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  1. bigOleB

    Server hanging

    The server is hanging on me some this morning. I have tested the route and everything seems ok with the connection to the server. Also, I posted a new thread in the DirectTV forum and the server hung up while posting and I had to log back into the server. Once back in, the new thread is...
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    Switch Install Question

    I currently have a 3LNB oval dish with built in switch. I have to add a single dish pointing at 72W to get my locals. My questions are: What type of switch will I need to connect the existing dish with the new dish? Currently, my DVR has two wires coming from the 3LNB dish connected, will...
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    Switch Install Question

    Thread was double posted. Mods please remove.
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    Motorola HDT100 HDTV STB

    I have one Motorola HDT100 HDTV set top box if anyone is interested. This unit will allow TVs without HD Tuners built in to view HD content over the air (OTA). It does all the major resolutions and has excellent picture quality. It does require an OTA antenna to be connected. It works & looks...
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    Webmail issues...

    Scott, I sometimes get the following message when trying to access Webmail feature: An error accoured while connecting to your POP3 server! I have checked the POP3 server for mail.bellsouth.net and everything works fine when I get this message as long as I don't try to access from Webmail...
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    New DTV Customer with questions...

    I have a Samsung SIR-S4040R DVR that I bought about two years ago when I had DTV before. Does this reciever support any of the newer interactive type channels? I have noticed with the MIX channels I am not able to choose between the screens. I can change the audio by using the different...
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    Friday Fun Poll ???

    Very Simple... Does anyone besides me miss the Friday Fun Poll? :clap
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    Union, NFL gearing up for possible labor strife

    Just found this on Yahoo News... http://news.yahoo.com/s/usatoday/20050929/sp_usatoday/unionnflgearingupforpossiblelaborstrife Pretty much sucks, I get paid 0.0000001% of what they do and they are having to stop buying steroids to feed their children... :no :D
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    Dish is coming down...

    The winds are starting to pick up and I am now leaving work to go home and take the dishes down. I am going to leave the 6' from sadoun up and see how it does. The storm is not a very powerful one, but I'm not taking any chances with the 90cm Motor setup. Wish me luck!!!
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    Deluxe Music is 100% FTA!

    Deluxe Music says they will remain FTA: This is great news for the FTA community!!! :D DELUXE MUSIC USA IntelSat 5 (T5) TP 26 12152 H 20.000 - 3/4 4021
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    Now that is funny!

    ROFLMAO!!! Are you selling space on your head Ice? j/k :) :yes Iceberg for President 2008! :yes
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    FTA Direct Price Gouging?

    Looks like the thieves may have prevailed... FTA Direct (Robert, I think) just told me on the phone Coolsat is going for $269 in ten minutes from $149. They are also no longer honoring their published prices. All recievers on ebay are going for anywhere from $250 - $450 and people are buying...
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    Symbol Rate / PID / VID Technical Explanation

    Can anyone shed some light on what these figures actually mean: Symbol Rate? VID / PID / PCR ? I have been involvled with FTA for a little more than a year now and would just like a technical explanation of what and how these figures are derived. I have been inputing these numbers into my...
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    Katrina Aftermath

    Continuing Katrina Coverage SBS 6 12032V 4.231 308/256/8190 SB-1 SCPC SBS6 12026V 4.231 308/256/8190 SWAMPBOY_5 SBS6 12008V 6.890 420/410/420 SATOPS NETU19 SBS6 12044V 4.232 308/256/8190 COWBOY P-2 SBS6 12038V 4.231 308/256/8190 COWBOY P-1 SBS6 12050V 4.231 308/256/8190 CAROLINA...
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    Power for H-H Motor

    Does anyone know if there is a way to "inject" 18v power onto coax by not using reciever supplied voltage?
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    Equipment Review: Fortec 180cm dish

    Review: Fortec 180cm Dish Upon arrival from Sadoun, I noticed the care taken to ship this dish. The box was made from thick cardboard and contents were protected by molded foam. There was no damage to contents. You will "want" the following tools to assemble: 10mm & 14mm Socket Wrench, 10mm...
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    Request for active TP

    Does anyone know of a strong TP for G4 C-Band? This whole FTA thing is starting to mess with my ego! :yes
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    Where to park the new dish?

    I just got the new C-Band setup going... My question is: If you had to park your C-Band dish on one satellite, which would it be? Why? Wildfeeds? Normal Lineup?
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    Lyngsat Server down?

    I keeping getting "server down" messages when trying to get to Lyngsat. Anyone else? Any ideas?
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    Smile Maker?

    Is the Smile Maker not working? This is my first try using it. When I select it from the Quick Links Menu I am taken back to Main Page.
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    Can't post poll in FTA area?

    Started today... I can't post a poll in FTA area but can post polls in other areas such as the Pub. The option to make a thread a poll is no longer available in the "New Thread" screen. I asked Iceberg, he said I should be able to post a poll in main section as I did just last Friday with no...
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    Anyone got WinTVHD or PCI DVB Cards?

    I am looking for the following: FTA PCI Card - Nexus or Twinhan WinTV HD Card If you are looking to get rid of any of these I am willing to buy through Paypal or trade. I have all kinds of computer hardware to trade if anyone is interested. PM me for additional information. Thanks...
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    College Football Feeds

    In your opinion, what is or has been the best satellite to catch Ku-digital feeds during the normal college football season, all divisions included? I enjoy FTA almost as much as college football! :D
  24. bigOleB

    Looking for C-band Polar Mount

    I am looking for a C-Band polar mount for 6' (180cm) dish. If you have one you want to get rid of, PM me. $$$ I am willing to pay or trade $$$
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    Modified Fortec 180cm for actuator

    I'm thinking about buying Fortec 180cm dish and making it moveable... Is this even possible? Welding is no problem, my question is, can it be set up correctly to work with actuator arm? here are some pictures from the Sadoun site: