Just Wondering

[jcbender]

What does the 4dtv reciever do at night when it travels to G1 for updates and when G1 switches to G15 will I have to reprogram a new slot or will it be automatic Thanks for any info. jaycee ps love the 4dtv

 

[tdti1]

You will need to do nothing, you will not notice the switch, it happends very fast, it is replacing Galaxy-1R and will be in the same orbital slot.

 

[voomvoom]

You shouldn't notice any difference. Motorola will probably leave the mapping as G1. If they do change it and you have the 4dtv set-up in the installation for the dish to move for updates. It will go wherever the updates are located. I don't think there software will allow for 3 digits in the mapping, such as G15, thats why G11 is mapped as GB, i.e. they can only use 2 digits for the mapping. There are other sats with the same problem, so I see it staying mapped as G1. And the main reason it travels to G1 is for the programming of the IPG (programming guide).

Al

 

[gizzer777]

Just in case...

You shouldn't notice any difference. Motorola will probably leave the mapping as G1. If they do change it and you have the 4dtv set-up in the installation for the dish to move for updates. It will go wherever the updates are located. I don't think there software will allow for 3 digits in the mapping, such as G15, thats why G11 is mapped as GB, i.e. they can only use 2 digits for the mapping. There are other sats with the same problem, so I see it staying mapped as G1. And the main reason it travels to G1 is for the programming of the IPG (programming guide).

Al

I will still fine tune again when the change happens....forgot the date but it should be any day now. Can't wait to see if it improves the strength(quality) of the HBO/Max stuff, even though I do not subscribe to them, I use the signal to tweak G1 after a wind storm since they are so twitchy!...I think I will have to replace that OLD BRAND X actuator after all...new one is sitting in my shed right now....will start warming trend in Reno this week so I will be able to set it up.

BTW: I looked at the new one the other day and it had a sticker on the motor saying it should be pointing up not down...this came up a while ago when a member saw my dish picture and said his arm was mounteed with the motor down....again, it is the drain hole position on the motor case that is necessary.

 

[bryansr]

BTW: I looked at the new one the other day and it had a sticker on the motor saying it should be pointing up not down...this came up a while ago when a member saw my dish picture and said his arm was mounteed with the motor down....again, it is the drain hole position on the motor case that is necessary.

It makes a difference IF it RAINS a LOT where you are located, especially if the water can freeze in the arm. I have seen arms rusted up and broken because the arm was installed hanging down and the water collected in the motor or arm tube.
BryanSR