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    Can someone ID this rotor for my DISH??

    AH you guys, "Shirley you jest" I thought that very clever of me! Better a gazbo then being told get it out of here. I could always use it when I build the redwood deck I had been planning on last fall. Don't ya think? could it be shipped usps parcel post? Great site here. Better than any...
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    Can someone ID this rotor for my DISH??

    I goofed on terms ment to say STB..... Ha I have looked at most all posts here and I am positive my rotor is the AJAK 180. Guess I'll clean and check it for proper op then install it. Thanks for feedback on Mot 4dtv and sidecar. Al
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    Can someone ID this rotor for my DISH??

    Thanks everyone I will look for AJAX - Sounds like the correct location. I paid $50 for it in working condition. Local Ham switched from C band to the now upcoming provider that is supposed to replace Motorola. He also has the 4dtv and side car he wants to sell to me for about $100. I'm not sure...
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    Can someone ID this rotor for my DISH??

    Please see attached pics - Actuator weight about 50 lbs Al
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    Can someone ID this rotor for my DISH??

    Yes it is a H-H as he was using it for that purpose and told me it was. I'll try to get some pics shortly... Thanks Al
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    Can someone ID this rotor for my DISH??

    Hi guys, I recently got a 10 ft Winegard mesh dish set up andoperational It cam with a Thomas saginaw Actuator and works just great. This week, I bought a monster actuator that was mounted to yet another 10ft Winegard mesh dish exacly like mine. (he wants me to buy the dish for $30.00) Ipaid...
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    GBox Sale: Save $20 - Sale ends 01/10/2010

    Well... you're not alone on missing out. I was too busy watching ebay vbox that I totally missed this deal too...
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    Wire hookup for gi 450i

    WOW!!! Read this! I have been working two days setting up my new 7-1/2 foot Unimesh with Chaparral C LNB. Today I borrowed a fellow Ham's 450i without any docs and also getting frustrated not knowing the basic wiring for the rcvr. While I was cruring in and out of the shack I saw your VERY...
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    Please Help- Prodelin Dish and LNBF questions

    1Captain you are so right on. I found the manual and it shows the activator arm/motor. EXACTLY what I needed. Please let me know what activator you were able to use and the controller box type if possible. Thanks again, Al
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    Enter to Win: Sponsors Super Satellite Sampler System - Contest Ends 2.28.2010

    I've been into UHF communications for years and always wanted to scan the Ku/C bands. Then one day a fellow ham offered me a 31" dish and I haven't stopped E-W scanning since...Great package and SatelliteGuys and Sat Av are great people.
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    Please Help- Prodelin Dish and LNBF questions

    Thanks Anole- headed thata way....
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    Please Help- Prodelin Dish and LNBF questions

    I appreciate everyone's input. I had researced SatelliteGuys for Prodelin and found your issues back in yr 2008. I had hoped that in the mean time someone might have had success and it would be a simple matter to patch various parts to this dish. I agree that stand alone on one Ku might be best...
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    Please Help- Prodelin Dish and LNBF questions

    Thanks for the response. I'll check the other forum you mentioned.
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    Please Help- Prodelin Dish and LNBF questions

    I've read and read various sites and all throughout this site (by far the best) but cannot find the answers. So here goes my post... I have a Prodelin 0179-189 with the rods for an LNB. I also have four adjustable legs to ground mount the dish. I came locally (96002) so the elev is still at...
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    Just another Newbie checking in

    Hi guys- Great forums. Been around a while but finally tired of reading the header. So sure I'll be talking at some of you soon. Regards Al