DISH 129°W Solution for Boat Owners
Products Affected: TracVision® C3, M5, and M7
This problem does not affect TracVision M3ST, M3DX, M1ST, and M1DX systems.
What the DISH 129°W Change Means to You
DISH Network’s change to the 129°W satellite frequency encoding only affects DISH 1000/129 automatic mode in TracVision C3, M5, and M7 antennas. All other operating modes, including DISH 1000/61, DISH 500, Ku-band DIRECTV®, Bell TV service (formerly ExpressVu), and all manual modes (e.g., multiswitch configurations), are unaffected by this problem. This problem also does not affect the 119°W and 110°W satellites; you will still be able to enjoy standard-definition DISH programming from these two satellites without any issues.
The Solution – KVH’s Master Receiver Selector
KVH has developed a new enhanced multiswitch called the Master Receiver Selector that completely resolves any issues related to the 129°W satellite, while providing additional capabilities.
The Master Receiver Selector offers the following features:
- Automatic satellite switching in any DISH Network mode
- Support for multiple receivers
- Capability for the user to select, at any time, which “master” receiver will control satellite selection
To purchase a Master Receiver Selector, please contact your local authorized TracVision dealer.