altadata said:
Hi
I have some questions about the "dish-pro":
1) Is the 811 a dish-pro receiver ( I meant can it be used with a dishpro LNB )?
2) Is a dishpro LNB going to fit in the Y arm that was used before to hold 2 dish legacy dual-LNBs?
Thanks.
Altdata,
1) All Three Digit Model Numbered Dish network receivers, 301, 311, 322 ,501, 508, 510, 721.. etc work with Dish Pro LNBF's Dish Pro Switches without any adaptor needed.
2) If you are going to replace the LNBF(s) on your current Dish 500 then get a Dish Pro TWIN, as if needed in the future you can purchase a Dish Pro 34 switch if you ever need more than 2 receivers or receivers with multiple satellite inputs, ie (322, 522, 625, 721, 921, 622). A Dish Pro TWIN is designed to fit on the "Y Yoke" on the Dish 500's mounting arm.
Lastly you do NOT need to replace Dish Legacy LNBF's and switches if you plan to use Dish Pro receivers. All Dish Pro Receivers will work with Either Legacy LNBF's and Legacy switches OR Dish Pro LNBF's and Dish Pro Switches. You can NOT use Legacy LNBF's with Dish Pro Switches, or Dish Pro LNBF's with Legacy switches. It's either or ALL Legacy LNBF's and Legacy Switches, or ALL Dish Pro LNBF's and Dish Pro Switches.
The older Legacy receivers (All Four Digit Model Numbered Receivers 1000, 2000, 3000, 2700, 3700, 3900, 4000, 4700, 4900, 5000, 6000, JVC DVHS, etc) will NOT work with Dish Pro LNBF's or Dish Pro Switches without a Dish Pro Adaptor for each Legacy receiver.
The ONLY exeption is the Dish Pro PLUS 44 Switch it will function with all Dish Pro Receivers and Legacy Receivers without a Dish Pro Adaptor for the Legacy receivers, be aware you MUST use Dish Pro LNBF's with the Dish Pro Plus 44 switch.
John