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Winegard PL 8000R Playmaker Receiver Bundle Review

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Terrible

Revainrating 1.5 out of 5  
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1.7
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AntennaSatellite
BrandWinegard
ColorWhite

Description of Winegard PL 8000R Playmaker Receiver Bundle

Fully-Automatic – 100% automatic and self-installs quickly. The Playmaker Dual is powered through the DISH receiver (provided) and runs through the DISH menu using the new DISH mobile protocol. Just set your state and the Playmaker Dual will do the rest. Multi-TV Viewing – Two coax outputs allows you to add an additional receiver for two TVs, for two times the programming. Watch TV Anywhere – Perfect for the RV, camper, motorhome, cabin, fishing, hunting, or tailgating. Enjoy DISH in HD – Works exclusively with DISH HD Solo receiver (included) technology, bringing you crystal-clear HD programming. DVR Ready – Add your own external hard drive to turn the receiver into a DVR for a one-time fee of $40. No monthly DVR fees.

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Revainrating 1 out of 5

Don't waste money - get a

Serviced with installation to test - works fine but there's no point in buying a dual playmaker - you can only watch one TV at a time - they'll tell you otherwise, but I was literally hours on the phone and this does NOT work for 2 TVs

Pros
  • DVR Ready - add your own external hard drive to turn your receiver into a DVR for a one-time fee of $40. No monthly fee for DVR
Cons
  • Big and chunky

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Don't save money.

No Consistent Signal With tech help I was able to get it working but when I plugged it back in; Nothing. I spoke to them. I contacted the support 3 times with the same problem but there was no result. I've installed it in various places in the camper with no success. I even put it on my RV. I have a clear view of the southern sky. What a bunch of money. They say it's a universal system.

Pros
  • Watch TV Anywhere - Great for RV, Camper, RV, Cabin, Fishing, Hunting or Driving
Cons
  • Available in Black Only

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Bad receiver, bad customer service

We live in a mobile home in the country. We bought this DOUBLE playmaker to have cords in the living room and bedroom. Easy to install (for us). We have a tripod for that. Wally's compatibility has been great so far. Love it! UPDATE: The Wally receiver stopped working after 6 months. Returns an error code. Hangs on the screen. Winegard and Dish can't help there. Asked Winegard for a replacement. I've been waiting for one for 5 weeks. I recommended buying the bowl and receiver direct from DISH…

Pros
  • Fully automatic - 100% automatic and quick to install yourself. The Playmaker Dual is powered by a DISH receiver (included) and powered by the new DISH mobile protocol via the DISH menu. Just set your status and Playmaker Dual will do the rest
Cons
  • No automatic