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Redbullsnation, Wait until your approaching 70 like me before you use age as an excuse. I don’t find dish maintenance difficult as long as you stay ahead of it and use the sage advice of members here. John

Hi all, I’ve had more people ask me, when they see my dish in the yard, “does that still work ?” I reply, “hell yea, you should see all the free stuff I can view. Then I show them what I get and although they are fascinated, they have no interest in owning one. IMHO…most of the younger...

Hi all, I’ve had a BUD since 1991 and needless to say, so much has changed since then. Even though I can see from 55w to 119w (when the leaves are off the trees), most of it is either in spanish or some other foreign tongue I’m totally clueless with. I have an 8 foot solid with a kU side car...

Captain Midnight, “The problem will be when C band is limited to 10 transponders in 2024. Every satellite will have to use the same frequencies” This is the first I’ve heard of this… John

rimichael, Your persistence paid off…congrats. I’ve been following your journey from day one. Getting that first feed is an awesome accomplishment and feels great doesn’t it ? There are great members on this site willing to take the time to assist. I can attest to that first hand. I’ve been in...

Hi All, Not that I’m complaining, but what purpose does it serve for NBC to keep their weather sensitive Ku feeds ? John

Lone Gunman, I wonder if a lack of a response to your question is a good thing or bad. John

LEEHRAT, With my 8 foot Tek2000 dish I am able to get most of the ku signals that are up there. Brian (Titanium) suggested that I could use a pipe hanger from a place like Home Depot or Lowes to attach the ku lnbf. It worked like a charm. It took a little while adjusting to get the best...

Hi all, I don't need another Edision Mio as mine has been operating perfectly since I purchased it several years ago. Any issues I did have were minor and caused by yours truly. I just want to commend Brian for another generous contest offer. BTW.... its amazing how a contest such as this draws...

Hi all, Success !!! These two satellites were way the hell up there. After starting at a count of 460, I worked my way down to 400 with no luck. Then I figured I might as well go all the way up to 500, still well within my eastern limits. Thats where I found 55w. After fine tuning to 497 I...

Need2learn, Haven’t found either one yet. Will try again tonight. I just don't want to burn out my ASC1 or Venture arm looking for them. Thanks for asking. John

cyberham, Thanks for the reference, but I cant see that low. Although I didn’t try, I could probably see down to 50w, but thats for another time. Thanks for the suggestion. John

FTA4PA, Thanks for your helpful suggestions. John

cyberham, What satellite is that CNN Brazil located at ? John

FTA4PA, I actually did that and bumping 4-5 counts either way gave me these transponders. Very strong signal...wherever it is. John

cyberham and FTA4PA, I also checked Lyngsat and tvrosat and couldn't match up any of these transponders. When I press the green button to scan these in, nothing is saved John.

cyberham, I scrolled through the entire list last night and didn't see anything that would tell me what satellite I was on. BTW...why doesn't my stb save these transponders ? Thanks. John

Hi all, In my continuing quest to find 55w and 58w, I found these 16 and 32 aspk transponders in the general vicinity of these two satellites last night. Does anyone know what satellite I was on ? Even though my stb found them, it wouldn’t “ load” them. I’m attaching a photo of last night’s...

Hi all, I went out to my dish yesterday evening, attached my satfinder to my lnbf and started from 350 (the count on my ASC1) and went down to 295...nothing. The closest satellite to that location 87w, was coming in strong before I started. I used 4260h 26590 as my reference transponder. This...

primestar31, Yes...I went to the 100 count mark (337) and even above another 50 counts. Then I slowly went back down past the 100 count mark to 200... nothing. I just don't get it. By the way I’m using 3840h 27060 as my reference transponder. I used to get this one with strong readings. John

Hi guys, Well I followed Primestar31’s advice first and had no luck, I scanned from 237 up to 260 and back down to 200 for 58w, with no luck... not a peep. I cut the position readings in half per his suggestion. Will try arlo’s method tomorrow if it isnt too hot here. Thanks for the advice. John

Hi arlo, Good to hear from you again. To answer your questions.... I can’t see lower than 113w. From 103 to 101 is 14 counts. From 101 to 99 is 12 counts. The dish itself scans the arc well. For example, I receive the 107 ctv mux at 13.4 - 13.8 db. I receive the Bahamas mux at the other end of...

Hi all, Doing some satellite dx-ing today and for the life of me, I can’t find 58w and 55w. I get 87w with the Bahama’s mux at 11.5. I tried finding these two satellites by hooking up my SH 300HD to the coax that goes into my stb (Edision Mio). I got a strong reading for 58w with the sat...

Hi all, I was just wondering what safeguards, if any you take in advance of an approaching Thunderstorm. Personally, I unplug the powerstrip that powers my stb (edision mio) and my dish mover (ASC 1). BTW...my dish is grounded also. John