maggie blair Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 I have zero experience with satellite tv, but I’m ready to learn. Has anyone purchased the Dish Playmaker? If so could you let me know your experience and if this is easy to use? Also, are you happy with the setup? Thanks in advance, Maggie Quote Maggie Blair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 Do you have DISH TV already? Quote SKP #79313 / Full-Timing / 2001 National RV Sea View / 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubiconwww.rvSeniorMoments.comDISH TV for RVs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie blair Posted March 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 8 hours ago, Zulu said: Do you have DISH TV already? I have a new smart tv but I’m not sure if it’s a Dish TV. The brand is Vizeo. Quote Maggie Blair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 (edited) There are no "Dish TV's". All TV's require a satellite receiver supplied by satellite TV service carriers for reception along with a subscription with the supplying carrier. The Playmaker is an automatic satellite antenna. It requires specific Dish receivers and a subscription to supply service to your TV. Edited March 18, 2020 by Dutch_12078 Quote Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie blair Posted March 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 10 minutes ago, Dutch_12078 said: There are no "Dish TV's". All TV's require a satellite receiver supplied by satellite TV service carriers for reception along with a subscription with the supplying carrier. The Playmaker is an automatic satellite antenna. It requires specific Dish receivers and a subscription to supply service to your TV. Thank you Dutch! I was a bit confused and looking for Dish TV. 😊 I’m wondering about the ease of setting up and if people are happy with this satellite dish. thanks again. Quote Maggie Blair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 (edited) The Winegard Playmaker is ok, but the Winegard Pathway X2 is a better choice for Dish service. Dish uses two sets of three satellites, one set referred to as the "western arc" and the other the "eastern arc". Both sets are available pretty much nationwide, but having the choice of sets means having more aiming options on treed campsites. The local channels can also vary as to which sets carry them, or carry them in HD versus SD. The X2 is the only automatic "dome" dish that can receive the full sets for both arcs. All of the automatic "dome" style dishes require using either a Dish Wally or VIP211 series receiver for Dish reception. Edited March 18, 2020 by Dutch_12078 Quote Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie blair Posted March 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 22 minutes ago, Dutch_12078 said: The Winegard Playmaker is ok, but the Winegard Pathway X2 is a better choice for Dish service. Dish uses two sets of three satellites, one set referred to as the "western arc" and the other the "eastern arc". Both sets are available pretty much nationwide, but having the choice of sets means having more aiming options on treed campsites. The local channels can also vary as to which sets carry them, or carry them in HD versus SD. The X2 is the only automatic "dome" dish that can receive the full sets for both arcs. All of the automatic "dome" style dishes require using either a Dish Wally or VIP211 series receiver for Dish reception. Thank you SO much. This is exactly the type of info I was searching for! 😊👍🏼 Quote Maggie Blair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 Right here -- DISH outdoor TV Quote SKP #79313 / Full-Timing / 2001 National RV Sea View / 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubiconwww.rvSeniorMoments.comDISH TV for RVs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 Better yet - https://www.dishformyrv.com/winegard-pathway-x2-bundle-with-wally/ Quote Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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