RM-4610

[hasbeen]

I'm a former dealer and am wondering if there is an upgrade or option to change my dish over to a dish that will get HD broadcasts. Thank you...

[Winegard-Mobiletech]

For DIRECTV, about the only thing that you can do is look into a Slimline reflector which is very difficult to set up without automatic help such as our TRAV'LER

http://www.winegard.com/mobile/travler.php

or professional help which isn't practical if you plan on moving very often at all.


For DISH Network, you can try either of the options above or try to move the satellite dish from satellite to satellite as needed for your programming. This is not as difficult as it might first sound and gets easier with practice.


To do this for Dish Network Customers:

1. Verify that the receiver lists “switch unknown” in the check switch menu.
2. To clear the switch or make it list unknown, disconnect the coax from the receiver and run the check switch.
3. Once it reads “unknown” reconnect the coax back in and return to the signal meter screen.
4. If you have a signal then you know exactly where your dish is pointed, check the “Point Dish and Signal” screen on your receiver and enter the zip code in for your location and select the 119 satellite.
5. Write down the Azimuth and Elevation settings for the 119 satellite then select the 110 satellite and write down the Azimuth and Elevation settings.
6. Calculate the difference between these angles.
7. Move the dish to the new angles. The receiver should lock on to a new signal but some “peaking” may be required.
8. Run the “Check Switch” on the receiver to “force” the receiver to recognize the new satellite.
9. Use steps 4-8 to move back to the 119 satellite.

For HD just substitute the 129 for the 110.