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    OrbyTV: Do-it-yourself Sale

    Let us know how this turns out.
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    Another Program Guide Question

    Thank you for the information. The program guide on my TV only has the program currently on and then the next one that will come on.
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    Another Program Guide Question

    Does anyone know if the Orby program guide works for OTA local channels if you don't have Orby service? I am referring to the plain Orby satellite receiver, NOT the DVR. If I buy a plain receiver and activate it for one or two months, will the program guide continue to work for the local OTA...
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    OrbyTV Self Install Price Dropped to $70

    This would be a good deal for FTA use. Perhaps someone could tell us if the supplied LNB is capable of both vertical and horizontal. I know the orby receiver only puts out 13 volts. Even when turned off it puts out 13 volts to the dish.
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    Orby DVR glitchy?

    I had my $100 Orby DVR about a week. It had similar problems. Had to unplug it once to restore function. Then it stopped being able to "Pause Live TV" I should have returned it but I just threw it away. And Orby doesn't give refunds. Complete waste of money. I suggest you return it if...
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    Connect OTA Antenna to Orby Receiver

    Thank you for your help. I am sure Orby would thank you also for helping their customers.
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    Connect OTA Antenna to Orby Receiver

    Here is a diagram of what I thought to do in wiring my Orby setup. Can anyone tell me if this would work or not work?
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    Connect OTA Antenna to Orby Receiver

    Here is a diagram of how I thought to hook everything up I don't know why that picture came out sideways.
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    Connect OTA Antenna to Orby Receiver

    I have another question. I hope someone can help me. I now know the little switch is called a diplexer. I will be hooking this up in the house just off the receiver. The UHF cable is already there behind the TV. I have a preamp on the UHF antenna. It has a 12 V DC power inserter. Is it ok to...
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    Connect OTA Antenna to Orby Receiver

    I ordered an Orby DVR Receiver. I already have an FTA satellite dish. I have already tuned in the Orby satellite. My question is how do I connect my UHF Antenna to the Orby Receiver? I uploaded a picture of a switch that I have. Is this what is needed? Can someone please correct me if I am...
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    LNB LO for Orby

    Thank you, that's what I needed to know.
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    LNB LO for Orby

    Does Orby receiver work with universal LNB? Can you select different LNB frequencies with the Orby receiver? Does Orby recommend a certain LO frequency? I just ordered an Orby receiver and would be nice to know this before it arrives. Thank you to anyone that can answer this question.
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    Orby DVR on Sale $99.99 From Best Buy on Ebay

    Look on Ebay for "Orby" or go here: Orby TV - Satellite DVR 860463002610 | eBay I also found it here at Best Buy: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/orby-tv-satellite-dvr/6321420.p?skuId=6321420 Regular price $200 now $100 and free shipping I bought one. Sale probably wont last long. Remember...
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    Need some guidance aiming dish for Orby.

    Try the other transponder frequency shown at lyngsat 11980 V 30000. And the dish is offset. You cannot simply put an angle finder on the dish and read the elevation. Even pointed at nothing, you should have some kind of signal strength showing the lnb is alive and working and connected...