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Arion, I just saw this great post and I’m thinking about getting a C Band antennae to use here in northern Washington State. How is the Tek2000 antenna working for you? Are you getting enough stations to make it worthwhile and do away with Directv or Dish? I’ve put up KU antennas before so I’m...

Ok, it seems like the good stuff is on C-Band. Is there one dish that’s better than the others? I would guess I’d need rotors and all that good stuff too. Can I get a recommendation as to a good dealer?

I’d like to get some more English programming besides the international channels that are fun to watch but not understandable. Would I reach more channels if I bumped up to a 4’ ku dish? Or would it be better to go all the way and get a small C Band system like 6-8’ dish? Is there more English...

Thanks to everyone for your knowledge, insight and help. I’m finally locked in to all the FTA I was looking for. I even locked into Montana PBS on AMC 21 and tts a tough one. Thanks again!

So here’s the million dollar question. Would I point my system at 162.3 or 179? For some reason, that’s the thing that’s really causing me problems. And it’s probably so simple too!

Hi guys: I’m getting back into FTA after moving to a Washington State. I’m having one heckuva time getting my new setup lined up with my True South satellite so I can use my motor. Any help is greatly appreciated. Here’s my setup: 1) Linkbox 9000i receiver with locals 2) Stab HH90 motor 3)...

I’m not hesitant to give specifics on receiver count. I said that each room would have a specific receiver, e.g. 5 Directv, 2 FTA. I was simply curious if one could use the same cable for both DTV and FTA by using a switch. I’ll just string separate cable, even though my favorite thing to do in...

I have a Directv receiver for each room that has Directv. I will have a receiver for each room that has FTA

If I put the FTA and Directv on one cable, would I have a problem if I’m only using one or the other (I.e. Directv or FTA?) I’m not planning on using both at the same time. I’m trying to get away from having to have two coax cables to the two rooms where I’m planning on watching both Directv and...

That would be simple, but what I’m wondering is if Is it possible to have both cables (one from the FTA satellite and one from The Directv satellite) go to a splitter where only one cable is going to the tv and then split again to go to each receiver? I have Directv going to 5 rooms and would...

Hi guys, I just got my new Linkbox receiver and Stab HH90 motor and should have my dish on Friday. It’s been a long time since I did the FTA thing and I have a question. How do I hook up the TV so I can have Directv and FTA through one TV? Is there a special switch I need to get? Like I said...

im getting back into FTA after years of living in California. I’m now living in Port Angeles, Washington. When I was really into FTA, I was using a Coolsat 5000 receiver. Is that still a viable receiver to use? I’m going to use a DirecTV dish but need to get a new LNB, dish mover, etc. where is...

Hi guys! I'm getting back into FTA after finally moving to Port Angeles Washington. What is considered to be the best motorized receiver system? I used to run a Coolsat 5000 with a Winegard dish. I still have the Coolsat. Do you think it would still work? I don't have the dish any longer but...

What is considered to be the best FTA receiver now? Years ago it was Coolsat for many people. I still have a Coolsat 5000. Will that still work for FTA? Thanks

Where do you recommend getting a C-band dish now. I'm finally in the Port Angeles Washington area full time. It's been a while since I've fiddled with FTA so I'll probably have to get all new equipment. I used to run a Coolsat receiver. Are those still viable? Thanks