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    When was the last analog wildfeeds / backhaul you guys noticed?

    I understand that for regular services, QVC and HSN are still there! When did you see your last wildfeed or backhaul in good 'ol NTSC?
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    Analog C-Band Channels Thread

    Just thought this would be interesting... I have a weird thing for lists, especially lists of channels (yes, I'm strange). It's interesting to see how fast analog satellite TV has declined.. In 1997, I made a list of all available analog channels. I think it came out to roughly 225. In...
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    5ft dish, good for C-Band?

    5' is fine for just playing around, and if that's all you want to do, it'll work. For regular reception, you'll want at least an 8'. If it's a solid dish, then it'd be absolutely awesome for Ku.
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    Getting back into c-band?!

    I wouldn't expect too much out of a Primestar dish, especially from the domestic satellites (72 W to 139 W). They are simply too close together for reliable reception (your dish will "see" more than one satellite, causing interference), although you might be able to get a few services. I...
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    C/Ku Band Channel Line-Up: November 1991

    Those interested in a little bit of BUD nostalgia should check out this excellent satellite chart archived on Google Groups...
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    What Will KU Give Me?

    You're right...there isn't much left on analog C-band. Most free-to-air stuff has moved to digital. You'll want a MPEG-2 DVB receiver that you can "slave" to your GI 650i. Thankfully, you can find these at low prices, sometimes under $100. If you can speak Spanish or Portuguese, you...
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    Might Motorola ever build dvb into a 4dtv?

    I doubt that Motorola really cares about 4DTV users any more. There isn't much new money to be made there.