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    Using a Dish 500 for the 148 West Bird

    I will try that - thank you - I shall post any (hopefully positive) results. Why should I cover the 110 LNBF? There is no connection but on one of the LNBFs. Thanks
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    Leaving for Comcast, hope to come back someday...

    I doubt that - I left Dish for cable over six years ago and never looked back - the only reason I am firing up the boxes again is the fact that the ethnic programs I want are not available through cable. I agree with the Dish customer care - HORRIBLE and I have reduced my monthly entertainment...
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    Using a Dish 500 for the 148 West Bird

    I am looking to reactivate my subscription to Dish for ethnic programs only. I have a Dish 500 dish and a good dish receiver. When I point to 148 E (where the programs are located) I do not get any signal. Do I need a single LNB Dish (a 300)? Is it possible to lock on that bird using the dish I...
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    Ariza 700

    Does anyone know anything about the ARIZA 700? The price seems great (about $90.00 including shipping) but does anyone owns one, and can tell us if they are good or not? Thank you
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    sonicview sv1000 question

    The null cable is for software upgrades. You will get very litle FTA (if any) with the Dish 500 mostly radio and maybe NASA TV You will get nothing on C I assume you are talking about legal reception here - nothing else is acceptable discussion. You will need an appropriate size...
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    Iceberg and others that do reviews

    I think many folks own more than one receiver - I own two and ready to get a third; either the Traxis 3500 or the Pansat 5000 or a Pansat 3500 SD. I have a Fortec Ultra and a Microyal 900 (my first one with the least features and the best picture). I think it is part of the hobby to get...
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    FTA Newbie needs some help and advice

    Where do you live? If you have a true south satellite it simplifies things. The most important tool you need is patience - it took me many hours to get my first motorized system going :)
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    NASA Feed on FTA?

    That is what I am after - some feeds not the "normal" NASA TV Thank you
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    NASA Feed on FTA?

    It is actually landing -- :)
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    NASA Feed on FTA?

    I am wondering if there is a NASA feed on any of the birds when there is a mission - in addition to the NASA channel. Thanks
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    So how many hams view this forum??

    Yes I think that is a grand idea!
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    review of fta receivers

    Roni, Depends on your needs - for a simple single unit Microyal is my favorite, I have a 900 and love it. For motorized systems you have a lot of options - I use a Fortec Star Lifetime Ultra and I like it, but will be looking soon to upgrade.
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    So how many hams view this forum??

    Hi there! I am a HAM KC0QBQ
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    WIN AN Invacom SNH-031 LNBF * LAST CHANCE *

    No fancy reason - no fancy pictures - I am a newbie with two receivers and two dishes, a motorized one and a fixed one - only reason I should be chosen is that May is my birthday month and winging this king of LNBs would help me a great deal get through my mid life crisis!!
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    DirecPC dish

    I hear you - I wish I could gat C band - but they are not allowed were I live :(