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I want to set up my house to have a hopper dvr, wally, and vip211k with the ability to take my wally or vip211k (maybe both?) on the road in my travel trailer while leaving the hopper functional at home.
I have an older DP plus lnbf with 3 lnb and 4 coax and the older dish turbo 500 (I think) dish / reflector.
Not sure how this would be wired or the requirements (switch, node, dvr / hopper limit, etc) of the dish gear itself.
Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! TIA
I have an older DP plus lnbf with 3 lnb and 4 coax and the older dish turbo 500 (I think) dish / reflector.
Not sure how this would be wired or the requirements (switch, node, dvr / hopper limit, etc) of the dish gear itself.
Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! TIA
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The Hopper Duo certainly makes this installation easier than it would be if you had a Hopper 3 instead. The Hopper 3 would require a DPH42 switch and a Hybrid Solo Hub. You might even have to chain that switch with a DPP44 switch to be able to add the other stand-alone receivers, or at least the ViP211k.
However, with the Hopper Duo, you would not need any of the above. Just run a cable directly from each output on that LNB to each receiver, and you are all set. The Hybrid Solo Hub would only be needed if you ever want to add a Joey to the Hopper Duo. Even that is apparently not a requirement, though, since my installer used an older Solo Node and a Hybrid Tap to add a Joey 3 to my Hopper Duo, and it worked. I didn't test to see if it would have worked with only the Hybrid Tap, and no Node at all. The bad part about the Solo Node is that it ties up two of the cables coming in from the dish. So in your case, you would still have to add some kind of switch (such as a DPP44) if you wanted all three receivers (Hopper Duo, Wally, ViP211k) and a Joey all hooked up that way. This is why the Hybrid Solo Hub is easier to install, since it only needs one cable coming in from the dish.
I know my explanation above made the installation sound a lot more complicated than it actually is, but I wanted to make sure I covered all of the bases.
So the DP Plus lnb I have has an internal switch?The Hopper Duo certainly makes this installation easier than it would be if you had a Hopper 3 instead. The Hopper 3 would require a DPH42 switch and a Hybrid Solo Hub. You might even have to chain that switch with a DPP44 switch to be able to add the other stand-alone receivers, or at least the ViP211k.
However, with the Hopper Duo, you would not need any of the above. Just run a cable directly from each output on that LNB to each receiver, and you are all set. The Hybrid Solo Hub would only be needed if you ever want to add a Joey to the Hopper Duo. Even that is apparently not a requirement, though, since my installer used an older Solo Node and a Hybrid Tap to add a Joey 3 to my Hopper Duo, and it worked. I didn't test to see if it would have worked with only the Hybrid Tap, and no Node at all. The bad part about the Solo Node is that it ties up two of the cables coming in from the dish. So in your case, you would still have to add some kind of switch (such as a DPP44) if you wanted all three receivers (Hopper Duo, Wally, ViP211k) and a Joey all hooked up that way. This is why the Hybrid Solo Hub is easier to install, since it only needs one cable coming in from the dish.
I know my explanation above made the installation sound a lot more complicated than it actually is, but I wanted to make sure I covered all of the bases.
The 1000.4 EA DPP LNB also has an internal switch. Before my Hopper iron, I had a 722, and 2 612's directly wired to the LNB. Worked great for years until Dish started breaking stuff on my beloved 722.
Here is the number to call for the RV department, which was recently posted in another thread: (866) 974-0752
They should be able to activate both the Wally and the ViP211k if you want both at the same time.
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This is a thread that will keep you apprised of 4K events that will be showing on Dish channel 540. Keep looking here for information.
As of today, 9-27-17, there are no scheduled events posted for the next 2 weeks. That is subject to change on a daily basis.
As of today, 9-27-17, there are no scheduled events posted for the next 2 weeks. That is subject to change on a daily basis.
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I know HipKat said that they were working on conversions but we got the official news yesterday right from Dish that starting next month all DMA's will be on the western arc, and all customers will be assigned to that. That's gonna mean a lot of customers around here aren't gonna get Dish unless there are exceptions. Too many mountains and trees.
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. can we say over priced garbage!!!
I'm thinking of switching to DirecTV and wanted to know what equipment I should be asking for.
I'm wanting wired satellite due to that fact that I live in the sticks and there is no reliable, decent speed internet for streaming available.
What would be the correct equipment for three 4K tvs in the house?
I'm wanting wired satellite due to that fact that I live in the sticks and there is no reliable, decent speed internet for streaming available.
What would be the correct equipment for three 4K tvs in the house?
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why not just do a rebranding of the two
As they pivot away from using dishes and more toward streaming, the DirecTV brand would make much more sense.why not just do a rebranding of the two
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agree to a certain point!!! is charlies pockets gonna get tight and will he cancel channels because he don't want to pay for them??? a hopper 3 on dtv channel lineup would be amazing and every mans dream come true lol
Squirrels have eaten my antenna wire on my home unit that is a car radio running of the 12 volt side of my solar system. I need a new antenna and would like to add something to one of my existing masts. The reason I am looking at this that I am also covered in trees which has not been a problem, but something mast mounted would future proof me. Thanks in advance.
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We have the pro-500 and it's a beast pulling in the signal!!! always full bars no matter how much it rains. it's worth every penny
I am a animal lover, but this year I gave up gardening. Even moved it to potted plants on the second story deck last year. Can't tell you how much use my Ruger 10-22 got, but it was a losing battle for me. Never got any food. So now they eat coax instead! 20 acres of dense woods behind me and my stuff tastes better, either veggies or wires!
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i might think about running cables through some conduit to prevent the Squirrels from chewing em all to hell
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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!
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The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
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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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We have a Breakfast and Dinner thread so...
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
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