Converting Direct TV dish into an antenna for OTA HD
2019年7月23日 · Ok. antenna is mounted to the Direct TV dish. Removed their end and mounted antenna to the 2x1 rectangle that sticks out from the dish. Hooked up the lead to the antenna and I have a signal. My signal comes into a Channelmaster DVR for OTA. Rotated the dish to @ 2 degrees north. I am in zip 46228. Still some static on CBS stations.
Can I use existing Directv coax to hook up HD antenna
2012年7月24日 · I am suspending Directv service for 6 months and have bought a RCA ant751 HD antenna to be mounted outside. Can I simply unhook the coax from the Directv dish and hook my new antenna to the existing coax and equipment...
Converting DirecTv to FTA - SatelliteGuys.US
2007年2月20日 · One thing you should be able to use is the pole -- something I learned thanks to this forum. I got hold of a Winegard DS2076 dish (76 cm), removed the DirecTV dish, and put the Winegard on the same pole. Then I added a Coolsat 5000 …
Can I use/convert a DishHD dish for FTA Satellite? and noob help.
2019年7月18日 · While it is possible to convert that dish for FTA use with a lot of work, I wouldn't suggest you put yourself through that ordeal. Once you know about the way everything works then you can apply your knowledge to projects like that. The Winegard dish on eBay is a good choice for a beginner. You will also need an LNBF. ( LNB with feed horn built ...
What to do with old Dish Antennas? | SatelliteGuys.US
2006年4月24日 · It is very possible to set it up that way. The only issue is you have to use either DirecTV LNB’s or the older Dish Legacy LNB’s. You can’t use a Legacy Twin (the bigger LNB). The receiver doesn’t know how to deal with it. I know you can use a DishPro, but there is some changes to the setup you need to do. I have a dish at 119 and a ...
Connecting digital/analog existing antenna to direct tv cable
2020年1月2日 · The dish receiver should have a antenna input jack on the back for connecting a outdoor antenna. If the antenna coax is very old, you are likely going to have to replace it but rg6 is cheap. That antenna if working properly should out perform most modern antennas.
Do Direct TV & Dish Network Use the Same Type of Cable?
2012年1月12日 · Yes. If it worked for DirecTV, it should work for Dish. Even some RG59 for digital cable can work with Dish/DirecTV. In fact, it is part of the Dish installation process for techs to consider using and test existing cable in a residence to determine if that can be used instead of laying down new cable.
Can I use Directv equipment to get Dish Network service?
2008年7月12日 · I was able to get a satellite dish and receiver from a coworker, both are branded by Directv. Here are the specifications on them: Dish: It says: "Compatible with Directv Multi Satellite, Directv Para Todos, and Directv Dish Antennas. California Amplifiers P/N: 150517" Receiver: RCA DRD430RG I am looking to get Dish Network.
Reuse Direct TV mounting? - SatelliteGuys.US
2010年6月10日 · I've recently moved into a new home and it has a Direct TV dish with 4 coax cables running down to the basement to a switching station. Now if I were to go with Dish Network could I use the existing mounts or at least the coax cables? Perhaps the mounting location won't be ideal for the Dish Network but maybe a number of the coax cables to be ...
Can a satellite dish interfere with an OTA signal?
2013年2月19日 · So here's a good question for the OTA diehards out there: Can a Dish or Directv Antenna interfere with an OTA signal if the signal is already weak and far away? Case in point: CBC ch 9 in Windsor. The tower is about 30 miles southeast of me at McGregor Junction.