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    Flash drive vs Maxtor or WD

    Thanks Bob and Ken - a Maxtor 500GB One Touch Plus it will be. james
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    Flash drive vs Maxtor or WD

    Hello, the HD on my 1000ci is 'sometimes failing.' I suspect I'll be ordering a new 1100c before long. I know Glorystar has listed Maxtor and Western Digital as being 'OK.' I went to Amazon and reviewed both. In general, the reviews on both were on the 'scathing' side. Like: "Don't buy -...
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    A DVR question - or two

    Thanks shibby191 and Iceberg. The unit stays in storage - james
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    A DVR question - or two

    I have a sometimes ailing GEOSAT pro DVR1000ci. I'm, like many others, waiting for the new DVR 1100C. I have an old DirecTV DVR with two-harddrives. Can I use this DVR in place of my GEOSAT DVR 1000ci? I know, I could take it out of storage and try it - but, maybe some of you folks could...
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    Bird poop on dish

    Maybe if I 'blunt' the points?:)
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    Bird poop on dish

    Thanks RedSavina, That's an interesting thumbnail. Since Glorystar tended to categorize the bird dropping problem as minimal, I'll probably {try} to ignore the droppings. I'm thinking supergluing tacks around the top portion of the rim should cause the birds to seek another perch - james
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    Bird poop on dish

    Thanks Glorystar. I like your idea of a decoy hawk. Glued on tacks would really work - james
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    Bird poop on dish

    Has anyone concluded that bird poop on the dish can interfere with reception? Or is it a non-issue? If it is an issue, has anyone devised a bird roost deterrent? If I could teach the bird(s) to face the other direction when roosting . . . - but I guess that's easier said than done...
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    Converting from Dual Upgrade Kit to Single LNB

    Thanks Iceberg for the fast and very detailed response. I'll most likely try the switch this weekend, when the neighbor lady will watch the signal on the monitor. I'll post back if problems arise. Thanks - james
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    Converting from Dual Upgrade Kit to Single LNB

    Hi, About a year ago, with considerable assistance from Iceberg et al., I converted from a single LNB aimed at AMC 4 satellite {SDA channels}. I ended up with a 'workable' compromise between the aiming of the two LNBs. Now, I no longer need/want the 3 SDA channels. I want to convert...
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    Antenna Moving

    Thank you Glorystar! 'Motor' selection WAS set to USALS. I changed it to 'OFF.' Thanks - james
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    Antenna Moving

    Thanks wescopc. I'm still getting acquainted with this new {to me} Glorystar System - james
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    Antenna Moving

    I completed the dual LNB upgrade almost a week ago. Works fine. One question: two or three times, I'm greeted with the message: 'Antenna Moving.' This message sits atop the channel display window. I don't think my antenna IS moving. It's been in place with the single AMC4 LNB for over a...
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    Dual LNBF upgrade questions

    Iceberg, I agree. 3ABN remained exactly the same. LLBN {my favorite} remained almost if not the same. Hope, did dip to approx 50, but picture appears healthy. Thanks for all your help. it really helped - james
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    Dual LNBF upgrade questions

    Thanks wescopc. I needed to hear that - james
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    Dual LNBF upgrade questions

    GEOSAT 90cm {36-incher}.
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    Dual LNBF upgrade questions

    Neophyte james55 checking in with results and final thoughts. After the reply from Glorystar, I removed the business end and repositioned the LNBs to exactly .750. I readjusted skew as per instructions included in the kit {splitting the difference between AMC and IA5} -25.5. The end result...
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    Dual LNBF upgrade questions

    Thanks Glorystar. That's my tack for tomorrow - james
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    Dual LNBF upgrade questions

    I've got good news - and I've got no so good news. The good news: I'm seeing 130 channels {total}. Most in a who knows what language. Some {many} have a '98' quality. I will need to filter out most. So, the system works. The not so good news: I'm looking at what I'd call...
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    Dual LNBF upgrade questions

    Well, Santa arrived shortly after my last post. Small package. It was good you suggested I may need to push the IA5 LNB in more. Turned out - I kinda had to. The Guide instructions showed positioning both LNBs at .750. I discovered that would have been nigh-on impossible. The dual clamp...
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    Dual LNBF upgrade questions

    Thanks Iceberg, I 'skewed' myself on my last reply. I meant to use the elevation numbers. I fully comprehend your reply. I'm as ready as I'm ever gonna be. Now, FedEx, bring on the package - james
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    Dual LNBF upgrade questions

    Iceberg, thanks for the comprehensive reply. The focus on my mental screen is beginning to clear up. I will set skew to the IA5 setting of -26.7. I was thinking maybe I'd initially lower the elevation from AMCs 136.6 down to IA5s 133.7 - but again, if I read your reply correctly, I might...
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    Dual LNBF upgrade questions

    Iceberg, forgive my ignorance here {and I am ignorant in this arena}. If I understood your reply - the 'physical' settings on the dish are the ones that count - not the ones appearing on the screen under LNB Configuration? The fact that I changed the setting from 97 on the screen to 99 -...
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    Dual LNBF upgrade questions

    My Dual LNB Upgrade Kit should arrive tomorrow. I went to LNB Configuration and observed the following: On AMC, DiSEqC is set to ---- {I guess that's blank} On IA5, DiSEqC is set to #1. What should they be? I also noted the 'Position' on IA5 was set at 097.0W. I changed it to 099.0W. Did...
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    Dual LNBF upgrade questions

    Thanks Iceberg, I'll click on Glorystar's website and order the $48.00 kit. THEN {when it arrives}, the fun will begin. I'm sure - 'I'll be back' with "Now, what do I do? I'm stuck." Thanks - james p.s. I'm still welcoming any/all help on 'Making Adding New Channels Easy.'