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    replacement for cable runs?

    Is there any gadget out there that allows wireless transmission of the satellite signal? I imagine it would have the transmitter box near LNB and the receiver box at home, near the receiver..?
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    do LNBs age?

    Greetings to all. There was an auction on Ebay where the seller stated that the LNB works OK but the picture was not as sharp as it used to be. Do they really age with time to the point where picture quality starts to degrade?
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    London 2012 Live Opening Ceremony G19 97w

    On G19 97w Ku channels RTS Diaspora (in French) and KTV3 (in Arabic). I think the ceremony ends at 7pm EST.
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    worlddirect elliptical dish: skew or not to skew?

    Greetings.. I've acquired a 20x36 directtv worlddirect elliptical dish last week. It seems to require more precise alignment than my larger BJU dish, but it performs just as well, from what I can tell (I tested it with the 30W sat, and the 97W.) The dish mount allows it to be skewed around its...
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    ESX521FE vs ESX521

    Has anyone tried this LNBF? They look totally different. I'd like to know how it compares to the non-FE version (if it has any better sensitivity.) WS International Wholesale Satellite Distributor and Supplier of Free ...www.wsidigital.com/ 12/19/2011: WS International ESX521FE high stability...
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    inline signal amplifier?

    Has anyone tried these: Inline 20dB Satellite Signal Amplifier 950-2400 MHz New | eBay
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    97w and 99w on a fixed dish

    Greetings to all members. How would I go about installing two LNBFs on a fixed dish to receive 97w and 99w programming?? I have no prior experience with multiple LNBFs on the same dish. My development path was, I went from a fixed Ku dish to a motorized Ku dish. Now, my dad lives in a condo...
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    Free shipping today (Friday 12/16 only) at SolidSignal.com

    I thought I'd let everybody know. It's nice to be able to buy a 2.99 piece of hardware and don't have to pay three times more for shipping :D
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    What Sat to use to point to true south

    I will be installing Ku dish motor next weekend, and have a question.. can Nimiq 4 signal be used to align the dish? It appears to be the closest sat to true south and Lyngsat shows one channel in the clear on that sat. Thanks, Ben
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    Dish motor for BJU dish

    Hi all. I am looking to get my BJU dish motorized, and there are several varieties on Ebay: SG9120B, SG9600, SG2100. Which one would be compatible with my dish? And also, this one seller claims that plastic gear is better, lasts longer and produces less backlash. Is it true, or just sales talk?
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    Avenger LNBF

    Has anyone tried 'Avenger' lnbf? I am curious if they're any better than JSC321. The price is the same.
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    Is OPENBOX S9 worth keeping?

    Got one last week, and not impressed at all.. all I have to compare with is VS2000 Ultra, and my first impression, it doesn't look good for the S9. Good things about s9: ---------------------- Blindscan is faster. Does DVB-S2. Supposedly functions as a PVR. Bad: ---- Slow channel surfing...
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    Unknown Ku dish with possibly bent LNBF arm

    Last weekend, I bought a used Ku dish (unknown brand) with LNBF, marked 'Atlanta DTH model 6200'. The LNBF was made in 2003. The dish is in great shape, faded gray, ovally shaped, the oval measures about 32" vertically and 34" horizontally. Has fine elevation adjustment rod in the back, that...
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    Standard LNBF for HD channels ?

    Can standard linear LNBF, such as ESX521 be used to receive HD channels? Or would I need to get one that's specifically advertised as 'HD-ready' ?
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    Quality levels for G19 in north Florida with Winegard dish

    Hello all. I am new to fta. I have a few questions about my set up. 1. On G19, my signal quality level varies from 20 to 60 on a clear, sunny day, depending on what channel I am on. Is such large variance normal? I have a 30" Winegard dish. 2. Is there any way to back up my favorite...