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My trusty 15 year old Birdog meter has bitten the dust (not just battery), so I'm in the market for a new meter. Tried out the new Birdog ultra and was surprised it would not "lock" or provide a found indicator for the KU/KA FTA satellites (even after updating) - so that rules that one out...

After a LONG hiatus, I'm going to get my FTA rigs running again. Looked at the strong TP list, and I'm sure it is outdated and search didn't help much. Looking for a strong KA/KU aiming TP for 116.8 Sat Mex 5 (my true south for the USALS motor) and 103 (now called SES-3?) with the weird skew...

Are the cheap tablets you see advertised "generally" worth it for light duty while traveling? By light duty I mean Wi-Fi connection with a little bit of general browsing and Gmail access - every few days. We cruise, and it's a pain to drag the laptop. Are there features that are must haves as...

Has anyone EVER experienced a new box intro that compares with the MHD? Some small issues - but let's face it - this tiny box delivered what Brian promised - time for a STANDING "O". Support has been stellar. Like = applause. Mike

Noticed that the Micro-HD had a bit of a problem keeping up with the pace of the action on an NFL football feed tonight. Had a solid 90 sig & 77 Q (both steady) on a G25 ku HD feed & you could see slight “trails” behind the live action. Not one single pixie during the game, so Ithink the...

Have been messing around all day with a fixed dish for 103 (due to the odd skew). I can get the "aim my dish" TPs great (70+Q) but then adjust the skew another -26 degrees = NADA. Tried blind, detailed blind, PID scan, manual entry of all the TP data - still NADA. The FEDEX channels & MS...

Greetings holders of all knowlege FTA! I want to add a fixed KU dish (odd skew) to my motorized KU setup. Running the new micro-hd receiver and an SG9120b motor. Current receiver settings are USALS, and I'm tracking the arc nicely. :D In order to add the fixed dish is it simply a matter of...

Our of range and out of ideas! Hooked up the new micro this morning. Drove on over to 97, installed firmware - did factory reset after. Sweet! Entered long/lat under motor set-up (USALS). Selected the sats I can see (72 - 125). Tried to go to SM5 (116.8, my true south) after adding it to...

Just got an email from DTV - package prices up 4% starting early February. :(

I know, I know - mini-buds don't work - they are toys - but I'm playing with one again anyway :D. What a hillbilly rig it's starting to look like! What's the hottest, strongest, BOOMINGest TP in SD for the west coast (San Diego)? I can cleanly see the arc from 72 to over 140 and I'm going to...

Pulled out my Farberware Model FPM 100 pasta maker today - manual has gone missing! No fresh pasta for us tonight :o. Searched the net - nada. Anybody have a manual for this beast or something similar? Trade you a recipe!

I'm a satellite guy - not a radio guy - but I need to build an outdoor antenna for NOOA broadcast reception (162.400-162.550MHZ) for a weather warning station I recently acquired. The existing unit has a telescoping antenna and an external antenna RCA type jack. If I take the unit outside...

I am a satellite guy - not a huge gadget guy so I need some help. Since we retired we have been doing a lot more traveling - mainly cruises - and I'm looking at a Kindle for the e-book reader (saving space & weight). On our last 15 night cruise I went through 8 hard copy books. I do like...

Although today wasn't truely "day 1" (I messed with it down on the ground -rough install to get accustomed) today was day #1 of the permanent install. Before getting into a review I putchased the SG9120B from the ebay authorized reseller only because the shipping charges were cheaper and they...

Finally taking some time to get the SG9120B motor project going. Mounted the dish on my test stand - tuned in my true south (SM5) with good S & Q on both the Birdog and direct to receiver. Shut everything down - connected LNB to LNB in on motor - reciever to receiver outlet on the motor...

OK, my knee is doing better and I need a project before I lose the rest of my mind! I've decided to lose whatever is left of my KU FTA cherry and motorize one of my KU dishes. Have done a ton of fixed, but this is my first motor job. Dish isn't huge (30"X32") but has been a great KU dish...

I know DTV has been working to equalize the volume levels between their SD and HD channels - by why are their own commercials REALLY FREAKIN LOUD? They have done well with the other equalization issue but geeze - talk about irritating.

For the experts: I'm probably going to do a 1.2M mini BUD experiment this summer and in reading a ton about the experiments of others, 1 casual observation stands out. It seems that those on the west coast have had better success/results than those in the central or east coast. Could the...

Got a VERY good reminder to watch closely when you are going through your dish pile this time of year. Almost got nailed this afternoon by a 4' rattlesnake resting under a dish while I was scrounging out there for parts for a brain fart project. Long handled stiff tined rake and a machette...

Any other Sat guys going to the semis and championship games in Indy?

After many years with Hugherset (started with Direcway) we finally got DSL in the area and I finally had the pleasure of calling to cancel. While it was my only option (other than dial up) at the time, I certainly won't miss the uneven speeds and the constant watch of usage to avoid FAP. It...

Found this BUD on top of a restaurant here in Baja. No marks on it - measures 7 1/2' by my tape. Took the Birdog meter with me and the LNB shows signs of life (got a reading other than 0). Actuator is froze and I know it's trash. What do you guys think about this as a rehab project? Best guess...

Have (finally) been able to have DSL installed at my home in Baja Mexico. They use the "2 wire" modems here (Thompson TG585V7). Now the problem I've run into. Hardwire (ethernet) to the Thompson modem works GREAT. However, when I attach the Thompson modem to my Linksys WRT54G router via...

Here are some pretty bad shots (Iwarned you Anole) of a dish I might be able to pick up. It is solid, obviously, looks to be +/- 4' and has a romewhat rolled rim around the edge from what I can see. Any ideas?

I'm seriously thinking of adding a motor for KU and think I have a good idea of how they work and how I need to install. Searched the threads and could not find an answer to 1 question though. I note in the motor specs the amount of E/W travel and EL travel they advertise, but what about...