Help: Using Dish500 for RVing

[utbowhunter]

Need help using Dish500 for RVing

I am sure that this has been answered many times, but I will ask again. I have a Dish500 setup with a SW21 switch, using a VIP211 to receiver, and I believe non-DP LNBs.

When I tried to set it up this weekend. I pointed the dish, using the setup screen, but could not get a signal. I checked the switch, but did not any response. There were times that I could pick up 129, but i could never pick up 110, or 119.

My question is:

What is the least expensive configuration can I use to get the signal. HD is optional. Do I have to upgrade my LNBs, or my switches?

I would like to continue to use the smaller dish, and the 211 receiver, so bare that in mind as you give me recommendations.

Thanks in advance

 

[Jimmerinwi]

I would pick up a Dish Pro Plus Twin LNB. Put it on the 500 dish, tune it, run a check switch on your 211 and you would be good to go. DPP Twins are readily available at a number of outlets. You might want to give eBay a whirl, a lot of sat stuff for pretty cheap prices. Good luck.

 

[utbowhunter]

Thanks for your response. I will look into it.