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kgarvey · 10-02-2010, 03:10 PM

I want to move my DTV H20 rcvr from my home to my MH. My Video Connection Center requires coax in from satellite rcvr, but H20 doesn't have a coax output. My satellite dish is a Kingdome, so I don't think HDTV is a concern. Looks like my options are using some sort of RF Modulator as a Composite video converter, or getting an HDMI-to-coax converter (rather expensive). For my wife's sake, I want to be able to use the VCC switch rather than the DTV remote for switching between video sources. (She's anti-remote control!!) What's the easy solution here? Thanks.

Gary RVRoamer · 10-04-2010, 08:46 AM

I'd say you have covered the possibilities. AN RF modulator is probably the only cost-effective solution.

HD4Mark · 10-04-2010, 08:56 AM

The RF modulator seems like the best bet to me too. I am not sure you can get HD from DirecTV with a dome though.

Clay L · 10-05-2010, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by HD4Mark

The RF modulator seems like the best bet to me too. I am not sure you can get HD from DirecTV with a dome though.

I think you are right. The Kingdome receives the KU band and DTV broadcasts HD on the KA band using satellites 99W and 103W.

SD and some DNS feeds are on 101W - KU band ( I think they still have some DNS on 101).

kgarvey · 10-05-2010, 12:17 PM

Thanks, one and all. Looks like I finally got one right!

Got the TV, the mount and RF modulator ordered. Paid $70 for the modulator, plus shipping. Now the fun begins....Getting that 80 lb CRT out of the rig and building the mount plate for the mount. Never liked that much weight up so high in the RV and I'll be very happy to replace it with an 18 lb TV. Plus, the TV will be digital, so OTA reception is no longer an issue.