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    Inexperienced Noob Questions

    Well, I changed out the LNB to a Invacom QPH-031 yesterday. I was able to use the analog signal meter I have to "fine tune" a signal on the 105 AMC15 bird (or at least that's what I believe I have picked up). Surprisingly, just following the installation instructions with the Winegard dish, I...
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    Inexperienced Noob Questions

    After checking, the LO on this LNB is 9750/10600. I'm not sure why I get a strong signal at 105 and to either side by about 20-degrees, but nothing outside that... I will be doing some checking this weekend and play with the system some more. This time I'll have some help so hopefully I can...
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    Inexperienced Noob Questions

    Did you have difficulty getting the TBS card to send signals to the motor? I still have no luck in controlling the motor with the receiver card. Manual operation has been no issue. I should be getting a new LNBF later this week and will try operating with that filter instead. If nothing...
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    How do you know what you know?

    So far a lot of trial and error... IF I ever come to know something, I will be sure to post it on this site. So far, I'm just the student - and it looks like I have a LOT to learn. ...I love a good challenge!
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    Inexperienced Noob Questions

    Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. I see the wisdom in tuning one satellite, and I suspect that the LNBF that I am using now is the reason I can't tune anything at 105, as the dish should be pointed exactly in the direction. The coordinates you listed, primestar31, are correct. They are...
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    Inexperienced Noob Questions

    First of all, thanks for all the great information on this site! This site has been responsible for teaching me most of what I have learned about FTA so far - and as you will quickly see I have a LOT more to learn. I am posting because I'm at a loss... I don't know where to look for help, and...