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    openbox s9 firmware june 21 2011

    to bring the original subject back on track :-) i like the new firmware because it fixed the studering on Reelz channel. and the picture quality seemed to have improved for me. I tried a june 17th firmware but i was locked out of the sat list and the rest of the menu so i trashed that one real...
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    C-band on my new geosatpro 1.2m

    lol yes i read up allot on all the threads and i even tried that theory of the socket in the flat scalar and that did nothing hehe. at 1st i was not too impressed with the upgrade but it was after i moved the lnb up towards the dish that my results got better and then even more when i put the...
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    C-band on my new geosatpro 1.2m

    lol true, im already thinking of a 2.4 but i have a small yard so maybe id have to settle for a 1.8m but im really happy with the results from the upgrade. i got the best results after 3 days of testing with the lnb flush on the 1st step of the conical scalar ring. ive tried it at the edge of...
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    C-band on my new geosatpro 1.2m

    Hi everyone, I know theres a AV sat support guy that hangs out here so i wanted to let him and all of you know that the switch from my winegard 1m to the geosat is finished and im really happy with the difference in results. Here are a few pictures of my results :-)
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    replacing the tube on a sg2100

    well its been raining hard since i changed the tube and quickly put the geosatpro up so i havent been out for long . From the receiver the motor doesnt seem to turn but i quickly went out and the motor turns if i push the manual button. Have you guys seen this before ? im using a S9 openbox.
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    replacing the tube on a sg2100

    Thanks guys, finally got it with few light taps with a hammer on the allen key. But now my question is My motor is a moteck do all replacement tubed fit all sg2100 ? like if i got a 50mm replacement tube for dms sg2100 will it fit on a moteck sg2100? my motor stoped working since the tube...
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    replacing the tube on a sg2100

    Hi guys, Is there a trick to removing the tube? ive been trying to loosen the hex screw with the correct allen key and i just cant get it to move. Do you need to hit it with a hammer 1st lol ?
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    sg2100 geosatpro

    Thanks Brian , looking forward to receiving the new tube and testing out this dish compared to the winegard :-) the added 3 dbs should help out allot on the cband
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    sg2100 geosatpro

    Mikey, the brackets that are at the back of the tube. did you purchase them seperately? those are brackets with teeth. This did not come with my package.
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    sg2100 geosatpro

    thanks for the pics , nice clean install. I will probably do the same once i receive the tube.
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    sg2100 geosatpro

    Thanks Brian and Mikey , i did order the larger tube, it should be in this week but i was just wondering if people have installed it without the larger tube. Mikey i was thinking of drilling a hole also. I would love to see your picture if you can find it. Would black electrical tape placed...
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    sg2100 geosatpro

    hi everyone, Ive seen many threads here about the geosatpro 1.2m. I received my geosatpro a few days ago and i currently have a winegard 1m setup on my sg2100. has anyone of you seen or heard of a successfull install of a 1.2m on the sg2100 without replacing the tube to a larger 50mm? I...
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    dishpointer obstacle questions

    Thanks, I did a few tests around my work building. My work building is 13 storys high and i put the marker on the street infront and i choose a few sats that would go past the building and the obstacle marker did pop up on the building roof and it didnt for my house so i guess im ok :-)
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    dishpointer obstacle questions

    Hi everyone, I have a question on the dishpointer site. How accurate is the obstacle option ? I want to setup my dish on a pole at the end of my yard but my house could be in the way. I zoomed into my location onthe map and put the marker at the end of my yard and with all the sats that i...