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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions - TV for RV - Satellite - RV Electronics - RV Equipment - Satellite for RV
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Frequently Asked Questions About Satellite TV for RV
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Does the dish come with the tripod?
No, we don't sell dishes. There are just too many makes and models of dishes available for us to carry them. We advise people to buy their extra dish on eBay, as that is where we bought ours and found the best deal.
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Is the dish hard to set up?
No, using the modifications we have made to the accessories, dish set up is now, very easy. Generally, once you've done it a few times, you can have the dish set up, ready to go, in about 15-20 minutes or less.
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Will these tripods work with all satellite dishes?
No, these tripods are intended for use with TV satellite dishes, like DishNet, DirecTV, StarChoice and others. They are NOT intended to be used with Internet Satellite Dishes, which are much larger and heavier than the TV dishes. Generally, if the mounting mast on your dish is 1 5/8" or 2" in diameter, it can be mounted on our tripod, but if you are unsure about your particular dish, email us before purchasing, to be sure it will work. DirecTV and others have begun using a new style dish (see style B in listings). This style dish will work on our Stand-Duty Tripod, but requires an additional mast extension.
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I have a Winegard RV Satellite Dish. Will your tripods work with that dish?
Yes, both of our tripods will work with most ALL, small TV satellite dishes.
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Do I really need a satellite finder?
No, your receiver has a signal strength meter built into it and you can check your signal strength there. The meter just saves you from walking back and forth to the receiver to see if you have a signal. We feel it is well worth the investment.
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No matter how carefully I aim my dish, it is seldom right-on the first time. Why is this?
Most people make the mistake of holding the compass near the dish and try to point the dish in the same direction the compass needle is pointing. The dish is made of steel, which deflects the compass needle a bit, and gives a false reading. That is why the satellite never seems to be exactly where you point the dish. Our alignment systems use the compass to "pre-align" the tripod, well away from the dish, and gives a very accurate alignment. When mounted, the dish is generally within 2 to 3 degrees of being "dead-on" the first time.
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