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jjhall
07-17-10, 02:02 PM
I live in the Colorado front range, and my house is situated on the northwest side of a steep hill, making it hard to get a clear signal. Which satellites do I need for an HD signal? From what I've gathered, I need to get 119, 121, and 129 in order to receive all programming. I've been using the satbeams website to locate the different satellites relative to my home, but I want to make sure I can get the coverage I want before I commit to installing a large pole and signing on with Dish.

Thanks!
scooper
07-17-10, 02:04 PM
Actually - more likely to be 119,110. and 129. AKA Western Arc.
BattleZone
07-17-10, 03:39 PM
Correct: 110/119/129.

http://www.dishpointer.com
Matt9876
07-24-10, 07:48 AM
On the western arc the 129 satellite is the HD bird,also the lowest in the arc/sky.

http://www.dbstalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=22926&stc=1&d=1279997772
harsh
07-24-10, 08:04 AM
On the western arc the 129 satellite is the HD bird,also the lowest in the arc.That depends a lot on where you are located. For me at 123W, 110 is the lowest in the sky. For someone who lives in Colorado, the elevation is between 40-45 degrees which probably isn't going to make much nevermind.
P Smith
07-24-10, 10:35 AM
and it should be "Satellite Helper".
James Long
07-24-10, 12:32 PM
On the western arc the 129 satellite is the HD bird,also the lowest in the arc/sky.And (one more hit) there is HD on 110 and HD locals on 119, 110 and 129 (depending on market). The national HD on 119 is all PPV at the moment but channels can move and new stuff can be added anywhere on the arc.

In other words: Get all three - complete arcs protect against future changes.
n0qcu
07-24-10, 12:36 PM
complete arcs protect against future changes.

NOT with Dish Network they don't, Dish will change things at the drop of a hat.
James Long
07-24-10, 12:55 PM
NOT with Dish Network they don't, Dish will change things at the drop of a hat.The last change was a couple of years ago when they went to the two arc systems. No changes from that system are expected.
It is certainly better to have *A* complete arc than to have less than an arc or mixed setups.
That is the goal here ... to get away from the idea that "if I can get 129 I can get everything". Get a complete arc.
Matt9876
07-24-10, 12:59 PM
and it should be "Satellite Helper".

Fixed spelling, this is part of a project I'm working on for the Apple Itouch.:)
levibluewa
07-26-10, 11:57 PM
of AAD channel locations on the 110-119.