birkoff SatelliteGuys Family Original poster Aug 21, 2004 94 5 May 7, 2006 #1 I have a Dish500 and a second dish that points to 61 for HD. When Portland, OR locals become available, could I turn the 61 to 129? Or am I missing something? Birkoff
I have a Dish500 and a second dish that points to 61 for HD. When Portland, OR locals become available, could I turn the 61 to 129? Or am I missing something? Birkoff
M Mr Tony SatelliteGuys Pro Supporting Founder Nov 17, 2003 1,943 7,709 Mankato, MN May 7, 2006 #2 yes you can. The "wing" dish can be aimed at 61.5, 129 or 148 (depending on what you are trying to pick up)
yes you can. The "wing" dish can be aimed at 61.5, 129 or 148 (depending on what you are trying to pick up)
Tom Bombadil Supporting Founder Supporting Founder May 5, 2005 3,601 1 Chicago-Milwaukee Region May 7, 2006 #3 If you live in Portland, OR, then you don't want to hit 129 unless you have to. The signal strength off of 129 is very weak in that area. Are they putting your locals onto 129?
If you live in Portland, OR, then you don't want to hit 129 unless you have to. The signal strength off of 129 is very weak in that area. Are they putting your locals onto 129?
BFG SatelliteGuys Master Supporting Founder Mar 2, 2004 8,208 0 Orlando May 7, 2006 #4 no they, aren't. Don't know why he thinks they would be... portland is uplinked to 110
birkoff SatelliteGuys Family Original poster Aug 21, 2004 94 5 May 8, 2006 #5 What sattelite will Dish be putting HD Portland Locals?? Last edited: May 8, 2006
G garys SatelliteGuys Master Sep 29, 2005 7,621 37 Greentown, Pennsylvania, United States May 8, 2006 #6 birkoff said: What dish will the be putting HD Portland Locals?? Click to expand... BFG Said 110.