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    Is there FTA radio for car like XM?

    Hi There, Got a stupid question: Is there such a thing as FTA radio for your car (like for example XM)? There is a lot of FTA satellites that have radio. I was just wondering if there is equipment for your car to recieve it. Thank you, Virgil
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    Pansat 7000

    Hello Everyone, Has any one heard when they are going to come out with the Pansat 7000. It's suppose to be an HD satellite reciever. Thank you, Virgil
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    40" C/Ku - Band Dish

    Hi Guys, Thanks! I will change the skew on the ASC421 so that the "0" is at 9 o clock position when looking at the dish. Are there any particular actuators that are better than others? I've heard of VanWeiser and Skyjack. Thank you, Virgil
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    40" C/Ku - Band Dish

    Hi Guys, The 6' dish is an Orbitron. It came with a Pansat 1000 and a Uniden analog reciever. I want to thank Pete for pushing me over the edge into C-Band. I set it up this weekend and have it tracking the arc. The jack was frozen because the dish hadn't been moved in a couple of years...
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    40" C/Ku - Band Dish

    Hi Pete, I have located a 6' Dish. I'm going to buy the entire system (dish, actuactor, recievers) for $50.00. Not as good of a deal as you got Pete!! I think I could of got if for free if I pushed it. I have to move it my self. The dish will need to have the bolts all replaced. It's in...
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    40" C/Ku - Band Dish

    Hi Pete, Thank you!! Those are good information sites for C-band. I'm going to start looking for my c band dish. I love my Ku but having both C/Ku is so much better. Once again thank you. Best regards, Virgil
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    40" C/Ku - Band Dish

    Hi Pete, I'm thinking to look around my area to see if I can get one for free. The work to take it apart and re assemble it is easy. I have a few questions for you: 1. How do you know what size actuator to use? 2. Does the actuator size (18", 24") give you the range that you can scan...
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    40" C/Ku - Band Dish

    Hi Guy's, After many month of having installed an ASC421 on my 1m winegard, I have just had the time to play with it. I had to setup staging to get to the dish. It's about 15 feet up. Well I was able to get for example Galaxy 16 (99W) 3780V, 26000 WB feeds and 3820V, 26000 WB Feeds I...
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    Enter to Win: GEOSATpro 1.2M Motorized Dish with C/KU LNBF

    How about DW on PAS 9, 58W 3840H s/r 27690 http://www.dw-world.de/ Virgil
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    A/V Switches

    Hi, I need some help. I have 2 TV and multiple inputs/ devices (Antenna for locals, FTA satellite box, DVD player and VCR). Is there a box/device that will enable me to switch and share the above devices on 2 ot 3 TVs. I know that Sony make a 4 X 2 A/V selector that almost does what...
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    Bsc621-2 C/ku Lnbf

    Hi Pete, That what I tought, but wasn't sure and because I can't get to those sats that Iceberg mentioned I will not be able to try it. No matter, If my parents decide that wnat the BSC 621, it will be good so that they can get the Ku channels. Thanks for you info.. Virgil
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    Bsc621-2 C/ku Lnbf

    Hi Iceberg, Thanks for the info!! My parents dish only goes to about 50W, so their useluess for me too, but it's good to know how stuff works. Thank you Virgil
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    Bsc621-2 C/ku Lnbf

    Hi Iceberg, Thanks for the info on what sats use it. Do you know where the dielectric gets installed in the BSC621? If you install the dielectric, will you only beable to get circular C- band or can you get both circular and linear C- band? Thank you, Virgil
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    Bsc621-2 C/ku Lnbf

    Hi, From reading this thread I notice that the BSC 621 comes with a dielectric plate for circular C Band. What does that do and what kind of c-band channels would you get with it? Does it help signal quality? Where does this dielectric plate go? In the pictures posted I didn't see it...
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    New C/Ku LNBF to be released

    Has does the BS621-2 compare to the Geosatpro GSL1C/K? Has any one tried out the Geosatpro or have any experience with it? Below is a spec for the Geosatpro GSL1C/K (Top number C band lower number Ku) C-Band LNBF Ku-Band LNBF Input Frequency Range 3.4 - 4.2GHz 11.7 -...
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    Is RTPi on Int 805 Down

    Hi, My parents have a C-Band dish and they have it to watch RTPi on Int805 (55 deg). They are having been having problems getting the signal and today thay can't get it. Is anyone else experiencing this? Thank you, Virgil
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    RTPI AMC4/KU major problem

    Thanks Iceberg!!!
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    RTPI AMC4/KU major problem

    Hi RTPFAN, Is RTPI on AMC4 101W still up? I was tring to get it yesterday and was not able to. Thanks, Virgil
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    VBOX (DP710) causing dish postion to drift

    Hi DrHydro, Boy that sucks!!! I would be pissed if I thought I was buying something new and got used. Good Luck hope it works. Please let us know. Virgil
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    VBOX (DP710) causing dish postion to drift

    Hi drhydro, Please let us know if that works!!! Thanks, Virgil
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    VBOX (DP710) causing dish postion to drift

    Hi drhydro and Shawn, My parent's DP710 also drifts to the west. How did you know that the count changed in the DP710? Does anyone know how this box works (schematic and theory of operation)? When the dish is to the east (example Pansat9 58 deg W) the actuator arm is extended out the...
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    VBOX (DP710) causing dish postion to drift

    Hi drhydro, Before posting, I had done a search and notice people were having problems, but didn't see what they did to resolve this issue. I wasn't sure if this is a problem with the DP710 (Vbox) or with other parts of the system, like the reed sensor on the arm. If you know someone...
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    VBOX (DP710) causing dish postion to drift

    Hi mkm4, Thanks. I will check that. I have the reed sensor connected to the +/- Sensor. Could my reed sensor be bad? Virgil
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    VBOX (DP710) causing dish postion to drift

    I set up my parent's BUD (7.5') with a Pansat 2500 and a DP710 (Vbox). It work well, but after a few weeks of satellite surfing, the satellite postions drift to the boint to where you must re adjust the postions via the DP710 and the Pansat 2500. It always drifts in the same direction. Has...
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    Pansat 3500 Setting

    I setup my parent's BUD (7.5") with a Pansat 2500 and the DP710 and the satellite position also drifts. It take a while (a few weeks of satellite surfing) but it does it. It always drifts to the same direction. Does anyone know how to fix this or what the cause is?? Thanks for your help...
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