What can ya do with legacy stuff?

[izod]

So I picked up two dish 500s - one with a quad, and one with a twin - and a sw64. What can you do with these? Does anyone still use them? Will any retailers give credit on other equipment? I know I need a DPP44 for my setup. Any ideas?

 

[Mr Tony]

people still use Legacy all the time. They will work with any receiver and if you only have 2 recievers you'd be all set up

 

[izod]

Two dual receivers, maybe add a 211 in the future - wanna hit 110,119,129, and 61.5. I've got a Dish 500 DPP aimed at 110/119, another Dish 500 aimed at 61.5, and I'm going to add a Dish 500 at 129.

 

[webbydude]

Ack! 4-sat location with Legacy??? Ok...yeah, in that case I'd prefer to have DP or DPP. Not to say it can't be done. SW21 the output(s) you need for the 4th location.

 

[izod]

Since I've already got a DPP LNB on 110/119 and a single DP LNB on 61.5, I'd rather just get another single DP LNB for 129 and tie it all together with a DPP44. Anyone want this legacy stuff? Make an offer? Maybe barter + cash for a DPP44 and a single DP LNB?

 

[dishrich]

people still use Legacy all the time. They will work with any receiver

Also, from an installation standpoint, they are handy if you are forced to use old RG-59 cable embedded in walls for any extended distance. (yes, I know sometimes you can get by w/DP on RG-59, but using legacy is less risky)

 

[webbydude]

Oooh! Good point!

Legacy requirements aren't as stringent due to the lower freq's. I've been known on occasion to use a Legacy Quad in lieu of a DP Twin just because of the existing, and impossible to replace due to it being "embedded in" the walls, RG-59.