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brobox · 09-16-2017, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Butte64

Where do you plug in the Fire Stick to get it playing on TVs?

Here you go, step by step post.
http://www.irv2.com/forums/f278/anot...ml#post3800403

Butte64 · 09-16-2017, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by brobox

Here you go, step by step post.
http://www.irv2.com/forums/f278/anot...ml#post3800403

Thanks. Unfortunately after I downloaded the Dish Anywhere app and ran it on my Firestick, it does not work because my receiver is a Wally and the app only works with a receiver that has DVR built in. Sounds crazy but that is what tech support said.

brobox · 09-16-2017, 07:26 PM

My receivers at home are Hoppers. I did read that is what is required for the Firestick to work.

OWV · 09-17-2017, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by TexasTom

If you are so inclined you can get a second dish, place it on a tripod and then with an a/b switch, place it in a clear place. We have been doing that when in a tree situation with great success. It does take a few setups to get a feel for how to aim the dish however. The first few times it took me an hour, and was frustrating. Now I can do a complete set up in 15 min. And have good HD service.

Thank you. It was my understanding that for Direct TV service I could get a stand-alone dish and set it away from the coach like you do when the roof mounted Direct TV dish is blocked by trees, but it would only pick up SD, not HD signals. Your post, however, suggests that a stand-alone Direct TV dish will pick-up HD signals. Correct? Assuming the answer is yes, how do you plug in your external dish to the Direct TV control box inside the coach, and can you record programs?

Regards,

brobox · 09-17-2017, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by OWV

Thank you. It was my understanding that for Direct TV service I could get a stand-alone dish and set it away from the coach like you do when the roof mounted Direct TV dish is blocked by trees, but it would only pick up SD, not HD signals. Your post, however, suggests that a stand-alone Direct TV dish will pick-up HD signals. Correct? Assuming the answer is yes, how do you plug in your external dish to the Direct TV control box inside the coach, and can you record programs?

Regards,

There are several posts showing what they did for your situation. http://www.irv2.com/forums/f278/port...ml#post3616450

sweetandsour · 09-17-2017, 07:49 AM

To receive HD signal you would need a Slimline HD dish like is mounted on your S&B. They are more complicated to aim than the standard def round dish as you have to find 3 satellites which usually requires using a meter.

TexasTom · 09-18-2017, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by OWV

Thank you. It was my understanding that for Direct TV service I could get a stand-alone dish and set it away from the coach like you do when the roof mounted Direct TV dish is blocked by trees, but it would only pick up SD, not HD signals. Your post, however, suggests that a stand-alone Direct TV dish will pick-up HD signals. Correct? Assuming the answer is yes, how do you plug in your external dish to the Direct TV control box inside the coach, and can you record programs?

Regards,

An "A/B" switch to change from the rooftop dish to the freestanding dish works well.

Yes, you can use your DVR if you have it in your coach.

A great HD picture is the reward, and correct, you need a slimline dish or it's equivalent. Aiming without a meter is no hard because Directv has built in signal aiming and strength meters in to the software so that you can use your TV to help aim. Search on YouTube and you will find some good videos.