Recent content by joefta

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    Introducing Myself, and Questions About FTA

    Pete, Thank you for the geo-orbit and sadoun links -- answered my question perfectly. Looks like a 76cm would be more than adequate for my area, but since I'm interested in the DX aspect of this new hobby, I might just get the 1 meter after all (thanks Tron). Thomas, More food for...
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    Introducing Myself, and Questions About FTA

    Thank you for that info, Pete. Is there anyway to quantify what I'll be gaining by using a 1 meter vs. something smaller?
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    Introducing Myself, and Questions About FTA

    Thanks for the replies. I've got a few more questions/thoughts: - I read more last night, and am now thinking that a Coolsat 5000 may be overkill. What's a good blindscan receiver if my intent is to basically use it as a "scanner"? Any closeouts I should be aware of? - PSB said, "After...
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    Introducing Myself, and Questions About FTA

    Hi Everyone, I've been lurking here for four months now (to the day!), and wanted to join, say hi, and ask a few questions. A bit about myself: I work with computers, and have been involved with computers since my first Atari 400 and Apple IIe (that should give you an idea how old I am!)...
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