Does anyone have the installation diagramfor the 5 LNB dish? My current 3 lnb sits in larger pole (5") that the installer said it couldn't be mounted on and it requires a 3" pole. They said they would have to charge me $75 for the pole, of which i can get for free from a buddy.
Help........5 LNB intstallation Diagram
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Also in Step 4 on page 7:
It's not very clear on that page, but there are 3 tilt bolts that connect the mast mount to the LNB/Arm Antenna. Make sure you connect the mast mount to the LNB/Arm Antenna BEFORE you connect the dish. Otherwise you'll be fishing in a small space to try to connect those 3 tilt bolts from the LNB/Arm Antenna to the mast mount.
It's not very clear on that page, but there are 3 tilt bolts that connect the mast mount to the LNB/Arm Antenna. Make sure you connect the mast mount to the LNB/Arm Antenna BEFORE you connect the dish. Otherwise you'll be fishing in a small space to try to connect those 3 tilt bolts from the LNB/Arm Antenna to the mast mount.
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I don't get it. The AT9 takes a 2 inch actual diameter pole.
If your current pole position has a good line of sight, all the installer needs to do is to clamp on an adapter pipe. That should be included in the FREE install.
$75? This guy needs to take a hike!
If your current pole position has a good line of sight, all the installer needs to do is to clamp on an adapter pipe. That should be included in the FREE install.
$75? This guy needs to take a hike!
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The mounting bracket is significantly bigger on the 5LNB than it is on the 3LNB. The 5LNB uses a 2" mast whereas I think the 3LNB uses the same mast as the original 1LNB dishes (I think 1.5" mast but I'm not positive). The mast is not only thicker but it is also probably about a foot longer (maybe a little less). This is all in reference to the Slimline 5LNB, but I suspect the AT9 probably uses the same mast.Augmont said:
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The older Phase I, II and III dishes had 1-5/8" actual outer diameter mounting poles.
The mounting foot pattern of the later SuperDishes has the same foot mounting foot pattern and spacing as the older DirecTV dishes, as well as the Dish300, 500 anf 1000.
The mounting foot pattern of the later SuperDishes has the same foot mounting foot pattern and spacing as the older DirecTV dishes, as well as the Dish300, 500 anf 1000.
You know I was never able to find a 2"OD pole, but you saw my solutionMike500 said:
(1 5/8" fence post tripod with 1/2"x4" bolts drilled through it - a hurricane wouldn't move it!)I wonder if anyone knows a source for 2"OD poles... Not that i'd change anything, but i'm curious now.
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A 2" actual diameter galvanized steel pole is readily available at any supplier that sells "commercial" chain link fence line post.
You have to look at the yellow pages. It even comes in green, used in public parks.
You cannot get these at Home Depot or Lowe's.
You have to look at the yellow pages. It even comes in green, used in public parks.
You cannot get these at Home Depot or Lowe's.
Kay......do you have a pic?kay said:You know I was never able to find a 2"OD pole, but you saw my solution
I wonder if anyone knows a source for 2"OD poles... Not that i'd change anything, but i'm curious now.
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Were they the old 70s swirl of color around the pole type? It would be funny to see a dish attached to one of those.:lol:Ricka said:
These are probably noob questions but I could use the help.
I currently have an SD Directv/Tivo & I want to upgrade to the HD Directv/DVR when I get my new 46" 1080p Sony Bravia XBR3 next week.
Do you have to install a separate antenna attachment
to the 5-LNB Multi-Satellite dish in order to access local
HD channels or is that already built into the dish?
How many cables will feed down from the 5-LNB? My
current dish has two cables currently for satellite 1
& 2. Will I have 4 cables with this new dish...2 for
satellite & 2 for the local HD?
I was trying to get some info while I was Best Buy
today & the salesman mentioned that the "Off-Air In"
input on the back of the HD/DVR was disabled. Is that
true & if yes, why?
Occasionally there a three TV shows that I want to see
that are playing at the same time. Is it possible to split
the local HD cable directly into the television so the DVR
could record two shows & I could watch the third from
another input on my HDTV?
Do you know if there is a software patch that will upgrade
the HR20 to a dual-buffer like the Directv/Tivo box?
I currently have an SD Directv/Tivo & I want to upgrade to the HD Directv/DVR when I get my new 46" 1080p Sony Bravia XBR3 next week.
Do you have to install a separate antenna attachment
to the 5-LNB Multi-Satellite dish in order to access local
HD channels or is that already built into the dish?
How many cables will feed down from the 5-LNB? My
current dish has two cables currently for satellite 1
& 2. Will I have 4 cables with this new dish...2 for
satellite & 2 for the local HD?
I was trying to get some info while I was Best Buy
today & the salesman mentioned that the "Off-Air In"
input on the back of the HD/DVR was disabled. Is that
true & if yes, why?
Occasionally there a three TV shows that I want to see
that are playing at the same time. Is it possible to split
the local HD cable directly into the television so the DVR
could record two shows & I could watch the third from
another input on my HDTV?
Do you know if there is a software patch that will upgrade
the HR20 to a dual-buffer like the Directv/Tivo box?
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One satellite (101) is used for national and local SD. 110 is used for national HD, 119 is national HD plus some local SD and LA/NYC HD locals. The two new satellites at 99 and 103 are use for local HD and regional sports network HD. Two addtional satellites at those locations will be launched next year providing additional local and national HD channels.
Up to four cables are required from the dish. These will feed four tuners (1 per standard receiver, 2 per DVR). If you need more, the four cables need to be run to a multiswitch with 8, 12 or 16 outputs, depending on model. If you only have one DVR, two cables will be needed. In any case, for OTA digital locals you will need an additional cable.
The OTA input on the HR20 is disabled, but is expected to be activated very soon (the software apparently wasn't ready). Hopefully dual buffers will be activated as well in a software update.
Up to four cables are required from the dish. These will feed four tuners (1 per standard receiver, 2 per DVR). If you need more, the four cables need to be run to a multiswitch with 8, 12 or 16 outputs, depending on model. If you only have one DVR, two cables will be needed. In any case, for OTA digital locals you will need an additional cable.
The OTA input on the HR20 is disabled, but is expected to be activated very soon (the software apparently wasn't ready). Hopefully dual buffers will be activated as well in a software update.
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A separate antenna is required for OTA.frank29 said:
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