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  1. Mattman71

    Direcway Dish For DN

    I recently found a Direcway/Hughesnet dish in the garbage behind a local store. The dish itself is about 39"wX23"h. After an inspection, the lnb looks a bit corroded and has a little moisture inside. I removed the transmitter/lnb parts, and am going to set up my new dish Not exactly high...
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    How to serve videos on computer to an xbox 360 or PS3

    The choppy video that I get is due to the wireless speed. A direct connection would solve the problem, but as I mentioned, just copying the video to the PS3 hard drive works great.
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    How to serve videos on computer to an xbox 360 or PS3

    You can access your computer's hard drive from your PS3's wireless connection using a program called PS3 Media Server: PS3 Media Server I have used it in both Windows and Linux with multiple distributions and it works flawlessly. The only issue is the limitation of the wireless connection for...
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    Channel Master 1.2 meter dishes

    I'm getting my camper ready this weekend and Tyler State Park is one of the options for a trip next weekend. I could probably fit a few of these dishes in the truck! I'd really appreciate that address. Also, anybody know if these could be motorized, and what type/brand to buy? Thanks for the...
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    Channel Master 1.2 meter dishes

    I'm in DFW, but it may be a worthwhile adventure out to the country to find this guy. Where exactly is this "dish graveyard" and how cheap are we talking?
  6. Mattman71

    Enter to win: Sadoun Powertech DG380 HH Motor - End 2/28/09

    As impossible as it may seem, I would love to have a poll or at least a large-group synapsis of what the best FTA equipment at any cost would be for noobies like me. From what I read, this is a great motor!
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    FTA noob with Equipment Questions.

    I asked a gentleman today about an old 30+" Channel Master that was hanging off his house and offered to remove it for him. He was all about me removing it, but wanted $100. No thanks! I'll just keep my eyes open for a week or so and see what happens. I've never seen a primestar dish before...
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    Contest - Two Free GEOSATpro SL2 Bullet LNBFs - Enter to Win! Ends 2.2.2009

    I just started in this adventure and have yet to really establish a bevy of functional hardware, but........ I just got tired of the cable company jacking up the prices and cut them off. Somehow during a search for prices for the two dish services available, I came across a few forums and...
  9. Mattman71

    NHL 2008-09 Season

    I'm right there with you man! At least the were able to beat up on Philly last night! I'm watching the Pens/Caps right now. Doesn't look good. They have the talent, but their play is so erratic. I agree that the Therrien constant line change thing is getting a bit annoying. I don't think...
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    FTA noob with Equipment Questions.

    Thanks to everyone for your input and advice! After a bit more site surveying I have determined that the aperture between the trees on my property will most likely only allow a clear shot of satellites 85W through 129W (about 143 degrees to 224 degrees magnetic). While I have a completely...
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    FTA noob with Equipment Questions.

    SatelliteAV has the Geosatpro 90cm with a UL1 Bullet 0.4 universal linear lnbf for a real good price. In my reading I found that the Invacom quad LNBF was superior and was going to buy that one unless you can tell me if why I would need both linear and circular for FTA. Are there many stations...
  12. Mattman71

    FTA noob with Equipment Questions.

    I want to get every channel possible, every language, every beautiful pixel! Besides an abundance of 18" dishes and the occasional small elliptical, there really hasn't been much along the lines of free stuff. I have noticed a few BUDs lately, but on a 1/4 acre city lot surrounded by trees, I...
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    FTA noob with Equipment Questions.

    Hello all! I registered for this site just last night and have been voraciously reading since. I think this hobby might begin to be a little distracting! Thank you for all of your insight. I have considered toying with FTA for some time now and have finally decided to jump in. I am...