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Originally Posted by sflcurt
We are new RV owners. Just purchased a 2022 Thor Tellaro, Class B coach. We are looking to add on a satellite antenna to get TV programing when not in an RV park (is that called "boondocking"??)
Does Direct TV offer such equipment? All I can find online is Dish and a variety of oddball antennas?
Any recommendations of what type of equipment would be best would be greatly appreciated.
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It all depends on what sort of reception you want. King and Winegard make carryout antennas. These antenna only lock on to DT-9s satellite in the 101 galaxy delivering HD signals compressed using the MPEG-4 compression algorithm. To receive all DirecTV signals you need a Slimline II type reflector and LNB. The Wineguard Traveler and RF Mogul make automatic antennas that are attached to the RV's roof. They have the capability to receive all Ku and Ka frequencies transmitted by the 9 satellites in the three galaxies (99, 101, 103) at the same time. Finally, you can purchase a tripod mounted Slimline antenna and cable and place the antenna where you want (max of about 200 ft of RG-6G coax).
I prefer the tripod mounted slimline II reflector with the 3D2RB LNB. I use a Satlooklite signal meter to align the antenna and I carry my genie 2 and clients from the house. The signal meter powers the LNB when setting up the antenna so no coax is required until the antenna is online. My coach is prewired with the required power supplies. I been doing it that way for 22 years and three RVs. Solid Signal carries all the sat equipment you will ever need, plus they have a great library of helpful videos.
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