Move Dish from 61.5 to 77

[HoodlumKY]

So, I currently have a dish pointed at 110/119 with a wingdish at 61.5. From what I'm reading, my locals (Paducah, KY) will most likely be on 77.

Can I just move my 61.5 and point to 77? Will I be losing anything from 61.5? It looks like most everything on 61.5 is on 110, but it says spotbeam instead of ConUS. So, I'm just a tad concerned on what I need to do to get ready.

I just have the silver HD package, no addons.

Thanks much

 

[garys]

There is not much on 61.5 that is also on 110. Where did you get this info? You should check here:

SatelliteGuys.US - Subscription List Home

 

[HoodlumKY]

That's where I started looking. From what I see, ESPN2, HIST, A&E, FX, etc are on both 61.5 and 110. I'm more worried about what I will miss by re-aiming to 77. Basically, what is on 61.5 that is NOT on other other 3 (110/119/77). I'm not finding an easy way to see that info.

 

[thedamaja]

Most of your HD programming comes from 61.5 (including what you listed), all the SD versions are on 110/119.

The column next to the channel name will tell you if it's the HD or SD feed.

You will either need a EA 1000.4 dish or WA 1000.2 with 77 wing dish.

 

[whatchel1]

61.5, 72.7, 77 then 110, 119 & 129

You will lose 95% of all your HD If you need to go to 77 for LIL then you need 61.5,72.7, & 77 to match what you have now. The EA is the previous listings then what is know as WA is 110,119, & 129. 61.5 and 129 have basically the same programing.

 

[HoodlumKY]

Bummer

Thanks much for the info guys. I guess I need to get a new setup. I better hop on this quick, though, since my locals are coming SOON.

 

[Jimmerinwi]

Thanks much for the info guys. I guess I need to get a new setup. I better hop on this quick, though, since my locals are coming SOON.

Yeah, Sooooooooooooon!

 

[digiblur]

Click on the Spotbeam link on TheList and you'll see that beam does not cover you.

 

[carlopatrick]

Just a note...Do you own a VIP series receiver? I found out the hard way I needed one because 77 west is a MPEG4 sat.

 

[HoodlumKY]

Yes, I have a 622. Thanks for the heads-up, though.

So, I'm guessing I can't just re-aim my Dish 500 DPP at 72/77, right? Angles and what-not would probably not match up. I know, wishful thinking right?

Would just like to not buy more equipment if possible.