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  1. bidaw

    T90 - 90CM Multi-Feed Toroidal Ku Dish Antenna

    Believe it or not, I still have a T90 collecting dust on the back side of my garage. Would you still happen to have an upgrade kit laying around? This thread has actually peaked my interest in trying to breath life into that beast again!
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    Strange problems with G16@99W C-Band on MicroHD

    That's a thought too... I have Pico power inserters for my lnbs... Helps immensely for my cable run.
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    Strange problems with G16@99W C-Band on MicroHD

    I had the same problem as the OP on all sats on my 12' with Chap Bullseye II Dual Ortho. It was only with the microHD. It perplexed me because I have several other recvrs and not had a problem. So I took last weekend and took a stab in the dark by changing the skew of my feedhorn ever so...
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    microHD Shipping Status

    My estimated delivery date is the 18th...crossing fingers that my Fedex people will not hold it until then!!!
  5. bidaw

    What can you do with an old 18 or 20" dish?

    Not far off the mark...I have lined one of these dishes with Mylar and used it as a solar cooker. It works quite well actually!
  6. bidaw

    C/Ku Dual Orthomode Feed-DSR 922 ?

    I see you are using the pico power inserter. Can you use just one power inserter for both c-band vert and ku vert......or would you have to use 2 power inserters because the pico reads one side for horz and one side for vert.? I don't know if that question was clear. I guess what I am...
  7. bidaw

    Got my big big 10.5' BUD up! Long process though

    Gotta give it to ya...nice dish and great story! Next time take pics of the hooker...at least for entertainment sake!
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    Bullseye II and multiswitch

    C'mon Anole...I'm still trying to scrub that big red "f" off my head! It happens to the best of us!
  9. bidaw

    Bullseye II and multiswitch

    That was it! I followed your instructions to the T last time...I must of had brain freeze this time around. Thank goodness for the internet and you. Much appreciated. For pointing me in the right direction and you sharing this mod!
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    Bullseye II and multiswitch

    Pendragon...I wouldn't ask you something that was out of your expertise! Yes, it is a WNC 4x8....but it's a little different. Here are some pics to show my point. I hope u can help. If not that's fine too. If I need to provide more detailed pics, let me know.
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    Bullseye II and multiswitch

    I'm going to chime in on this thread since I am basically in the same boat as the OP. I tried the Zinwell 4x8 mod as the Mod II thread directed, but had a bad switch which lead to a lot of bleedover and inconsistant signals. I ordered a couple of more Zinwell 4x8 switches, but the inside looks...
  12. bidaw

    CONTEST - Enter to Win: GEOSATpro DVR1100c w/15GB HDD, 90cm Dish - Complete System

    My favorite fall evening was going on a blind date meeting this girl to go to a haunted cornfield maze in Milton, WV. Scary trail and haunts! Scary enough to have me protect my date for a majority of the track. Which comes to the favorite part of the story...she is still with me after 5 years...
  13. bidaw

    What kind of wire to use with an actuator?

    Shouldn't pose a problem. You won't need all of the wires. Just 4. 2 for the power and 2 for the sensor.
  14. bidaw

    Best Actuator Controller

    I have both the V and G Boxes...I agree with crackt. Go with the gbox.
  15. bidaw

    Bleedover...Ku to C-band???

    I ordered a couple of more switches to mod substitute. Should be in by Friday. The run is maybe at best 40-45ft. I haven't checked the voltages, but I couldn't imagine flipping over to blow the 22khz of the Ku side to get that signal while trying to get the C-band side. Yep tried the...
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    Bleedover...Ku to C-band???

    Ok...I have just replaced my 7.5ft Sami with a 12ft Channelmaster Mesh. Got it planted and tracking the arc via Ku great. I am using a Chap Bullseye II orthomode feedhorn and Norsat Ku, CalAmp C LNBs. Heavy Duty dual coax cable to a modded DirectTV 4x8 switch for 18v power to the LNB's. My...
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    What kind of wire to use with an actuator?

    I use Cat-5 cable. Haven't had a problem yet. It's easy to get a hold of and very very cheap (if not free). Good Luck!
  18. bidaw

    12ft Channelmaster Find!

    Thanks for the advice. I will have to dig out those old posts. Trkracr offered his help a year ago...he's local. I might have to look him up if I run into trouble. But really...after reading most threads, I should have it. Thanks again for the props and incouragement. Here is a pic of my...
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    12ft Channelmaster Find!

    Geesh! It took a year and forever to get my Bullseye II's and LNB's in, but they came in this afternoon. Canadian Post is ridiculously long! I guess it got hung up at the border. Anyway...I am so anxious to install these babies, but with me going to the Dayton Hamvention this weekend, I am...
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    2010 Dayton Hamvention?

    I usually make it a day trip on Saturday. It's only a 2.5 hour trip for me from WV. I go to the show and head over to the Air Museum later in the afternoon. It's gonna be fun!
  21. bidaw

    Prof 7301, 7500 and 8000 Tuners

    Rick had mine to me in 2 days as well. Very happy with the product!
  22. bidaw

    Installed dish motor. Can get everything but RTN

    Good deal! Glad you got it figured out!
  23. bidaw

    Price Hike betwen 10 and 12 foot dish's

    The price difference between free and freer? Have a drive to the countryside and ask around! There are many a dish out there for the asking! Both 10 and 12 footers! Seriously dude...seriously! Just kidding! Goalie....I know you know where to find em...are you looking to purchase new?
  24. bidaw

    Best reciever to recod high bit rate S2

    I'd have to add the same comment. I have an AzBox Elite and I am currently ordering a Prof 7500 USB DVB-S2 for high bit rate recordings...and other experimentation!
  25. bidaw

    12ft Channelmaster Find!

    Thanks Anole. I somehow knew you would have an answer for me! Thanks again so much...now I can review to make a decision to get before my order comes in. jsattv...yes, the dish is in immaculate shape! A little rust here an there, but nothing I can't handle. Yes, there was an actuator as...