Recent content by JMSTAMU

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    3LNB Oval Dish from BestBuy

    Is the quality - functionality of the Funai 18x20 3LNB dish acceptable? It has an integrated 5x4 multiswitch. What are your thoughts and/or pre-cautions? :confused:
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    Sat 95 issues

    Would anybody know if a regular 18in dish+single LNB will work to receive the 95 sat? Do I need an oval dish, as sold in a regular Globecast package?
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    Sat 95 issues

    Thanks. It means I will need to have the Globecast dish next to the Directv dish and connect the signal via 6x8 multiplexor.
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    Sat 95 issues

    Thank you for the responce. The globecast dish is a single LNB oval dish, not 36 in. Will the 36in Directv dish work for the globecast channels? Please advise.
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    Sat 95 issues

    Is it possible to use a 3LNB Directv dish to capture Sat 95. I want to capture Globecast channels using their receiver and a Directv receiver simultaneously using a single oval dish. I would prefer not to need to install a Globecast dish if the Directv will work for both applications. Please...
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    THE OFFICAL DIRECTV QUESTIONS THREAD

    Transponder Problems I ran a dedicated RG-6 cable to my box. All was good for about 15 min. I noticed that when I do the receiver test, the signal is unlocked and tuning is trying. I need to press "begin test" several times before the signal and tuning says "OK". If I let the system search for...
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    THE OFFICAL DIRECTV QUESTIONS THREAD

    Transponder problems I have a Hughs HIRD-D2 receiver. Where can I adjust for a 3LNB dish in this receiver? D* states to use RG-6 cable vs. RG-59. What is the difference in cables if I do not use RG-6?
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    THE OFFICAL DIRECTV QUESTIONS THREAD

    I am having problems with receiving all transponder links. I installed a 3LNB oval dish, but, for example #231 Food Channel or #545 FLIX channel will not show. Troubleshooting I found that transponder 1, 3, 4, 12, 20 have zero signal and 2 takes a long time to signal lock, sometimes too long...