Recent content by jnastasi

Having gone through the bad capacitor drill last weekend with multiple 722k receivers, I thought I'd pass this information along in the event that it can help someone else. If you're having problems with your receiver locking up and, like me, own your hardware and prefer to repair it instead of...

Thanks guys for all the good feedback. That Sathawk/Openbox does look like a fine unit for the money -- I just worry it would be a little redundant since I already have an AZBox. Was mainly thinking of something for solid/reliable USALS motor control. Seems like some of the folks here and on...

Hey guys -- I finally broke down and took the plunge on an AZBox Premium + receiver, thinking that it would be a nice upgrade from the Fortec Dynamic I've been using. Exceptional picture quality, and it's an all around great (swiss army knife) receiver for tuning multiple formats ... but I'm...

Thanks guys! :) Will get some better photos of the back side. I was using the BlackBerry that day and my pictures weren't the best. I'm willing to bet that center pole is a little bent as well. It does look like it's sagging down a tad. Will get the string and tape measure out, and make...

There are two holes on the frame that you can connect the end of the actuator to, and Dad couldn't quite recall which one he took the old motor came off of. Other than that I think it's ok. Agreed on the button hook holder. I'm told that a tree limb whacked it during one of the hurricanes...

It's funny you mention that. Looking at the pole you would swear it was leaning ... but I've checked it out on three sides with a Johnson angle locator and it seems to be ok.

That's what I'm saying :up The local BUD guy who came out a while back mounted the scaler ring, turned the feed and went "that looks about right". For some reason I was thinking it needed to be a little more precise. If you plan on making a trip over to Baton Rouge anytime soon, I'd be happy...

Well everyone, I'm just about out of ideas about what could possibly be wrong with my old C-Band dish. I've run the gambit without much success. Hopefully someone here can chime in with an idea or suggestion :). Background... Originally installed in the mid 80's, I'm attempting to revive a...

Thanks TVROPRO -- that would make sense. I guess it's buyer beware if you're looking to pick up one of these commercial units off eBay.

Hey guys, do you know if the Motorola 4800 and Digitrans boxes have a battery that needs to be periodically replaced ... like the consumer models? I assume they do, but haven't seen anyone mention this ... or what it would take to replace a battery in one of these units. Thanks!

Hmm... just thought I'd check. I've been working on bringing a 10' back online for a family member but, so far, it appears to be whipping me more than I'm whipping it. I might have to start up a thread in the C-Band forum and see if you guys have any ideas that I might have overlooked.

Yep ... I suppose it had to happen sooner or later :p Nice to make your aquaint digiblur -- I'm in South Baton Rouge myself. Wouldn't happen to know any good BUD installers in the area would you? :)

...and learned a lot of lessons along the way :D The first obstacle was to support the weight of the Invacom QPH-031 on a Winegard DS-2076 76cm dish. A big thanks to AcWxRadar for his suggestion to use the "feed arm braces" from a Winegard 1m dish. These are very inexpensive and can be ordered...

iafirebuff, I bought the DG-380 along with a 42mm tube and switched out the 55mm that came with it. About a 5-10 minute job. It's a little overkill for my 30" dish, but handles it with ease ... excellent build quality ... and the automatic zero backlash is nice to have IMO.

Here you guys and girls ... straight from the home office in Cedar Rapids, Iowa ... the top 10 signs that you've been in this hobby waaaaay too long. #10 You call your dish a parabolic reflector. #9 Your Videocipher II was made by MA/COM. #8 You used to tune in to Dr. Gene Scott (oh, you still...