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New to this forum and to Dish satellite service. We're liking Dish very much, had it installed recently at home. We have a ViP 612 receiver with a 1000.4 antenna pointed at the Eastern arc satellites. We were told by the representative when we ordered Dish that we could simply move the receiver to our camper with the Kingdome antenna on the roof and we'd get service in our camper. Not true. We found out the Kingdome is non-operative (bought the camper used), and the installation tech said it wouldn't work anyway. We'd need to use the RV receiver and pay for additional service. We don't want to do that.
So, questions...
We need to buy another antenna. For now, we'd like to do this as inexpensively as possible as we don't use the camper for significant amounts of time through the year. It seems to me we could buy a 1000.2 with a tripod for a very reasonable price and that should work. This antenna should pick up the same satellites our roof antenna is getting. Most of the units being sold online seem to have the Western arc configuration. We live in New York State (5 hours west of the city). I think it makes sense we should go with an Eastern arc antenna. True? Or, can we pick up Western satellites in New York State?
What is the difference between Eastern and Western? Just the LNB? If I buy an antenna and also buy the other LNB can I just swap them out to change from one to the other? We are intending to full time RV in a couple of years so will be traveling across the country regularly.
For now...we're planning a 2 week vacation in Nova Scotia, leaving on July 5. Can we receive signal using the 1000.2 in Eastern configuration in Nova Scotia?
Oh, also with our receiver, it's currently set to receive Eastern satellites. Would it cause any problems at all to the receiver if we do have an antenna that brings in the Western satellites? Does the receiver switch back and forth easily?
Thanks for reading this far. Sorry to be asking so many questions, but hoping for some good knowledgeable answers.
So, questions...
We need to buy another antenna. For now, we'd like to do this as inexpensively as possible as we don't use the camper for significant amounts of time through the year. It seems to me we could buy a 1000.2 with a tripod for a very reasonable price and that should work. This antenna should pick up the same satellites our roof antenna is getting. Most of the units being sold online seem to have the Western arc configuration. We live in New York State (5 hours west of the city). I think it makes sense we should go with an Eastern arc antenna. True? Or, can we pick up Western satellites in New York State?
What is the difference between Eastern and Western? Just the LNB? If I buy an antenna and also buy the other LNB can I just swap them out to change from one to the other? We are intending to full time RV in a couple of years so will be traveling across the country regularly.
For now...we're planning a 2 week vacation in Nova Scotia, leaving on July 5. Can we receive signal using the 1000.2 in Eastern configuration in Nova Scotia?
Oh, also with our receiver, it's currently set to receive Eastern satellites. Would it cause any problems at all to the receiver if we do have an antenna that brings in the Western satellites? Does the receiver switch back and forth easily?
Thanks for reading this far. Sorry to be asking so many questions, but hoping for some good knowledgeable answers.
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I would have to agree with TechWriter as this is my current setup. 1000.4 with both EA and WA LNBs so that I have the best shot at getting reception where ever we are. Also like the fact that the 1000.4 can be completely broken down for easy storage and transport. Not only is having EA and WA LNBs an advantage for your physical location in the country but also when your say in what should be an EA preferred area but that damn tree didn't get the memo. 
TechWriter is also spot on with not going cheap on the tripod, but I would also say don't go too cheap on the meter. You can sight it with a $20 buck meter but until you've done it several times you might be mussing with it more than you think. For me I'd rather have a good meter that tells me what I'm seeing on which LNB and save time and stress. Stress is never good and time can be better spent drinking beer while watching your TV. 
(dang there really needs to be a beer drinking smiley)
TechWriter is also spot on with not going cheap on the tripod, but I would also say don't go too cheap on the meter. You can sight it with a $20 buck meter but until you've done it several times you might be mussing with it more than you think. For me I'd rather have a good meter that tells me what I'm seeing on which LNB and save time and stress. Stress is never good and time can be better spent drinking beer while watching your TV. (dang there really needs to be a beer drinking smiley)
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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....
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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The TPN Map Excel Presents all DIRECTV Channels:
Understanding the TPN Map
Making Sense of the TPN Map Display Conventions
National (50-States or wide/NAT+PR beams)
Local (Local-Into-Local or narrow/Spot beams)
Local (Local-Into-Local or narrow/Spot beams)
Additional tabs provide:
OTA the (Over-The-Air) Database
VOD (Video On_Demand) Records
Offline Records
Engr Records
Net Decoder a graphic presentation of all satellites and transponders
VOD (Video On_Demand) Records
Offline Records
Engr Records
Net Decoder a graphic presentation of all satellites and transponders
Domestic Satellites
@99W...... D11, D14
@101W.... D16
@103W.... D12, D15
@110W.... D5
@119W.... D8
@99W...... D11, D14
@101W.... D16
@103W.... D12, D15
@110W.... D5
@119W.... D8
Understanding the TPN Map
Making Sense of the TPN Map Display Conventions
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Patrick Stewart died yesterday, October 28th at the age of 86. We lost yet another great actor. 
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Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ Captain and ‘X-Men’ Superhero, Dies at 86
He’s forever known for playing Jean-Luc Picard and Charles Xavier, whom he “admired for their morality, for their kindness, for their sensitivity, for their compassion.”
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Since the Reds have there thread we should too!
Last watched Nine inch Nails
Next 3:10 to Yuma
Last watched Nine inch Nails
Next 3:10 to Yuma
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Last of the Dogmen is my favorite of hers.
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Good...simple humor. Enjoy
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E92AtfTLge4
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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E92AtfTLge4
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJy0WnejlF4
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It states the average amount they are under water is OVER $7,000. 
Personally, I tend to be the type that drives a vehicle for a lot of years....do my own oil changes and other fluid changes. Just replaced the spark plugs and a couple coils. Youtube is great for things like this.
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Personally, I tend to be the type that drives a vehicle for a lot of years....do my own oil changes and other fluid changes. Just replaced the spark plugs and a couple coils. Youtube is great for things like this.
Nearly 3 In 10 New-Car Trade-Ins Are Underwater, Edmunds Finds<!-- --> | ZeroHedge
ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
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For some reason, the satelliteguys.us site is loading a lot slower than usual on both Chrome on my Asus laptop and Safari on my iPhone.
I'm also seeing longer appearances of the blue bar at the top and the "3 blue bars" loading symbol.
Is anyone else also having the same problem? Thanks in advance.
I'm also seeing longer appearances of the blue bar at the top and the "3 blue bars" loading symbol.
Is anyone else also having the same problem? Thanks in advance.
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When I heard about this exploit I was wondering how quick you would be on it.
12 minutes after the patch was release I had it patched.When I heard about this exploit I was wondering how quick you would be on it.
OFF WITH YOUR HEAD!
Aww- nevermind.
Aww- nevermind.
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Apple Fall Hardware Event takes place today, September 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET. It marks the debut of new CEO John Ternus and the expected reveal of Apple's first foldable phone.
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when was the last time they innovated something
I'd probably say when they came up with their M-series of processors with integrated memory. That allowed Apple to get away from the inefficient Intel CPUs that were limiting their notebook computers.when was the last time they innovated something
Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?
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Starting a thread klang !
After an amazing first 2 seasons and an 8 episode 3rd season still coming this year, season 4 has now been greenlit.
After an amazing first 2 seasons and an 8 episode 3rd season still coming this year, season 4 has now been greenlit.
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