Wondering what channels I can get with some old equipment.

[nointernetguy]

I want to get some FTA channels out at my camp because I stopped using Directv a little while back. I currently just have like 10 OTA antenna channels but I see there are lots of FTA satellite channels out there. I have a very old sat dish from like 2007 or something and a newer oval one from around 2018. I also have a old DIRECTV R15 Receiver and a Directv Gemini receiver that I'd prefer not to use because I lost the remote. I'd honestly be happy with even 1 new channel off Galaxy 19 or a different one. According to my research I should be able to use the new satellite dish with the R15 and still get some of the MPEG-2 channels. Should I spend my time setting this up or no?

 

[comfortably_numb]

You can't use the Directv receivers for anything on FTA. You'll need a new receiver.

 

[FTA4PA]

As far as a new FTA receiver goes if you are looking for a small investment just to see if things work out for you there are inexpensive (from Asia) receivers to get you started. Perhaps this one?

GTMedia V7 S5X

There are other receivers out there with better support though if you have a few more bucks to throw at them.

Amiko MINI 4K UHD DVB-S2 S2X H.265 HEVC FTA Receiver

Amiko MINI 4K UHD DVB-S2 S2X H.265 HEVC FTA Receiver We load the latest Factory Firmware and our custom Satellite/Transponder List for North America prior to shipment. FEATURES 2 High Speed USB 2.0 Connection Support External infra port Blind Scan, Manual Scan, PID Scan NTP clock keeps time 100%...

hypermegasat.com

 

[cyberham]

...I have a very old sat dish from like 2007 or something and a newer oval one from around 2018....

You may need a new LNB to mount at the focal point of your dish. Can you post photos of the dishes you have?

So you're not disappointed, these are some of the channels that may be available to you: FTA Ku channels

 

[nointernetguy]

You may need a new LNB to mount at the focal point of your dish. Can you post photos of the dishes you have?

Re: I know I’ll need new lnbs for all of them, I’m wondering how many channels I’ll get now. I also have a few old small circular dishes but they’re pretty rusty and I think they’re to small for anything.