Satellite TV

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Reply #25 – February 14, 2013, 09:06:47 pm

We have a CB with weather alert as well as a Midland weather radio. They both work well but the constant alerting can be a pain.

Keith

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Reply #26 – February 14, 2013, 09:23:40 pm

An all hazards weather alert radio (Google it) can be programmed to sound only the local alerts you want to hear. I have one, but rarely use it.

My Android phone can also alert me in a similar manner, based on the alerts I want to hear me my location.

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Reply #27 – February 15, 2013, 09:19:28 am

Thanks all! I usually have my computer on 24/7, connected to verizon towers, so I can access weather info as suggested, but just ordered the Midland WR 300 from Amazon for $45. for the ability to receive the Audio Alert required to pay attention! $45 solution! Again thanks.

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Reply #28 – March 12, 2013, 02:09:58 pm

I am about to purchase the equipment for our change from Kingdome to Winegard but I am wondering how great the difference is between the Winegard SK-3005 antenna and the Winegard SK- SWM3. There is about $50 difference on Amazon ... I am thinking that the SKM3 is just the newer model?? Help?

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Reply #29 – March 12, 2013, 02:59:48 pm

Hey, Carol.... As we surmised in our conversation, Winegard states, "The TRAV'LER SK-SWM3 replaces the TRAV'LER SK-3005." It is in tiny italic print at the bottom of this page:

DIRECTV HD in the RV - Winegard TRAV'LER Automatic Mobile DIRECTV HD Satellite

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Reply #30 – March 13, 2013, 01:36:19 am

SWM3 is the new Winegard DirecTV HD open dish. There is only limited inventory of the SK-3005 available. Both mount the same to the roof.

SK-3005 locks on to 5 satellites which covers all channels and spot-beamed locals. SWM3 locks onto 3 satellites. Don't know why they changed the LNB to 3 satellites.

Winegard SWM3 web site note: "Programming refers to all national programming on 99°, 101°, 103°. Does not include local programming. "

SK-3005 has 4 coax cables that can serve 4 receivers or 2 dual-tuner DVRs without extra equipment. Multiple coax cables are usually run to the inside the coach.

SWM-3 has a SWM module built-in and can feed many SWM capable receivers, which includes most of the recent models. A dual-tuner or the new 5-tuner DVR only needs a single cable feed from the antenna. A SWM splitter is included to feed several receivers, each with a single cable from the splitter. SWM-3 is the latest DirecTV antenna technology. Only one coax cable is fed into the coach, no matter how many receivers there are.

I don't know how an RV with SWM3 antenna can receive spot-beamed locals if they are on the 'other' 2 satellites, but other than this limitation, I don't think there is any disadvantage to the SWM3.

If an RV is borrowing a receiver from a non-SWM home setup, there may be additional steps to get the receiver to work with an RV SWM3 setup. Some old receivers may not work with SWM3.

A separate SWM module is needed to connect the new 5-tuner DVR to an SK-3005 antenna. SWM stands for Single Wire Multiswitch. We plan to install a 5-tuner DVR. The latest dual-tuner DVR is the HR24. The first 5-tuner DVR is the HR34. The latest 5-tuner DVR is the HR44.

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Reply #31 – March 14, 2013, 01:34:07 pm

Don't know why we have weather radio mixed in with Satellite TV, but we do.

Anyway, I always take along my Reecom R1650. This is the weather radio of all weather radios. It is S.A.M.E. All Hazards/Weather Alert Radio With AM/FM Radio and all alerts and be programed to alarm or be ignored. If you don't want to hear about Tsunami Warnings, or Avalanche Warning, they can be disabled. The siren alarm is enough to wake the dead! This radio is used by many emergency service departments to re-broadcast the Weather Station Alerts locally. Has a 200 hour battery backup in standby. Can be set up to monitor up to 26 counties, or just one county. Highly rated in the Ham radio forums. Found mine on Amazon. Reecom

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Reply #32 – March 14, 2013, 05:10:29 pm

Does the R1650 scan for active weather channel? When we get to a new campground or stopping point, I can press search to find the local weather channel on our current weather radio.

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Reply #33 – March 14, 2013, 11:05:07 pm

not sure if it is just a TV item or the capabilities of the type of Dish/Receiver one has, but I'm also getting 3-D TV! Cool stuff!

RF Mogul Dish and Samsung LED tv.

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Reply #34 – March 15, 2013, 12:07:39 am

Gives me headaches and vertigo

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Reply #35 – March 15, 2013, 12:38:10 am

I had a chance to see a 3D tv at Gary Omel's when we were in Florida. He popped in the 3D version of the movie "Avatar" and I was totally hooked. We discussed the options and the way we really use the TV in the motor home and decided to stick with the SK-3005. I am more than satisfied to watch one show and record 2 others, and we really do not use the bedroom TV for more than DVDs now and then. If our viewing habits included regular use of the bedroom TV as well as one in the bay for use outdoors, or if we regularly traveled with kids I would have perhaps gone for the SWM3. Additionally, Amazon has added the caveat that there is a "3 to 6 week shipping" window ... and that did not meet with my April 1 appointment at FOT!! I am now bouncing around with a tape measure and vacillating between a 40" and a 46 " TV. The actual sizes are not all that much different! The 46" looked just dandy in Gary's coach ... what to do ... what to do ...

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Reply #36 – March 15, 2013, 01:33:01 am

We have a 46" and like it a lot and do not feel it is too large.

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Reply #37 – March 15, 2013, 08:34:07 am

Bigger is better!
Gary

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Reply #38 – March 15, 2013, 08:47:48 am

What Barry & Gary said! Buy the big 3D one and cry once...

see ya
ken

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Reply #39 – March 15, 2013, 04:26:20 pm

Pulled the trigger ... went with the 46"!!

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Reply #40 – March 15, 2013, 06:58:41 pm

Quote

Pulled the trigger ... went with the 46"!!

see ya
ken

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Reply #41 – March 18, 2013, 08:30:59 pm

Quote from: Carol Savournin – March 15, 2013, 04:26:20 pm

Pulled the trigger ... went with the 46"!!

Carol,

I'll bring the popcorn!

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Reply #42 – March 19, 2013, 03:06:04 am

I saw a thin framed 46" Toshiba at Costco on sale about 1 month ago. I bought it for the Foretravel but thought I would wait till it warmed up to install it. In the mean time I decided to put it in the house. I took the 32" that was in the bedroom out and put the 46" in its place.

It didn't take long to decide that, no way was the little 32" ever coming back in.
I went back to Costco and bought another 46" for the Foretravel.

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Reply #43 – March 19, 2013, 04:10:08 pm

I put in the 46 inch and love it. I used a Samsung and it has been wonderful.

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Reply #44 – March 27, 2013, 01:33:59 pm

I just put in the new Samsung 32" 5500 Series Smart TV that just came out...purchased from Best Buy for $479. Finally took out my old CRT and what a difference it made. Took me a while to figure out how to mount it. FT wanted $3500 to build and install it in a cabinet, MOT want about $900......I did it for about $20 in parts and a day of labor! Have to say that its an excellent install and looks great. Was able to just mount it on front of the cabinet and put the DVD player directly below it...fits perfectly. Also tied the TV in with my audio deck and used a switch box so I can use all speaker in in my coach to run it through......sounds great! One of the best features is it is solid as a rock, does not move at all and can be easily removed with the simple 90 degree turn of 2 anchor brackets and lifting out the TV!

Did the same in my bedroom......installed a 22" Samsung using basically the same mounting system and was even able to add an extra drawer where the old VHS player was installed!

If anyone is thinking of changing out their TV's in a GV.......feel free to call or contact me.........it's really a neat and simple install~~~~~!

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Reply #45 – March 27, 2013, 01:50:37 pm

pictures please...

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Reply #46 – March 27, 2013, 02:19:58 pm

Will have to send later.....I forgot my cord to transfer the pics to my computer.....no smart phone, old school! Be a couple of weeks, but I will send. In Kerrville, Tx for a month or so.........

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