Recent content by JFOK

Comptech, I think most of the younger generation today, is basically too lazy to take part in our hobby. They can get instant gratification by streaming. They don't possess the thrill of the search for feeds, like we have. They are too impatient. Ours is a dying hobby that only we can...

TNGuy84, The light is slowly flickering out on the C Band hobby I’ve enjoyed since 1991. I guess I’ll continue to use my 8 foot dish until C Band is no more, then use that dish for kU until it too disappears. So disappointed its come to this all for telecom’s bragging rights. John

Hi comfortably_ numb, Is 6g that much faster 5g ?? Is it REALLY needed ? Basically I think this is a "pissing contest" between the U.S. And China for technical bragging rights and we hobbiests are suffering the consequences. John

Hi all, Looks like we’re being slowly squeezed out of our hobby.😕 John

Brct203, I just checked the TVRO Sat. site this morning (Sunday) and their satellite update now shows NBC east and west removed as you stated. Earlier yesterday they were listed fta. Well that didn't last long. 😕 John

WhiteBeard, They have been encrypted for some time now, but yesterday’s post from TVRO Sat indicated they were one again, FTA. John

comfortably_numb, I wasn’t looking as much for the NBC sports feed, but rather the east and west feeds so I can catch the Nightly News. When I went to 105w to scan this frequency, it showed up on my scan but never loaded due to it being 16spk. John

Hi all, Good news…according to TVRO Sat, NBC east and west is FTA at 4020H 30,000. Bad news…at least for me, it’s 16spk. I can’t receive it.😕 John

Hyper, Glad to read you’re making progress. I attached a sidecar to my 8 foot solid dish several years ago and it’s performing very well. At Titanium’s suggestion, I used a pipe hanger, slightly modified to attach my kU lnb, with great results. Most of the signals on 97w for example, come in...

k4otl, I'm glad I got into the BUD game early (1991). The variety of viewing options that was available then, was outstanding. Now it seems we're slowly being squeezed out of this hobby.😕 John

Brct203, Although not as comprehensive as the site you mentioned, I use TVRO Sat as a satellite reference. Their listings are the most up to date one I know of. John

comfortably_numb, That occasional drop out is either caused by a tree branch, blowing in the wind blocking the signal or 5g interference. I speak from personal experience with both. John

cyberham, I live on Cape Cod where everything is ridiculously expensive, but I still love it here. I believe with many tree trimmers/cutters around, I will be able to work a fair price for trimming, just gotta keep looking and read reviews. I'll also have to paint my solid dish sometime this...

FTA4PA, I actually like the shade this tree offers, it just needs to be trimmed a bit at the top. John

Ancient and primestar31, Thanks for your response and suggestion, but that’s way too risky for me to attempt. I’m still looking for an affordable tree trimmer to do the task. I’m sure someone affordable with insurance will turn up. Its big business around here, I’ll keep calling around. Thanks...