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**AZ Traveler** · 10-02-2017, 03:20 PM

BAC,

If you travel to remote Canada and Alaska you will consider 10 channels a luxury.

Dish will do 2 TVs off one antenna but with issues. For truly independent control of both TVs with full channel selection on both you really need 2 antennas and 2 receivers. Some of the antennas will drive 2 separate receivers but you are limited to channels that are on the same satellite.

Cable wiring from the convenience center to the individual TVs can also be an issue that often requires a little troubleshooting. My rig had a junction box behind the convenience center that had to be bypassed. A coax continuity tester is really helpful in determining how yours is wired if it doesn't work just plugging the cable in. The Dish satellite connection is more sensitive to signal loss than the analog cable connection you get in a campground.

I have been happy with Dish but only use it with one TV. I have a Tailgater antenna but would do the more capable Winegard G2 if I was buying a new antenna.

Good luck.

10-02-2017, 03:20 PM	#2
AZ Traveler Site Team Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Oro Valley Posts: 3,932 M.O.C. #20477	BAC, If you travel to remote Canada and Alaska you will consider 10 channels a luxury. Dish will do 2 TVs off one antenna but with issues. For truly independent control of both TVs with full channel selection on both you really need 2 antennas and 2 receivers. Some of the antennas will drive 2 separate receivers but you are limited to channels that are on the same satellite. Cable wiring from the convenience center to the individual TVs can also be an issue that often requires a little troubleshooting. My rig had a junction box behind the convenience center that had to be bypassed. A coax continuity tester is really helpful in determining how yours is wired if it doesn't work just plugging the cable in. The Dish satellite connection is more sensitive to signal loss than the analog cable connection you get in a campground. I have been happy with Dish but only use it with one TV. I have a Tailgater antenna but would do the more capable Winegard G2 if I was buying a new antenna. Good luck. __________________ Zack and Donna plus Millie and Ranger 2018 3160RL "Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"