What makes the KING Tailgater Pro so special?

If you’re looking for portable satellite dishes, you’ve probably seen a lot of options. You can get ones that look like regular satellite dishes, but they’re on a tripod. Then there are large ones that permanently mount on a vehicle. Somewhere in the middle, there are portable self-aiming ones like the KING Tailgater Pro. There’s no doubt it’s the coolest looking one, on account of its transparent radome. Watching all that stuff work is kind of neat. But when it comes down to it, what makes this system so special? Let me run it down for you.

It does everything you want

This system delivers high definition TV to your RV or truck when paired with a Wally receiver from DISH. That’s what you want, right? That’s its whole purpose.

It supports two receivers

The PRO version of the Tailgater supports two receivers, not just one. That means you can have one outside for the party and let the people inside watch something else. It’s a pretty cool trick.

You have mounting options

You can mount it permanently on a roof, put it on a specially designed tripod, or just set it on a level surface. It’s completely up to you.

There’s a big handle and…

So the big handle isn’t just for show. The smooth radome can be slippery, and the handle is oversized to let you carry it securely. It’s not the kind of thing you want to drop, of course.

If the handle isn’t cool enough for you, check out this custom-designed backpack which holds the Tailgater and all the accessories you need. Let someone else carry the tent, you’re carrying the entertainment!

OK let’s talk about that cool transparent dome

The transparent dome is about more than looks. It’s actually there for a reason. When you put the Tailgater on a level surface and power it up through your receiver, it goes to work automatically aiming itself. Most of the time, as long as you have a view of the southern sky, that’s all it takes. But sometimes it fails to find a signal.

In a case like that, the transparent dome is absolutely crucial. Knowing exactly where that dish is pointing will help you figure out what’s in the way of it. Then, you can move it to a new location that makes more sense. It’s not a feature you’ll use all the time, but when you do it’s really awesome.

Get your Tailgater and activate service through Signal Connect

Signal Connect has partnered with KING to offer everything you’ll need. We can get you the hardware, we can activate the service for you, and we can support you after the sale if you need. Signal Connect has over 20 years of experience dealing with mobile satellite systems. We’re a DISH Premier Local Dealer and we have access to all the same computer systems as DISH’s own call centers. The only difference is that our staff is fully trained, US-based, and ready to help!

Get your Tailgater by shopping at Solid Signal or by calling 888-233-7563. We’re here to help! If it’s after hours, fill out the form below and we’ll get right back to you.

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Stuart Sweet
Stuart Sweet is the editor-in-chief of The Solid Signal Blog and a "master plumber" at Signal Group, LLC. He is the author of over 10,000 articles and longform tutorials including many posted here. Reach him by clicking on "Contact the Editor" at the bottom of this page.