DISH’s Next-Gen Portable Satellite HD TV Antennas Enhance Entertainment for Outdoor Enthusiasts

[Scott Greczkowski]

DISH’s Next-Gen Portable Satellite HD TV Antennas Enhance Entertainment for Outdoor Enthusiasts

Two new lightweight antennas deliver a portable HDTV experience anywhere
Pay-as-you-go pricing offers convenient, affordable access to DISH programming
New antennas feature automatic satellite acquisition for easy setup

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, DISH (NASDAQ: DISH) introduced two new lightweight antennas that deliver an HD TV viewing experience for outdoor activities such as tailgating, RVing and camping. The Pathway™ X1 and X2 for DISH are two portable satellite HD TV antennas that deliver entertainment on televisions while away from home.


“Must-see games, shows and entertainment – only DISH delivers portable HD satellite antennas that make it easy and affordable for consumers to enjoy all their programming including their SiriusXM music stations wherever life takes them,” said Bassil El-Khatib, DISH vice president of product management. “The Pathway X1 and X2 for DISH are the latest in portable satellite technology that brings the big game to the big screen while on the go.”


Consumers can choose to receive DISH’s programming on a monthly basis with no minimum term commitment. While a DISH home satellite subscription is not required, existing DISH customers can simply add a Pathway system to their current account for only $7 per month and enjoy the same programming on a single bill. Additional benefits are included below.


Pathway X1 for DISH: The smallest portable antenna available today, it offers convenience in watching HD TV while on the go.
Pathway X2 for DISH: The Pathway X2 offers the ability to watch different HD channels on two TVs simultaneously.
Both devices provide access to every HD English channel available to residential subscribers, as well as SiriusXM music channels within the America’s Top 120 package or higher. The lightweight antennas include automatic self-pointing satellite acquisition technology that allows customers to setup and view live HD television in less than 15 minutes.


The Pathway X1 and X2 Antennas, manufactured by Winegard, are compatible with DISH’s Solo HD receivers (models 411, ViP 211, ViP 211k and ViP 211z) that provide power to the antenna. The products are available at DISH distributors and select national retailers, including Amazon and Camping World Supercenters. Consumers can purchase: the Pathway X2 for $449, or bundle the antenna with a DISH ViP 211z receiver for $499; the Pathway X1 for $499, or bundle the antenna with a DISH ViP 211z receiver for $549.


For more information about the Pathway X1, Pathway X2 and DISH receiver activations, visit www.winegard.com/pathway

 

[KAB]

Looks like a Webber grill.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

I loved the X2, a much MUCH better portable antenna then the DISH Tailgater.

 

[Brussam]

A new dish for RVers and no DNS, not a good co-ordination.

 

[Scherrman]

What are you losing by not having DNS, just locals?

 

[Bobby]

The X1 is smaller and is only western arc, I wonder why it's $50 more?

 

[navychop]

The X1 is smaller and is only western arc, I wonder why it's $50 more?

Beat me to it. I wonder if the prices got switched.

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[mrschwarz]

So, on the one hand, Dish tells RVers that depend on DNS to go screw. On the other hand they come out with new hardware that's purrfect for RVers. Perhaps a meeting of the ENTIRE marketing department is in order.

 

[rvvaquero]

So, on the one hand, Dish tells RVers that depend on DNS to go screw. On the other hand they come out with new hardware that's purrfect for RVers. Perhaps a meeting of the ENTIRE marketing department is in order.

I've been rv'ing for over 50 years and am now a full time rv'er. My experience is that the large majority of rv'ers are local, inside the spotbeam of their normal local channels. These portable dishes are perfect for weekend camping trips, tailgating at sporting events, outdoor parties, etc. That being said, I agree that Dish will either come up with a solution for the DNS issue or will lose some customers.

 

[Stargazer]

So are they going to start auditing those that have these now too?

 

[navychop]

I've been rv'ing for over 50 years and am now a full time rv'er. My experience is that the large majority of rv'ers are local, inside the spotbeam of their normal local channels. These portable dishes are perfect for weekend camping trips, tailgating at sporting events, outdoor parties, etc. That being said, I agree that Dish will either come up with a solution for the DNS issue or will lose some customers.

Absolutely true.

And I've never seen an RV without an external OTA antenna.

 

[Brussam]

And I've never seen an RV without an external OTA antenna.

True and I never use it. Especially since the Digital switchover that halved the range of the OTA antenna which is a big deal since most RV park are not near big cities.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Beat me to it. I wonder if the prices got switched.

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It's more heavy duty them the X2 and can be mounted and left on your RV as you travel.

The x2 must be stowed inside when traveling.

The signal strength on the X1 is better on the Western Arc then the X2 is. However the X1 can only get the Western arc while the X2 can get both arcs.


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[rvvaquero]

It's more heavy duty them the X2 and can be mounted and left on your RV as you travel.

The x2 must be stowed inside when traveling.

The signal strength on the X1 is better on the Western Arc then the X2 is. However the X1 can only get the Western arc while the X2 can get both arcs.


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Just curious, if the X1 is smaller how can it have a better signal?

 

[navychop]

It's more heavy duty them the X2 and can be mounted and left on your RV as you travel.

The x2 must be stowed inside when traveling.

The signal strength on the X1 is better on the Western Arc then the X2 is. However the X1 can only get the Western arc while the X2 can get both arcs.


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Thank you for this qualification.

I guess by the time I actually shop for one, they'll be up to the Z10.

 

[gadgtfreek]

Bringing this one from the dead. I was looking hard at a tailgater, but It seems the X2 is a better choice now. I mean $600 and I have a self aiming dish, rcvr and tripod. Im looking at tailgating FSU games this year and it seems the only thing I wont have in SD/HD is locals?