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Title: Satellite systems
Post by: lenny145 on September 12, 2016, 03:26:20 PM
What are the best satellite systems available?  It's hard to find comparative reviews on them
Title: Re: Satellite systems
Post by: blue_goose on September 13, 2016, 06:58:15 AM
If you want it on a contract doesn't make any difference, but Dish will let you turn it off and on with the pay as you go.  The Kingdome tail gater also works well with Dish.
Jack
Title: Re: Satellite systems
Post by: lenny145 on September 13, 2016, 01:40:05 PM
I'm already on Direct TV and will use it almost weekly.  (I'm in a band, and we play regularly)  Just wanting to know which one tracks best.  I had a KVH on my other bus, and it didn't stay locked on well.  I'm sure it was because it was an old system (10 yrs ago).  Thanks for your input!
Title: Re: Satellite systems
Post by: Dreamscape on September 14, 2016, 06:36:07 PM
I assume from your last reply you are looking for an in motion system?

Ours is not, we have a King Tailgater with Dish and it works great while stationary.

Maybe someone else can give you some input on which in motion works best.
Title: Re: Satellite systems
Post by: Cary and Don on September 15, 2016, 11:59:42 AM
We have an older KVH. It tracks well going down a straight road. I don't think any of them keep up well on curves. We use the receiver from home for Directv. They don't even know it isn't in the house any longer. The newer Genie box will not do this though. It receives from a focused beam. We loose our local channels, but you can get nationals to replace them.

Cary