fossilnut - 5-1-2007 at 07:18 AM
We have Direct TV at our home in the US and a satelite dish on our RV where we also receive Direct TV. But we were told that Direct TV could not be
received while in Baja so we cancelled service for our Winter's stay in Baja.
But while in Baja, we noticed LOTS of dishes and wonder what Services offer TV reception both in Baja and in the states. Appreciate any information.
Thanks!
Sandy
BajaWarrior - 5-1-2007 at 08:01 AM
I have DirecTV in Baja at my Beach House and have so for 10 years now. Never an interuption of service in all of that time. As far as DirecTV is
concerned the dish is on an R.V. that is used in the California desert.
They don't like the M (Mexico) word because of pirating some years ago.
DirecTV
MrBillM - 5-1-2007 at 09:35 AM
Your DirecTV coverage in Baja depends on how far South you go. There is no loss of channels as far South as San Felipe, but I don't know at what
point you begin to lose some channels. There are others on the board who work in Baja installing and maintaining the system and they can, no doubt,
give you a more informed answer to the coverage.
lonerego - 5-1-2007 at 11:27 AM
What zip code would you use to catch the signal? I have the portable dish I use in my RV and would like to take it down and use it at my townhouse
between Rosarito and TJ. Any suggestions on how to set it up?
Loboron - 5-1-2007 at 12:02 PM
For Direct TV in Rosarito, use these numbers:
Azimuth= 151.8
Elevation= 48.4
With these numbers to start with and a good Sat meter you'll have a strong signal. I have both Dish and Direct TV here in Ensenada.
Good luck
Pescador - 5-1-2007 at 05:40 PM
Aiming is fine but below Ensenada, you will probably need a 1.8 meter dish. The smaller dishes just do not cut it that far south. The real expert on
this situation is LosFrailes@hughes.net
Bedman - 5-1-2007 at 07:53 PM
I have and use Dishnetwork. On my motorhome and at my house in Bahia de Los Angeles and my house in Orange County. The motorhome has the small
elyptical dish and it works fine down to about Catavina, but after that the signal strength gets pretty weak. At the house in BOLA I have a small 18"
stationary dish that I run coax to and it works pretty good. I also have a 1.8 meter stationary dish and it works great.
Loboron
bajaguy - 5-1-2007 at 08:01 PM
you have a u2u message
idleguy - 5-1-2007 at 09:50 PM
Where can one get a one meter dish for Directv. Plastic preferred. Our smaller dish works down to about Catavina and did pick up a playoff game in
BOLA last Jan. But down here in Mulege we need the bigger dish. Would like to bring one down next winter for the palapa.
fossilnut - 5-2-2007 at 04:58 AM
We were mostly near Mulege and farther south. But we did notice other campers with dishes that were getting reception. I didn't notice if they had
any special dishes. Do any other of the dish services work any better (than Direct TV)?? If the size of the dish is the main factor, can they
(larger dishes) be installed on the wind-up RV roof mount?? We went the whole winter without hearing any news and would love to get some reception
next year.
Sandy
Bob and Susan - 5-2-2007 at 07:05 AM
"free to air" tv...
something to think about...
you do need a HUGE antenna though...
lonerego - 5-2-2007 at 10:10 AM
Free TV receptionis nice but we are not in the 20th century anymore and inasmuch as I already have the portable satellite dish and the satellite box
(and pay for the service every month), it would be nice to have the option of using them in northern Baja in addition to when camping stateside while
I decide if I want to put up a permanent dish or not. I think if I did it would be to also get high speed internet via satellite.
Thanks to everyone for the info on this subject.
Dish
lonerego - 5-2-2007 at 10:14 AM
I got my portable dish at Camping World. It folds up and has a lightweight carrying case (purchased separately). I think it is at least a meter in
diameter.
Loboron - 5-2-2007 at 11:05 AM
If you don't know anyone that can help with questions or if you need to purchase antennas or receivers "In Mexico" this where you'll get what you need
including all your questions answered.
Fast realiable and they know what's needed for your location.
http://www.cp-electronics.com/eng/index.php
Here's their address & Phones
Av. Americas 1616 - PB
Col. Country Club
Guadalajara, Jalisco
C.P. 44637
01 33.3817.2744 Tel.
01 33.3817.2766 Fax
just for reference
Bedman - 5-2-2007 at 04:42 PM
here's a pic of my two dishes. One is a 1.8 meter and the other is the standard size you would have on your house. Hope it helps
Antenas de Jalisco
losfrailes - 5-3-2007 at 06:09 AM
Here is a picture of a 1.8 meter dish that comes from Jalisco, it is Mexican made and does a fine job.
Cost layed in to Mulege would be around 4100 pesos.
Antenna will be about 2900 pesos and the freight 1200 pesos.
The seller is Ignacio Agraz
His phone number is (333) 796-0808.
capt. mike - 5-3-2007 at 07:53 AM
hey idle guy!!
i have a 1 meter dish in mulege i'll sell you! directv and LNB.
when do you want to pick it up?
you are at burro on concepcion?
u2u me or sumthin.
capt. mike - 5-5-2007 at 06:11 AM
so............idleguy...........donde esta???
do you need / want a dish????????????
i am bringing down A 2 meter soon so my functional 1 meter w/ LNB etc. is available to you.
its going on the mulege area net wants adds next week so betta hurry paisano.