Winegard RoadTrip Mission Manual

®

WINEGARD

®

RoadTrip

Automatic Satellite TV Antenna

Made in the U.S.A.

Mission™

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Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52601-2000

800/788-4417 • FAX [phone] • www.winegard.com

Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company 2011 2452219

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Parts Included • Tools Needed • Unpacking the Unit

PARTS INCLUDED:

1 RoadTrip Mission Automatic Satellite TV Antenna
1 Hardware bag containing:
2 Cable Ties
Wall Plate
On/Off Power Switch
2 Insulated Terminals
Flag Terminal
2 Cable Clamps
Cable Entry Plate
16 Mounting Screws
1 30’ RG6 Coax
1 25’ Power Cable

TOOLS NEEDED FOR UNPACKING & INSTALLATION:

Level
Drill with 3/4” bit
1-1/4” hole saw (if mounting switch in wall)
Phillips screw driver #2

UNPACKING THE UNIT:

1. Open box and remove packing material.

If using knife to open
carton, BE CAREFUL.

!

Do not cut the dome on

the unit.

For Winegard Warranty Information:

Attn: Technical Services
Winegard Company
3111 Kirkwood St.
Burlington, IA 52601
Ph: 800-788-4417
Fax: [phone]

7/16” Open end wrench
Mounting Hardware & Sealant (consult vehicle
manufacturer)

2. Lift unit out of box vertically. Do not turn box
and “roll” out, or turn upside down to remove.

USE 2 PEOPLE
when removing the unit
from the carton.

!

DO NOT PAINT DOME!
Painting dome will cause

signal degradation and

will void your warranty.

Disclaimer:

Although every effort has been made to insure the information in this manual is correct and complete, no
company shall be held liable for any errors or omissions in this manual. Changes and technological advances are
continuously being made in the satellite market. Information provided in this manual was accurate at the time of
printing. If the RoadTrip® Mission™ does not function as expected, please contact Winegard Company at (800)
788-4417 or visit our website at www.winegard.com.

Trademarks:

Winegard and RoadTrip are registered trademarks of Winegard Company. Mission is a trademark of Winegard
Company. DISH Network is a registered trademark of EchoStar Satellite L.L.C. DIRECTV is a registered
trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp. Bell TV is a trademark of Bell Canada, Inc. All
trademarks contained in this manual are property of their respective owners. Reference made to products or
services provided by companies, other than Winegard Company, does not represent any endorsement of those
products or services.

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This model is PRESET for DIRECTV® receivers.

If you have a DISH Network® or BELL TV™ receiver, you must change

the numbered switches (see gures below).

FACTORY PRESET

DIRECTV SWITCH SETTINGS

NETWORK. SIMPLY MOVE #4 & #7 TO DOWN
POSITION (#8 SHOULD REMAIN DOWN ALSO).

DIRECTV DISH NETWORK

TO CHANGE SWITCH SETTINGS FOR DISH

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

KEY

0 = UP

BELL TV

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 = DOWN

DISH NETWORK HYBRID

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Hybrid Mode settings are for use in areas where the standard DISH Network settings fail to provide HD programming.

Installing unit on roof of vehicle —

IMPORTANT! Do not install this system in the rain,
or under any wet conditions. Moisture may affect
electronics and void your warranty!

1. For best performance and to reduce signal acquisition
time, park vehicle on a level surface; level the RV.

Programming Availability —

DISH Network Standard and HD —

110°, 119°, 129°

DISH Network Hybrid —

61.5°, 110°, 119°

2. Select a level spot on your roof for installation.

WARNING: Level the base front to back and side to
side. If base is not level the antenna may require more
time to locate the correct satellite or may not locate the
correct satellite.

3. Ensure proper distance to other rooftop equipment is
maintained.

Be sure no roof-mounted equipment is blocking the sat­ellite “line of sight”; see chart below.

Using this chart, determine the minimum distances to
other equipment.

15”

12”

10”

8”

17.5”

25.0”

32.5”

43.5”

DIRECTV Standard —

101°, 119° (will not receive HD on 110°
or any KA-band HD on 99° and 103°)

BELL Standard and HD —

82° and 91°

FIGURE 1

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3

4

OBSTRUCTION

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UNIT BASE

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4. After selecting location for unit (see Step 2), place
the unit on the centerline of the vehicle.

5. Position base so that cables exit toward the rear of
vehicle.

Cable entry installation —

1. Connect the quick disconnect power cable to the
panel mount on the back of the RoadTrip Mission unit.

See Figures 4 & 5 below.

FIGURE 2

Center Line of Vehicle

Cable connections
MUST face REAR

At least 12”

At least 12”

FRONT OF VEHICLE

The distance from the edge of the roof to the near
corner of any foot should be at least 12” on both sides
of the dish to ensure proper installation.

6. Place the unit on the roof in its permanent location
and mark around each base foot, Figure 3. Set the unit
aside for later.

FIGURE 3

CENTER

POINT

OF FOOT

SHOULD

POINT

AWAY

FROM THE

DOME.

7. Clean roof area where the base feet will be attached
to the roof. Do not erase your marks!

8. Put approved sealant in the areas marked for the
base feet. Place base feet on top of the sealant and
screw down with the (3) #10 screws for each foot.

9. After all base feet are secured to roof, put sealant
around edge of feet and over screws.

FIGURE 4

FIGURE 5

Decide the best location for the power and coax cables
to enter the vehicle, and the location of the power
switch and receiver. Drill a 3/4” hole in the roof, push
wires inside.

2. Connect the primary receiver to the “MAIN” Port on
the base, Figure 4.

3. For a two receiver installation, connect a second
coax cable (not provided) to the secondary port on
base marked “SEC” and run cable along roof to
second receiver location.

4. Place cable-entry plate over hole and cables. Screw
in place. Seal plate and screw holes with approved
sealant (not included).

5. Depending on the length of the cable on the roof,
you may need to use cable clamps or wire ties (not
provided) between the unit and your cable-entry plate.
Clamping the cable every 12”-16” should eliminate any
unnecessary cable movement, Figure 6.

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FIGURE 6

QUICK DISCONNECT SOCKET

(ON TOP OF THE CONNECTOR)

LOCK

MAIN Port

NICKS OR CUTS IN WIRING JACKET MAY
CAUSE WATER TO LEAK INTO VEHICLE.

CABLE­ENTRY

SECONDARY Port

LOCK

POWER PLUG

12”-16”

CABLE CLAMPS

DO NOT apply sealant to the hex nuts on the
RoadTrip Mission feet.

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Installing the RoadTrip Mission Dome -

(Not required for a DIRECTV installation - dome
installed at factory).

Place the RoadTrip Mission dome over the unit so that
the RoadTrip Mission decals on the dome face away
from the center line of the vehicle. Line up the holes
in the dome with the inserts in the RoadTrip Mission
base. Insert all of the dome screws and tighten using
a Phillips screwdriver.

Connecting TWO receivers

1. Connect the coax cable coming from the “MAIN”
port on the antenna to the “SATELLITE IN” input on the
primary receiver. The primary receiver should be
connected to the TV that will be watched most often.

2. Connect the secondary coax cable coming from the
“SEC” port on the antenna to the “SATELLITE IN” input
on the secondary receiver.

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN DOME SCREWS.

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Installing the power switch

1. Choose a location to install the RoadTrip Mission
power ON/OFF switch. Remember when selecting
a location, you will need to run the +12 VDC power
cable from the RoadTrip Mission antenna to the
switch. Be sure the switch is in the OFF position before
continuing. See Figure 7 below.

Drill 1-1/4” hole, pull wires through wall or panel.

2. Connect the ground wire from the vehicle and the
BLACK ground wire from the antenna together, using

large yellow ag connector.

3. Connect the YELLOW ag connector to the
switch.

4. Connect the RED wire from the antenna to the

small RED ag connector.

5. Connect small RED ag connector to the switch.

6. Connect the +12 V power wire from the vehicle to

a small RED ag connector.

7. Connect small RED ag connector to isolated
spade on switch.

FIGURE 7

ON/OFF ROCKER SWITCH
WITH LIGHT
(Shown in OFF position.)

NOTE: The primary receiver will always control
which satellite the RoadTrip Mission nds. The
secondary receiver will be able to view any channel

on the satellite chosen by the primary re

ceiver.

3. See page 6 for receiver set-up.

Operating the RoadTrip Mission

1. Turn on receiver and television set. The RoadTrip
Mission antenna must be connected to a receiver that
is plugged into 120 VAC.

2. Verify that you are getting the receiver’s menu screens
on the television. These screens are available with or

without the dish nding the signal.

3. Turn the power switch on for the RoadTrip Mission antenna.
The dish will detect if it is already on a satellite signal. If it
detects a signal, the dish will move to check it’s alternate
satellite and then move back to the original satellite
signal it was on.

NOTE: For Tracking or In-Motion units, the dish should
start moving, making one or two revolutions before it
stops to acquire GPS. This can take a few moments
or up to 10-15 minutes. Normal operation will be less
than a minute.

4. If no signal was detected, the dish will begin its search
to locate the primary satellite. Once the dish locates a
signal, it will pause long enough to identify which satellite
it has located. This may or may not be visible on your
receiver’s point dish screen.

5. After the unit has veried that it has the correct satellite,

it will move to check the alternate satellite and move back
to the primary satellite to complete the search routine.

6. If you do not have signal, see Troubleshooting, p.8.

STEPS 2 & 3
TWO GROUND WIRES
1 FROM VEHICLE
1 BLACK WIRE FROM
SATELLITE ANTENNA

STEPS 4 & 5
RED POWER WIRE
FROM ANTENNA

CONNECTING RECEIVERS

Connecting ONE receiver

1. Connect the coax cable coming from the “MAIN”
port on the antenna to the “SATELLITE IN” on the
receiver.

2. See page 6 for receiver set-up.

STEPS 6 &7
+12 V FROM VEHICLE

NOTE: Because the RoadTrip Mission antenna uses
information from the last location that it was on a
signal, satellite acquisition may take longer if the
dish is inactive over long distance traveling.

Use your on-screen guide to locate your
channel rather than “channel surng”. This
will result in smoother operation.

NOTE: If the vehicle does not move for six minutes,
the unit will toggle to it’s alternate satellite then toggle
back to the primary satellite and go to sleep. If vehicle
begins movement in straight line at 10 mph, the unit
will resume tracking mode.

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TV

Help

Done

Installation Summary

Port:

Satellite:

Satellite Input

1 2 3

Trans:

Device:

Status:

Switch:

SuperDISH

Alternate

Test

Reception Verified

SW64

119 110 129
OK OK OK

Basic RoadTrip Mission Antenna Wiring

COAX

POWER

120V

POWER

RECEIVER

SAT IN

COAX

RoadTrip Mission

ANTENNA

12VDC

To toggle between satellites when subscribing to multi-satellite programming—

The RoadTrip Mission antenna will toggle between
the primary or alternate satellites for either DISH
Network or DIRECTV on the primary receiver. Both
satellite programming providers have programming
on more than one satellite. When a channel is
selected on the remote control that is located on a
different satellite, the unit will automatically toggle
to the correct satellite.

To order receivers or programming, please call
the Winegard receiver hotline: [phone].

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DIRECTV programming

DIRECTV receivers must be set for 3-LNB
(18 x 20) sat selection to enable toggling between
primary 101° satellite and alternate 119° satellite
only. RoadTrip Mission will not receive HD
programming on 110° or any KA-band HD on 99°
and 103°. (Consult receiver manual for procedure.)
After receiver is set for the correct dish selection,
when you request a channel located on a different
satellite, the unit will automatically toggle to that
satellite.

To install the “SW64” switch:

1. Before turning on your RoadTrip Mission
antenna, make sure that your satellite receiver
and television are turned on and your receiver is
on the “point dish” menu. (Consult your owner’s
manual to reach this menu.)

2. Turn on the RoadTrip Mission

system and wait
for the unit to acquire a signal on satellite 119°
and stop moving.

3. You now have six minutes to complete Check
Switch test. Consult your receiver manual
for instructions on running the test. Be sure
that Superdish and Alternate are unchecked
if applicable. On screen options may vary by
receiver.

4. During the Check Switch Test, the receiver will
begin checking the switch by toggling between
satellites. When this is completed, SW64 will
appear on the screen. It will be at the near the
bottom of the screen. Satellite designations will be
below, showing odd and even transponders. See
illustration below.

DISH Network programming (DISH 1000)

DISH Network receivers must have the “SW64”
switch installed in order to toggle between the
primary 119° satellite and the alternates 110° and
129°. (Consult your receiver manual for the pro­cedure to reach the “check switch” menu.)

NOTE: This “SW64 Switch” is a DISH Network
receiver setting, NOT a physical part.

Check Switch screen display

NOTE: Be sure the “Superdish” and

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“Alternate” boxes are NOT checked.

If a switch other than SW64 appears, or you have an ‘X’ in one of the boxes below the satellites,

repeat Check Switch Steps.

5. Your system is now set up to toggle between satellites. It will automatically move to the correct
satellite when a channel is selected with your remote control.

NOTE: Once these steps are completed, you won’t have to perform this test again, unless
Check Switch was performed on another satellite dish, such as a home dish.

Toggle: The RoadTrip Mission is an automatic single satellite antenna capable of viewing
only one satellite at a time. To provide all of the programming for multiple satellite
packages, the RoadTrip Mission will move between each of the satellites as required
by the Primary receiver. This means that the Primary receiver will function very much
like a home satellite antenna in that it will seamlessly move from primary to alternate
satellites as required by the receiver. However, the secondary receiver will only provide
programming from the satellite that the Primary receiver is on or was last using.

Note: The RoadTrip Mission antenna is designed to be maintenance free. However, it is
a good idea to clean the dome from time to time with a soft cloth, water and dish soap.

Warning: Painting the RoadTrip Mission dome voids the warranty, degrades signal
strength and may cause damage to the antenna.

To order receivers or programming call [phone].

DIRECTV must be set to the “two” satellite, oval dish setting. Refer to your receiver manual.

DISH Network receivers must have the check switch set to “SW64”. See page 6.

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

The RoadTrip Mission antenna does not

attempt to nd a satellite or it never moves.

The dish never stops on any of the signals
that it sees.

With DIRECTV, the dish will nd the alternate
satellite but it never nds the primary satellite.

I am not getting all the DISH Network channels
I subscribed to.

SOLUTION

1. Check +12 V wires at unit to verify the quick
disconnect is locked into the socket.

1. Make sure that your receiver is set up correctly.

For DISH NETWORK, the check switch should read either
“Unknown” or “SW64”.

For DIRECTV, the receiver should be set for a Two Satellite

Oval Dish. In some cases, the ‘Two satellite’ option may not
be available. In these cases, select Three satellite oval.

2. Make sure the Main coax cable from antenna is run to
“satellite in” on back of your receiver and all coax connections
are made properly.

Make sure that the Switches on the Electronics Control Box are
set for DIRECTV. See page 3. These switches are found under
the dome, inside the Electronics Control Box.

Go to the check switch menu in receiver. Make sure that it’s set for
SW64 and lists both even and odd transponders on satellites 110°,
119° and 129°.

The RoadTrip Mission antenna never sees any
signals, it just keeps searching.

I have switched satellite service providers. How
do I set my dish for my new provider?

My receiver appears to be locked up. I cannot
get any response from it.

With DISH Network, my RoadTrip Mission
antenna appears to lock onto signal, but my
receiver does not show a picture or a signal
reading.

1. Rain, snow or excessive dew on the dome can interrupt the
signal. Snow and dew can be brushed off the dome. If heavy rain
or snowfall is blocking the signal, it may be necessary to wait until
the weather clears.

2. Check to see if the southern sky is clear. Trees, buildings, large
signs or an overpass can block the signal. Find an area where you
can be sure that this is not the problem and try again.

3. Run a single, good coax cable directly from the RoadTrip
Mission to the satellite receiver by-passing everything.

4. Make sure the receiver has power and the satellite dish is
connected to the “Sat In” jack.

You will need to remove the dome, and set switches to correct
provider. See page 3.

1. Power off receiver and turn back on.

2. Hold in power button on receiver for three seconds and release.

3. Unplug receiver from outlet for 20 seconds and plug back in.

Check the “Check Switch” installed in your receiver. If anything
other than “Unknown” or “SW64” is installed, please run the
“Check Switch” test. See page 6 for help running this check.

The DIRECTV receiver shows a signal but
the RoadTrip Mission antenna never stops
searching.

Exit the receiver menu screens and try running the search from
the program guide screen.

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Appendix A Satellite Coverage Maps and Receiver Compatibility

A.1 DISH Network Programming

The RoadTrip Mission antenna will operate with most DISH Network receivers.

Winegard does not recommend using receivers with hard drives not recommended by the
manufacturer for mobile applications. Winegard recommends using a standard DISH Network
receiver.

The antenna will locate and toggle between satellites 110°, 119° and 129°.

The RoadTrip Mission antenna will not operate in areas where satellite 110°, 119° and 129° are not
available.

Refer to gure below for an operational coverage map for satellite 110° and 119°. Satellite coverage

maps are based on level, stationary operation.

Reception interruption may also occur during adverse weather conditions.

DISH Network satellites 110° and 119° coverage area (Dotted area indicates coverage).*

*Coverage maps are for reference only and do not guarantee coverage.

Note: There are certain areas within the U.S. where the RoadTrip Mission antenna may experience limited or
no coverage of the 129
Problem areas include: Washington, Oregon and California (limited coverage may extend past these areas).
Contact DISH Network for any additional coverage questions (888.825.2557).

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satellite for HD programming. DISH Network home coverage has the same limitations.

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Hybrid Mode is for use with DISH Network in the Northeast where the 129° satellite is not
available.

The map below shows the coverage area for DISH Network satellite 129°. (Dotted area indicates coverage).*

*Coverage maps are for reference only and do not guarantee coverage.

DISH Network satellite 61.5° coverage area (Dotted area indicates coverage).*

*Coverage maps are for reference only and do not guarantee coverage.

If neither DISH Network Standard Mode
or DISH Network Hybrid Mode will

DISH Network® EASTERN ARC

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

provide an HD signal, consult the maps
above. If you are in the 61.5° coverage
area, use DISH Network Eastern Arc.

DISH NETWORK 72° SATELLITE USES THE
ODD TRANSPONDERS ONLY. A CHECK
SWITCH WILL FAIL TO SEE ANY EVEN
TRANSPONDERS. THIS IS NORMAL.

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A.2 DIRECTV Programming

The RoadTrip Mission antenna will operate with most DIRECTV

receivers. The antenna will locate and
continually track satellites 101° and 119°. However, the RoadTrip Mission is not compatible with the
DIRECTV 110° satellite or the KA band satellites 99° and 103°.

Winegard does not recommend using receivers with hard drives not recommended by the
manufacturer for mobile applications. Winegard recommends using a standard DIRECTV
receiver.

RoadTrip Mission antenna will operate in all areas where satellites 101° and 119° are available. Refer to

the gures below for an operational coverage map of satellite 101° and 119°. Satellite coverage maps

are based on level, stationary operation.

Reception interruption may also occur during adverse weather conditions.

DIRECTV satellite 101° RoadTrip Mission coverage map (Dotted area indicates coverage).*

DIRECTV satellite 119° RoadTrip Mission coverage map (Dotted area indicates coverage).*

*Coverage maps are for reference only and do not guarantee coverage.

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RoadTrip Mission Specications & Warranty

Features and specications

• One button operation

• Supports up to 2 single or 1 dual receiver

• Depending on receiver type and location, you can

access satellites

DISH Network 61.5°, 110°, 119° or 129°

DIRECTV 101° or 119°

BELL TV 82° or 91°

• Depending on programming, can access DISH

Network’s East Coast local feeds

• Elevation range 15° to 65°;
azimuth +360° (0-698°)

• UV protected plastic dome

• Compact size —

20” diameter, 12.9” height
Shipping size - 15 3/4” x 22 1/2” x 22 1/2”
Unit weight - 14 lbs.
Shipping weight - 22 lbs.

• Operating temperature -13°F to +140°F

• Specications for max amperage 5.0A

• Specications for unit operating voltage -10.5 -

13.8V

• Specications for supply voltage 12 - 13.8V

WINEGARD MOBILE PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY

(2 YEARS PARTS; 1 YEAR LABOR)

Winegard Company warrants this product against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of original purchase. During year
one (1) of such warranty, Winegard Company will also pay authorized labor costs to an authorized Winegard dealer to repair or replace defective products. No warranty
claim will be honored unless at the time the claim is made, Customer presents proof of purchase to an authorized Winegard dealer (to locate the nearest authorized
Winegard dealer, contact Winegard Company, 3000 Kirkwood Street, Burlington, Iowa 52601, Telephone [phone] or visit www.winegard.com). Customer must

provide proof of purchase with a dated sales receipt for the Winegard product to verify the product is under warranty. If the date of purchase cannot be veried, the

warranty period shall be considered to begin thirty (30) days after the date of manufacture.
If a defect in material or workmanship is discovered, Customer may take the product to an authorized Winegard dealer for service. Customer must provide proof
of purchase to verify the product is under warranty. If the product is brought to an authorized Winegard dealer for service prior to expiration of year one (1) of the

warranty period and a defect in material or workmanship is veried by Winegard Technical Services, Winegard Company will cover the Winegard dealer’s labor

charges for warranty service. The Winegard dealer must contact Winegard Technical Services in advance for pre-approval of the service. Approval of the service is
at the sole discretion of Winegard Company.
Alternatively, Customer may ship the product prepaid to Winegard Technical Services (located at 3111 Kirkwood Street, Burlington, Iowa 52601, Telephone 800-788-

4417). Customer must return the product along with a brief description of the problem and provide Winegard Technical Services with Customer’s name, address, and

phone number. Customer must also provide proof of purchase to verify the product is under warranty. If the product is returned before the expiration of the warranty
period, Winegard Company will (at its option) either repair or replace the product.

This Limited Warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged, deteriorates, malfunctions or fails from: improper installation, misuse, abuse, neglect,

accident, tampering, modication of the product as originally manufactured by Winegard in any manner whatsoever, removing or defacing any serial number, usage

not in accordance with product instructions or acts of nature such as damage caused by wind, lightning, ice or corrosive environments such as salt spray and acid
rain. This Limited Warranty also does not apply if the product becomes unable to perform its’ intended function in any way as a result of the television signal provider

making any changes in technology or service.

RETURN AUTHORIZATION POLICY

A Return Material Authorization (RMA) is required prior to returning any product to Winegard Company or Winegard Warranty Services under this warranty

policy. Please call our Technical Services Department at 800-788-4417 or send an e-mail to [e-mail] to obtain the RMA number. Please furnish the
date of purchase when requesting an RMA number. Enclose the product in a prepaid package and write the RMA number in large, clear letters on the outside of the
package. To avoid confusion or misunderstanding, a shipment(s) without an RMA number(s) or an unauthorized return(s) will be refused and returned to Customer
freight collect.
WINEGARD COMPANY DOES NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITIES FOR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, MADE BY ANY OTHER
PERSON.
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND
MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE TWO YEAR PERIOD OF THIS WARRANTY.
In states that do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages, the above limitations or exclusions
do not apply.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives Customer specic legal rights. Customer may also have other rights that may vary from state to state

SATELLITE RECEIVER WARRANTY

See manufacturer’s limited warranty policy.

WS-MOBWARREV2

Rev. 1/10

Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood Street • Burlington, IA 52601 • 800/788-4417 Fax [phone] • www.winegard.com

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