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Forum: Travel Trailer 06-24-2020, 09:30 PM
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Views: 19,047
Posted By franktafl
LOL... First off, dish and direct tv require a...

LOL... First off, dish and direct tv require a special power passing splitter. That power node is listed on the splitter. In their infinite knowledge (and the matter of what is the cheapest) the...
Forum: Travel Trailer 03-21-2020, 08:08 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 19,047
Posted By franktafl
Where is the connector located? At the back? ...

Where is the connector located? At the back? You may want to check the closest tv to the sticker to see if it really might be a sat connection. I didn’t think I had to connect to the closest tv...
Forum: Travel Trailer 01-27-2019, 03:00 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 19,047
Posted By franktafl
If you are connecting directly to your sat dish...

If you are connecting directly to your sat dish and bypassing the splitter, chances are that your dish is powered by the receiver. You can bypass that and get sat in the other room by putting a sat...
Forum: Travel Trailer 09-22-2018, 07:28 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 19,047
Posted By franktafl
good to hear.

good to hear.
Forum: Travel Trailer 09-22-2018, 01:23 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 19,047
Posted By franktafl
further research... I would call dtv support to...

further research... I would call dtv support to see if you need the converter. i think If you touch the - button, it will tell you if you need it or not.
...
Forum: Travel Trailer 09-22-2018, 11:18 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 19,047
Posted By franktafl
https://www.amazon.com/DirecTV-SL3S4NR2-14-SWM3-Di...

https://www.amazon.com/DirecTV-SL3S4NR2-14-SWM3-Directv-Satellite/dp/B014WSY62I/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1537615069&sr=8-5&keywords=direct+tv+swm&dpID=41YInMv0nOL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
Forum: Travel Trailer 09-22-2018, 11:08 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 19,047
Posted By franktafl
I don't think you should be using the b-band...

I don't think you should be using the b-band converter!

do you get a signal with just hooking direct?

I have that same receiver, I needed to use the power injector because it does not supply...
Forum: Travel Trailer 09-22-2018, 11:06 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 19,047
Posted By franktafl
same/same as 1l243 showed. I purchased a new...

same/same as 1l243 showed.

I purchased a new LNB online for less than 20 bucks. easier for me...
Forum: Travel Trailer 09-21-2018, 01:53 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 19,047
Posted By franktafl
The jumper is just an easy way to go back to...

The jumper is just an easy way to go back to cable or use the RV's antenna. Do you use the HDMI connection off the receiver for HD signals? The SD stuff for Direct is scheduled to be discontinued...
Forum: Travel Trailer 09-21-2018, 01:39 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 19,047
Posted By franktafl
if you hook the receiver directly to the dish, do...

if you hook the receiver directly to the dish, do you get a signal? Which receiver do you have? take a picture of your LNB and dish. Did you purchase that tracer yet?
Forum: Travel Trailer 09-20-2018, 09:18 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 19,047
Posted By franktafl
this is what the pdf says about this wallplate......

this is what the pdf says about this wallplate...

Wall plate/power supply to operate Winegard RV antenna with outdoor receptacle for TV set and cable or satellite input. Wall plate/power supply...
Forum: Travel Trailer 09-20-2018, 09:15 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 19,047
Posted By franktafl
It is pre-wired for satellite, according to the...

It is pre-wired for satellite, according to the instruction for the wall plate. Problem is the power injector from the receiver or the power injector itself.
Forum: Travel Trailer 09-20-2018, 02:44 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 19,047
Posted By franktafl
or you have this one...

or you have this one...
Forum: Travel Trailer 09-20-2018, 11:15 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 19,047
Posted By franktafl
IF you do not use your internal antenna (or want...

IF you do not use your internal antenna (or want to make it optional), you can install the device that 1l234 suggests. You will need to bypass this wingard device in order to get power to the LNB. ...
Forum: Travel Trailer 09-20-2018, 11:10 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 19,047
Posted By franktafl
Here is where they say it is wired for sat... ...

Here is where they say it is wired for sat...

Cable input from outdoor receptacle connects to wall plate and may be switched so either antenna or cable or satellite signals may be...
Forum: Travel Trailer 09-19-2018, 05:40 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 19,047
Posted By franktafl
That gives the same resolution as the HDMI cable...

That gives the same resolution as the HDMI cable in most cases. A smaller tv it works fine coming out of the receiver that way (L/R audio and yellow video cable).
Forum: Travel Trailer 09-19-2018, 04:02 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 19,047
Posted By franktafl
Here's a primer on why you need a special...

Here's a primer on why you need a special splitter for DTV.

https://blog.solidsignal.com/tutorials/red-port-splitter/

IF you hooked your sat receiver directly to the dish and it worked, then...
Forum: Travel Trailer 09-19-2018, 03:57 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 19,047
Posted By franktafl
https://www.solidsignal.com/pview.asp?p=SPLIT2MRV&...

https://www.solidsignal.com/pview.asp?p=SPLIT2MRV&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cse&utm_term=split2mrv&gclid=CjwKCAjw54fdBRBbEiwAW28S9g8MNWS8taFWXhND610Eps_1SGUxAPHGk9d7TuXsbbNaXizLaa6OUxoCpXcQAvD_BwE...
Forum: Travel Trailer 09-19-2018, 01:58 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 19,047
Posted By franktafl
???

???
Forum: Travel Trailer 09-19-2018, 01:31 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 19,047
Posted By franktafl
Perhaps your sat box is powering the LNB. If...

Perhaps your sat box is powering the LNB. If that is the case, the splitters on the rv will not pass the power. There is a splitter and a power injector (amplifier) built into the main switch for...
Forum: Travel Trailer 09-18-2018, 10:14 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 19,047
Posted By franktafl
Not saying it isn't possible but maybe they just...

Not saying it isn't possible but maybe they just didn't wire them in. the one behind the main tv would have one that goes to the stereo (that one requires the amp to be on to get signal) and the...
Forum: Travel Trailer 09-18-2018, 12:38 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 19,047
Posted By franktafl
the one under the awning is for regular cable...

the one under the awning is for regular cable when you have a tv outside. the one near the shore power, is it your normal cable input? If not, that is the connection for the sat. Mine has two near...
Forum: Travel Trailer 09-18-2018, 10:39 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 19,047
Posted By franktafl
I have two connections marked SAT on my Denali. ...

I have two connections marked SAT on my Denali. They are wired directly to connections in the unit, one near the main tv and the feed for that tv is on the outside back of the unit, the one near the...
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