Recent content by TC_Lauderdale

It's best to view far away from city lights. Unfortunately for me, Miami casts enough interference that I can barely find the North star on a clear night. :(

LMAO!! Man is that true. How about this, we re-engineer the Sat. systems to act more like a switched IP network. The 50 or so HD channels can have as much bandwidth as they need when they are broadcasting (ie prioritizing the packets) and starve the remaining SD channels down to bare...

Gentlemen (and any ladies), I was never a satellite subscriber until VOOM made its debut a few years ago. I am now glad I did as I experienced what true HD can be. I made a decision (with my wallet) when VOOM went dark to resume my Comcast HD contract and so far they have not disappointed me...

I have been waiting for that concert (my local PBS hasn't aired it yet, to my knowledge) (Sorry for the thread hijack)

I hear ya. The only thing I wish for is an HD version of a FTA box. Then of course I can start bitchin about the lack of HD FTA channels :)

Not defending hacking, and I don't wish to be flamed. However if you enter the boards via a search, such as "New Post - Mpeg2", etc. There are no warning stickies at the top. Just an observation for the mods. Perhaps a warning above the view level (just below the ads) would help?

Not all of us have access to this area!

My buddy and I have devised almost the same procedure as yours, except we have invested in a good learning Radio Frequency (RF) remote controller to change the TP's from up on the roof.

I finally scanned G10R last evening as well and I really enjoyed viewing the Tube. It reminds me of the good 'ole days when MTV actually played videos.

I use a Universal LNB with a 33" dish and like Iceberg says, the CCTV channels on 10750 come in great in South Florida (both signal and quality levels are almost pegged).

I went to Home Depot and bought a 2'x2'x3" paving stone and mounted the bracket that came with my Fortec 80cm dish to it with large TAPCons. It worked very well and still allows me the flexability to move it when a hurricane comes to town.

On the KU side, I cannot seem to dial-in SBS6, although I have to admit I haven't been able to spend alot of time on it. I can see from 20 to 157W here in Fort Lauderdale. I am starting to wish I had a c-band setup as I get more and more into this hobbie. In South Florida, what do you think...

Scream was listed last evening on Lyngsat as FTA, however I was unable to locate/tune it in. Now it's missing from the Lyngsat list as well. Does this mean it's gone for good?

Add me to the list, I can always use some spare parts (cause parts is parts - Vern).

Think of the possibilities, you could watch / transmit TV AND search for extra-terrestrials! :)