Recent content by meatballsub

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    change video input with coolsat remote?

    I have a coolsat universal remote that came with my 5000. I am trying to consolidate remote functions and the coolsat remote works well to control my other devices with one excpetion: I can't seem to find a key to change the video input on the TV, ie I can't change from cable to sat box (video...
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    FTA alignment procedures (your expert opinion requested)

    quote: BUT, in my opinion, if you have set the latitude setting on your motor properly, (and properly is usually by adding about 0.6 to 0.7 to your latitude, and using that value for the latitude scale setting),... I'm curious about this statement. Do others also set the motor latitude higher...
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    Option to give motor time to move on CS5000

    3 things: Iceberg posted the Coolsat 500 1.01 firmware here: http://www.satelliteguys.us/770719-post3.html I downloaded it (also have CS 5000) and it works. I also recently purchased the DG380 and can confirm that the U-Bolts are produced with little concern for quality. I had a difficult...
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    Adding 2nd dish to motorized system

    Hello all. I just found this forum and it seems like a great resource. I've done a few searchs but can't quite find what I think I need, so here goes. Background: I have a motorized 30" with linear lnbf and a coolsat 5000. I also have an old standard issue 18" directv dish with circular lnb...