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  1. ciaraco

    Outdoor Plasma Display?

    The club isn't in Akron it's in Columbus.
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    Outdoor Plasma Display?

    I have a nightclub in northeast Ohio that would like to put a plasma display on the outside of the building to use as a sign/attention getter. What would be the easiest way to acomplish this be? Some type of weather resistant case or what? Has anyone ever done something like this and if so...
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    Combining signals

    Lynskyn gave you good advise, however, you may also need whats called a low pass filter to block out unwanted cable signals on the channel you set the modulator to. If you don't use one, the cable signal will bleed through and cause interference. The Aska 3 Channel Modulator is avalible for...
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    QC Report?

    I'm looking for a QC Report, I now have the added joy of "QC-ing" all our techs and was wondering if some other QC Guy could post a copy of their QC Reports. Thanks
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    vmc satellite agreement

    If the Sub disco's in the first year,the retailer loses money. If the sub signed a contract, he owes the money. How is a retailer to protect himself from this?
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    Sathawk 3000 vs. Birdog

    RC, I bought the SATHAWK 3000 and loved the ergonomics of the unit as well as the display and case. I also liked the fact that it has field replaceable barrel as an input (i think frequent push on F fittings tear up the input). The problem I ran into was calibrating it. I found it to be to...
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    What kind of cable is this?

    Well it will proably work,just check to see if there are any splitters in the line and if not hook it up and see what you get. Also if you have a wire that you know for sure is RG-6 look at the whole in the end of the fitting a RG-59 fitting and compair the two, RG-59 has a slightly smaller hole...
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    What kind of cable is this?

    My first question is how old is your house?
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    Which is the better meter?

    Thanks folks for your input I have sent back the SATHAWK in favour of the BIRDOG and I hope I'm not dissapointed. I do like the egronmics of the SATHAWK much better, but it's not about good looks in the field. CISCO, the meters I'm talking about identify the signal that they are looking for...
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    Liability Waiver?

    Thanks Wobbie, That's perfect. I tweaked it to suit my needs and my Lawyer says it should hold up in court. I just want to protect my but from hungry slumlords who prey on this type of thing, you know the kind, where the sat system is the nicest part of the whole rental property...
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    Liability Waiver?

    Anybody have a waiver or something for Apartment renters to sign in lieu of landlord permission. Something that makes the tenant responsible for landlord permission and releases the installer. I did a job and the renter claimed to have permission and did not. I just want them to be able to sign...
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    Which is the better meter?

    Official standings are 2 for BD and 0 for SH, I would really like to know what features specifically make the BD better or vise versa... thanks again.
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    Which is the better meter?

    I am wondering what all of you think about which meter is better and more importantly why. "Bird dog" or "Sathawk 3000" (aka signaloc pro) I have purchased the sathawk and might return it for a bird dog. Thank you in advance for any input...
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    Question on dealing with local retailer for E* installation

    As for the 121SD install instead of a regular DP500, If the installer has the skill to do so he may ask for extra money and would deserve it. Do you have the DP34 Switch to go with the SD? If I were your installer I would ask for an extra $50 to put in the Super dish. If you qualify for a SD for...
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    I think my 510 has Alzheimers!

    Thanks guys...
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    Correct way to strip RG6 quad???

    Roughly 125' from LNB to STB is acceptable. Over that and you may want to add line amps.
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    Correct way to strip RG6 quad???

    A wise man once said "Don’t let the bastards grind you down." It seems appropriate enough...
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    Installer training

    I just put a second man on and the equipment cost for basic tools, ladders, meter, power tools and bits ran $1785. We put all that into a 91' Chevy astro w/ ladder racks, tool bins and bulk head for $3500. Then you get to spring for commercial plates and insurance. Good insurance (2mil.) runs...
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    New LNB for X22's?

    Thanks guys. Once again SatelliteGuys.com has the answers FAST...I love this place...
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    New LNB for X22's?

    Has anyone heard this ("A new LNBF is due to be released next month that will alow a dual tuner to be fed off of one line. The new LNBF is called a DP TWIN PLUS.") Any info would be great, thanks in advance... :clap
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    Sat signal strength question.. How good is good?

    I have installed Dish & Direct for a few years and never heard of anything like that. It sounds like a great question for the moderators. It will be interesting to see what they say about this. This site in general is the Best source of good info I have ever found.
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    I think my 510 has Alzheimers!

    I have had an ongoing stream of outrageous behaviors from my 510 since I plugged it in for the first time. In an attempt to see if anyone else has had similar problems with their 510, I will list them in the order that they most commonly appear. 1. Audio but no video...black screen with guide...
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    Can a SATHAWK or BIRDDOG run thru a switch?

    I guess the reasoning behind my original post was the sales rep told me I would be able to point a SD and see all 3 birds thru one test lead connected directly to a DP34 switch, I have yet to be able to do this. It would save about 10 min on a SD install if I didn't have to switch the lead from...
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    Correct way to strip RG6 quad???

    "Neither of these tools will strip off the outer foil layer. The first shield layer needs to be folded over, and the first foil layer needs to be manually removed. You can do a lesser preparation, and it will work. But, is is not the best installation." (Mike500 Quote)....Well Mike, I've made...
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    Correct way to strip RG6 quad???

    I use a "CABLE PREP" stripper. I've used them for years and had no problems with them at all. It has a fixed blade cartridge, so no need for adjustment. That and a Ripley Universal 6/59/7/11 loaded with Holland fittings and the whole termination process is complete in 15 seconds. We do alot of...