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    OTHER Doubts about Inclinometer

    One of the best resources for setting up a dish: https://web.archive.org/web/20071128022909/http://www.geo-orbit.org:80/sizepgs/tuningp4.html#anchor804916
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    What are the tools as related to the FTA hobby that you can't live with out?

    Spectrum analyzer. Easiest tool for tuning up a dish and being sure your peaked for maximum signal.
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    97W Dead?

    That is the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. A google search will tell you all you need or want to know.
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    titanium ASC1 dish positioner

    Titanium, any idea when the replacement units will ship?
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    Which c/ku-band feedhorn is best?

    Anik, Titanium's response was informative in regard to the benefit of using a corotor-type feed as opposed to an LNBF, which is always a compromise. Perhaps I'm blind, but I didn't see any reference made to the ASC1. I'd say your comments were uncalled for. Food for thought.
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    Azbox Me and Titanium

    Take the ASC1 out of the circuit path and see if your switch and motor work as they should. If that ends up being the case, send Titanium an email and let him know what's happening. It may just need a firmware update or there may be another issue.
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    titanium ASC1 dish positioner

    You are having an issue with your com port. Use the port testing software Brian provided you in the other thread. Set it up EXACTLY as described in the picture and send 45 to the ASC1 using the null modem cable and not the cable that shipped with the unit. If your com port is working it will...
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    X2 and DIseq1.2 Problem "redux"

    I found quite the reverse. The position numbers are assignable in the receiver. After assigning a number in the receiver the "save" command is necessary for it to stick otherwise it will revert to the preprogrammed number in the receiver. This feature is what makes it possible to use with a...
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    X2 and DIseq1.2 Problem "redux"

    As Lak7 stated above, the X2 does work with motor controllers. I have mine hooked to a Gbox and have no issues. My Gbox already had the positions programmed in so all I had to do was program the positions into the receiver with one major exception. The Gbox must be off or disconnected from...
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    X2 and DIseq1.2 Problem

    I can confirm you can not use the same position twice. Tried that myself and had to set individual positions for C and KU.
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    GEOSATpro Micro HD vs X2 Premium blindscan

    Here's another interesting test. AMC 9 C band at 83w. All TP's erased from each receiver prior to scan, scan is for all channels: Micro HD Normal mode: 1 tv(3812v) 0 radio 3:32 scan time Micro HD Detailed mode: 0 tv 0 radio 6:17 scan time X2 Premium 4 tv (3818v, 3814v, 3811v, 3806v) 0...
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    GEOSATpro MicroHD Not Scanning in Channels on AMC 9 @ 83.0°W C-Band

    There does seem to be some kind of issue with the Micro on this one. After several attempts in both Normal mode and Detailed mode on my system(10ft dish, ortho feed, 8115 Norsats), the only TP found was 3812 during a Normal mode scan. Conversely the X2 Premium found all four TP's and rather...
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    GEOSATpro Micro HD vs X2 Premium blindscan

    One more quick test so comparison can be made with Brian's results. Cleared all TP's from each receiver prior to scan and scanned for everything on Intelsat 21: MHD in normal mode: 286 tv 62 radio (it found 4131mhz this time) Scanned in 2:50 MHD in detailed mode: 335 tv 28 radio (missed...
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    GEOSATpro Micro HD vs X2 Premium blindscan

    A little more info. Yes, I was scanning for only free channels(I'm only interested in what I can see) and I also deleted all transponders from prior scans in both receivers so it would be a fair test. The radio transponder that the Micro HD failed to detect was indeed 4131mhz. I'll conduct...
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    GEOSATpro Micro HD vs X2 Premium blindscan

    There seems to be some bickering going on here as to which receiver is the best performer in regard to blindscan performance so I decided to conduct my own controlled study. No fancy videos here, just some quick results. Dish is an old Orbitron SX10 with an ortho feed running two Norsat...
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    EVERY weekend about this time, ME and THIStv vanish like clockwork! Crazy...

    Excellent. I'm glad you found a larger dish and you'll love the improved reception. Once you have it peaked it will open up many new possibilities for you. Enjoy the dish!
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    EVERY weekend about this time, ME and THIStv vanish like clockwork! Crazy...

    Did some more checking this weekend and saw that the feed on 99W is back. MicroHD scans it at 3981V 26670. It's a nice, wide and powerful 36mhz transponder. No need to contact MEtv as there's nothing wrong with their equipment. Invest in a dish that's of the proper size for reliable C band...
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    GEOSATpro Micro Timer issues.

    Well, that would be one crappy 12 volt power supply if it's synching to 60hz. Being that it's 12vdc, there shouldn't be 60hz anywhere to be found for the box to "synch" to. I agree with the clock issue though. I'm experiencing the same drift of 1 to 2 minutes a day.
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    EVERY weekend about this time, ME and THIStv vanish like clockwork! Crazy...

    Ok. When I got home this evening I took another look at Galaxy 16 and saw that the carrier on 3971V was gone. This could be the source of your problem. Due to the strong transponders on AMC1 I'm gonna bet that you have to bump your dish more towards G16 in order to receive signal from SES1...
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    EVERY weekend about this time, ME and THIStv vanish like clockwork! Crazy...

    Well, I did a little investigating for you, fired up the SA and can see two transponders on adjacent satellite AMC1 that may be causing your problems. There is a very strong data transponder at 3980V and a very strong DC2 transponder at 3940V. Looking at Galaxy16 on the other side of SES1...
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    EVERY weekend about this time, ME and THIStv vanish like clockwork! Crazy...

    I don't reply to threads to often but feel the need to chime in here. Remember, this signal is not intended for you and you don't deserve anything. That being said, I think there are several issues at play here. First, any dish less than 10 feet in diameter is out of compliance for two degree...
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    How Low Can You GO?

    From my location in Southern California I can see as far down as 45w which is at an elevation of 5.5deg. This is using Brex2001's old Orbitron SX10 and the MicroHD. Sempre ubi sub ubi
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    Actuator --> add sensors to up the count - - Part 1

    I've taken a much different approach to the problem and have had great success. While watching my dish moving one afternoon it occurred to me that it was moving too fast and was overshooting the stopping point. It really wasn't an issue of actuator counts, it was speed and momentum that were...
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    Satellite AV Contest - GEOSATpro microHD - Enter to Win - Drawing on 6/11/2012

    Ah, summer as a child meant two great things; no more school and a trip to Seattle to see my relatives. Being from Southern California it was like stepping into another world.