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    BubahJim

    Hi Guys. I got a new Sathawk 5000 meter thats giving me fits. It shows "charge error" all the time. After about the sixth try yesterday it started with a blank sreen and when I went to charge it it showed the correct reading for six hours plus so I left it on charge all night. Now it is...
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    HD TV Advice:

    Hi! I am looking to buy a new HD TV for Christmas. I am looking at a 1070p. sets in the 40 to 50 inch range. Reading Consumer Reports it looks like Samsung, Panasonic or Sony are the top models. Is there any advice that you can lend me? Second question. Should I get a extended warrenty...
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    Dish Network Advice

    Hi Guys: Hi I am a Dish customer and I am going to buy a HD Television for Christmas and I am considering upgrading my Dish network package to HD when I do it. What advice can you give me on it? Are you satified with it? Is there anything you did you would do differently? What is the extra...
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    C Band Transponders

    Hi Guys! I am tuning a 6 foot C band mesh dish and I am looking for some strong transponders. Has anyone done up a list like Iceberg did for KU band? Thanks, Bubahjim
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    V-BOX II Moteck Positioner from Sadoun

    Hello Guy's Got a question. Just received a new V-BOX II Moteck Positioner from Sadoun and I want to hook it up to my c band (6 foot) mesh with out damaging anything in the process. Any suggestions or tips? Thanks as usual for any help and thanks Sadoun for supporting Satelliteguys...
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    JVI 10-Signaloc Satellite Signal Meter?

    Hi Guys! Got a short question for the group. I noticed that the JVI 10-Signaloc Satellite signal meter is on sale. Has anyone used this meter and what is your overall impressions of it verses other similar type meters? Thanks as always for the help. Bubahjim:
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    Sidecar 905...

    I seen ads saying add a Sidecar device to a existing c band analog reciever in order to recieve digital tv signals. My question is this for the guys is this. If you have a good digital reciever like the Fortec Classic do you really need this? Bubahjim
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    Need LNB Recommendation

    Hi Guys, I am new to c band. I have just got a 6 foot mesh in perfect condiction from a cousin of mine. I want to upgrade the lnb on the dish. Any advice or opinions on lnbs? What is the best for ku/c band lnb to use for a six foot dish? Thanks for the help as usual. Bubahjim
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    BBC World on a 1.2 m dish?

    Hi Guys! Got a question or two. Has anyone with a 1.2 cm dish been able to recieve BBC World at 3800 v 27.690 on Galaxy 13 @ 127. W? Has anyone had any luck recieving PAS 9 at 58 W on a 120 cm dish? When is Sadoun coming out with a KU/C band LNB? There is one out for another brand.Thanks...
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    Found FC-130 on front doorstep

    The great stork has dropped a Fortec FC-130 on my front doorstep this evening. Wow its big! Those of you thinking about ordering this "its bigger than you think." Guys are you sure the trusty Moteck SG 2100 will handle this? Second question. Any suggestions on what satellite to point this? Its...
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    100 cm dish?

    Hi Guys, Got a question or two for someone on the Forum who has the Fortec 100 cm dish. Cascade did a super review of the 120 cm dish. What is the experience of some of you guys with the 100 cm dish for ku or c band? Does the extra cost of the 120 cm that much better in performance than...
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    SG 2100 Blues

    Hello Guys, Got a problem with my Motech SG2100 and I thought I would again ask the wiser minds here for ideas. The SG2100 motor is hooked to a Winegard 2076 dish and has worked faihfully for 14 months. It opperates manually fine (pushing the buttons on the motor itself. Using my my Fortec...
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    Picked up General Instrument 550i analog receiver

    Hi Guys! Just picked up a General Instrument 550i receiver. I want to hook it up to my Fortec Ultra and SG2100 as a slave. Any tips on hooking it up? I have n ot done this before. Also, is there anybody that has a manual for a General Instrument 550i receiver? My receiver did not have one...
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    Switch Recommendation Anyone?

    Hi Guys, Need some advice. I am running a Wingard 2076 dish with a SG 2100 motor into a fortec ultra reciever. I also have a pair of Fortec 80 cm dishes on a Diseqc 4 way switch. I want to combine them together. What switch would you recommend using? I tried using the Diseqc switch but it...
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    Amc 3????

    Hello Guys, Got a question for you. I tried to load up a new satellite for me AMC 3. on my Fortec receiver. I have great quality signal 70+ and have found 18 transponders on power search but, nothing found as far as TV or Radio stations. Any words of wisdom?
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    Question on Fortec 240 cm c/ku dish

    Hi Guys, I have a question. I noticed Sadoun has a Fortec 240 cm (6 foot) dish on sale for $135.00. Depending on the lnb, etc. How good a deal is this and is this size dish big enough for c band with a better lnb? Thanks for your time and your information. Have a nice day. Jim
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    Fortec 5600 v2

    Hi Guys! Let me hit you with a question about a receiver. Someone gave me a Fortec 5600 v2 receiver. It is a European model with a adapter for AC hookup included. It lights up but I need a adapter to hook it up to a tv. Seems to be in excellent condition. I tried the yellow white and red...
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    Need helpful tips to tuning in Satellites Telstar 5 & G10R

    Hello Satellite Guys, I am a newbie to this hobby and I am having some difficulty finding satellites. My system includes a Traxis 2500, a Winegard 2076, a Fortec Universal LNB and a SG2100 Motor. I have already AMC 4. Any Hints??? Thanks for any help! Jim in Bluefield, VA
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