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  1. ccvalentino

    8' WSI or Fortec Dish

    Woops, meant steel. It's a FortEc Star.
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    8' WSI or Fortec Dish

    I'm in search of an eight foot aluminum dish. I didn't realize that the distributors would stop importing these, so I missed my chance of finding a new one. While I recognized there are "free" dishes for the taking if I could source one that looks like my current six footer I can do a quick...
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    azbox and pointing

    It took me almost a year to figure out that the azbox is not worth anything when it comes to pointing. I use an openbox s9 to aim and the azbox for 4:2:2 feeds. C
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    S10 hd torture test

    Try the 60 Mins pre-feed on G19, it usually pops up around 12pm.
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    4.2.2 PC USB Tuner?

    If you are looking for a good solution that directly interfaces with your TV, I suggest purchasing a AZBox which does 4:2:2 natively. I learned the hard way, that this is the easiest solution. Plus, the AZbox does just about everything you would want to, including the ability to stream to a...
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    BUD in Maryland?

    Hi, I've been on a hunt with little success in MD looking for a BUD. I've tried the Craigslist and Freecyle route, which has not panned. So, if anyone knows of a 7.5 - 8 foot bud in md that is looking to get rid of it, please let me know. Thanks, Chris
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    Receiving Philadelphia\Scranton OTA channels from the Lehigh Valley area

    My setup is a Winegard YA-1713, Antennas Direct DB4, Antennas Direct UHF/VHF combiner, and Winegard AP-8700 Pre-Amp all attic mounted. Here is a link to my TV Fool report for your reference. TV Fool The DB4 and YA-1713 are great antennas. I originally intended to mount these outside, but...
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    Smallest dish for C band in upper midwest/Iowa

    I have a Fortecstar 6', it works well and augments pay cable/satellite service nicely. I must admit, it does leave you desiring just a little more gain to fill in those S2 signals that are on the edge. So, 6' will get you started, however if you have access to a 7.5 or 8' dish go for it. My...
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    Wind Loading 6' Dish

    Guys, I'm preparing for the upcoming Hurricane that looks like it is going to hit the east coast. I have a 6' Fortecstar dish and was wondering if anyone had the wind loading handy? I'm one the eastern shore of Maryland and the forecast is somewhat up in the air. Im thinking about taking...
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    Arc Question - Actuatory Setup

    Guys, I've got my 1.8m dish up and running. Currently, I can track from 73W to 113W and then it just drops off to nothing. I'm pushing my dish from West to East and have one spacer on, is it possible I need to add a spacer under the actuator bolt that attaches to the polar mount to keep the...
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    Where to put my BUD?

    Done! Well here it is. Finally in the ground and on the arc. I'm still fine tuning the actuator, but having good luck thus far from 72W to 99W. I have to admit, the Fortec polar mount was a challenge to get figured out. The pole is 36" from the house. The dish is on a 2.5" ID (2.875 OD)...
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    Fortec 6' / 1.8M Setup

    Hi Guys, I finally got my Fortec 1.8M dish up on a pole and now I'm having one heck of a time trying to set the declination angle on it. Does anyone have any pictures of their current Fortec Star setup? Here are a few pictures of mine. My Southern Sat is 77W Echostar-1. My lat...
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    Fortec Star 1.8m Polar Mount Help

    Thanks, This is very similar to the Fortec mount. Chris
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    Where to put my BUD?

    Guys, Pole went into the ground tonight 36" from the house with a little over 3' in the ground and 4' above. Chris
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    Fortec Star 1.8m Polar Mount Help

    Thanks. What is your elevation and distance from your fence? Chris
  16. ccvalentino

    Fortec Star 1.8m Polar Mount Help

    Hi, Can anyone point me in the right direction for some pictures / instructions on how to setup the polar mount on the fortec 1.8m dish (eg declination angle?) Thanks, Chris
  17. ccvalentino

    Where to put my BUD?

    Taking a few measurements with both tape and angle finder it looks like the spot in the side of the house will work. The only thing that needs to get by is my push behind lawn mower. Chris
  18. ccvalentino

    Actuator Setup?

    Guys, Could you point me to a good reference for setting up a 24" actuator on a new 6' polar mount prime focus dish? Thanks, Chris
  19. ccvalentino

    Where to put my BUD?

    Guys, I updated the following link with a few more pictures. The dish in the frame is a 90cm Azure Shine pointed at 125W AMC-21. Which from my location is an elevation of 22.9 degrees (the Azure's offset is ~20 degrees). Also, for your reference that pole is approx 28" from the house...
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    Where to put my BUD?

    Thanks. Here is an overhead of my house. As you can see my southern satellite is on the due south of the southern facing part of my house. https://picasaweb.google.com/ccvalentino/CBandProject?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCKnfhK7DmLGk5AE&feat=directlink Chris
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    Where to put my BUD?

    Hello, I just purchased a 6' BUD from Fridge and working to determine how far away from my house I should place my pole for mounting. I'd like to get as close as possible without hitting the house while maintaining a good arc. I've got a relatively good view of the southern sky from about 30W...
  22. ccvalentino

    6' WS International Dish vs Sadoun 6' Dish

    Robby, While I like a deal and don't mind a project, it would have been nice for Charles to share this with me prior to sending my purchase in. When I requested additional information about this product, none of what you have stated below was provided. Can you help me understand why...
  23. ccvalentino

    6' WS International Dish vs Sadoun 6' Dish

    I just sent payment in earlier, whats the deal with the "funky" mount?
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    6' WS International Dish vs Sadoun 6' Dish

    Just sent my payment via PayPal, what is the story with the "funky mount"? Chris