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  1. Joe DC

    Ham Radio guys on this forum

    N2CVU but not active anymore unless you count video transmitters on drones which I fly.
  2. Joe DC

    Strong Transponders

    There is still an old listing here http://www.satelliteguys.us/xen/threads/satellites-positions-strong-transponders.332738/ but hasn't been updated in quite a while.
  3. Joe DC

    Dissappearing C/Ku LNBFs for BUDs?

    I am also disappointed they are no longer available (at a reasonable price). Tried to purchase one a couple months ago but was unsuccessful. My last one was fried due to lightning. Hope someone picks up the slack in the future!
  4. Joe DC

    Does MeTV on 99W have issues?

    FWIW I have the same issue with those 2 transponders. Also using the MicroHD but using the DMX741 C/Ku combo LNB.
  5. Joe DC

    Need SatelliteGuys Assistance for C-band Feedhorn Alignment Tool Project

    Brian, If you decide that the unit will clamp to the front there should be a way to visually or mechanically insure that it is centered in the opening and it would be nice to have a switch on the face of the unit to turn it off while your looking for the screw that you just dropped into the...
  6. Joe DC

    Need SatelliteGuys Assistance for C-band Feedhorn Alignment Tool Project

    A design idea might be to have the laser diode/battery in the body of the "puck" outside of the feedhorn but have a hollow 3 point spring loaded or turn screw cam type grabber on the inside of the feedhorn that holds the puck centered securely? THis would accomadate the various ID's without the...
  7. Joe DC

    Need SatelliteGuys Assistance for C-band Feedhorn Alignment Tool Project

    Great product idea! Would have saved me a bunch of aggravation at my feeble attempt. DMX741 Entrance ID: 63-64mm = same 2"(50mm) back Taper begins approx 80 mm from entrance. You would think the LNB's would be the same entrance ID following waveguide formulas for 3.95 Ghz.
  8. Joe DC

    Reflective Objects And Satellite TV Reception?

    Here is a web page http://www.hdtvprimer.com/antennas/siting.html describing reinforcing and destructive "layering" as it applies to UHF terrestrial signals. I suppose it would apply to any rf signals if the conditions are right. Experienced this when helping a neighbor put up a UHF TV...
  9. Joe DC

    Scalar Ring alignment tool for BUD

    I made one that fits snugly inside the throat of an LNB. To check if its 90 deg I put a thumtack on the ceiling of the garage and dropped a weighted string to a spot on the floor. Place the lazer in the holder on that spot and check if it hits the thumbtack on the ceiling.
  10. Joe DC

    Problem with CBS on Galaxy 3C (95)

    Thanks for all the feedback. Strange that whoever is on the receiving end has not complained and I guess are still paying the bill.
  11. Joe DC

    Problem with CBS on Galaxy 3C (95)

    Thanks, I appreciate your input. Glad its not just my set up.
  12. Joe DC

    Problem with CBS on Galaxy 3C (95)

    Been having severe video degradation and audio sync problems with transponder 4166 V 6614 but only on KEPR (CBS). The other Spanish subchannels are OK. This has been ongoing for a couple of weeks. Thought it might be on the transmitting end but since it has gone on for so long it must be on my...
  13. Joe DC

    Lost the REELS station on 91 again

    Thanks but I cannot receive Reelz on 4160 either.
  14. Joe DC

    Lost the REELS station on 91 again

    Did try that with no luck. Even scanned adjacent satellites to see if another transponder was blocking the signal since I'm using a wide beamwidth dish.
  15. Joe DC

    Lost the REELS station on 91 again

    I also lost REELZ about a week or so ago on my 6' dish with MicroHD receiver. It was about 70 Q prior and have no issues with the other stations I was receiving .....very strange??
  16. Joe DC

    PowerMax Vbox X Transformer?

    soooo, ya dont need that transformer anymore?????
  17. Joe DC

    PowerMax Vbox X Transformer?

    I have the same positioner and had the transformer fail. Was unable to find a replacement. I did not replace the transformer but decided to purchase a "G Box" instead. If you do find that the transformer is defunct you will need one with a dual secondary with 36 volt 2 amp winding and a 12...
  18. Joe DC

    C2PLL LNBF: How Much Would You Pay?

    I would also be very interested in a C/Ku PLL LNBF. Even single output would be fine as my current 741 does not play well with my G box mover.