Update KVH LM or New Sat Antenna

[deandec]

I have Direct TV and a 2002 KVH LM in- motion dome.

I do not want HD programming.

I would like to chose between Dish and Direct if the occasion arises.

My KVH dome requires a low speed data port to lock on a satellite.

I want to use a DVR in the future in the MH.

I have found an upgrade possiblity for the LM to make it an R5 for $x?

Or, I could spend $2,000 for a new antenna.

I would just like to do the upgrade.

Has anyone successfully upgraded their KVH LM?

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DVB

® Upgrade Instructions

The following instructions explain how to upgrade a TracVision

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LM/SA/L2/S2/LF/SF for DVB operation. Following this
upgrade, the TracVision system will positively identify any DVBcompatible
satellite, ensuring you are always tracking the correct
satellite. With DVB technology, you get automatic and foolproof
satellite acquisition.
During the upgrade process, you will make the following
changes to the TracVision system:

1. Replace the main PCB (printed circuit board)
2. Install the DVB RF board
3. Replace the switchplate

(L2/S2/LF/SF Only)

4. Configure the system
5. Select the active satellite

When the upgrade is completed, the TracVision system will have

all of the capabilities of a TracVision R5/R4.

[hamguy]

Question. What is an LM?

[LindaH]

Quote:

Originally Posted by deandec I would like to chose between Dish and Direct if the occasion arises.

Why?

The only way to do this is to subscribe to each service...which would mean having two different receivers and an AB switch between them.

I can't imagine paying for two different satellite services when they both have the same, or similar, programming.

[deandec]

Hmmmm....

1. A "LM" is an early model KVH Dome in-motion antenna

2. I do not want Direct TV and Dish at the same time. I failed to mention that the KVH LM only receives Direct TV signals.

Has anyone successfully upgraded their KVH LM?