Recent content by gcompc

Thanks again I never would of thought about that. I'll order the motorized system. Learn the ins and outs aiming and tuning. Then I'll add the motor later, your're right, with my luck I would probably never get it right. Sounds like I'll save a ton of frustration. Maybe I'll keep a journal of...

Thanks to all from newbie Thanks a bunch for responses. I'm going for the Mercury II. I did my site survey with a compass and a program that gave me the azimuth for satellite locations, and ground distance for height clearance for obstacles which was quite fun in itself. I'm a tinkerer as well...

Hello all, Great forums, I've decided to take the FTA jump and start enjoying some free viewing. The problem: I've been reading through the forums for quite a while and reading reviews on FTA equipment forever before I decide. The problem is the more I read the harder it is to decide because I...