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  1. platnum

    new to this

    would I be able to get some canadian channels on the ku, they might have some french channels. does anybody know if CBC newsworld is FTA? Thanks
  2. platnum

    new to this

    I am interested in receiving c/ku channels, I would like to get some french channels if possible? what would be the minimum dish size I would be able to use? do I need a motor on dish? what LNB do you recommend? I am thinking of using coolsat 5000 receiver would that work? if there is...
  3. platnum

    Question

    I was informed that channel 63 is OTA channel, according to antenna web its says that I can receive that channel with an antenna. if this is correct it means that channel is FTA. I just want to make sure before I go out and get an antenna.
  4. platnum

    Question

    I have direct tv, they no longer have channel 63 they did not renew there contract with them. That was the only channel that had italian news. my question does FTA receivers have that channel? I think I can get that channel with an outdoor antenna not to sure. I am located in Brooklyn NY
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    upgrade

    every time it rains it goes in and out until it stops raining it very annoying, just yesterday it was raining almost all day and we could not watch anything my signal strength is about 90 percent but when it rains we lose the signal strength. we tried getting it to 100% but with know luck...
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    upgrade

    Hi I have direct tv and i would like to get a bigger dish but i dont know what is compatible with direct tv... I keep getting rain fade and lost signal :no and were should i purchase a new dish from? Please help Thanks platnumn
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    receiver ?

    Just wanted to know if the pansat 2500 is easier to use than the satwork 3688 or is it the same? Platnum
  8. platnum

    need help

    Hi this is all new to me, I would like to receive the FTA rai channel on the PAS9. My question is what size dish do I need? in order to get that channel..... I live in Brooklyn NY, So my dish would have to go on my roof which is about 40 feet high... or do i need 2 dishes Please advice I am...