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Thanks for the info. I will keep that in mind next time I buy something. As mentioned above - I already bought 2 switches. Thx, Michael

Thanks for all the input. I have ordered 2 switches: the 'nice' one from DMS International with weather cover and a cheapo one from the Bay. We'll see if I have any luck with either ;-) I will mount them AFTER the motor and hope for the best... Thanks again, Michael

Nothing like answering your own question with the help of google ;-) http://www.ivystoneplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&manufacturers_id=4&products_id=169 Thanks agian, Michael

Ahh, I see. Nice. Whould you happen to know about any retailers (web sites or phone ordre) that carry these? I checked eBay - but did not find any... Only the 'old' style. Thank you, Michael

Thanks for the info. Do you mean one of these: http://www.sat-sales.com/proddetail.php?prod=dmsi_diseqc_4x1_switch If so - this looks exactly like the Coolsat I fried ;-) Though perhaps it's just a matter of getting lucky... Thanks, Michael

Over the past year or so I have fried 2 DiSEqC. I have 3 dishes, one of them on motor. I tired a couple configurations (DiSEqC BEFORE positionner or DiSEqC AFTER positionner) but both switches lasted a few months and then failed. To 'fix' my problem I both times simply removed DiSEqC switches...

After I upgraded to this latest firmware version ( http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=80565 ) it would seem that the LNB loop no longer works the way it used. That is - loop no longer works when the receiver is in stand by mode. It has to be turn on for the loop to be active...

I was going to ask my question in the "reviews" section but the relevant thread appears to be locked ( http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=74457 ) ftadirect.com site claims that Viewsat VS2000 is "future smart card upgradeable" and they list a bunch of encryption methods...

Please correct me if I'm wrong but I was under the impression that 4:2:2 is a method of chroma encoding in MPEG2 streams that results in better color reproduction and is not related in any way what so ever to "scrambling" (i.e. only allowing authorized parties to receive a signal;). Thanks...

This http://www.pbs.org/tvschedules/tvschedules_hd.html seems to work for PBS HD. Michael

Funny you’d call it “legacy” - when I was buying it a few months back it was the latest and greatest ;-) I actually read on this forum that a card reader for the Coolsat 4000 Pro is “forthcoming.” I’d much rather use that. Or better yet - a card slot for my PCI card. But when I spoke with...

This probably does not qualify as FTA - but I wasn't sure where to put it... I'm interested in getting Polish TV and so far - I have found one company that resells subscriptions ( http://www.globecastwtv.com/ch_tvp_package.htm ). However - they require me to purchase a receiver from them. I...

I think I see what happened now. I assumed that the last version available from http://www.coolsatusa.com/support.htm was NEWER than what come pre-installed on my receiver. But I now see it's not ;-) I already had the "latest and gratest" Thanks! Michael

Em... unless there actually is such a thing available or to become available in the foreseeable future - I'm not sure I understand the point of discussing it? Have you heard about any forthcoming products? mc

I have upgraded my Coolsat Pro 4000 firmware to the latest COOLSAT4000_120_20050117.stb hoping to add missing satellites - but the “upgrade” didn’t not add any new birds (see thread: http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=74285 ) In fact - as far as I can tell - the upgrade didn’t do...

I'm hoping to be able to receive TV Polonia and 2 other Polish stations available - as far as I know - through subscription only ( http://www.globecastwtv.com/ch_tvp_package.htm ) I don't mind paying the subscription fee but I really don't want to change my receiver as I like the Coolsat Pro...

Stab actually makes 76mm adapter rings intended specifically to be used with Channel Master dishes (on stab HH120). Why come up with some half-baked solution using split PVC tubing if a real product actually exits? Yes, it can be done. But unless you are real good with "tinkering" up...

I just upgraded to the latest firmware (COOLSAT4000_120_20050117.stb) hoping that it would bring in some missing sats (like AMC9) but as far as I can tell – the procedure did absolutely nothing. Just like before the upgrade – when I connect to the receiver, the STBTool.exe program reports...

Thank you. My receiver come with a data cable, manual and remote. But no CD... Thanks again, Michael

Hello, I just noticed that there is an updated version of firmware for the Coolsat Pro 4000. I usually prefer to take "if it ain't broke don't fix it" approach. But the firmware my unit come with does not have a couple sats pre-programmed (AMC9 and one other I forget) so I was hoping the new...

The "hidden agenda" behind my questions was this: if you and Cascade are using a regular LNBF meant for a prime focus dish - I wonder if results would be even better if one used an LNBF intended specifically for an offset dish (as seen in this thread...

Am I reading this right? You are not even using a C-BAND LNBF intended for offset dishes? Like the one on this site: (to see what I'm talking about pls go to http://www.eyeinthesky.net/cgi-bin/dbcat.html/c-band+big+dish then click Go To Next Page button at bottom of page and look for words...

"FTA/MPEG2 - Whats up there" empty forum? I requested to join the "FTA/MPEG2 - Whats up there?" forum and as far as I can tell - I'v been accepted. But every time I go to take a look to see what the forum is all about, how it operates etc - I'm told there has NEVER been a single post there...

Actually - the Antennas Direct model is both. They've started selling them as indoor models because they are small. But they started out as outdoor antennas with EXCELLENT characteristics for the size. Thank you for your helpo never the less! Seems that I won't have much choice and will...

I have :) But I would prefer to try and find a 2-bay antenna before I give up and get one of these 4-bay models... Thanks, Michael