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Tailgate question. DirecTV setup?
Posted on 8/7/12 at 12:45 pm
Posted on 8/7/12 at 12:45 pm
I live in thibodaux. Been trying to bring my dish out to tailgate setup. Can never get it right on campus. Is there something i'm missing or is it impossible since it is a different zip code. Some special convertor I need. any help needed.
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Posted on 8/7/12 at 12:49 pm to buford4LSU
assuming you don't have tree issues it's just an alignment issue. just do sat setup on the receiver, it will give you the settings after you put in the BR zip code. I think there is an iphone app that locate's the sats as well.
Posted on 8/7/12 at 12:54 pm to buford4LSU
Alignment is best with two or more people.
Posted on 8/7/12 at 1:35 pm to buford4LSU
We set up a dallas based Direct TV receiver on the parade grounds every game with no problem. How close are you to any buildings or trees.
Posted on 8/7/12 at 1:39 pm to OXID11
none in lot O by fieldhouse. what zip code are y'll using on campus?
Using the Direct TV slimline LNB 5 dish. Do i need to bring the SWM power cord as well?
Using the Direct TV slimline LNB 5 dish. Do i need to bring the SWM power cord as well?
Posted on 8/7/12 at 1:42 pm to buford4LSU
I tailgated in Lot O for the past 8 years and had a satellite for every game.
Posted on 8/7/12 at 1:49 pm to buford4LSU
What about just using a laptop with a 4G air card and HDMI or VGA output? Not sure how many games will be online though.
Posted on 8/7/12 at 1:52 pm to mobius99
Elevation 53.0
Azimuth 198.9
I can't help you with a SWM system. I don't have a SWM system. One would think that you need to bring that SWM power cord. SWM systems are nothing like the non SWM.
Azimuth 198.9
I can't help you with a SWM system. I don't have a SWM system. One would think that you need to bring that SWM power cord. SWM systems are nothing like the non SWM.
This post was edited on 8/7/12 at 1:56 pm
Posted on 8/7/12 at 2:03 pm to buford4LSU
I think we use 70802 for the zip but would need to check
Posted on 8/7/12 at 2:09 pm to buford4LSU
quote:
Using the Direct TV slimline LNB 5 dish. Do i need to bring the SWM power cord as well?
is the dish a swm, or just a standard 5LNB?
Posted on 8/7/12 at 2:14 pm to ForeLSU
Really depends on where you set up. We have a lot of problems with ours. Parade grounds should be no problem, but once you move closer to buildings and the stadium it really becomes a crapshoot.
Posted on 8/7/12 at 2:40 pm to Tiger Authority
If you have a SWM system at home, ring a regular HD box (non dvr/SWM), call directv and get a B-band converter from them. When setting up you have to go.to satellite setup and change it from the default setting of: 1. SWM TO 2. B-Band Converter.
Posted on 8/7/12 at 3:22 pm to ruger35
yes i have a SWM at home. So i must have the B-band converter?
Posted on 8/7/12 at 4:10 pm to buford4LSU
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yes i have a SWM at home. So i must have the B-band converter?
I am pretty sure that is you have a SWM system, you will need more than just hooking up your dish and box. A B-Band system only needs a dish and box to work. You will have to find out from someone that has a SWM system and hooks that up at the game.
Posted on 8/7/12 at 4:11 pm to buford4LSU
go to solidsignal.com. They have everything you need along with a bunch of info
Posted on 8/7/12 at 5:01 pm to ForeLSU
Crushed Bud Light can under one of the tripod legs to level. This is a necessity.
Posted on 8/7/12 at 6:56 pm to buford4LSU
We just use the signal meter in the menu
Posted on 8/7/12 at 7:12 pm to buford4LSU
You are not alone with this, as I see people struggling with this ever single game. Seen a few. People get so mad that they tore all of the equipment up!
Posted on 8/7/12 at 7:23 pm to Spankum
Just ordered an extra SWM power cord and B-band converter. Will give it try again this year. Almost tore up my stuff last year frustrating.
Posted on 8/7/12 at 8:31 pm to buford4LSU
here is what we use, the "Sat Go"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxe4CjHm6g0
works awesome!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxe4CjHm6g0
works awesome!
This post was edited on 8/7/12 at 8:33 pm
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