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    fta sys gets TPs no channels

    thanks everyone! I will try these suggestions
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    fta sys gets TPs no channels

    also tried both USALS or DiSEqC 1.2
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    fta sys gets TPs no channels

    yes factory reset then I entered lat & long degrees. I will check the LNB type again but I did write all this down before I reset it. Did all blind scans. How do I get the skew degrees for the LNB again. Lost all my notes. Thank you!
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    fta sys gets TPs no channels

    galaxy 28, galaxy 19
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    fta sys gets TPs no channels

    about 2 years ago I setup a fta system at my parents. They were getting just a few stations so I was thinking it needs reprogram. I erased everything and re-scanning satellites. When scanning I see TPs coming up on the screen but never any channels. tried other satellites..same Need to know...
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    hughesnet dish for FTA

    Hi, I was wondering if I could use this dish for FTA? It's 28 inches tall but alot wider. oval dish. I heard the min size for fta is 30 inches, but what about 28 inches? Just 2 inches....:confused: I got a fortec mercury receiver, what do I choose for the LNB type? Are their LNB's good...
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    RG6 cable run max lenght?

    Got a sg2100 digipower motor and a fortec mecury II receiver. What is my max RG6 cable run? Got to move my dish Thanks Skylab
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    Fortec remote doesnt work

    had the same problem, here's the fix have 2 receivers and 2 remotes same model (fortec mecury II) I noticed one remote didn't work at all, changed batteries...nothing happened. Resetting the receiver did nothing. Other remote worked on the other receiver fine. Had to be the remote. remove...
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    Enter to Win: M-II Motorized FTA System $280 valuereceivers - Endng 6/30/08

    I want to win I want to win! Would like this upgrade. Skylab:)
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    advice for buying new receiver

    Hi, I'm looking for a receiver that will pick channels on DVB-S2 format. And doesn't require add on card or chip to do this. I also wanted a blind scan option. Currently how many fta channels are on DVB-S2? Thanks Agian, Skylab
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    galaxy 10R question

    what receivers should I look for this new format?
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    galaxy 10R question

    So I heard galaxy 10R is going to be replaced with a new satellite in May. Means a new DVB-S2 format for the RTN channels. That sucks becuase I bought 2 fortec mecury II receivers about a year ago. None of the other satellites have any programming close to this one. So I wonder if some of...
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    fortec mercury II help

    I noticed when I blind scan galaxy 10r I get some channels with no audio. I didn't see a way to edit the audio ID for the channel anywhere. Can I edit this without adding a new channel? Didn't see anything in the manual about this. Thanks
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    circular and reversed polarity LNBs for FTA

    anyone try these type of LNBs for fta? I was wondering if you could pick anything up that's interesting.
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    using a multi lnb braket on a Winegard DS-2076 31" (76cm) Dish?

    was thinking 123 and 97. still haven't decided on the others. I know I will loose signal doing this but is it worth while? didn't want motorized. This setup is for someone else. trying to keep it easy. thanks
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    using a multi lnb braket on a Winegard DS-2076 31" (76cm) Dish?

    Awhile back I bought a Winegard DS-2076 31" (76cm) Dish is it possible for me to install a multi lnb braket on this (3 lnbs)? was thinking of buying this one 3-in-1 LNB Holder FTA receiver - Extreme FTA Thanks