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    Welcome Pack

    Thanks Iceberg. That's what I wanted to hear!!! I found a number of sites that sell a system for the Flex Pak. Most wanted about $300 for the equipment plus a $99 "Dish activation fee". Looks like I'll be doing some shopping on eBay. Two more questions. 1.Would a system consisting of a...
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    Welcome Pack

    Is there a fee for account activation? Let's say I'm new to Dish. Once I buy and install my system, is there a fee for account activation? Thanks, Ray
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    SG2100 installation instructions lost!

    Motek SG2100 Motor User Manual now available in PDF Here's a 2005 post with the pdf link. http://www.satelliteguys.us/free-air-fta-discussion/31839-motek-sg2100-motor-user-manual-now.html#post288768
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    Congress ready to take a vicious swipe at cable's so-called set-top "duopoly"

    There is already a law on the books to prevent bundling by cable or sat companies. It was written or sponsored by Senator Al Gore. A lot of people have been trying to get the FCC to enforce it for about 20 years. As of this date, I still must buy a package of 55 channels from my cable company to...
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    Any suggestions on a budget minded, FTA setup.

    DO NOT scrimp on the coax. Use a good quality RG-6. High percentage copper braid, not that aluminium shielded trash.
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    trying to track the satellite arc using 1.2 meter primestar dish

    OLD SCHOOL DISH TRACKING. 1. Adjust your dish to receive the satellite that is due south (south sat). 2. Use your motor drive to scan for the next satellite to the east. Peak the satellite by rotating the dish assembly on the mounting pole. DO NOT TOUCH THE ELEVATION. Keep doing...
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    Why declination is needed in H2H motors?

    H2H means the drive can move the dish roughly 180 degrees. Some of the old polar mount BUDs could only do 120-140. For the rest look here Footprints by Dish Size - Latitude Declination Chart - C/Ku-Band Satellite Listing
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    CBC Radio on Anik F1R C, Encrypted

    Partly correct. The CBC was buying US programming back in the 80's. A number of Canucks were complaining of loss of Canadian identity. I remember that 'Murder She Wrote' showed on CBC several days before it did in the States. When 'Beachcombers' ended its run, some of the reporters said it ended...
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    Giveaway - Win a Brand New SG9120 Motor & WS9036 90cm Satellite Dish

    "I want to win the new SG9120 Heavy Duty DiSEqC Motor & The WS9036 36 Inch Dish"