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  1. FTAsquirrel

    Is FTA available to us here in Alaska?

    Shemya lived on Adak for some time and been on Shemya. You do a get some wind, I know all to well. Most FTA dishes would just fold on Adak or Shemya. A dish you have on site likely is built for the winds.
  2. FTAsquirrel

    A New OpenBox Firmware

    I tested this new firmware and with my S9 it worked good except for the lip sync issues, Reels, Ion, and a few of the PBS channels all had a large delay with the lip sync. I ended up going back to the 12-7-11 firmware. Over all It seems to work good with my S9 and 2 other family members s9...
  3. FTAsquirrel

    How do I get all the Cband Arc 40-139

    West of the Rockies here and I am getting 55w to 139W. Any lower on the East side and I am in the dirt. Using this QARL-2436 HV-36 36" Stroke 24V PowerTech Heavy Duty Actuators This actuator has worked great in all weather from -20F to 95F and will move my 7.5' dish with ease even with a load of...
  4. FTAsquirrel

    gbox or vbox for dish deal

    Gbox is the best one. I have both. The Vbox works but the Gbox works far better and the build quality is better. I only use the Gbox now.
  5. FTAsquirrel

    New FTA service with 20 english channels

    Very Very Cool News!!! :up:clap
  6. FTAsquirrel

    New FTA service with 20 english channels

    G19 (97W) sure would be a nice spot for the service. They may gain more viewers over all.
  7. FTAsquirrel

    Reviews: SatHawk PVR800 WorldDVB DVB-S2 HD FTA Receiver

    I 2nd that the Motor switch issue needs to be fixed, Also would be nice if the AC3 Audio would come out of the RCA audio out jacks. I do not own one yet and can't as it would not work for my system at this time. Its still a toss up for me now between the Sathawk and the AZbox for my next FTA...
  8. FTAsquirrel

    World's largest steerable dish

    So that's where I miss placed my C Band and UFO detection dish!
  9. FTAsquirrel

    Reviews: SatHawk PVR800 WorldDVB DVB-S2 HD FTA Receiver

    Thanks, for the updates. Once the other 2 are fixed I will be able to use it. Looks like its a great unit that has lots of potential. Will be keeping any eye on it.
  10. FTAsquirrel

    Reviews: SatHawk PVR800 WorldDVB DVB-S2 HD FTA Receiver

    Did the newest updates fix the dish movement when the channels are horizontal, The use of a switch and a motor at the same time, and the AC3 audio not coming out of the RCA jacks? Running a 7.5 foot dish with a c/ku feed, no HDTV (yet). Would love to have this receiver on my system but I need...
  11. FTAsquirrel

    Enter to Win: Sponsors Super Satellite Sampler System - Contest Ends 2.28.2010

    I would tell them that you do not have to pay for the commercials and when your not watching, it's not costing you money. Be it not the same as the subscription services you get programing from all over the world and it opens your viewing horizons along with plenty of entertainment, wild feeds...
  12. FTAsquirrel

    New Satellite TV and Radio Stations

    Great Idea if the biz plan can be worked. Would really be nice if it were on one of the birds that most fixed dish setups are already on. I.E. Glory Star, Globe Cast. This way it would help promote FTA even more as the setup is lower cost, easier and they get a good content line up.
  13. FTAsquirrel

    Geosat Pro DSR100C

    Thanks Brian, That helps a whole lot, great to know of the upgrade coming.
  14. FTAsquirrel

    Geosat Pro DSR100C

    Thanks for the info. May go with the DVR-1100c. That is very nice to have AC3 volume control on a SD receiver. Came into this receiver searching knowing the Geosat receivers are not HD, Sorry I was not too clear on that. They do not want to buy a HD receiver yet due to costs and selection. I...
  15. FTAsquirrel

    Geosat Pro DSR100C

    I am looking into installing a system for some friends. They do not want to spend a lot for a HD receiver. I want to set then up so they can get the PBS channels that have AC3 audio using the good ole Sonic Voom. Looking hard at the Geosat Pro DSR100C for them. I see it passes the AC3 audio...
  16. FTAsquirrel

    favorite tv shows on FTA satellite

    Remember I am pulling for ya and if the women don't find you attractive at least they will find you handy.
  17. FTAsquirrel

    Montana PBS

    For the last week every night I see the signal Quality go up to 96% on my Fortec with the BSC621 and 7.5 ft dish. In the morning and day its at 65%.
  18. FTAsquirrel

    V-Box - Actuator problem

    Best fix Get the G box, I changed from the V box and the Gbox is far better and the ability to display and enter sat names is great.
  19. FTAsquirrel

    Looking for ideas regarding programming for a local LPTV.

    RTV, AMG or Whitesprings TV would work maybe. Make up and plug in some local commercials for the income. All offer some good programing, for me I would pick RTV first out of the 3 but the others do very well also.
  20. FTAsquirrel

    V Box/GBox difference?

    My Vbox is the 2.
  21. FTAsquirrel

    V Box/GBox difference?

    Get the G Box, I have the V box and its very common that I have to adjust the positions. This is with a brand new motor and no slop in the mechanical parts. Sadoun did not have the G box when I needed one. May getting a G box soon here, tired of the constant position reprogramming/adjustments I...
  22. FTAsquirrel

    RTV Weatherman

    Ya, I saw that also. Very positive attitude and happy. Took me by surprise RTV Weather???? Whats this Retro Weather I thought. Hope RTV's new business plan works for them, great network.
  23. FTAsquirrel

    Has anyone tested the DMS BSC621-2D on their mini bud??

    I have a 621 on my 7.5 dish. It works ok and better after I cut off about 1/4" of the feed horn, maybe this helped adjust it to my dish better. Over all its preformed pretty good. Would like to try out the GeoSatPro some day. Seems like most of the GeoSatPro products are very high quality also...
  24. FTAsquirrel

    Whats the Furthest East Sat you can Hit?

    58W C band here in Oregon.