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    reed sensor or magnet wheel

    So last night I was scanning the arc with my fortec mercury II with G-box and noticed my counts are off from what they were. I had noticed this with the coolsat over the past week but now its way off. Is it odd to only go to like -480 on the east to 200 on the west? This tells me my arm isn't...
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    combine c-band G-box, and ku motor with switch

    I just got my bud operational, and fired my ku back up as well. I need to be able to switch between a standard lnb ku motorized, and a G-box controlled c-band lnbf setup. I have a few receivers but am at the moment just concerned about hooking one up (coolsat 6k). I have 2 ecoda 22kHz...
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    Geosatpro C2 f/d ratio, focal length ?

    I am in the process of setting up my c-band dish (7ft unimesh) and have a question about this lnbf. When setting the f/d ratio which surface do you go by to line up with the scale on the side? I assumed you go by the back edge where the set screw is. When setting the focal length do you go...
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    Actuator, Gbox, limits question

    I am about to setup my BUD for the first time and I am concerned on how to adjust the actuator arm. The actuator in question is a Superjack + HQ though I don't know if it is an 18 or 24 inch length but it came with a 7.5ft. unimesh. My question is how do I know where to set the arm all the way...
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    help with switches

    I have read the switch FAQ but I am not sure what to do. I have one standard lnb on a motor, one standard lnb on a stationary dish, and one circular lnb for nasa/angel one. I want to hook this up to 2 receivers, I can settle for one right now if i need to. fortec star merc II coolsat 6000...
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    2 lnb and a switch question

    I am happily panning the arc picking off channels. I have an extra oldskool directv sinle lnb i wanted to add to my system. i have a 4x1 diseqc switch that i can use. From what I have read it should be hooked up, lnb(s), switch, motor, receiver. What do I have to setup in my receiver to make...
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    motor/dish setup question

    I have all my gear setup and I have been able to pull a couple audio channels from my most southern satellite AMC3. That is weird because according to the list there isn't any on there. I also tried to pick 123W, i can't get a thing. upon checking a few more sats, all my signal level is 80%...
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    noob, thinking of getting into FTA

    I have been researching this FTA stuff for a couple weeks now. Before I jump in any further I am wonder if I post some pictures of my location can some of you tell me if its even possible. I am completely surrounded by trees, however I have quite a bit of yard. I am condering a 31-36" dish and...