Help: Settings with Winegard Roadtrip

[roboleto]

Need help with settings on T5 with winegard roadtrip portable dish!

[nobodyspecial]

Need help with settings on T5 with winegard roadtrip portable dish!

whats the specs on the lnb?

[roboleto]

Not sure but here are specs:


http://www.winegard.com/help/images/7/73/2452164_RoadTrip_Operation_Rev7_08-10.pdf

or


http://www.winegard.com/mission/roadtrip-tech-specs

[Anubis]

This page has the PDF set up instructions for the different models of the Wineguard road trip....
http://www.winegard.com/support?support=RoadTrip_Mission. It shows the different pin codes for each provider. It would appear that your switch setting on your box for dish is SW64 when connected to that antenna matching the numbered switch positions depending on the provider you want.

[roboleto]

not sure what is correct LNB type in settings? specs mention to check SUPERDISH? What would that be on lnb type?

[nobodyspecial]

cant help you unless you tell us what lnb is on the dish

[Anubis]

From my read it is a dual LNBF.
One button operation •Supports up to two receivers •Depending on receiver type and location, can access the following satellites: DISH® Western Arc: 110°, 119°, 129° DISH Hybrid: 110°, 119°, 61.5° DISH Eastern Arc: 61.5°, 72°, 77° DIRECTV®:119° or 101° (will not receive HD on 110° or any KA-band HD on 99° and 103°) Bell TV™: 91° or 82° Base with electronics, dish and dual LNBF Models Tracking Models RT8000T (white dome) RTT-80W (white dome) RT8035T (black dome) RTT-80B (black dome) One dome and base with electronics, dish and dual LNBF are included with the MiniMax antenna. Aftermarket versions also include all mounting hardware and cabling required for a single receiver installation. Safety Recommendations •Gray plastic base •Elevation range 20° to 92° •Azimuth +360° (0-692°) •UV-protected plastic dome •Compact size 20” diameter, 15.6” height Shipping size: 23” x 23” x 17¾” •Specifications for max amperage: 5.0 A •Specifications for unit operating voltage: 10.5–13.8 V •Specifications for supply voltage: 12–13.8 V

[nobodyspecial]

I must be blind.??He has the portable dish which has a couple of different lnbs

[roboleto]

Gosh! Sorry guys I wouldn't know.
LNB type:
OCS-DP,
Legacy Twin LNB1 or LNB2,
Legacy Quad LNB1 or LNB2
Dome covers dish can't identify lnb type.... My guess would be good as any.....But thanks guys for all your input and taking time for helping me out!!!! I'll keep playing with it & hopefully figure it out...

Thanks again:yeaah:

[nobodyspecial]

Gosh! Sorry guys I wouldn't know. Dome covers dish can't identify lnb type.... My guess would be good as any.....But thanks guys for all your input and taking time for helping me out!!!! :yeaah:
ok ,confusion started for me when you said portable The dome is stationary. It mentions it is pre-set for direct tv when you buy them Have you changed it to your provider

[nobodyspecial]

lnb type will either be single or ocs-dp

[roboleto]

Thanks again guys! I just had system installed by dealer and it's definitely for Charlie only. I will continue playing with it till I find best settings. I will give an update once I figure out what's best solution....I'm sure I'm not only one having this problem.....

Thanks everyone for all your help!

[roboleto]

Not sure but here are specs:


http://www.winegard.com/help/images/7/73/2452164_RoadTrip_Operation_Rev7_08-10.pdf

or


http://www.winegard.com/mission/roadtrip-tech-specs

Very helpful info! Thanks

[Terryl]

I don't think your receiver has the software to run that type of dish, (what model do you have??) so you may be wasting your time and money.

The Dish Network and Bell and the DTV receiver's have a special software download from the provider to run the dish with special Diseqc commands.

You may get it to work at one location using a standard FTA receiver but the minuet you move to somewhere else your stuck with trying to find the satellites again.

The only way I have been able to get this to work with a FTA receiver is to have a subbed OEM receiver (Dish, Bell or DTV) attached and use an A/B switch to switch over to a FTA receiver once the satellites have been found by the OEM receiver.

Some of these dishes come with a dual output, you could use the second output to run the FTA receiver but you still need the OEM receiver to run the dish correctly.

[roboleto]

Wow seems complicated. Did I go wrong choosing dome dish system? I have Dreamlink T5. But I'm bit confused! Do I need to get an OEM receiver just to find & lock on sats then switch to FTA changing to new settings all over again in a different locations? Can you give more details giving illustration to further my understanding, I want to make this work!..... I'm going on a road trip next week and hopefully have this up & running...
Thx & much appreciated


I don't think your receiver has the software to run that type of dish, (what model do you have??) so you may be wasting your time and money.

The Dish Network and Bell and the DTV receiver's have a special software download from the provider to run the dish with special Diseqc commands.

You may get it to work at one location using a standard FTA receiver but the minuet you move to somewhere else your stuck with trying to find the satellites again.

The only way I have been able to get this to work with a FTA receiver is to have a subbed OEM receiver (Dish, Bell or DTV) attached and use an A/B switch to switch over to a FTA receiver once the satellites have been found by the OEM receiver.

Some of these dishes come with a dual output, you could use the second output to run the FTA receiver but you still need the OEM receiver to run the dish correctly.

update:
Mucho Thanks Terryl!
Your suggestion works like a charm...Wow! Using my Dreamlink on the road and just need wifi....Can't be anymore pleased.....Thanks again.

Update 2: 2019
Still works Flawlessly! Can’t say how much this setup has saved me lots of $$$ and still saving me lots $$$ every time at a new RV resort......

Just wanna give a yell out & say THANKS to everybody.......