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    Edison OS MIO 4k Stuck on 'boot'

    I don't see this particular problem after searching this forum so this could be new, maybe not. My box display is stuck on 'boot'. I tried cycling the power several times. My big screen TV shows a blank screen, no flashing logos, lights, nothing. Played with the remote while cycling power...
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    New to me Edision OS MIO 4K Linux Combo Box

    Okay. It has arrived from Ti. Just pulled it from the box and plugged it in. My warped Ku band dish is locked onto 91W G17. I have muddled through the alien menu and did a blind scan. I picked up some stuff but the only thing coming in at the moment is a girls basketball game. A wild feed I...
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    CoolSat 5000 versus new STAB

    So, it's now no secret my MicroHD died last night. The motor drive went out and I pulled my CoolSat 5000 out of retirement to quietly and calmly slip into it's place. The CoolSat does not receive HD, but I was surprised to see I really only lost 2 HD channels that I regularly visit. Just for...
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    GEOSATpro No motor control

    Been away for a long time and jumping back in now that I have a problem. I have a GeoSatPro MicroHD that's been working for years and it drives a motor for my ku dish. Now, the motor just sits there. I can go outside and push a button and the motor slews one way or the other so I know the motor...
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    New Mini-BUD Install

    Brought home 2 six footers, model WS1870P. Moving forward with my mini-BUD install. I have 14 acres to plant 2 c-band dishes. I chose a spot just behind my house so that the dish doesn't get too badly beaten up by the prevailing winds, and not directly visible from neighbors windows. These...
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    Looking for a C band dish

    Looking for a dish. Seems some sources on Internet have gone belly up. Any recommendations, pro/cons for sources? New or used. What to avoid, etc. I keep watching for used dishes in my area but so far no luck.
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    RTVE MT Schedule

    I was looking over the RTVE 4th Quarter schedule and couldn't locate an accurate mountain time listing for the shows. Not sure what happened, but by my calculations, the time listings are way off for mountain time. So I created a spreadsheet with the corrected times. If you want to edit your...
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    H-H Motor fun...

    Was reloading firmware into my Geosat Pro and after making some minor fat finger goofs, the H-H dish laid over and my system went down. Good grief, what did I do wrong? Not a problem since the system went into commission in 2007. The H-H motor eventually found the zero reference, but now it...
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    New SG2100 motor problem?

    Power company was out at my house today installing a new power box on the street. When I got home, all the digital clocks were blinking verifying a loss of power. I powered up the big screen and had the FTA channel I was last at and on the big screen. When I hit the remote to slew to another...
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    Possible Errors w/Older H-H Motors

    I was just re-reading the manual for my ancient DiSEqC 1.2 H-H Motor. The motor manual says I can store 60 bird locations. The MicroHD says I can store up to 99 birds in memory. How does the data work between the motor and receiver? If I save a bird location at 99 in the receiver, how does the...
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    GEOSATpro Universal Remote for MicroHD

    I recently wore out my Harmony 300 programable remote, and so I was looking for something to replace it. Today, I took a chance on a RCA 5-Device Universal Remote (RCRP05BR) from Wally*Wurld for $15. I have to say, I'm very impressed. The darn thing works better than expected and has exceeded...
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    Mars Curiosity Rover News Briefing (7 minutes of terror)

    Since I only have an antique receiver (CoolSat 5000) I won't be able to tune in directly to NASA for the latest Mars Curiosity Rover updates. Anyone know if it will be carried on another channel or satellite feed? If I recall, sometimes NASA feeds (or someone) will carry the news on another Ku...
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    Local channels are down

    My wife tells me all our neighbors have lost all our local channels thanks to a contract dispute with a satellite provider. I just looked and we still get all the OTA local channels just fine. Thanks to Satellite Guys, I was able to select the correct OTA antenna some time ago, so we are up...
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    Can't stay logged on

    I keep hoping this problem will get fixed, but it persists. I keep logging in and I keep getting bumped off. It's intermittent. I've tried clearing cache and rubbing a rabbit's foot, but no luck. I'm on WildBlue ISP and have to keep wondering if latency is the issue. I've got every browser you...
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    Do you feel like you are being followed?

    I just left several websites, looking for aquarium filters, pumps, supplies, etc. for one of my other addictive hobbies, planted aquaria. I go to Satellite Guys and guess what's waiting for me? ....Yep, ads for aquarium supplies. I'm done shopping already...when is the Internet going to give me...
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    BYU Audio Problem

    Getting tired of listening to BYU with somebody repeating "Spanish" on the right channel. I searched the forums on how to turn that off but not having any luck. Is it me or my CS5000 settings? I tried different APIDs, but get different repeating annoyances of repeating languages. I tried using...
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    Visiting Johnston, Iowa

    I'm here in Johnston, Iowa on a business trip. I've spotted at least a dozen or more FTA ku band dishes since I've been here. Remarkably different than Casper, WY where folks have their own C-band BUDs and satellite tracking stations. It's nice to see so many 31" sized dishes other than the...
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    OTA Amplifier Suggestions

    I have finally mounted the largest VHF antenna that will fit in my attic and as high up as I can get it. I'm able to get everything ITC except for the target, the ever elusive KCWY13 in Casper, WY. I can see the transmitter antenna with a direct LOS. Problem is the power output is so low and...
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    World's largest steerable dish

    How'd you like to have this in your back yard? http://www.gb.nrao.edu/gallery/gbt/index.html I was just reading an article in Air & Space about how scientists are studying the surface of the moon using a VERY LARGE steerable dish, the size of a football field. I bet they have no problem...
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    Changing APID on CS5000?

    I am trying to force the APID on my CS5000 from 16612 to AC3 228 so I can receive the AC3 into my new entertainment system via the optical cable. The audio I'm trying to pick up is on 125W, PBS 12178 V 30001 VPID 225, APID AC3-228, and PCR 225. Darn thing won't switch. I even tried to change it...
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    HTS System 70

    Just found a HTS System 70 here where I work. It must have been part of the damaged BUD we tossed out last summer. I'd play with it, but it's missing the UHF remote. The box makes my CS5000 look like a postage stamp. I like the cute little UHF antenna on the back. :)
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    Rugby on SETANTA

    I've been watching rugby on FTA... Man, what a rough sport. In two separate games, I saw no less than two ears torn off, left hanging by a thread. :eek: The sport does not stop for commercials and barely, if ever, for injuries. To me, these players are true athletes. Each player must be...
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    Friday Fun Poll

    I remember my first attempt to install a pizza dish. I got one of them kits with everything included, dish, LNB, cable, mounting pole, etc. I got up on the roof and mounted everything. Got the dish angled just right, turned on the stab receiver and....nothing! What tha...?! I double checked...
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    240cm BUD w/CS5000?

    I'm considering a 240cm fixed prime focus dish. I currently have a CS5000 receiver. The questions I have are: 1. Will my current receiver work well with C-band? 2. Can I mount the dish on a wooden base made of 6x6 treated lumber (cause I have it) or is it better to make a concrete base. 3. If...
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    My kingdom for a clear signal..

    Akkkkk...ARRRRRRRRGGGGGGG! Is there no ABC feeds for the Pepsi 500 Race?! I have this OTA ABC (K2) signal that looks like it was filtered through a glass lens shaped like a Coke bottle. I should just pluck my eyes out. :rant:
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