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    Lost RTV on 97Ku

    Watch them both last night. today both great signal, just black screen since this morning.
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    Some Advise on motor setup.

    Okay I am going to do a reset Saturday I am off. Well Tron I am good on the 0 setting for now 83W is dead on 0. I live in NE.Ohio and tomorrow we are not expecting rain. Thanks for all the input from everyone.
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    Some Advise on motor setup.

    Radar, just wondering if after I try the reset if that doesn't work could I fudge the longitude. My Longitude: -80.60 and could that be fudged? But maybe if the reset fails I may just call the manufacture and get it replaced.
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    Some Advise on motor setup.

    Okay, Thanks I will do that on Saturday. And yes I read how to reset it. Thank you again.
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    Some Advise on motor setup.

    Thanks Radar, I think I did just as you said. Since 83 was close I used USALS and moved the dish /motor to that position. Then I put my receiver on RTV and loosened the bracket on pole and turned until I got highest signal. And guess where the motor is... right on 0! I think there is something...
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    Some Advise on motor setup.

    I did use 83W and it is at 0 position on the motor. What is happening is I can track all the sats right on until 95W. After 95W it over shoots the sats by one satellite. I change to DiSEqC and bump it back east until I get a signal on the right satellite and great signal. I don't understand...
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    Some Advise on motor setup.

    I got a new motor (different MFG.) and need advice on what to do with my true south sat. My true south is 81.0 W Galaxy 9. I can not find on the list any transponders. So, any advice on setting this motor up and a way to point it? Thanks Rich
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    Openbox question.

    brentb636, yeah I was thinking of that but sometimes I just like to start at the top of the list and just click away. @ FaT Air, downloaded editor and will play with it this weekend. You also answered my next question about entering PIDS. Thanks for the replies you all make this hobby more...
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    Openbox question.

    Ok, I finally broke down and purchased an Openbox. I guess it is time to put the Mercury II to bed but I'll miss it. The question I have is, is there a way to sort by satellite? Right now the satellites are out of order and the dish swings from one side of the arc then back as I just flip down...
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    fence pipe with concret still loose a little

    Josh, no problems filling the pipe to the top. I filled two of mine to the top and it only served to make them sturdier. And just don't mount the dish at the top. Well good luck and keep us posted.
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    fence pipe with concret still loose a little

    Pics of what i did. This a pic of mine. The dish is only mounted 37" above the base. No movement.
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    fence pipe with concret still loose a little

    I too used fence pipe for my dishes. I too put concrete down the middle of the pipe. The base I dug down 30" to ensure I was below the frost line. I use a 10 1/2" dia plastic bucket which was 15" high. I cut the bottom off the bucket and dropped it over the pipe and centered it setting it on the...
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    Galaxy 15

    Here is good article about Galaxy 15. The Buzz Log - Zombie Satellite Causes Astronomical Buzz - Yahoo! Buzz
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    can 2 receivers be used to drive a motor?

    I been doing this for about seven months. I have had no problems develop or motor issues. I put an "A" "B" coax switch inline between the two receivers. Each receiver in different inputs on my tv. The only rule I have followed,which I don't know if it is important, is I always shut the receiver...
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    Is it worth the cost?

    Okay, then it seems that it would add to my entertainment. And I am looking at the Sathawk or a Pansat 9000hd. But the Sathawk $$ is easier to sell to my wife, who don't understand my hobby. But she didn't understand ham radio either. Okay, I guess I can always add a bigger dish later and play...
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