Recent content by Jchenry

  1. J

    [Viewsat] Trying to get started on fta cheap.

    I'll try to get some pics up for reference. You will probably be able to help me better.
  2. J

    [Viewsat] Trying to get started on fta cheap.

    Okay titanium, I think I can manage that. It seems pretty straight forward. Thanks.
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    [Viewsat] Trying to get started on fta cheap.

    Okay, I understand what both of you are saying. So, I will keep looking into a large dish but I still want to see if I might pick something. I get really amped when it comes to challenges. If things are too easy I get bored fast. So harshness, don't think I'm ignoring your advice. I get it, most...
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    [Viewsat] Trying to get started on fta cheap.

    You are probably right about me choosing a difficult project but the parts just fell into my lap so I basically decided to make it happen.
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    [Viewsat] Trying to get started on fta cheap.

    The lnb is a chaprall c band .And I'll look into the app you suggested.
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    [Viewsat] Trying to get started on fta cheap.

    What sats can I get in Springfield mo? My receiver is a viewsat vs2000 platinum. Lnb is a chaprall most of the labels are to faded to read. As for the dish, it's a reclaimed Hughes net. Now I haven't changed the settings except turning the dish to the first signal I find.
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    [Viewsat] Trying to get started on fta cheap.

    I have a temporary jig set up for my lnb and it is getting a good signal (about 85 percent) but I can't seem to find any channels. What should I try next?
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    [Viewsat] Trying to get started on fta cheap.

    Right now I am using a point and pray method. I just use the signal indicators on the receiver. I think I might have to update the software on my receiver.
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    [Viewsat] Trying to get started on fta cheap.

    True, a tiny parachute still won't prevent impact, but right now I still don't know if I have a parachute or a sack of dirty laundry. So how can I see what I have if I don't look inside.
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    [Viewsat] Trying to get started on fta cheap.

    It's unfortunately a four foot dish. I'm trying to get my hands on a ten foot dish but until then I just want to get as much working equipment together as possible. So basically I'm just testing what I find and my own ability to figure out how to make it all work.
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    [Viewsat] Trying to get started on fta cheap.

    To use your parachute metaphor. I'm trying to see if it will open before I try to jump.
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    [Viewsat] Trying to get started on fta cheap.

    I'm back again with a crazy question. I found a chaprall c band lnb, it came from an old abandoned dish I saw at a house I was working on. I tried to get the dish to but it was in poor condition. Can I get this lnb working again on a small dish?
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    [Viewsat] Trying to get started on fta cheap.

    Great. And thanks for the the websites. I see a lot of the parts I want to start with and great prices. I'll probably be asking for more help as I am building and changing my setup.
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    [Viewsat] Trying to get started on fta cheap.

    Okay, thanks. Do you know if the old 8ft dishes can be used? I drove past one last night that is no longer in use. If it can be put back in service I might talk to the owner about it.
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    [Viewsat] Trying to get started on fta cheap.

    And I'm not against a bit of a drive to see the products I want to buy.