Question on RTN Retro Network

[cellis]

I have a motor to add to my 36" dish and my Fortec Star MercuryII Ku/cband receiver, I would like to get some of programming from the "RTN" Channels on G10. Will I be able to get any of the RTN channels or would I need some other kind of set-up. I noticed some are listed as DT. I am new to all of this and I don't know what to do next. I was hoping to put the motor on and start veiwing some of the classic shows. Can Someone please held me!!

 

[bruin95]

No worries. You're good to go.

 

[Tron]

The RTN channels on G-10R are in the clear, and are, in fact, favorites here

Let us know what brand/model motor you have, and we'll get you up and running...

 

[mastermesh]

If you don't have motor yet, manually put up the dish and aim at g10r. Take your time and do it right. If you find you like it, look into buying a motor later on.

 

[concord]

I have a motor to add to my 36" dish and my Fortec Star MercuryII Ku/cband receiver, I would like to get some of programming from the "RTN" Channels on G10. Will I be able to get any of the RTN channels or would I need some other kind of set-up. I noticed some are listed as DT. I am new to all of this and I don't know what to do next. I was hoping to put the motor on and start veiwing some of the classic shows. Can Someone please held me!!

The dish/motor setup will be slightly different, depending the motor you decide to get.

Check out the dish size limitations for each motor, for example my HH90 can handle up to a 95mm fortec dish, but the Sg-2100 may handle a heavier steel 95mm dish.

Also check the max degree azimuth rotation (i.e. my HH90 only swings +-65 degrees, but a SG-2100 can go +- 70 degrees), especially if you are not near the east coast and you want to swing over to the atlantic sats (if the earth doesn't block you).

I got the HH90 thinking that the metal gears would last longer, but found out later that the SG-2100 (plastic gears) lasts a long time too.

Once you get your motor, check out the following for instructions:
How to install an HH-Mount Motor? Applies to DG240-SM3D22-STABHH100-HH120-Motech-SG2100

 

[Mr Tony]

I have a motor to add to my 36" dish and my Fortec Star MercuryII Ku/cband receiver, I would like to get some of programming from the "RTN" Channels on G10. Will I be able to get any of the RTN channels or would I need some other kind of set-up. I noticed some are listed as DT. I am new to all of this and I don't know what to do next. I was hoping to put the motor on and start veiwing some of the classic shows. Can Someone please held me!!

you could add a 2nd dish for instant changes between the 36" dish and G10

Yes the Merc II can get G10 (or any other KU satellite within your line of site)

 

[cellis]

Thanks Guys!!

Thank each one fo the helpful info. I have got my motor for my dish, haven't got it on yet, (been too HOT!!! 100-Degrees plus) Hope to get it on as soon as the weather cools down a bit. The motor is a Geosat pro GS-120, My Dish is a 36" that came with the Glorystar system. Will let everyone know as soon as I get it up and running. I have a lot of doctor appointments with my wife and my mother, by the time I get all that done, maybe the weather will be a little cooler. If I have any problems with the motor or aiming the dish, I know a many of you will be able to give me some helpful advice. I have already learned a lot from many of you on this forum. Thanks to all !!