Recent content by Gary K

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    Need Repair for 9242 and 6131 Satellite Receivers

    L'Shanah Tovah. I will reach out.
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    Need Repair for 9242 and 6131 Satellite Receivers

    I would destroy my device. I'm a complete moron when it comes to anything of this nature. I need to find a professional to do it for me. In the meantime, I have a workaround which is really good. Hint : NPV / EBIF.
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    Need Repair for 9242 and 6131 Satellite Receivers

    The signal is a little spotty but enough to pull in. I have two 39 inch dishes - Weingard - and 82 is tough, 91 is easier.
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    Need Repair for 9242 and 6131 Satellite Receivers

    I have a 9242 and 6131. The 6131 has an external hard drive. Both, unfortunately, are showing BOOTSTRAP errors and will not get past the first bar. The receivers are both more than 10 years old. I have been reading that this may likely be related to capacitors gone bad. I need to find...
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    WINEGARD DS-2177 - LNB Fit Issue

    Hi: I have two separate dishes for Anik - one at 82 degrees and one at 91 degrees. I'm wanting to increase the size of my dishes because of issues - I'm on the very fringe of the signal - and I'm going to order two Winegard DS-2177 dishes with the "D-Shaped" arm. Problem is - I want to be...
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    DS-2177 - Winegard Dish with "D-Shaped" Arm - Which LNB?

    It doesn't matter which satellite they're pointing at - Canadian or American - the issue is the relationship between the LNB and the Satellite. These same dishes and LNBs are used by countless more DISH users in the USA than in Canada. I'm trying to get an answer on the Winegard 30 and the...
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    DS-2177 - Winegard Dish with "D-Shaped" Arm - Which LNB?

    Hi: I have two separate dishes for Anik - one at 82 degrees and one at 91 degrees. I'm wanting to increase the size of my dishes because of issues - I'm on the very fringe of the signal - and I'm going to order two Winegard DS-2177 dishes with the "D-Shaped" arm. Problem is - I want to be...