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    Memories of Galaxy 10R

    Just over a year and half ago before the launch of g18 I got in to FTA. Initially I had nothing but problems until I found this site and everyone quickly diagnosed my problem (bad dish) and got me running quickly. While I didn't get to enjoy 10r like many of you I still enjoyed it enough to say...
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    Contest - Two Free GEOSATpro SL2 Bullet LNBFs - Enter to Win! Ends 2.2.2009

    Back in the 80’s my best friend purchased a bud and we would all visit to watch programming that was just not available in my city with cable tv. A little under a year ago I drove past his old house and saw the dish still standing in the back yard and with a little search discovered the...
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    So, what did you think of the new HNIC anthem?

    After 35 years of listening to that theme I'm upset that some young punk had the nerve to even think of changing it. What's next rollerblades?
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    Defragging Software?

    Auslogics makes some good freeware that will do the job. Auslogics Products
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    Is this the right tool for the job?

    also, be careful to use the same existing wiring scheme it's usually either T568 A or B on rare occasions they don't work together with certain equipment and like Waff said you should get the strippers. Another tip is strip about 1.5 inches so you can untwist the wires easily then cut the wires...
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    No sat allowed...

    Tyralak, here is the information you requested: The Commission’s (CRTC) policy with respect to television distribution is to foster consumer choice among competing distributors of programming services. With regard to multiple-unit dwellings, the Commission’s regulations generally prohibit a...
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    Installing satellite for 14 TVs

    What piece of hardware do hotels redistribute signals to each room with if the rooms don't have a stb?
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    No sat allowed...

    In Canada we have the CRTC they will be sending this information in a few days and I'll post it here. Below is a link to Bell's permission request form for landlords. http://www.bell.ca/web/tv/en/all_regions/pdfs/letterofpermission.pdf
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    hispasat from montreal

    Iceberg, I like that custom fine tune bracket for elevation on your dish.
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    No sat allowed...

    I own an apartment building and wish I would get free tv... everyone is allowed to put a dish on our roof or balconys as long as it's non penetrating roof mount or a skid. A few years ago we just about threw a Be** installer off the roof for not getting my permission, didn't sign the saftey...
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    RTN's new schedule

    The nice thing about my Viewsat PVR 7000 is you can record 2 different channels and watch a third now I just need time to watch all these great shows :D
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    RTN's new schedule

    For Rogers, Battlestar Galatica and Emergency I may just quit working. :)
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    RTN's new schedule

    Just finished watching Emergency for the first time in 30 years. I loved it!
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    New to the hobby

    Thanks for the tip those portable DVD players what a fantastic idea for next time. We were able to get signals from circular birds because of the stronger signals but no signals from linear satellites.
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    New to the hobby

    SpiffWilkie, I had purchased a Digiwave 36" back in May with small dents and it had to be returned. See the discussion below. http://www.satelliteguys.us/free-air-fta-discussion/135893-having-trouble-setting-up-system.html#post1373627