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    Can't reset soft limits... actuator problem?

    OK, don't groan too loudly... but the problem has been discovered. It's a little embarrassing! The time away helped me calmly rethink everything. On a hunch, I brought out the extension cords, the V-box, and some good quality smaller gauge wire to the actuator. Let's give it a go. Yes...
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    Can't reset soft limits... actuator problem?

    I am appreciative of everyone's help, but it will take me some time to try these suggestions out. I'm currently 50 miles away from home. Once I do get back, the only way I can get help with the 12v battery going while using the meter on the reed switch is with my father, who just had open heart...
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    Can't reset soft limits... actuator problem?

    Interesting. I haven't thought of that. I think I've done this before with a v-box; sometimes it would work -- sometimes not. Anyone have a photo or diagram of where these are in the ASC1 (I'll have to find an allen wrench to do this -- what size, do you remember off hand)? Gone for a few...
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    Can't reset soft limits... actuator problem?

    I loosened the screw so much that it did come out, and the magnetic wheel slid further down the shaft. But it still would not rotate left or right. I guess I could have tried to take the magnet off, but I figured we're trying to rotate it and not remove it entirely. I wouldn't think so...
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    Can't reset soft limits... actuator problem?

    0.001 to 0.003 When shorted, yes, 0 ohms. Cannot "spin" wheel, even when loosened, so cannot test this. The problem is, I cannot freely spin the magnet. As seen in the photo, the magnet is part of a threaded piece that the metal gear interacts with. Loosing/removing the screw only allows...
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    Can't reset soft limits... actuator problem?

    Thank you so much! Both sensor wires are in good condition. I also double checked the motor wires, and they are good.
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    Can't reset soft limits... actuator problem?

    Replaced the sensor. Unfortunately, no change. How could I use the multimeter to make sure the ASC1 is delivering power on the reed sensors? The wiring I guess is the next suspect, but it's buried and I see no evidence of damage from the exposed sections. Is there a way to test this without...
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    Can't reset soft limits... actuator problem?

    Rain is forecast for the week, then cold temperatures, then a conference to attend ... so I won't be able to do any more troubleshooting at the dish for a while. By then, the sensor may have arrived in the mail. Thanks for the advice. We'll await until the next weekend and see...
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    Can't reset soft limits... actuator problem?

    Nope, not a lot of play.
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    Can't reset soft limits... actuator problem?

    Yes. Negative in one way and positive in the other. So that looks good. I think this might be the issue. I did loosen it enough to turn but not to wobble --it only rotates in a limited direction either way, but I'm guessing that's normal. It was very close to 0, but no noticeable...
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    Can't reset soft limits... actuator problem?

    I will try the car battery tomorrow. Feeling it will probably make the motor move, I went ahead and ordered a replacement "super sensor ii" reed switch from ebay. The way these things are becoming rare, probably not a bad idea to have one on hand even if it's not the switch.
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    Can't reset soft limits... actuator problem?

    This is the inside of the Venture ma-810-24 actuator that I have. And as I said, worked fine last week.
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    Can't reset soft limits... actuator problem?

    Well, what can i say. A week ago, I decided to move my C-band dish to the eastern arc to get the BBC news. Wouldn't move. Went out to the actuator and just literally blew out the cobwebs. Then fiddled with the ASC1 for a while, until I finally reset all soft limits and then moved the dish...
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    CONTEST!! Titanium ASC1 Appreciation Give-A-Way

    Thanks, Brian! Always great support for the products and the hobby, even when a disastrous error diagnosis shows there's a short between the equipment and the operator (haha!) The ASC1 was/is a reliable product, and I appreciate his and Michael's help through the years. Who knows? Maybe in a...
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    CONTEST!! Enter to Win an Edision OS Mio 4K from Titanium Satellite - Ends 4/8/2019

    I want to win an Edision OS Mio 4k with The North America Project image. Thanks for an awesome contest for what looks to be a great little STB!
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    CONTEST!! Summer FTA Contest!

    Mine arrived today! I received the C1-PLL with WiMax filter. This is new for me. I'm curious to compare the performance with the C1W-PLL I'm using now to see how much local 4G interference may be disrupting some signals. Thanks to KE4EST and all the contest prize providers!
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    CONTEST!! Summer FTA Contest!

    Oh, I won something! Fantastic! I love the MK1-PLL! Thanks for a great contest!
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    CONTEST!! Summer FTA Contest!

    Thanks for the contest! I would love to win! I have no preference: I could use either a C1-PLL or MK1-PLL!
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    New FTA Recommendations

    I don't know much about the VU Plus Zero 4k, but it sounds interesting. Looks like the only suppliers right now are in Europe? Hope to see a review soon! haha
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    Help Getting More Channels

    Welcome to Satellite Guys! I'm guessing you're aiming for 97W and are trying to get all the available channels? Can you tell me some of the channels you have received? If you are using the DSB5701, I think that is an older mpeg2 receiver, so you wouldn't be able to get the mpeg4 channels...
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    Questions about Reception

    What kind of STB/receiver are you using? Check your cable and connections. Check your STB. I wouldn't start fiddling with the dish itself just yet.
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    Eutelsat 113 West A at 113.0°W, missing channels

    I heard that Canal Once also moved to 115W. Unfortunately, I think the 115W footprint only reaches the West Coast and Southwest on C-band. No signal on my 6-footer. When I get a 10-footer, will try, but not looking good. For now, you might have to do like I have done and move it over to...
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    Newbie looking for Galaxy 19

    Might be good to take a phone/camera and a pencil with you. Marking positions and photos when I last had a decent, but not perfect signal have helped me so many times! Better to be in the neighborhood than totally lost again :)
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    RTP Internacional America no signal on 97w ?

    Still coming in here.
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    What Do You Think The Future Of FTA Will Be?

    China, Cuba, Romania, and Spain are the only major players that come to mind right now. It's been several months since I've turned the dial over to SW, though.
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