A budget DISH portable, but KING’s liquidation notice makes the Winegard Playmaker the safer buy.
Amazon $350 eBayThe KING DT4400 DISH Tailgater and the KING VQ4500 Tailgater are evenly matched, rated 2.8 and 2.8. The KING DT4400 DISH Tailgater costs $29 less ($350 vs $379).
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The older dual-output KING; the Winegard Playmaker Dual is lighter and better supported.
Amazon $379 eBayScores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every portable RV satellite antenna; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | KING DT4400 DISH Tailgater | KING VQ4500 Tailgater |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Price 30% | 85 $350 checked price | 82 $379 checked price |
| Warranty 20% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
| Weight 15% | 50 unit weight not published (neutral score used) | 50 unit weight not published (neutral score used) |
| Providers 15% | 0 DISH (1) | 0 DISH (1) |
| Receivers 10% | 50 receiver count not published (neutral score used) | 50 serves 2 receivers |
| In-motion 10% | 0 stationary use only | 0 stationary use only |
Specifications
| KING DT4400 DISH Tailgater | KING VQ4500 Tailgater | |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | ||
| Providers | DISH | DISH |
| Satellites | Western arc DISH | Western arc DISH 110, 119 and 129 degrees |
| Tracking | Stationary | Stationary |
| Receivers served | - | 2 |
| Build | ||
| Mounting | Portable | Portable |
| Power | ||
| Power source | Through the receiver coax | Through the receiver coax |
