krc2343 Posted July 10, 2021 Report Share Posted July 10, 2021 Seasonal camping in upstate NY. Thinking of getting the Dish Playmaker bundle. In this area what direction would I need a clear view of the sky (S, SE or SW) of for the Playmaker to work? Appreciate any advice before purchasing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted July 10, 2021 Report Share Posted July 10, 2021 We use Dishpointer Pro. You select the satellites you are interested in, via the camera you see the sky and where the sats are, great for seeing if trees are in the way. In general you need a ssw-ish direction. The azimuth is the challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted July 10, 2021 Report Share Posted July 10, 2021 You would be better off with a Winegard Pathway X2 instead. The X2 can receive the entire three eastern and three western arc sat sets. The Playmaker is only capable of the western arc sats and 61.5 on the eastern arc. The X2 is more expensive, but well worth it in the long run for the additional aiming flexibility. We've been in many areas where the eastern arc was our only option. 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...
krc2343 Posted July 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2021 44 minutes ago, SWharton said: We use Dishpointer Pro. You select the satellites you are interested in, via the camera you see the sky and where the sats are, great for seeing if trees are in the way. In general you need a ssw-ish direction. The azimuth is the challenge. Thanks so much. Already downloaded the app and checked the sight lines. Just the info I needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krc2343 Posted July 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2021 19 minutes ago, Dutch_12078 said: You would be better off with a Winegard Pathway X2 instead. The X2 can receive the entire three eastern and three western arc sat sets. The Playmaker is only capable of the western arc sats and 61.5 on the eastern arc. The X2 is more expensive, but well worth it in the long run for the additional aiming flexibility. We've been in many areas where the eastern arc was our only option. Thanks for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted July 10, 2021 Report Share Posted July 10, 2021 11 hours ago, Dutch_12078 said: You would be better off with a Winegard Pathway X2 instead. The X2 can receive the entire three eastern and three western arc sat sets. The Playmaker is only capable of the western arc sats and 61.5 on the eastern arc. The X2 is more expensive, but well worth it in the long run for the additional aiming flexibility. We've been in many areas where the eastern arc was our only option. X2. Although we use a Trav'ler rather than a dome, the Pathway X2 is the only dome I'd consider if we were going to go that way. Quote LindaH 2014 Winnebago Aspect 27K 2011 Kia Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D&J Posted July 10, 2021 Report Share Posted July 10, 2021 15 hours ago, krc2343 said: Seasonal camping in upstate NY. Thinking of getting the Dish Playmaker bundle. In this area what direction would I need a clear view of the sky (S, SE or SW) of for the Playmaker to work? Appreciate any advice before purchasing. One of the biggest drawbacks with the playmaker and the western satellites is the size of the dish and signal strength because of the NE location. The X2 the whole black area is the size of the dish not like the small dish mounted inside of the playmaker and the ability to pickup the eastern arc satellites. Denny Quote Denny & Jami SKP#90175 Most Timing with Mac our Scottie, RIP Jasper our Westie 2013 F350 SC DRW 6.2 V8 4.30 Gears 2003 HH Premier 35FKTG Home Base Nebraska Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted July 10, 2021 Report Share Posted July 10, 2021 It occurs to me that with a seasonal site, I would opt for a semi-permanently installed full face residential dish equipped for the most accessible arc. There's a higher learning curve for setting it up, but the end result is much more reliable with much less rain fade than the domes... 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...
Larry Burkett Posted July 11, 2021 Report Share Posted July 11, 2021 Dutch, we are in Michigan, have the Dish Playmaker and receive Satellites 110,119 and 129. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted July 11, 2021 Report Share Posted July 11, 2021 16 hours ago, Larry Burkett said: Dutch, we are in Michigan, have the Dish Playmaker and receive Satellites 110,119 and 129. I'm sure it does, Larry. However, we've visited a location at Cass Lake, MI several times where the tree cover restricts us to 61.5, 72.7, and 77 only. At another MI location near Grayling, we can use either arc. Having arc choice can be very helpful at times... 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...
Larry Burkett Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 Yes it can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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