Setting up Directv for mobile R.V. use
Directv for mobile use is very easy with standard defition recievers and programming. high defition however is a whole different problem, the standard defition satellite is on the 101 in our area of the northwest and that one satellite will get all the programming you need. the High Definition satellites are the 99 and 103 which are recieved with the 101 on a much larger satellite dish called the slimline. this satellite dish has a larger mast or pole requirement and does not fit on the standard tri pod. the bigger obsticle with high definintion is getting the adequate signal off the 99 and 103. these satellites are a different and narrow satelite beam that requires the fine tuning screws to peak the exact signal quality. not at all a user friendly setup. i have no experience with the auto tune roof mount setup and its ability to peek signal on the directv hd signals. i have heard good things about this setup and have seen its counterpart in action with dish. it was impressive but at a price, 1600 to 2000 plus installation.
the video will include a quick look at a slimline and why i dont recommend high defition with direct. the 101 on a single sat is very easy but requires one line to each reciever, and another recomendation is using one tv or mirroring one tv.
the 101 satellite is at 133 azimuth and 33 elevation with no skew.
to get to the point dish screen with directv you will need to select menu -system setup -satellite-signal strength this will give you real time signal quality and we are going to look for something between 90 and 96%
Areas we cover for same day or next day installs
portland oregon,97086 97201 97202 97203 97204 97205 97206 97207 97210 97211 97212 97213 97214 97215 97216 97217 97218 97219 97220 97221 97222 97223 97224 beaverton oregon 97005 97006 97007 97008 97075 west lynn 97034 oregon city 97045 troutdale 97060 camas washington 98607 washougal washington 98671 battleground washington 98604 vancouver washington 98660 98661 98662 98663 98664 98665