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  1. icstephen

    sc setup help

    I am trying th set up my dsr 505, have a strong signal (I think on 111) get channel 200 but channell 299 says service temporary not availible....doe that mean I am not seeing the 107?
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    *C install I need a refresher course

    ok we moved and its been awhile since I set up my system I am using a dsr 505 and the 75-e antenna, so a couple of questions to refresh my memory. 1) where do I find a list of magnetic deviation for locations (using a compass to locate the sats) 2) which satellite do I set up on? (or do I...
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    Sirius in central Alaska

    Does anyone know if anyone has had any luck getting a signal in the interior of Alaska? coordinates 62°N 155°W, I am assuming not but if there is a chance I will take my unit with me - other wise my mom is going to get a year of free service.
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    for sale - Fta/Directv Atlanta

    Hey there I am moving and have to sell of some of my stuff, I am looking for someone local to the Atlanta metro area to pick up (delivery possible). All Items are priced indevidualy but will sell the lot for $240.00 (save $35.00) 1 D* dual lnb - $10 1 Dish single lnb - $5 1 General...
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    what can I get from my location?

    I tried to search the forums for this but didnt find anything so I figured I would just ask, I know there is a software tool somwhere that will tell you if you put in your co-ordinates. The reason Im asking is that I'm thinking of moving and would like to see what I might be able to get. The...
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    SC in Alaska?

    ok I am considering a job in Alaska and am wondering how well SC would work up there (62N 155W). I am currently using a 2 dish system (36" fortec dishes) would I need a larger dish there or do you think that would work. The elevation is pretty low I think like 11deg.
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    reaper reruns

    Last nights reaper was a rerun although tv guide showed it as new (different show listed) does anyone know if they have run out of new shows due to strike(what I suspect). I guess we are getting closser to that time reruns and reality shows....a harty sarchastic YAY!!!
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    *C no guide data

    I have both a dsr315 & a dsr505 and at differnt times in the last month to 5 weeks I have lost guide data (different day on different recievers the 505 looses it more) and have to reboot to get it back is anyone else having the same problem? It doesnt happen allot but more than it should and on...
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    Setting up a dual dish system on SC

    Ok I have decided to set up a dual dish system and am almost ready to connect them and align the dishes, my question what in the best way to do this? When I originally set up my system (many moons ago) you used channel 299 for 107 and 298 for 111 (or something like that), however now things are...
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    Anik F2 - aiming question

    will an mpeg 2 (fta) reciver see anik F2 ku? I dont care if the channels are scrambled or not. I am trying to set up for a 2 dish Starchoice system and while I was setting up one of the dishes I noticed that it may not work there and would like to check becouse I would like to have a location...
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    Odd problem W/ starchoice

    I have a DSR315 and when I am watching (or trying to watch) channel 544 (teletoon) I loos signal every few seconds (light on reciver goes from green to red and signal level drops to zero). it only does this on channel 544 (as far as I can tell) any one else having this problem it just started 2...
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    dsr 315 - no guide data

    I have no guide data this morning, anyone else have this problem? any suggestions on how to fix it? it happens sometimes but usually comes back fairly quick but not today.
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    New Channel on SC

    Channel 405 The Gaming TV Network
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    Whats your hobby or hobbies?

    Ok so I was bored to tears yesterday and thought I really needed to get a hobby, I did end up fooling with one of my old hobbies 16mm movie collecting I decided to pull out my 16mm film collection and inspect my films...I had not looked or messed with them in over a year. I think that I might...
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    Guide data?

    Does anyone know if these channels are planning on offering guide data in the future? I know almost no one does but it would be very helpful in they would do it, some of them (on D* & E*) are at least passing this info onto the pizza pan providers maybe they will consider it on here. One...
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    To Hd or not to HD that is the question

    Hey Guys, I am thinking about getting a new box and wanted to solicit opinions. I do not currently have an HDTV, however I believe that doesnt matter with the SC boxes (am I correct). I currently have a dsr315 and it has never worked all that well (turns itself off) and I am wanting to get...
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    bad movies you always watch

    Well I was looking through next months Musclemag Intl and they are doing a feature on Arnold (ok they are always doing a feature on Arnold) and it got me thinking about bad movies that I will always watch over and over. Now Arnold did have some good movies but he also made some major cheese. My...
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    TPB the movie on DVD

    I'm sure some of you know this but for those that dont I got this in my email last night. "Dear Customer, You are receiving this message because you have purchased "Trailer Park Boys" items from us in the past, and we thought that you may be interested in knowing that "Trailer Park Boys -...
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    Free c-band system in Georgia

    Hey I saw this on Craigs list and I'm too lazy to go and get it myself but I thought someone might be interested. http://atlanta.craigslist.org/zip/269698416.html
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    SC free preview starts today

    From SC newsletter "Enjoy a FREE Preview of Popular Networks This is the ideal season to snuggle in and watch some great TV, and the free preview of the Alliance Atlantis networks makes it easy. From Jan. 18-Feb. 15, get a look at all the outstanding films, specials and series offered...
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    SC Programming question

    Is it possible to get the superstations (wgn, ktla, et al) on SC without ordering the movie pack? I assume the answer is no, but I figured I would ask.
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    signal combiner question

    I am planning on dropping D* in a week or so and am going to use only my SC & FTA setups, I am wanting to connect the FTA & SC seperatly each through a vcr to the tv. Ok here is my question is it possible to put one vcr on chanel 3 & one on chanel 4 and then run them through a combiner (like a...
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    SC signal strength in GA

    I have a 75E dish and the signal was low (50's and needed re-peaking), I went up on the roof today and got 80% at the dish, however I only get 65 - 70% at the tv. I am wondering what the max signal with that antenna can be obtained here in North georgia? I am dropping D* after the holidays and...
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    Is American Life tv still on G16?

    I am thinking about moving the dish I have at IA6 to another satellite and I am thinking about G16 (I have a very narrow window on that dish) and according to Lyngsat American life in there on 11800Mhz and is itc but I dont want to go out in the cold and fool with it if its not there anymore...
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    FTA vs D*

    Let me start by saying I have D*, SC & FTA and this is an observation so I may just be crazy. I have been thinking of ditching the dish (D* that is) not because I dont like it but because most of the so called cable channels have really gone down the tubes (especially on the weekend when I want...