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    The Economics of 4DTV

    The real key to the survival of 4DTV is the economics. If there is money to be made, there surely will be companies that serve our community. The big concern I have is whether or not there is a critical mass the sustain this service. I got thinking to see if there is an opportunity to put...
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    HELP - C-Band Cutting Out Every 10 Seconds

    Hello, I posted a question here last month that helped me troubleshoot an issue I was having with several C-Band satellites that led back to a 3.5GHz Internet Service that I was using. After switching o 2.5 GHz for the Internet, that problem was solved. Starting last night, I am noticing a...
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    Horizontal Weaker than Vertical - Me or the bird?

    Hi, I am noticing that most all of the Horizontally polarized signals I recive are significantly weaker (3-6 dB) than those that are vertically polarized. Could this be an adjustment to be made on my side, or just the way of transmission through the atmosphere? I notice this on AMC 21 (Ku)...
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    C-Band Performance Tuning - New System. Help!

    Hello, I recently installed a 10' mesh Channel Master antenna at my residence in Ottawa, Canada (45N, 76W) and would like to tap into the experience base here around performance tuning before I start trimming branches and looking for a 15' dish. After installing the dish on a 10' pole, I...
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    Is there any HDTV Left?

    As I get ready to illuminate my 4DTV receiver, I see the list of HDTV signals dwindleing. I am at the point of deciding whether or not to even bother with 4DTV and focus instead on FTA channels on my new C-Band setup. What channels does the 4DTV pick up (with HDD-200)? Brian
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    Polarizer Question - 4DTV and FTA

    Hi, I am getting ready to put up a 12' BUD in the front lawn, and want to use the system for 4DTV and FTA. I would like to have a single LNB in place that both receivers can control by simply switching the coax. My current Chaparral feedhorn requires 5V to switch polarity - of which the 920...
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    C-Band Mounts - Looking for Options

    Hello, We're moving into a new location with some decent acreage, and now I finally have the room to put up a C-Band setup. I was able to get a 12' mesh dish with a Polar Mount, Actuator, receiver, and set of Feedhorns/LNB's. The only remaining piece I need to set up is the actual mount or...
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