Reception at 129 with Dish 300

[Widescreen]

What kind of reception could I expect from 129 with a Dish300? I currently have a Dish300 pointed at 61.5 but want to move it to 129 to pick up FSN-SW (HD). I don't want to get a significantly poorer signal on all other HD channels just to get FSN.

 

[RandallA]

"I don't want to get a significantly poorer signal on all other HD channels just to get FSN."

Depending on your area, unless you get a 30'' or 24'' dish you will get poorer signals from 129 than from 61.5.

I'd say try it and see what you get but before you do anything mark your settings for 61.5.

 

[dfergie]

Look around and find a Dish 500 (flea markets garage sales etc...) I tried a dish 1000 for awhile and kept it dedicated to 129 keeping my Dish 500 for 110/119. I replaced the 1000 with a 500 and got slightly better signals(had not repeaked 1000 in awhile and I wanted the 1000 for Camping) I tried a Dish 300 first and was not satisfied at all...

 

[mdonnelly]

For what it's worth, I use a Dish 1000 in OKC, with no problems on 129.

 

[Widescreen]

Thanks for the feedback. I guess I need to track down a used Dish500 somewhere. I'm mildly surprised that Dish would have such a poor quality bird in a location that so many depend on.

 

[mdonnelly]

Thanks for the feedback. I guess I need to track down a used Dish500 somewhere. I'm mildly surprised that Dish would have such a poor quality bird in a location that so many depend on.

It's a stopgap until the Ciel-2 replacement goes up next year.

 

[digiblur]

Thanks for the feedback. I guess I need to track down a used Dish500 somewhere. I'm mildly surprised that Dish would have such a poor quality bird in a location that so many depend on.

If you go with a Dish500 I'd suggest this adapter to put the LNB in the sweet spot:

http://www.dishstore.net/product_info.php?cPath=65&products_id=146

 

[styxfix]

I would your Dish 300 for 129 sat first. If peaked good, you may not need a bigger dish esp. if you don't have a lot of thunder storms. It should work better than a Dish 1000. Your signal will be worse than than the 61.5 sat but may still be good enough for a solid picture.