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  1. iafirebuff

    Help with Openbox Z5 IPTV channels

    I have an Openbox Z5 and was wondering how to add IPTV channels to it? I see an option in the menu for IPTV URL download - any idea if I need to put something in there? Thanks for any help!
  2. iafirebuff

    What receiver to buy and from where?

    Back when I was into FTA Fortec Star was a big name and Sadoun was a supplier. So now that I am getting back into the hobby, what is a good and easy receiver to use (good/fast blind scan easy to set up)? Also where is a good place to buy from these days? Thanks for the info!
  3. iafirebuff

    Openbox Aiming Dish With Openbox Z5 - How to?

    HI - I am getting back into FTA after being away for about 4 years. I just bought an Openbox Z5. I am trying to get it set up with my Fortec Star dish and Fortec Star Universal LNB. I have added in some active transponders that I found on the list for 97w. When I go to aim the dish, whenever...
  4. iafirebuff

    Pole Mount Slimline 3 lnb - pole size question?

    I will be moving our Directv Slimline 3 lnb dish to a ground/pole mount. I have found a 2" 5' mast online for about $30 shipped. Locally I can find a 1 5/8 galv. steel fence post in 6' length for $12. I would like to have the post in the ground at least 2' and I would fill the post with...
  5. iafirebuff

    Setting up Whole Home DVR - what all do I need?

    OK, I have a green label SWM, 8way and PI21, 2- HR23 DVR's and will be adding a HD non dvr receiver. I would now like to set up the whole home DVR. What all will I need? Currently my DVR's are connected via ethernet cables. It looks like I need a DECA adapter at both DVR's and that the HD...
  6. iafirebuff

    What is needed to add Whole House or 3rd receiver?

    I have 2 HR-23 HD DVR's with a slimline 3 dish (4 outputs (2 to each receiver). What is needed to either add the Whole House DVR or a 3rd receiver? I would like to have a receiver in our bedroom. Thanks for the info!
  7. iafirebuff

    Baird Mounts - anyone ever hear of them?

    I just found out that this company is in Waterloo, where I live. I always wondered what they made :) Baird Mounts
  8. iafirebuff

    Anyone in Iowa looking for a C-Band system?

    I found this on the Waterloo, Iowa Craigslist: "A sea-band dish and receiver. I will accept $50 or best offer." I wonder what "sea" band is :)
  9. iafirebuff

    Movie on THISTV tonight starring someone I know :)

    At 1am CST THIStv will be showing A Man Called Sarge. It stars Gary Kroeger who happens to have gone to the same high school as me, and is a local guy. He was a member of Saturday Night Live back in the day and in the past few years has returned to his hometown of Cedar Falls Iowa. KInda...
  10. iafirebuff

    C Band system in local swap sheet - fair price?

    Just found this lisitng - does this sound like a fair price? Also - would this be a decent starter c band system? I know very little about c band :) THANKS! Satellite System; 10ft wire mesh dish, electric dish mover with cover, GI S350i receiver, decoder module, LNB, feed horn with...
  11. iafirebuff

    Movies on Hipast - 30w :)

    I been catching movies latley on Hipasat 30w on Cubavision - last night I caught the last part of "Armored" - not even on pay channels yet :) After that was "Fire Trap". So if anyone is looking for a good bird to point at - 30w is one :)
  12. iafirebuff

    HD DVR Goes into Screen Saver mode - how to turn off?

    One of my HD DVRs goes into the screen saver mode for no apparent reason. How can I turn this off? I can't find it any where in the menus. THANKS!
  13. iafirebuff

    Alex Jones type of programs?

    I saw in another post Alex Jones type of programs mentioned - does anyone know where I might fight these programs? THANKS!
  14. iafirebuff

    GeosatPro 90cm For Sale - Local Only

    I have a new GeosatPro 90cm dish for sale - Waterloo, Iowa area only. Dish is new/assembled - 2 bolts are missing though (they snapped). I am asking $50. Please email me with any questions. THANKS!
  15. iafirebuff

    What dish is used to receive standard programming?

    Well my wife decided to dump cable (yeah) and go back to Directv. Now when we left back in 07 we had 2 - 18" dishes that were feeding 3 SD DVRs. We have signed up for a SD package with 2 - DVRs, and I am wondering what dish antenna they will be sending for me to setup? THANKS for the info!
  16. iafirebuff

    Looking for new tv - HELP!

    I am starting to look for a new tv. I currently have a 9year old HDTV tube monitor. So now I am overloaded with terms and options. I am looking for a 42"-50" flat panel. My questions - Lcd or Plasma? 720 or 1080? Now is ee some are measured diag and some are widescreen. HELP! I will be...
  17. iafirebuff

    Play in motor?

    Well I am trying to figure out if I need a new motor. Here is my issue. At my true south - if I lightly apply pressure I can move my dish approx 1/4 to 1/2 of an inch either way. At each end of the arc - 30w and 129w there is almost no play. Now, if I motor the dish from west to east, my...
  18. iafirebuff

    Motor Suggestions?

    Well I think my motor might be acting up. It is a Digi Power Sg2100 that is about 2 years old. Any suggestions on a motor that might be better than the SG2100? I have a 90cm dish on the motor. Thanks for your help!
  19. iafirebuff

    Suggestions on upgrading my setup

    I am looking for input: I am thinking of moving my setup as my neighbor's tree is interfering with my 30w reception. I think I have a spot on top of the hill behind my house that sould work for the whole arc. Now, since I will be moving my setup, I was thinking of possible upgrades. Here is...
  20. iafirebuff

    Thinking about a 6' Dish

    Well I have not palyed with my setup in awhile.....I am thinking about getting a 6' fortec dish. Looking at Lyngsat 99w looks to be a good place to point it. I am just curious, I have a Fortec Mercury II and was wondering with a 6' dish will I be able to pull in this bird? I like the ideas of...
  21. iafirebuff

    This TV is on! RTN is?

    My local sub channel now has THis tv on! Awesome picture and looks to be good programming! WOO HOO! As for my local RTN sub ch - it is froze on an infomercial :( Earlier today it was loosing picture and locking up. Emergency was on at the wrong time and about 1/2 way through it another show...
  22. iafirebuff

    Iowa Roll Call?

    Just curious, have not asked in awhile, but who all is from Iowa here on Sat Guys?
  23. iafirebuff

    Newbie C-Band Question - 99w

    Well I got the itch'n to get a 6' c band dish - Fortec solid. I am interested in 99w I think. I have to keep this dish somewhat "hidden". I might have a decent spot for it - but I am wondering how I would go about finding if I have a clear shot? If I understand it correctly, there is no...
  24. iafirebuff

    Unreliable Sources

    Gary is giving away iPods tonight :)
  25. iafirebuff

    RTN's new schedule

    As per Iceberg's idea -a new listing 9pm cst - KCBU = Incredible Hulk 9pm cst - WBLU - Alfred Hitchcock 9pm cst - KEGS - Incredible Hulk 9pm cst - KFDF - A-Team 9pm cst - KQUP - Sienfeld 9pm cst - KTVC - Sienfeld 9pm cst - KYPX - A-Team Feel free to add to this :)