2013 Denali Satellite Hookup

Ibefishin · 07-20-2014, 03:16 PM

I am trying to hookup my Dish Tailgater to my rig. I have two input plugs outside the trailer and two output plugs inside the trailer. I have tried every combination I can think of and the Dish receiver cannot find a signal. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

sundancer 87 · 07-20-2014, 03:37 PM

I think what I would do is to run coax straight from the Tailgater to the receiver and then to the TV. Once you know you have a signal then you can start with the process of elemination with the onboard connections.

It's easier to work with a known factor than trying to chase elusive cables and connections.

One thing to mention, a friend of mine couldn't find the satellite signal on a new tailgater. After doing the direct coax runs he found it was a problem with the power adapter's connection end at the Tailgater's input.

Ibefishin · 07-20-2014, 04:51 PM

Tried direct coax from tailgater to receiver to TV....worked just fine. Tried both internal coax in Denali and won't receive a signal. Tried all combinations and still won't work.

sundancer 87 · 07-20-2014, 05:29 PM

I'm sure some of the Denali owners can be helpful now. At least you know the Tailgater and receiver works so now it's just a matter of finding the combination of making the onboard connections work. It could be something as simple as loose connection at a splitter or the OTA antenna amplifier needing switched off.

pbergmann · 07-20-2014, 05:30 PM

on my 246RK it was the fitting to the left side as you were facing the back of the unit.

Ibefishin · 07-20-2014, 08:55 PM

I give up, there. Are only two cables as input jacks and two cables as output jacks. I have tried hookup to all combinations....no joy. Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

hddecker · 07-21-2014, 04:29 AM

It is not uncommon to find that cables have not been hooked up.

I my case I could get off air and cable, but no sat. I started opening things up and find cables not attached to the out lets.

EricNSTL · 09-22-2014, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ibefishin

I give up, there. Are only two cables as input jacks and two cables as output jacks. I have tried hookup to all combinations....no joy. Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

did you every get it working?

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