Recent content by Demetrax1

Ah, that makes sense. Thank you!

Thank you. So I'm assuming 1000+ is a bigger dish/reflector needed for that satellite? And depending on how I want to mount it, it'd be a good idea to use those metal braces some people have? Yeah, the dish itself sure is clunky from what I can see. I've said this before, but it's a shame I...

I recently picked up a used dish from a friend. It is elliptical, black with the "DISH HD" logo on the front. It didn't come with an LNB. Since it's a large(r) reflector, I'm thinking of using it in the future to grab 118.7. I have the 500+ LNB on-hand, but it doesn't look like the screw holes...

DISH's channel placement is weird to me. I understand the need to have increased signal strength at 61.5, but if they're moving satellites around up there, why not fix some channel locations in the process? For instance, I'm in Roanoke VA, in the eastern US. :imconfused My local channels only...

Yes, I remember you telling me on another thread. That's amazing! And innovative. Using a DISH 300 I suppose? And you told me they were still there, pointed?

Thank you, that might be wise for me in the future. That's weird though, right? The fact that Roanoke locals are on Western arc instead of Eastern arc...? It would honestly be so much easier if they would just do a true split between both arcs. Localities that are better suited for EA should...

My locals are ZIP code 24018 Roanoke, VA. My problem is I mounted my 300 dish on the side of my chimney but I can't swing it far enough to the left to catch 129 because the rock is in the way. I can always remount it on the same side as my 500 which has a clear view of the eastern arc. As for...

Thank you. It seems it's a bit more difficult to get 129 from my house. What is the eastern arc equivalent of 129?

Thank you. Is 129 okay/reliable to aim for? Or should I aim for an equivalent on the Eastern Arc?

Hey all, I have decided to supplement my DISH 500 (110, 119) setup with a DISH 300 pointed at 129°W. Rather than going out and buying a DISH 1000, I'm doing it this way. I'm a little leery, though. I've heard of people consistently losing signal on the 129 bird, that's why I'd rather give 129 a...

Damn it, made that pun before I got the chance :P

Thank you all for your insight. I am pretty sure they are paper wasps, as the one I saw going in was dark in color but smaller than the average hornet. I have heard mixed things about the Spectricide, but Raid has always worked for us. I've done some thinking, and I might have to agree with...

She's an older lady, so I doubt she knows about the wasps. I had to sit there and watch and wait for one to enter the hole before I even dare to approach the dish.

Hi all, So I have a family-friend who is leasing their property, and asked me if I wanted these two dishes. Me, being a satellite geek, took them up on the offer. The dish on the upper side of the building is an original DISH 300 along with a 500 dangling by one bolt (for some reason) so I...

Being that I am not an installer, but rather a hobbyist, this is all a learning experience. I'm trying to learn here. It's hard to differentiate reflectors online, as some of them have a similar shape. I couldn't tell just from a picture that a DISH Turbo reflector is different size than a DISH...