Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Montana Owners Club - Keystone Montana 5th Wheel Forum > HAVE MOC WILL TRAVEL > Let Us Entertain You
Click Here to Login

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 06-11-2016, 09:48 AM   #1
Ishler
Montana Master
 
Ishler's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Ontario
Posts: 722
M.O.C. #1328
Soultion looking for a problem!!

That's what my wife calls it We have a satellite receiver in the living room that I would occasionally want to watch in the bedroom. My previous solution was to feed the RF output of the receiver into the antenna line and watch it in the bedroom. Three things I didn't like was the picture is a letter-boxed and standard definition and I can't change channels. My first thought was to run a long HDMI cable to the bedroom but that would entail some large holes which I didn't want to do, plus still no control. Then I found this http://tinyurl.com/gpw35pp Since I have the tool to make a custom Ethernet cable I only need two 1/4" holes. This works perfectly the only drawback was unplugging and plugging the cable, enter solution #2 http://tinyurl.com/z9j96u8 this and two short HDMI patch cables makes for a neat implementation.
 
__________________
Mike & Donna Ishler Ontario, NY KE2LU FN13
2017 3720RL TST S637's
2017 Dodge 3500 Laramie CTD 4x4 Auto
Ishler is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2016, 05:13 AM   #2
WeBeFulltime
Montana Master
 
WeBeFulltime's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
You didn't say which provider you use, but if Dish Network why not use a Hopper with wireless Joey in bedroom?
__________________
2018.5 Montana 3791RD


Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
WeBeFulltime is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2016, 05:33 AM   #3
Ishler
Montana Master
 
Ishler's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Ontario
Posts: 722
M.O.C. #1328
Actually we have a Hopper3 & Joey in the house, and I have a 211k in the Montana. I didn't want to be constantly relocating the Hopper and I didn't have the justification for two receivers in the Montana with the accompanying costs.
__________________
Mike & Donna Ishler Ontario, NY KE2LU FN13
2017 3720RL TST S637's
2017 Dodge 3500 Laramie CTD 4x4 Auto
Ishler is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2016, 05:54 AM   #4
DQDick
Site Team
 
DQDick's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
We also use the Hopper and a Joey.
__________________
Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
DQDick is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2016, 07:04 AM   #5
Fire5er
Montana Master
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Port Orchard
Posts: 1,153
M.O.C. #3403
I did extend an HDMI cable to the bedroom and used a HDMI splitter at the 211k receiver. Works great and have HD now in the bedroom. Only wish I could change the channel from the bedroom. Sounds like what you are looking at should work. We have a Hopper and Joey at home but have a Tailgater for the BS and did not want to have to purchase a new antenna and have to fuss with having to find the satellites. We love the Tailgater's ease of operation and now the HD TV in the bedroom.
Fire5er is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2016, 09:28 AM   #6
Ishler
Montana Master
 
Ishler's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Ontario
Posts: 722
M.O.C. #1328
The extender using the ethernet cable is nice because it has an IR receiver and transmitter for the remote so you have total control.
__________________
Mike & Donna Ishler Ontario, NY KE2LU FN13
2017 3720RL TST S637's
2017 Dodge 3500 Laramie CTD 4x4 Auto
Ishler is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-05-2017, 09:08 AM   #7
raymondpowers
New Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Salem
Posts: 6
M.O.C. #20291
I have a 2017 Montana 3820fk and would like to watch TV in my bedroom using one receiver in my living. Can anyone help?
raymondpowers is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-05-2017, 04:40 PM   #8
rohrmann
Montana Master
 
rohrmann's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,676
M.O.C. #12947
We have a Wally in both the living room and the bedroom with a Travler dish on the roof. We can watch anything we want in either room. It's simple and works great.
__________________
Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
rohrmann is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-05-2017, 05:16 PM   #9
raymondpowers
New Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Salem
Posts: 6
M.O.C. #20291
TV

Thanks. I didn't want to have to buy more stuff. A friend of mine is able to watch both of his TV's with one receiver but does have to watch the same thing in both rooms which is fine.
raymondpowers is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-05-2017, 05:20 PM   #10
raymondpowers
New Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Salem
Posts: 6
M.O.C. #20291
I have direct TV
raymondpowers is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-05-2017, 06:42 PM   #11
mhs4771
Montana Master
 
mhs4771's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,657
M.O.C. #9969
If you have the Genie you can get a Wireless Mini-Genie. The Mini gets all it's signal from the main Genie.
Friends have Genie in their SOB and take the wireless mini into their S&B and get all their normal channels and access to any recorded programs on the main Genie in the SOB.
__________________
Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
mhs4771 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-06-2017, 10:05 AM   #12
raymondpowers
New Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Salem
Posts: 6
M.O.C. #20291
TV

I don't have anything other than my direct tv satellite and cable box. Don't mind watching the same thing in both rooms. Thanks
raymondpowers is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Pin Box Problem Jolu Tow Vehicles & Towing 12 05-15-2008 06:15 AM
LP problem Jim Jarvis Repairs & Service 12 11-29-2007 09:51 PM
Furnace problem--PROBLEM SOLVED... Glenn and Lorraine Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 11 03-05-2007 10:43 AM
AC Problem 315RLS Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 4 08-06-2006 09:37 AM

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Montana RV, Keystone RV Company or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 09:35 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.