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    Dual LNBF

    So I have what I believe is a 10 foot orbitron dish. It has the button hook for the lnb arm/ holder. I've read many people on here say the C/KU LNBFs are very fussy. With that said I don't want a corotor setup, I'd like to receive C and KU using one 10 foot dish so I can keep the amount of...
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    TBD and Quest

    On our OTA local area we get two channels which I routinely watch Quest and TBD. Does anyone know of these can be found on FTA? I've looked but have been unsuccessful. I'd like to be able to receive these at camp. Sent from my LM-G710VM using the SatelliteGuys app!
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    OTA madness

    So at my camp which is off grid. I did a bunch of research and armed with a spectrum analyzer I put up a TV antenna (according to TV fool I'm in a dead spot) I got the two broadcasters in the county...great. Now the only two broadcasters are actually RF 8 and 10 so I'm using a yagi designed for...
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    GT Media V8

    Anyone use these GT media V8 satellite finders? For the price I thought about getting one for a future setup of a C and KU dish at my camp. Seems handy, I'm not a pro and figure it would hold up well for the minimal use it will see. The only reviews I've seen are by the happu satellite nerd...
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    Actuator tinkering

    So I like to tinker FTA is not my sole source of TV and my family doesn't use it. With that out of thw way. I got some 1.2m channel masters with polar mount and screw jacks. I don't really like the idea of running all of the multi conductor wire to the one spot in my yard where my one fixed...
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    Multi LNB single dish

    So I have a channel master offset dish .75M. Currently fixed at 99* Galaxy 16. I may not have time to get my pole into the ground before it freezes for my motorized system. So I thought it might be fun to try using a two or three LNB setup. From what I can tell this is possible but it appears...
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    Pole size 1.2m channel master polar mount

    Does anyone know the pole size recommended? I thought I had the right size, but I guess I don't. I thought this pole that is 3 inches OD would work but as you can see it will not cinch up. Sent from my SM-G935V using the SatelliteGuys app!
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    AMIKO Mini HD265 Frequency

    So I am definitely watching KU band. When I hit info while watching a TP on galaxy 16 at 12095. Everything else matches up but the frequency says on info 3805? BTW the TP comes un just fine and I'm watching it now. Sent from my SM-G935V using the SatelliteGuys app!
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    I'm back online

    So I got away from the hobby for just being busy and year after year I said ya I gotta get back into it because I miss it. Some of my motivation is I have a off grid camp. I put a OTA antenna up and I said gee a C band and KU band dish would be plenty of TV and radio for free! I decided first I...
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    Switches, diplexers, and multiswitches

    I've tried searching this topic, but I don't think I am using the right terms. At home I have OTA, where I want to put my FTA receiver I have one piece of cable run inside the wall feeding that TV from my OTA antenna. I'd like to also put my FTA receiver there. As far as I can tell and this is...
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    Android app (network error)

    Does anyone know if there is a problem with the android app? When I try to login I get a error that says network error please try again. I uninstalled and reinstalled the app with no luck.
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    Designing a system

    So I've been here for a while, I kinda of got dormant for a bit, but I'm ready to get back into the hobby, my current home system works just fine, but I found out my receiver is so old I'm not seeing everything I should see with regards to HD and video formats. So the back ground is I have a...
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    Restarting the hobby

    I still have my channel master 1.2m dish with pansat pf-7600s ku lnbf, and a Traxis DBS3500. I used this setup for a bit and realized I wasn't getting all channels because of HD. I kinda sidelined the hobby for a bit. Here is what I want to do. I want to fix my 1.2m dish at 103° for Alex Jones...
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    .75M Channel Master need parts

    I have what I believe is a .75M channel master it is marked .75M-1 it also have another model # 6195-27. I measured it just under 30 inches. It is also marked Channel Master. The plastic LNBF holder is broken, and I'd like to replace it. Does anyone have any suggestions where I could find one...
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    Need technical help, Traxis dbs3500

    Someone clued me in to a wild feed, my Traxis on blind scan would not pick up the TP. Is there a way to manually add the TP? I noticed in the TP index that TP was not even listed, is it possible I need new firmware? Ha I just found out it was in 8psk which my 3500 will not do!
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    IFilm what's the story?

    What's the story with IFilm? I did a search butI I can't seem to find any info. Every time I've tuned the channel on galaxy 19 its just an endless loop of movie trailers.
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    Scriptures for America

    I'm listening to http://sfawbn.com/. all of my info is the same except for the Symbol rate. I have 20765 and the website calls for 20770. I scanned in star 1 with a blind scan just fine. What role does the symbol rate play? It seems to make no difference unless the website is wrong and I do have...
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    HDTV approved

    So I'm about to buy some parts to add a second KU dish. I've been shopping for a switch and a LNBF and a switch. I've noticed that some LNBFs say "HDTV approved" I don't know what makes it approved but I can imagine there would be a difference, but some of the switches say the same thing. So...
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    System Improvment help

    Well I've started using my KU system again, mostly for hobby purposes and to supplement my TV viewing. A while back I put up a nice OTA antenna got netflix and shut off our pay service TV. So first thing is I have a single output pansat LNBF. I'd like to upgrade this to at least two output...
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    Access America help

    Got my dish zeroed in on Galaxy 19 and I have auto scanned. I'm positive I'm on it because I've confirmed other channels. I just dusted off my traxis dbs3500, is it possible I have older firmware? I see in the receiver it's referred to Intelsat 5 which is old. Or do I have to manually enter...
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    1.2m on c-band question

    I have a 1.2m channel master that I currently use on ku. I am going to be buying a 410 and I have a c-band dish but I still have snow on the ground. I would like to be able to mess with c-band a bit and use this 410. If I buy a c/lu lnbf and put it on this dish will it work somewhat ok? I just...
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    satellite meter help

    I am a hobbiest and I like the birdog meter how it will tell you what bird you are one. I have been looking for a less expensive alternative. I see the firststrike fs1 you input the info and then the meter alerts you when your on the bird. What other meters have a similar feature? That is what...
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    Computer based DDSI

    Anyone know if there is software solution for digital data stream identification...similar to the bird dogs. I figure if there was it would be a less expensive alternative to a bird dog.
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    KTI dish parts

    Not sure what you call them but I have a 7.5 footer kaul-tronics. The arms (don't know the correct name) that hold the lnb got bent. Can I buy replacement arms for this?
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    need a quick schooling

    Been a while since I've been here...mostly been playing FTA. I've become a little interested in getting a sub account. I see that 4dtv went away and now to subscribe to channels its thru HITS. Looks like you have to go thru skyvision or SRL. Here is my question what do I need for equipment...