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  1. mrsat1

    Converting 1 meter channel master to cband

    What bracket or adapter do I need for a titanium pll cband lnb with scaler. Can I use existing bracket (currently using norsat lnb with channel master feedhorn) to connect c band lnb. is the bracket size to small for this?
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    Is Hispasat Worth Parking 1 Meter Or Leave On Amc1 (currently Parked)?

    Is there anything worth on Hispasat 30W moving dish there or should I leave it on AMC1 for sng news material?
  3. mrsat1

    My 1 meter CM install

    Just wanted to share pics with those who were interested in installing a fta sytem. These pics will show how I almost broke my hands and sweat digging 2 1/2 ft deep installing this. Dish is parked on Amc 9 for retro tv. Receiving signal of 90 and quality of 88. PLease be free to ask any...
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    Signal Strength vs Quality...re:sonicview 360 elite

    Just installed my sonicview 360 (previous thread regarding review of) , I have a 41 inch channel master with a .8 db norsat pll dro lnb. Moved dish originally on Gal 25 for DMX to home. Convinced my dad to move it to Amc 9 for Rtv. Wouldn't you know it but my channel master ss meter died on me...
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    Need info on sonicview sv-360 elite unit

    If iceberg or any one has had any experience with this unit..had purchased an ilink is-8000 unit, had lots of problems. Now trying the sv-360, any opinions? Again using a andrew 41" with .5 db norsat dro/pll lnb. Thanks...rolou21
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    Need a review and manual for i-link is-8000 fta receiver

    Just purchased from directdvb.com an i-link is-8000 receiver. Wanted to inquire if anyone has any experience with this unit.. Using this for now fixed on amc 9 using andrew 41" offset antenna. Sales rep from direct dvb says this unit is the most requested receiver on the market. Can't find any...
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    Is the swm available in Seaford, Long Island?

    Currently have dish (given up on them) and looking to go back to direct, can I use the swm for (2) HR21 & (1) either D15 or D16 instead of the zinwell mutiswitch? Is the swm-5 available in New York......Please help......thanks rolou21.
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    looking to add wd my book 500gb hd to vip 622..

    Does the external wd hd record both sd & hd and what recording hours does it store? rolou21.
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    Whatever happened to the local on the 8's weather?

    Since E* released that all important press release 2 months ago regarding immediate release for the lcoal on the 8's weather when the special trigger icon is enabled. I have (2) 622 receivers and have not seen this feature turned on yet? What was this press release for and why is it still...
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    Dish SS readings....

    If anyone needs any ss readings please be free to post reply if needed; Seaford, Ny 61.5 transponders------12 (82).....14 (84)......25 (80) using modified scale and a dish 500. 110 transponders------1 (72)......3 (43)......12 (80) 119 transponders------1 (90)......3 (86)......12 (78)...
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    Did dish drop local on the 8's from ch. 214?

    Since there has not been any more testing or trigger icon from weather channel 214, did dish dump on the long awaited local on the 8's and why does their website still shows the icon trigger during the local weather break??? Why just remove this portion from the website since it never really...
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    It is 1 yr....where in the world is the weather ch interactive??

    It is amazing that the dish website still continues to advertise twc/ch. 214 when the trigger is active you can get your local weather. This has not been present since late July...Is this a difficult s/w that dish is still having problems getting this started. Why advertise this if it is not...
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    61.5 bird..xponder 24 turned off???

    Just noticed transponder 24 @61.5 shows "not locked" with a red screen but a ss of 106....All transponders even and odd are fine. Is there an issue with this transponder? I did hear there was a possible failure on this transponder...is this true?? rolou21.
  14. mrsat1

    Need SS for D500 @ 61.5

    Can anyone (NE or East coast) post here their ss readings from the 61.5 slot. Just had my roof re-done and wanted to get a ball park figure. Btw used a commdeck mount to mount my 2 dishes (61.5 & 110/119). Nice and solid mount. Didn't want to use lag bolts into the roof. Anyone interested try...
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    After 7 lucky months, the hdmi connector crapped out...

    Well my lucky streak of perfect dish receiver 622 has come to an end. Woke up this morning and found no signal from the hdmi cable. Connected component cables to my samsung 56" then checked the hdmi status and it verified an error code 256 and it didn't recognize my samsung set. So no output...
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    No L4.02 spool today for the 622 receiver...4-5-07

    It looks like dish dumped on this software rollout once again....From their tech portal site there no mention of L4.02 to spool to the 622 receiver. What in god's name is their problem. Can't they get anything right. I know they have to be perfectly sure that there are no bugs, but how many...
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    L4.02 to spool Thursday 4-5-07.....

    Since I still have L3.66....called tech support on Sat. 3-31-07 to see what the holdup is, a woman from level 2 tech support says there are widespread reports that subscribers are complaining of "sluggish channel changing" and that tech support has experience the same thing as well. Therefore...
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    Why are the Rsn Hd channels still uplinked and not yet available to subscribers??

    The rsn hd channels have been uplinked since Sep. 06 and not yet made available to subscribers? Why are they still up there, are there contract talks with fox sports to make them available or cablevision (MSG, FOX SPORTS NY) for example. What issues (money i can think of) are holding up...
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    When will s/w L4.13 be fixed for the 625 rcvr???

    I am getting sick and tired of this issue not getting corrected. Missed recordings, Tv entertainment vod not receiving on demand segments. This has been going on for a month now.....DISH FIX THE DAMN ISSUE FOR ONCE! rolou21.
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    Local on the 8's rumored to start May, 07?

    Question for Scott G. or anyone please regarding Interactive Weather App. on Ch. 214. It is now Thurs. 2-8-07, since dish introduced the weather ch. app on ch. 100, will the local on the 8's weather app. ever be enabled or is dish still workng out software issues? Thanks....rolou21.
  21. mrsat1

    Updated info regarding 625 receiver issues...s/w ver. L4.13

    Wednesday 1-17-96; Dish Receiver 625 with s/w ver. L4.13 Please be aware there seems to be ongoing issues with s/w ver. L4.13 regarding lost locks (blank screen when turning on the unit) and now problems with the tv entertainment and the dish on demand function (not that I ever...
  22. mrsat1

    Losing lock on 625 unit with new 14.13 software.

    Just received L4.13 software since Mon. 1/8/07 and noticed multiple lost locks. When the unit is turned on, there is no video or audio on any channel. With the previous software ver. 3.83 it was running fine. I checked the diagnostic page and noticed lost locks line was reading 10:13 where...
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    Rumors of hd rsn at CES come Mon. 1/7??

    Will there be any news regarding rsn hd come Mon. I am from Seaford, NY. As per Lyngsat, MSGHD & FOX SPORTSHD are still be uplinked to 61.5 transp. 30. Why are they uplinked and not available yet. I do beleive the rsn channels start @ 376 to 399. These channels have been up there for quite...
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    Will Nat'l Geo. Chnl be included in the new hd package come 2/1/07?

    Or will NGC be included in the dish 250 pkg. I would think NGC will be included in the $20 hd pkg. If not then dish is really cheap!....rolou21
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    Why 110 xponder 3 has low SS?

    Can anyone give me an answer why 110 xpond. 3 is low around 75. In fact I checked several other locations show exact same readings. Also why are the SS readings for 110 & 119 show SS around 100-110 except for the 119/ch.1 SS which is 122. Why does E* use the 125 SS scale...Using a 622 & 625...