The satellite TV market is expanding and changing, so bookmark this page for the latest information for receiver compatibility with KING’s current lineup of satellite TV antennas. Here is the most up-to-date information on our current products: Tailgater (VQ4500, VQ2500), KING Relay (KD5500, KD5500-B) The Tailgater and KING Relay work exclusively with DISH satellite TV service [...]
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Mount the satellite dish to the bracket, and put in the necessary bolts to hold it in place. Do not tighten the bolts too much, as you need to adjust the dish to get a signal. With the receiver off, connect the appropriate cable from it to the dish. Next, find out the coordinates of your location. Once you have your latitude and longitude values, visit SatSig.net on an Internet-enabled [...]
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Dish Network confirmed Wednesday it is shuttering a customer service center in Alvin, Texas. About 550 workers there will lose their jobs when the facility closes in May. Like others in the pay TV business, the Douglas County satellite TV service has seen its number of subscribers fall in recent years. “This was a difficult decision made after careful deliberation, ” John Swieringa [...]
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It depends on the service provider s satellite position in space and the position of earth station (the antenna). The antenna is pointed towards the direction from where it can get a maximum feed (stronger signal). This position/direction is defined by the two look angles: Azimuth and Elevation. Elevation is the vertical angle which refers to the angle made by the satellite signals [...]
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The DISH Wally® HD Satellite Receiver is the newest mobile receiver with a suite of new features for an enhanced user experience. The Wally offers single tuner functionality with a smaller frame and expanded capabilities including the ability to enjoy a variety of apps and other great features. This new smaller design (10.41”w x 1.60”h x 8.11”d) allows for fitting into tight spaces [...]
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The Hotbird Satellite is situated at 13 deg east of south and you must have a clear view in that direction to be sure of being able to receive a signal from it. That is to say no trees, buildings, washing etc. As a very rough guide to wether reception will be possible in the site where you wish to place your dish, if the sun can shine at about 11 am on that place it should work [...]
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Select a quality RG6 (or RG6 Quad Shield a.k.a. RG6QS for longer runs) coaxial (coax) cable for installation between the dish and each tuner. Since most Direct TV (DTV) DVRs and TiVOs have dual tuners, consider running two cables instead of just one. In the case of the DTV High Definition DVR or DTV High Definition TiVO, consider three cables if you wish to connect an off [...]
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Background A satellite dish is a parabolic television antenna that receives signals from communication satellites in orbit around the earth. Its sole function is to provide the television viewer with a wider variety of channels. The first communications satellite— Echo I —was launched by the United States in 1960, transmitting telephone signals. In 1961 Relay began transmitting [...]
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When they are no longer in use, satellite dishes are nothing but an unsightly hindrance. For this reason, most people choose to remove old satellite dishes from their home after they get rid of their satellite cable. While you can pay the satellite company to come to your house and remove your dish, the process is simple enough that you may want to save a few bucks and try it yourself [...]
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A telephone booth sits by a road leading to the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank, W.Va. Cell service around the telescope is nonexistent. John W. Poole/NPR hide caption toggle caption John W. Poole/NPR A telephone booth sits by a road leading to the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank, W.Va. Cell service around the telescope is nonexistent. John [...]
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The location selected for the satellite dish installation must have a clear view of the southern sky. The specific azimuth and elevation of the area that needs an unobstructed view depend on which satellite signals are desired. Most satellite dishes come with a mounting pole and foot plate designed for installation on a roof or wall. Bolt the foot plate securely in the desired location [...]
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The Low Profile BGAN terminal from offers police forces and other government agencies around the world a highly discreet satellite communications terminal. This rapidly deployable BGAN antenna is designed for unmanned concealed operation that lays flat on the ground, and can be covered with surrounding materials including dirt. And since it s a BGAN terminal, it can connect globally [...]
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When you subscribe to Dish Network satellite service the company provides a satellite receiver and remote control. The provided remote comes automatically programmed to control the receiver. You can also program the remote to control your television, DVD player and other electronic devices, removing the need for multiple remotes. Often, a Dish Network technician programs the remote [...]
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Installation on a side wall is less complicated than a roof-top installation. Thinkstock/Comstock/Getty Images When you subscribe to a new dish TV service, you have several choices on installation. You can pay the company a service fee to do the installation, you can hire an independent contractor, or you can do it yourself. If you are relatively handy with tools and follow the [...]
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