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    What are differences between Dolby and AC3?

    In looking at different receivers, some, like Freesat convert AC3 while others, like X2 convert Dolby and AC3. I need to know more... Thanks
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    Signal on 87W increases during rainfall

    It is raining hard now. My 9ft dish is pointed at 87W and the signal Q from RTV is 75+. On sunny days the signal from RTV is usually so low as to be unwatchable while other transponders are watchable. What is a good explanation for this? Thanks...
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    Free Traxis dbs-2800

    Recipient must pay shipping. Packaged weight is about 8 lbs. I received this several years ago via this forum. I tested it at the time and it worked but I never got around to setting it up in the garage where I intended it. Lots of information online. Thanks...
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    Smart Tracker Meter...Who has experience with it?

    If you have used one, I'd like to know how well it worked for you. Thanks...
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    Lightning-caused problems. Where to start?

    A storm moved through last night. I unplugged when I heard it, but may have been too late. Lightning strikes were close based on seconds between flash and thunder. The house shook for at least 6 or 7 seconds. This morning, the MicroHD would not boot and the green light just blinked about once...
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    THE LAST DAY (THISTV)

    This TV was scrambled last night but not today I noticed it about a week ago and again last night. This morning is open again. Anyone else see this happen? Thanks Receiver is MicroHD.
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    Drake ESR 1424 Earth Station Rcvr...What's it good for?

    It sez Videocipher II Plus Descrambler Equipped... Saw it in a thrift store. Manual is attached. Does this need a special lnb? Is a 6ft dish large enough? Subscription? Thanks...
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    AZBOX Anyone turning OFF the fan on the AZBox P+?

    The fan produces so much noise that it gets distracting. I turned the fan off the last few days. Touching the top of the box shows it to be warmer than my hand, but not by much. Ambient temperatures around the box do not exceed 70*F this time of year and it is protected from sunlight shining on...
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    Which SWITCH will work?

    So I bo't a diseqc switch to separate the ku and c dishes thinking I could run the SG2100 motor on the ku thru the switch. Oops. The faq by anole has a single line that sez it won't work. Well...it did work...for about 20min. Question: is there a switch that will combine signals from a...