DISH to DTV Mounting ?

[tmikeb]

I am considering a move. The prospective condo already has a Dish Networks dish installed. Can DTV use the same mount to convert. I am thinking the landlord may not want additional holes drilled in his unit.

 

[Jimbo]

I am considering a move. The prospective condo already has a Dish Networks dish installed. Can DTV use the same mount to convert. I am thinking the landlord may not want additional holes drilled in his unit.

Usually the mounts are different in size.
Does it have to be on the roof or will a Pole mount do ?

 

[Davedirectv]

As of recently, ALL Directv dishes use a 2" mount. Maybe the international doesn't, but that's it.

 

[Jimbo]

As of recently, ALL Directv dishes use a 2" mount. Maybe the international doesn't, but that's it.

I took it he meant the footprint, seeing he mentioned his more holes.

 

[Davedirectv]

I took it he meant the footprint, seeing he mentioned his more holes.

I suppose you could make a 1 5/8" foot work with a 2" post, I wouldn't recommend it.

 

[tmikeb]

It has a roof top mount due to obstructions. I was wondering if you could actually slip the Dish Dish off and slide on the DTV Dish? One reason is to avoid putting more holes in someone elses roof.

 

[Jimbo]

It has a roof top mount due to obstructions. I was wondering if you could actually slip the Dish Dish off and slide on the DTV Dish? One reason is to avoid putting more holes in someone elses roof.

Unfortunatly the footprint of the bases are not the same.
I would recommend removing the DISH one and place the new one with roofing cement under it.