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06-08-2014, 06:06 PM
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What is this for?
No clue here. Its located in the overhead, just left of the front TV, so basically right above the driver.
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06-08-2014, 06:10 PM
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It appears to be something to do with your sat antenna.
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06-08-2014, 06:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DegoRed
No clue here. Its located in the overhead, just left of the front TV, so basically right above the driver.
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If you have a Sony tv it could be a connector for external Sony devices.
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06-08-2014, 06:19 PM
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You probably have a KVH satellite antenna. The on/off switch turns the sat antenna on; the serial connector is for satellite techs to hook up a laptop with installed KVH software to setup/troubleshoot the system.
Is the cable coming from the bottom of the switch a coax? If so, it's probably the antenna feed to the "Sat In" connector on your satellite receiver.
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06-08-2014, 06:23 PM
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Exactly what gfs1943 said . I have the same switch
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06-08-2014, 06:27 PM
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Yea, I have one of those in-motion satellite deals, however we dont have a satellite receiver, so guess that is why it was foreign to me.
Thanks y'all.
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06-08-2014, 06:29 PM
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Guess I was wrong, we have a Sony tv which has this type of connector for other Sony stuff 
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06-08-2014, 06:34 PM
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I just bought a satellite receiver from Dish, but haven't got it working yet. I have an older model KVH dome on top. My antenna control box has two switches; one turns it on/off, the other is spring-loaded and you push it to make the antenna search for satellites. Want a different satellite? Push it again. Wish I had the more modern system you have.
BTW -- I bought the VIP 211K receiver for less than $100, including shipping. I don't know yet whether my antenna is any good. It grunts and growls when turned on or when I hit the Sat Search switch, but I haven't got a connection yet. Still researching.
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06-08-2014, 06:40 PM
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I keep meaning to buy a receiver, we just don't watch a lot of TV. Was thinking maybe Ebay or Craigslist for an older one, then just buy the 1 moth service when we need it through Dish, but doubt we would use it much if any at all.
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06-08-2014, 06:41 PM
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Don't need to use it. Just need to have it 
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06-08-2014, 06:43 PM
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Amen brother 
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06-09-2014, 05:36 AM
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The KVH satellite comes configured for DirecTV but can be programmed for Dish Network. I didn't have a service center nearby but was able to program mine with a serial cable, laptop, and hyper terminal.
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06-09-2014, 04:25 PM
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OMG stay away from that! 
KVH TracVision satellite on/off switch with connections on the other side for upgrading the main and RF board via hex flash.
I left mine on the wall after I had the top system removed and replaced with a Travler (Dish SK-1000)......and now I'm happy.
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06-09-2014, 05:20 PM
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One of the easiest "What is this for" I've even seen
KVH makes rooftop (And portable) Sat Antennas, I will guess you have a DOME.
The switch turns it on and off and the DB-9 Connector is for a computer to programm it.. Of course you need the right softare and interface hardware (KVH can provide .. Likely for a fee).
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