Hi guys,
I’ve been doing some searching on the forums and know that what I need to do is possible, but some aspects of it are new to me and I just would like to ask a couple of questions.
I currently have 2 dish 500’s. One pointing to 110/119 and the other to 61.5. I’m aware I need to switch over to 61.5 / 72.7 / 77.
My main issue is that due to damage that a 3rd party installer did on the roof, the landlord will not allow any new equipment to be installed. We can maintain what we have, but that’s it.
So, I thought my Dish days were over, but found doing some searching that I can use the 110/119 dish to see 61.5/72.7 and the other to grab 77. While some of the posts say it’s not the ideal setup, it is my only choice and I’m willing to give it a shot. Since it doesn’t seem Dish will do this, I guess I’m on my own to repoint.
Since one dish is already pointing to 61.5, would I be better off moving the dual LNBF from the 110/119 dish over to that one? The 61.5 should remain locked on, and I would have to do some perhaps small adjustments to get a good/adequate signal on both? Then I can put the single LNBF on the other dish and move that one to find 77? Is that a better; or somewhat easier route to go?
Or if anyone has any recommendations, please let me know. I did do some searching here, but aside from people saying its possible, I didn’t see much more in detail. And while I have much experience with cabling and such, actually pointing the dishes will be a new endeavor for me.
Overall, I really appreciate any info anyone can offer that will make it go as smooth as possible. Worst case I am sure I could find someone to do it and pay them, but I’d like to make it a learning experience as well. And if I have too many parts left over, and then call someone
I’ve been doing some searching on the forums and know that what I need to do is possible, but some aspects of it are new to me and I just would like to ask a couple of questions.
I currently have 2 dish 500’s. One pointing to 110/119 and the other to 61.5. I’m aware I need to switch over to 61.5 / 72.7 / 77.
My main issue is that due to damage that a 3rd party installer did on the roof, the landlord will not allow any new equipment to be installed. We can maintain what we have, but that’s it.
So, I thought my Dish days were over, but found doing some searching that I can use the 110/119 dish to see 61.5/72.7 and the other to grab 77. While some of the posts say it’s not the ideal setup, it is my only choice and I’m willing to give it a shot. Since it doesn’t seem Dish will do this, I guess I’m on my own to repoint.
Since one dish is already pointing to 61.5, would I be better off moving the dual LNBF from the 110/119 dish over to that one? The 61.5 should remain locked on, and I would have to do some perhaps small adjustments to get a good/adequate signal on both? Then I can put the single LNBF on the other dish and move that one to find 77? Is that a better; or somewhat easier route to go?
Or if anyone has any recommendations, please let me know. I did do some searching here, but aside from people saying its possible, I didn’t see much more in detail. And while I have much experience with cabling and such, actually pointing the dishes will be a new endeavor for me.
Overall, I really appreciate any info anyone can offer that will make it go as smooth as possible. Worst case I am sure I could find someone to do it and pay them, but I’d like to make it a learning experience as well. And if I have too many parts left over, and then call someone
