Dual Dishes for DTV???

[Stargell]

I was just wondering if it was physically possible to receive "Para Todos" programming using a 2 dish set-up and a multi-switch. also, how would go about getting the correct elevation and azimuth settings for the 119 degree satellite. any information providing would greatly appreciated.

[smack]

IF you're doing two dishes to one IRD/receiver, then the 22Khz 2X1 switch Cellular mentioned will work jus' fine. IF you have more than one IRD, then you need dual LNBs on both dishes, and a four-input, four-output (4X4) tone enabled multiswitch. Two watch the combined programming, you need a fifth gen IRD...if you have a non-plus IRD (earlier than fifth gen), you need to use an A/B switch. If you use the A/B switch, the channel guides for the 119 sat will not be correct, but you'll still get the channels (except NASA).

The 119 satellite is 18 degrees further West of the 101, and about six or seven degrees lower in elevation.

The necessary hardware can be found at several of DSSCHAT's suppliers/advertisers (i.e., multidish.com, Empire Satellite, or Stark Electronics).

Good Luck

Scott

[cUl8tr]

You could use a seperate coax from a dish aimed at 119 and just switch manually from the other dish 101 at the back of the reciever, but I like Smack's answer, although it may cost you more.