put him in a bad spot.
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Now I have to go check out what happened now. Lol!
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Went and looked, not too bad...

Just let people know the address is satelliteretailer.com as DishRetailer.COM is not working. :)
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dishstaller said:
If any of you know some of the guys from the board and you have their contact info, please reach out to them....many failed to update their contact info and some even had starband email addresses.
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Your old link triggered my Bitdefender today.
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Now I have to go check out what happened now. Lol!
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I had a direct link to ]Political, thought provoking and debatable but now have to go in the main section or I get a warning on my Bitdefender
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