Pathway X2 Anti-theft

[Butte64]

The Pathway X2 looks like a convenient way to automatically find satellites, which also makes it an attractive thing to steal.

There is no way to prevent a determined thief from carrying it away, but are there any ideas about ways to slow down thieves other than putting it away whenever going away from the RV?

[Bigd9]

Yes, you can attach a cable w/lock to it and then to a tree or the RV or any secure place. I've had my X2 for several years now without a lock, and so far, no one has bothered it.

[bruceisla]

Originally Posted by Butte64

The Pathway X2 looks like a convenient way to automatically find satellites, which also makes it an attractive thing to steal.

There is no way to prevent a determined thief from carrying it away, but are there any ideas about ways to slow down thieves other than putting it away whenever going away from the RV?

I would think it is quite low on the list of things worth stealing. Probably has no value at the nearest pawn shop. Bikes are different.

[Bigd9]

Most people don't know what it is. I had a camper come over to me one morning and asked if I saw anything interesting in the skies. I must of had that "what on earth are you talking about" look and then he pointed to my X2 and said I see your telescope going back and forth last night looking at the stars. When I told him it was a satellite dish and it "looks" at 6 different satellites (3 eastern arc, 3 western arc) by moving back and forth he said "what will they think of next. That thing is a satellite dish?"!

[bruceisla]

Originally Posted by Bigd9

Most people don't know what it is. I had a camper come over to me one morning and asked if I saw anything interesting in the skies. I must of had that "what on earth are you talking about" look and then he pointed to my X2 and said I see your telescope going back and forth last night looking at the stars. When I told him it was a satellite dish and it "looks" at 6 different satellites (3 eastern arc, 3 western arc) by moving back and forth he said "what will they think of next. That thing is a satellite dish?"!

Yup ... I have made a PVC pipe quadrapod for mine that has different heights. I actually get more interest in that than the X2.

[vsheetz]

I have a 25' and 10' cable locks. Use each alone or together. Secure to RV frame, trailer hitch, etc.

[Bigd9]

Originally Posted by bruceisla

Yup ... I have made a PVC pipe quadrapod for mine that has different heights. I actually get more interest in that than the X2.

Could you post a picture of that quadrapod? Sounds interesting.

[bruceisla]

Originally Posted by Bigd9

Could you post a picture of that quadrapod? Sounds interesting.

I have a pic of the parts .... I'll take a pic of it set up as soon as I get a chance. Basically, the square frame is attached to the X2 with wing bolts and you select a set of legs based on how much height you need to get a clear view. There are eyebolts in the square frame to hang jugs of water if it's windy. Being a quad it's very stable. It's about 1 1/2" PVC if I remember correctly. About $40 total. I usually leave the square frame attached when the X2 is stored.

[Bigd9]

Thanks for the picture. That gives me a better idea how to proceed.

[bruceisla]

Originally Posted by Bigd9

Thanks for the picture. That gives me a better idea how to proceed.

You are very welcome. It's probably obvious but the legs screw into threaded sockets and each other. The stubby legs are mostly in the event I need to put the dish on the roof ... I bungee a leg to the ladder. I have a 50 ft. coax that exits a basement compartment.

[starneml]

Looks great. What do you do for ground that isn't level enough?

[mchero]

No need for a bunch of leg options on our X2. I put it on the roof. Love our X2!

[TXiceman]

I carry 3 10' length of the kevlar cable with loops on the end. Just loop together what you need, loop around a tree or the RV and lock to the antenna. So far, knock on wood, mine has not been bothered in over 5 years and the last 3 as full time.

Ken