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Scott is there a separate way for us supporting founders to donate to the site without losing my Supporting Founder status. I did not see a dedicated button for this purpose just the ones to buy a subs. Thanks Bob

Blockbuster Movie Pass available on the VIP211 (k) or the 222 (k)?? I don't want a dvr but I want to be able to access stuff online thru my reciever. Thanks Bob

I currently use echolink and have for a number of years. Just wondering they have not had any updates to the program for a year or more. Do you think it has run its course. I do know it works very well for me. 73 Bob N1WBD

I just had a tech come out to replace my bad VIP222 receiver with a 222k. When did they decide to do away with the S-Video out connection?? I used it on my old 222 and had great video on my Proscan analog TV. Also noticed that the 222k had changed the guide format so that I can't have just...

Anyone having pixeling problem with this channel on both my 211 and 222 receivers both have a 58 signal all other Burlington,VT locals are fine.

WPTZ and WNNE are down with a slate and music playing does anyone on the DIRT team know when they'll be back on?

I was wondering why does everyone get excited over a Birdview dish? Are they better than any of the other brands from back in the day?? Just curious. Bob

I played from home running 1D in NH. Heard plenty of stations on the air this weekend. and 10 meters was pretty crowded too considering band conditions. I did manage to work W1AW in Newington CT at ARRL HQ on 80 yesterday. 73 Bob N1WBD

Just wondering how many folks would be interested in getting together on echolink for a ragchew some time? Maybe if we get enough interest we could make this a weekly thing. 73 Bob N1WBD

Ck out W5KUB.COM for live coverage and chat room and register for the grand prize of a yaesu FT-950. Bob N1WBD

Just thought I'd share my before and after results here. Thanks to TonyT at DIRT for getting me the 1K5 mod. Mod is using DISH 500+ mount and Arm from EA dish. The 500+ dish is larger than the EA dish. (my zip 03240) The mod took approx 20min and in talking with the tech (sub-contractor) he...

Scott since you've done the forum upgrades I noticed the chat room is gone? Do you have plans to put it back on? Bob

Now that digital tv has been out for awhile how many of you have gone out and replaced your digital convertor box with a hdtv? Just wondering how many boxes are now gathering dust and will be seen soon at a yard sale near you?? :) I myself would like to find a used one to try here the OTA...

Do Satellite ISP's Hughesnet,Wildblue Starband etc. suffer from a high churn rate of customers as conventional broadband is deployed across the country in rural areas. I know when DSL came to town here those with Satellite Internet dumped them quick to make the switch. Do you think we'll...

Wondering how many of you are going to make the trip to Deerfield NH for NEARFEST. Would be nice to see a Satelliteguys group there. Info at The New England Amateur Radio Festival - NEAR-Fest - Index Bob N1WBD

How many of you have upgraded to the Eastern Arc Dish and are you happy with it? I am in NH. I personally don't don't like the much lower signals on 72 and 77. 61.5 leaves alot to be desired. Before anyone asks. I have a perfect LOS here no trees in the way.

Maybe someone can help me out here. Last Thurs. Dish came out and swapped my Dish 500 and the Wing dish aimed at 61.5 and installed a new 1000.4 EA dish now keep in mind this was done in a snow storm. Now that being said what are the expected signals strengths in NH for 61.5 72.7 and 77...

The tech from Dish Network Service in Pembroke NH showed up here on time and changed out the Dish in a snowstorm!! BTW did I mention it was on a tripod on a steel roof. The tech did a great job and was done in about 45 min or so. And swapped out a bad remote I had for my 222. I have to say...

Have'nt seen a chat in awhile.

Maine 2M FM simplex contest I've read the rules and this contest is open to everyone not just Maine hams. If you never tried contesting, for you new hams here's your chance and you might have fun. Read the article and go to sponsors website for entry form and log sheets. Maine 2 Meter FM...

Just wondering with all the FTA receivers out there is there any programmers that will sell you a smartcard/subscription to their programming in this country? I was thinking i may subscribe to a few channels if available and they support my DSR200c receiver as well as my FTA channels. Thanks Bob

I was curious, if one wanted to subscribe to Globecast programming on 97W that is encrypted? Instead on buying their receiver would they just provide a smartcard to put in the Geosat DSR200c? I have no plans of subscribing but I was curious if they would support that receiver? Bob

There is a nifty program to decode the Goes weather sats pictures in color it's called WXtoIMG and uses your soundcard to decode the pictures. Check out the website WXtoImg: software to decode APT and WEFAX signals from weather satellites and download it. All you need is a cable to run...

Ok folks what do you think about using this thread for posting your for sale or wanted ham radio or scanner goodies?? That is if Scott will allow it. I would suggest that this would be for private sales only No commercial listings allowed. What do you think??? 73 Bob N1WBD

I wanted to start this thread so you can post your favorite hamfest info for 2011. Scott could you make this a sticky please? Coming up April 29th and 30th the New England Amateur Radio Festival is coming to the Deerfield,NH Fairgrounds (Better known as Nearfest formally Hosstraders) This is...