Can I switch to Western Arc from Eastern Arc? Tree fell, so now we have Line of Sight.

[akgarrett62]

Our zip is 38501 (hour east of Nashville). Initially we had to use Eastern Arc, since no LOS to Western. However, our HD locals from Nashville are only on Western Arc. On the Eastern Arc, we are able to pick up Nashville locals SOMETIMES, but it is Very spotty. The Spotbeam coverage barely touches our town so that's why.

We had storms and a neighbors tree fell. It looks like this will give us LOS to the western arc. Will Dish let us switch over to Western Arc so we can get HD locals full-time?

 

[Tampa8]

If you are sure the WA provides a wider coverage area for your locals than EA does, then yes, I would go for it, and yes, I would think you can do that. If you are asking can you do it for free, that is another question.

A Satguy CSR can certainly answer your question. I am a little confused by your wording. You say your locals in HD are only on the WA. Are you saying you get SD locals on the EA? I was not aware locals were on the EA in SD.

Edit; I stand corrected. I do see some markets do have SD locals on the EA.

One other thing, are you sure your satellite dish is aimed well?

 

[MattG@DISH]

If you want to send me your account number or phone number, I can check.

 

[CK SatGuy]

Nashville HD locals are also on Eastern Arc according to the list: SatelliteGuys.US_TheList - Dish Network Nashville, TN

 

[Mr Tony]

Nashville is on both arcs. New installs are actually being done on Western Arc so you should be able to have it done

http://www.satelliteguys.us/dish-network-forum/235590-20-dmas-moving-back-western-arc.html

 

[Tampa8]

Nashville HD locals are also on Eastern Arc according to the list: SatelliteGuys.US_TheList - Dish Network Nashville, TN

He did say that in his post. That isn't the issue though. Iceberg answered with probably the real answer. Installations there are being done using the WA, so he should be able to get that.

 

[rvvaquero]

Can you use 1000.4 EA dish to get western arc satellites 110, 119, 129? The LNBF is very much different than the one on the 1000.4 WA

 

[isaacmorseMI]

Can you use 1000.4 EA dish to get western arc satellites 110, 119, 129? The LNBF is very much different than the one on the 1000.4 WA

No. You would have to use a 1000.2 or a 1000.4 WA Dish (which I believe is being phased out).
DISH Network Dish1000.2 Triple LNB High-Definition Western Arc (VOOM) Dish Antenna (DISH1000.2) from Solid Signal

https://www.dishstore.net/product_info.php?cPath=4&products_id=233

 

[rvvaquero]

Thanks for the response.

Is there a difference between the 1000.4 EA and 1000.4 WA other than the lnbf? Is the arm different, or the reflector?

 

[Jim5506]

The lnb is the only difference.

 

[bcbarlow7737]

The LNB is different and you have to change the dish settings too. That is if you are going to try it yourself. Otherwise the tech will take care of everything for you.
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