New Satellite Dish?

[Jon Wehrenberg]

The cynic in me thinks the used units are being sold because the owners got sick of the problems.

[ken&ellen]

I am with Jon on this one. As the pricing comes down on electronics, including sat systems, dealers do not offer trade-in programs; therefore creating a glut of out dated equipment. When I purchased my Liberty part of the deal was a new King Dome. When I went to my local installer he offered me his new system vs mine....but would not give me $$$$ for the King Dome in the box! My systems works fine....simple non-motion system...semi-auto.., but not high tech. Ken

[Kevin Erion]

Thanks for the info, I think I agree with Jon and when I get the time, I will go for in motion.
Kevin

[rfoster]

Now that I have a few more hours of re runs under my belt, Mayberry & Spanky come in good on the new Trac Star as compared to previous dish. I seldom recommend anything, but so far so good with the TracStar in motion dish. Vikki at Satellites in Motion does an excellent job.

[Just Plain Jeff]

We're a bit behind the curve here.



But happy in our camper.

[lewpopp]

I just completely wrecked my dish. I left it up and a tree lunched it. Who can I contact for aq new one and can I install it myself with very little knowledge of electronics. I would put it in the same place the old one was. I may have to go to a dome. Hate to spend the Lew Bucks but I may have to.

[rfoster]

Lew:
This is the place I got my new dish as well as Mangos.
http://www.satellitesinmotion.com/

The In motion Trac Star was our Choice, but they offer many different ones, so study the ad, and call Vikki, she was super nice and very helpful- cry and wine alot, maybe it will help you - didn't help me.
Be sure and ask about a factory reconditioned dish to save you money and may tie in with your existing wiring and electronic componets.

[lewpopp]

Jon suggested a tracstar. I tend to want to stay with the same thing I presently ruined. It was a Moto-Sat and the pictures on the site look the same. I don't need in-motion so I may call them Monday. Thanks.

I just hope I can unhook the old and replace it with the new without screwing around with the interior wiring.

[Ben]

Lew,

You might want to check the Datastorm users forum to see if anyone has a used dish for sale.

[lewpopp]

Does anyone on this forum have a used Moto-sat they are kicking around or some parts they want to rid themselves of. I found a bent shaft in one of the gear boxes after dismanteling it.