Finding 129

[GFT]

I thought I would try and find 129 so I would be ready for HD. Using my old un-suscribed 4900 receiver and a spare dish 300, I searched but couldnt bring in a signal. Is it possible the 4900 software isn't ready to get 129 yet? In the point dish screen, 129 is one of the selectable options, but in the check angles screen it doesnt show up to tell me where to point it. What transponders are active that I should be able to see?

GFT

 

[Stargazer]

They have not updated the software to include the look angles yet. It should come soon (but not sure when or what their definition of soon is).

 

[webbydude]

Actually, my understanding is that most Legacy receivers aren't able to receive programming from the 129 satellite. Us installers here in Ohio are told to swap-out Legacy receivers and place 301/311 receivers.