Pathway X2 Dish - Which Receiver?

Teamfour · 10-14-2018, 03:33 PM

I received my new Pathway X2 satellite dish today. The vendor accidentally sent the package that includes the Wally receiver. I have a 211Z from my old dish.

Which one is preferred? It would be great to use the 211Z since it is already registered with Dish pay-as-you-go. But I’ll register the Wally if it’s the better unit.

Indymule · 10-14-2018, 04:20 PM

There’s very little difference. I’d stay with what I’m familiar with and keep the other as a spare

bubbles · 10-14-2018, 04:52 PM

The only differences I know of are the Wally's remote is RF instead of IR (Wally can be hidden from view/behind cabinet doors etc.). Wally is quite small and it also generates less heat. The 211Z and 211K's are fine.

Tx2Stepn · 10-14-2018, 05:07 PM

The Wally was a little easier for the initial turn on process for me and I prefer the remote with it. It also allows you to use Netflix if you have internet connection. I also have the Pathway 2.

Teamfour · 10-14-2018, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx2Stepn

The Wally was a little easier for the initial turn on process for me and I prefer the remote with it. It also allows you to use Netflix if you have internet connection. I also have the Pathway 2.

Didn’t know about the Netflix feature, thanks! We usually use the Firestick for Netflix.

whj77372 · 10-14-2018, 08:47 PM

You will need both receivers if you want to watch different programs on two different TVs. The Wally is the one that I would use if I were only using one receiver. The Wally is newer and somewhat better but the 211 will still do the job. Good Luck

Tx2Stepn · 10-14-2018, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Teamfour

Didn’t know about the Netflix feature, thanks! We usually use the Firestick for Netflix.

I use the Firestick on 2nd TV with dish anywhere app, that way I only pay for 1 reciever, but get full programming that I have at home. Only works when you have internet tho. When I dont have internet I run a long HDMI cable to bedroom to watch with the Wally.

satdog01 · 10-15-2018, 01:59 PM

I have the 211K with the pathway. Remove it from bedroom and take it with me. Use the OTA feature to help zoom in local stations to monitor news and weather. It has a built in strength meter as well. Not sure if Wally has OTA feature or not. Use sling box feature off receiver that stays at home. Have 1.5 mb uplink works great.

Tx2Stepn · 10-15-2018, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by satdog01

I have the 211K with the pathway. Remove it from bedroom and take it with me. Use the OTA feature to help zoom in local stations to monitor news and weather. It has a built in strength meter as well. Not sure if Wally has OTA feature or not. Use sling box feature off receiver that stays at home. Have 1.5 mb uplink works great.

With Wally you need to get the OTA adapter.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Dual-OTA-...QaAo6qEALw_wcB

donanddona · 10-19-2018, 08:50 AM

We run the Wally on the main line and our 211z on the auxiliary line. It works quite well for us. One thing we find is when programming the Wally need a little more time to show the menu screen and the 211z show the menu right away.

W5CI · 10-19-2018, 09:15 AM

I have the Winegard X2 and Love it, I still have my old Tailgater. I use the 211Z receiver with it that I take from home. I live in Arkansas, and by selecting the Eastern Arc Sat's I can get the Ark locals wherever I go. You will Love it and I would continue using the 211Z if I were you. good luck and enjoy. also no phone calls every time I move by using my receiver from home.

NMWildcat · 10-19-2018, 09:47 AM

The 211 has the coax out on the back, the Wally doesn't. So if you use that feature for other TVs in your rig stick with the 211. The startup times and ease of use is essentially the same. We had the two receivers side by side at a recent outing and the 211 was about 15 seconds faster when doing a complete startup and download.

The Wally does have the OTA features and works with the new remotes. It is also smaller.

It's a toss up

bubbles · 10-19-2018, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by NMWildcat

The 211 has the coax out on the back, the Wally doesn't. So if you use that feature for other TVs in your rig stick with the 211. The startup times and ease of use is essentially the same. We had the two receivers side by side at a recent outing and the 211 was about 15 seconds faster when doing a complete startup and download.

The Wally does have the OTA features and works with the new remotes. It is also smaller.

It's a toss up

The 211K has a coax output. The 211Z, which the OP has, does not have the coax output. Yes an adapter for OTA channels is needed with the Wally. The Wally does have an RF output (red/yellow/white) that can be used with an inexpensive RF modulator for coax interconnects.

NMWildcat · 10-19-2018, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by bubbles

The 211K has a coax output. The 211Z, which the OP has, does not have the coax output. Yes an adapter for OTA channels is needed with the Wally. The Wally does have an RF output (red/yellow/white) that can be used with an inexpensive RF modulator for coax interconnects.

Ah, thanks for the clarification. I do have the 211k and wasn't aware the 211z did not have the coax. Learn something every day!

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