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    Thinking about switching to Dish. Some antenna questions.

    Thanks for the info. . Yeah, I have a clear view of the sky in that direction so 129 should be "doable". I'll see what the installer says. Now at least I know what's going on thanks to you guys. Have a great weekend!
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    Thinking about switching to Dish. Some antenna questions.

    I know that years ago I was picking up 110/119 (dish 500) for my programming. Is it still possible (with dish 1000+)? Would it work for me?
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    Thinking about switching to Dish. Some antenna questions.

    Thanks for quick response. Yep, I'm in CT. So why they claim they can get it to work using only 1 dish? It seems like the international channels I'm interested in are on 118.7 (just checked on lyngsat). I'm not sure where dish has their HD programming. But if it's on 110/119. Could they use...
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    Thinking about switching to Dish. Some antenna questions.

    Hi, I'm thinking about switching to Dish (was with cable for a while). I called a local dealer to get some questions answered, but I got even more confused ;-) I'm interested in Dish America package + International (Polish) package. They initially told me that I will need 2 antennas. I...
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    Self install questions

    Like i said in the first post... I have to do self install for many reasons: 1. I rent a house, and the owner will not allow to put a dish on the house. Only option is a nearby tree or something. ;) 2. i already had 3 installers from directtv and 3 from dish network. all of them said no LOS. I...
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    Self install questions

    thanks for the reply... but im still a little confused. here's more details... I'm interested in the new Polish Programming package... i have no idea where it is (which bird). from what my local DTV dealer tells me in order to get that i have to also get basic package for $10 a month and...
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    Self install questions

    Hi, I'm totally new to DTV... I have DN setup that I installed myself.. right now DTV started offering Polish channels and my mom wants them... unfortunately i live in an area with lots of trees, and local DTV dealers said... no Line-of-sight... and I know i can pick up DTV signal... So...
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    Is DN to be bought by someone else?

    Hi I'm not a frequent poster here, but I read the forum once in a while. A while ago I think i read something about possible DN buyout by some company... Is that correct? what company was it? i can't seem to find any info on it... Please help.
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    Help with pointing Globecast dish (Telstar5)

    Ok so my friend came with sat meter.... pointed dish in no time. still could not get any signal... 10% max... tried skewing LNB, dish... nothing... after a while we realized that a scale drawn on LNB is not correct !!! it has a scale of -30 to +30. +24.8 was almost an inch further...
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    Help with pointing Globecast dish (Telstar5)

    i don't think its receiver, cause it was up and running without any problems. after that it was disconnected etc, and im trying to hook itp up again in different location.. unless something happened in transport ;-D which i doubt.
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    Help with pointing Globecast dish (Telstar5)

    I tried everything... skewing LNB +/- skewing dish +/- i think i exhausted al my options... i just called my friend... he's coming over tonight to set it up... oh well... he's just gonna make fun of me till the rest of my life ;-D Thanks for your help
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    Help with pointing Globecast dish (Telstar5)

    In that case i think im just stupid.. right angles... clear view of the sky.. working equipment... and nothing.. 0% is there any way to tell the elevation of the dish without using the built-in scale? maybe its off a little... i don't know... im not doing it the first time. and it never...
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    Help with pointing Globecast dish (Telstar5)

    Yes it is a complete kit, it is used, my friend took it off his roof few days ago, so i know that LNB & receiver work. Of course im including magnetic deviation. And i have no clue what else can be wrong.. basically i raise the dish 1/4 deg and scan the az. raise elev and scan... and i did...
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    Help with pointing Globecast dish (Telstar5)

    Hi, I'm trying to point my dish (.75 elliptical) to a telstar 5 (97W). I don't have a sat meter. heres what i did so far.. - mount is perfectly stable and perfectly leveled. according to globecast's website and confirmed by a local installer i should be able to pick up signal @ 229.1 with...
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