Is anyone in Santiago using satellite TV?
Yes, I am, SantiagoDR.
Could you tell me what system you are using (in Santiago)?
Yes, 6 foot dishes, Coolsat 4000 Pro, Pansat 2500 (Dish Network).
How is your reception in Santiago?
Same as North coast - very good - rain fade
Would it be possible for me to look at your set-up?
When?
FTA is alive and well in Santiago using 6 foot dishes and Coolsat 4000 Pro, Pansat 2500, Viewsat Extreme, etc.
The above statement in itself should answer most of your questions.
FTA = Free-to-Air = Dish Network and more.
The posts I quoted gave some very good advice.
I have quoted a line or 2 from each of the posts, very informative!
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I am just getting into the technical nature of satellite systems used here in the DR.Here, we are at the fringe area of receiving a good signal from DISH Network, but it works with larger dishes than you need in the US. Do you have one 6 foot satellite with a different LNB for each satellite or do you have separete dishes for each satellite? Using one dish for both satellites normally provides lower signal strength because you have to compromise on aiming the dish to get both satellites.
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You want a two meter dish, preferably a US fabricated one, but the locally made dishes will do.
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Yes, both directTV and Dish TV work well, with a 6' dish. You lose the signal when it rains with both.
I'm in Santo Domingo, and have a reliable source for equipment and service.
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This morning my Satellite TV. Man came by the house and took my Coolsat box to his home and returned 1 HR. latter to reprogram the box to my Dish and get me back up and viewing again...... Anyone in the Puerto Plata area that needs his service? PM or Email me and I will give you his name and phone number.
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Does anyone have any info on where I can purchase a satellite dish here in the DR?
Don
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