GM-1518 and Dish VIP222k

[cooperwl]

I have a new GM-1518 that I cannot get to work with my Dish VIP222k. I have the dip switches set for Dish Western Arc (4-7-8 down).

I know the VIP222k is fully functional because I can use it with my existing Dish 500DP+.

1. Disconnected the receiver inputs one and two and run check switch to clear the receiver.
2. Attached the coax from the GM-1518 directly to receiver input one.
3. Set the receiver for one input, transponder 11, sat 119.
4. Powered up the GM-1518. It searches for a while (I removed the dome for observation) and seems to momentarily lock on sats 110 and 119 or 119 and 129. Then it moves to a different position and seems to go to sleep.
5. Run check switch.

GM-1518 never moves, no signals found, nada!

I am certain I am missing a simple step; please help.

Will

[Winegard Tech Help]

cooperwl,

Make sure you have the coax cable coming off the main output running to Satellite Input 1 and that Tuner Input 1 is selected on the point dish screen.

Where does the antenna end up pointing when it's done searching?

[rthibodaux]

having same problem,

[goodstick]

Just started the install procedure for my carryout and Dish VIP222K receiver. First, there is a lot more to the set up than Winegard has in the "Quick Set-up" guide. However, my new best friend at Dish very slowly and carefully walked me through the set-up and we were successful in getting TV1 set up and operational. TV2 however, is a different story. No sat signal there what so ever. I can receive cable and OTA signals fine, just no sat signal. The install MH is a 2011 Jayco Greyhawk.
Any and all advice/suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

[Bill Adams]

The 222 is not a recommended receiver for use with any of the domed antennas on the market. You can connect the coax from the "main" port on the antenna to the Sat 1 input and then reconfigure the receiver for single tuner mode.

[rthibodaux]

I have the same system, I cannot get the secondary port of the dish to work. I swap cables, recievers and still the secondary side will not tune in. any suggestions.

[Bill Adams]

Yes, please see my post directly above yours. The dual tuner receiver is not going to work properly in dual tuner mode when connected to any kind of a dome antenna. Reset the receiver into Single mode and connect just one input for proper operation.

[rthibodaux]

After talking with Winegard we figure out the problem, I must have had a senior monemont. They told me if the primary reciever is on satt. 110 the the secondary reciever can only catch channels on that satt. I thought with 2 recievers you can watch any channel you want, Now I know the rest of the story.
thanks