kbounds
March 18th, 2006, 06:21 PM
First let me state that I have set up and installed several single and dual lnb installations however I have not come across the following senerio yet, until now.
I'm in area code 30824 (Augusta, GA). I want to get normal (non HD) programming and local channels. I previously had a dual LNB set up at this location but it would not get local channels. In discussions with DTV they stated that locals were on a different bird (72.5) and that I would need an oval dish to recieve. I already had a round 18", dual lnb.
I went out and purchased an oval triple lnb with a zinwell 4x8 switch.
My questions:
Do I have the right equipment?
Which dish should I point where?
Can I take two leads from each dish and connect them to the zinwell switch? (one each to the 13v and 18v inputs)
I have attempted for 2 months to get an installer out here to no success. No one will return calls or they are out of business (I have my own equipment). I would have paid for this to be done but now am resolved to do it myself.
I guess I don't really understand how the 72.5 bird fits in this equation (or if it applies to me at all)
Thanks in advance for any help.
I'm in area code 30824 (Augusta, GA). I want to get normal (non HD) programming and local channels. I previously had a dual LNB set up at this location but it would not get local channels. In discussions with DTV they stated that locals were on a different bird (72.5) and that I would need an oval dish to recieve. I already had a round 18", dual lnb.
I went out and purchased an oval triple lnb with a zinwell 4x8 switch.
My questions:
Do I have the right equipment?
Which dish should I point where?
Can I take two leads from each dish and connect them to the zinwell switch? (one each to the 13v and 18v inputs)
I have attempted for 2 months to get an installer out here to no success. No one will return calls or they are out of business (I have my own equipment). I would have paid for this to be done but now am resolved to do it myself.
I guess I don't really understand how the 72.5 bird fits in this equation (or if it applies to me at all)
Thanks in advance for any help.