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    Is FTA still a good hobby

    What kinds of channels is it good for? What do users like to watch on FTA?
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    Install help

    Thanks for the reply - my biggest concern if where to place the dish - I don't want to damage the house for future selling potential. We live in a townhouse - I attached a photo - the front of the house faces south. Don't know if this helps at all.
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    Install help

    I am considering getting a FTA setup - maybe going for the Mercury II off Sadoun and need some advice. I am not confident enough in my own capabilities, so am looking into getting some professional help, so I checked out ftainstall.com and I got 5 results. I live in the IL western suburbs -...
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    Sports on FTA

    Thanks Jim - very much appreciated
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    Sports on FTA

    Thanks for the heads up
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    Sports on FTA

    Any idea what sat it was on?
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    Sports on FTA

    Thanks Jim - what soccer have you found?
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    Sports on FTA

    Has anyone by any chance found any rugby or cricket on any FTA channels? What other sports do people watch on FTA?
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    What is the strongest receiver/dish combo for receiving the most channels?

    Tahnks for everyones advice - where about r u Jayalem?
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    What is the strongest receiver/dish combo for receiving the most channels?

    I was thinking in a perfect world situation what would be the best - re programming I am interested in seeing what is out there but am interested in seeing what sports programming I can find
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    Advice on a good dish for C and Ku Band?

    Where is a good place to get a DVB Tuner card?
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    Is it possible to see any of these satellites?

    Curse them!! Stupid round earth!
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    Advice on a good dish for C and Ku Band?

    Thanks for the advice and info - very much appreciated. How difficult is it to set up one of those?
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    Advice on a good dish for C and Ku Band?

    Hmmm, doubt it, I live in a townhouse so doubt 6ft would be possible. If C band is not an option for me, what would you recommend for a good KU Band dish?
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    Advice on a good dish for C and Ku Band?

    I am trying to decide on a dish that could get me Ku and C band. I have looked at a few recievers and the Merc II looks like the most fun and would get me the best results. Can anyone advise me on a good dish to go along with that receiver and what else I would need for KU/C Band reception...
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    What is the strongest receiver/dish combo for receiving the most channels?

    What receiver/dish combo would receive the most channels in everyones experiences?
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    Is it possible to see any of these satellites?

    Bummer, didn't think so, but was hoping one of the experts here would shine a small bit of hope, oh well - thanks
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    Is it possible to see any of these satellites?

    Intelsat 4 at 72.0°E Intelsat 7 at 68.5°E Intelsat 10 at 68.5°E Intelsat 902 at 62.0°E
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    FTA from other countries?

    Thanks for the tip, but am looking moreso for South Africa than other African countries - guess I am just out of luck
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    FTA from other countries?

    I am originally from South Africa and was hoping to try find some South African programming, but from what I have seen they are all on Eastern based satellites and I don't think any FTA satellites and receivers in the US can get programming from there - is that correct?
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    FTA from other countries?

    Thanks all for the info - any recommendations for a small Ku-Band dish?
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    Programming guide

    Do any FTA receivers offer a programming guide?
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    FTA from other countries?

    Is G25 the only satellite you can get programming from?
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    FTA from other countries?

    I was told that you can only receive North American FTA channels in the US. Howcome you can only receive North American FTA channels and not other channels from other countries?