Can a twin DP-500 be used to catch 129?

[doan1262]

Hi,

Can I use a spare twin DP-500 to receive 129? I currently have a twin DP-500 to receive 110 and 119; so would the azimuth, elevation, and skew settings for this spare one be the same as the other one? If not, then what would they be for the 22027 zipcode? Which LNB (i.e., 110 or 119) should the cable be connected to or it doesn't matter? Thanks.

 

[garys]

You would be better served using a DP dual to get 129.

 

[harshness]

129W is pointless for someone from the 22027 zip code (one of the Eastern Arc locales).

If you are bound and determined to get 129W, you'll need a larger dish as the D.C. area is well outside of the Echostar 5 footprint. http://www.dishuser.net/pictures/Dish1000Exclusions.jpg

 

[harshness]

You would be better served using a DP dual to get 129.

As well as a DPP Twin on the existing Dish500.

 

[doan1262]

Harshness,

How about 61.5? Can a twin DP-500 catch it?

 

[garys]

Again, much easier using the DP dual.

 

[harshness]

The Dish500 can grab almost any current slot in the E* fleet except 118.75W.

The point I don't want to be lost is that the DPP Twin is a good way to integrate it with an existing Dish500. The DP34 is popular but relatively expensive and requires double cabling to dual tuner boxes.

Back to the original question, the azimuth skew and elevation changes for every slot. You can't have all dishes pointing the same direction and hope to see different satellites. Go to dishpointer.com.