- How do I set the azimuth?
The azimuth & elevation are set from inside your RV. Use the "on screen" signal meter to acquire the settings for your area by entering the zip code. Raise the DBS dish to the full upright position just like you did the "batwing". The arrow on the "pull down handle" points to the back of the DBS dish. Using a compass, pull down on the handle and turn the DBS dish toward the satellite (azimuth).
- How do I set the elevation?
Use the "on screen" signal meter to monitor the signal while lowering the DBS dish using the "elevating crank". The DBS dish is at zero degrees elevation when it is in the full upright position. Each full turn of the handle is about 10 degrees. Example: For 40 degrees elevation, just turn the "elevation crank" handle four (4) complete turns downward.
- Do I have to purchase a special dish?
No special dish is necessary as you will be using the same type of dish that mounts on any building. If you do not have a spare dish please check this page. 18" Dish
- What about the flexible arm for traveling?
Our conversion manual explains how to modify your LNB arm to be flexible. This feature requires the LNB arm to be "Rectangular" shaped,
it does not work with "Round" or "D" shaped arms.
- Will the existing coax work with the satellite dish?
Yes, if you have a RG59 coax cable which is what most "batwing" antennas use. However, RCA suggests the use of RG 6 coax cable if the DBS antenna is over 30 feet from the receiver.
- Do I have to remove the signal amplifier for the "batwing"?
Yes. The power supply (signal amplifier) for the "batwing" antenna has to be removed. The DBS dish and the optional "half moon" antenna
receive their voltage from the DBS receiver. The "batwing" and "DBS receiver" voltages are not compatible and can cause damage to your DBS receiver.
- How stable is the antenna when there are blustery winds present?
Depends at what point on the square elevation tubes you install the DBS Dish. If you can mount it about 6" from the roof as recommended in the instruction manual, it should remain stable. Ours is mounted about 17" from the roof and we have had no problems. However, like the batwing, we do recommend lowering the DBS dish if you experience high winds which may cause damage to your roof.
- How long will the conversion take? Is it difficult?
Approximately two to four hours. The conversion is not difficult and is designed for a handy man. It does require the use of several tools. (screwdriver, drill, square, hammer, hacksaw, pliers, x-acto knife and wire cutters).
- Do I need a helper?
Not necessarily, but it is handy to have someone help with getting the "batwing" down from the roof and/or getting the DBS dish up on the roof of your RV.
- How do I acquire local programming if I remove my batwing antenna head?
You can install, the RCA 3900 which allows for reception of local programming.
- If I purchase the RCA 3900 Antenna do I have to run another coax?
No, both signals enter the RV on the same coax. Once the signals are inside they are separated with a diplexer, which is supplied with the
RCA 3900.
- What is the difference between the single & multi beam dishes?
Single beam DBS dish tracks the beam from (1) satellite at a time. This set up can have a single LNB for 1 receiver or a dual LNB for 2 receiver system.
Multi beam DBS dish tracks the beam from (2) satellites. Like the dish 500. This set up can have (2) single LNB's for a (1) receiver system or (2) LNB's for a (2) receiver system.
If you have a question or need other items, please let us know. rosalie@gulftel.com
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