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    Software to play mpeg-4 data (Retro TV Network, G19)

    Gang - been a while, I have not kept up with all the latest developments, and got my dish back on G19 hoping to watch programs on the free Retro TV East (97W, 12115V, vpid 1792, apid 1793) - lyngsat says it's now 'mpeg-4' and I'm getting data from the transponder (Using an old SkyStar2 and...
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    How to purchase access card and service?

    Hi - I have an rca satellite receiver from a friend, I can connect it to my free-to-air disk and circular lnb and get a great signal from 101W. However it reports the access card has expired. Anybody know how I can get a valid access card and buy service without having to buy the hardware...
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    Getting circular sigs

    Guys - I have a working steerable fta system and really enjoy all the linear transponders up there. Now I would like to get the circular stuff on AMC16 / EchoStar 7 at 119W like NASA and the audio channels. If I mount an Invacom Circular / Linear Ku 0.3 dB Quad LNBF QPH-031 from Sadoun on...
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    AMC5 - KUEN video ??

    Hi - why is kuen (Utah Edu Net) on amc5 missing video ? I just noticed they show a "Sci Fi Friday" at 9PM Fridays, but I haven't seen any video when tuning around. Do they switch it on and off when needed? Here's the dvbtraffic list for the transponder. There's audio on 701 (02bd) but...
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    Power Lines - obstruction?

    Hi Gang - Will an FTA system work looking *through* some power lines? There's a lot of space between the wires so it seems like it would mostly work, but having some difficulty. Nearby neighbors have a dish setup with directv or dish or something at the same level - my new apt has a great...
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    Mounting a 2" mount on a 1 5/8" motor shaft

    Guys - I can't believe this actually worked so I have to brag about it :D Problem: Just bought an SG2100 motor with a 1 5/8" shaft, but my Globecast dish mounts on a 2" pole. Solution: Go down to Lowes lumber and pick up a 56 cent 1 1/2" pvc connector - amazingly it's just the right...
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    Found Directv dish in trash - useful for fta ?

    Gang - I just pulled a Directv dish and mount out of a dumpster, in fine shape, and curious if it can be used for dvb-s and what the lnb setup would be (10750?). It's labled WNC model FW9, and has a serial number. There's another pair, model FW2 for 110/119 deg. Just getting one to work...
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