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Old 03-19-2013, 09:57 AM   #1
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Which brand satellite dome do you prefer ?

I purchased a 2007 Lexington that had a King dome with the wired remote the previous owner never used it. I bought a new dish receiver and can't get it to find the satellite. So I am looking to buy a new dome but not sure what brand I would appreciate your input on this. Thanks, Chuck
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Old 03-19-2013, 04:53 PM   #2
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Hello and welcome to the forum chuck .

When you say you cant get a signal leave a lot wide open.
Did you buy a dish network brand receiver ?

Did you do a scan to find satellites ?

Is the dish receiver hooked up right ?

Id like to try and get you going with what you got before you spend money on a new one.


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Old 03-19-2013, 06:16 PM   #3
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There are a series of internal switched that program the antenna to receive either Direct TV or Dish network. First check to see the the switches are set to the receiver you're using
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Old 03-19-2013, 09:00 PM   #4
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I bought a new Dish 211 receiver, turned on tv started the dome and set the zip code ,satellite number , transponder number , and watch the signal strength meter then set the angle to an angle 34 then scan both directions then moved the angle 1 degree up till 40 and scan then set angle at 34 and move 1 degree down till 28 and repeat I never saw the signal meter move
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Are you talking about the dip switches on the dome main board?
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Old 03-19-2013, 09:09 PM   #6
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What model of king dome is it?
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Old 03-19-2013, 09:16 PM   #7
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I believe it's the 9630 ? The rv was new in 2007
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