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  1. dashaund

    My alignment is a smide off...help!

    Thanks so much for the replies, guys. I love this forum! I tinkered with it more yesterday, with your suggestions. I did figure out a big problem I was having. I noticed the "rust ring" around the polar mount where it sits on the pole was exposed on the backside. I placed my magnetic...
  2. dashaund

    big old satelite dish

    I agree with everyone here. If you're after that one premium cable channel that you watch everyday (ESPN, HBO, Nickelodeon, etc) you won't find it with that satellite dish, call DirecTV. However, if you're looking for something you can't get on cable (random sports and news feeds without...
  3. dashaund

    WSI 6foot dish

    Figure out what your true south satellite is, that should be your zenith (or middle) point. Peak that on C first then Ku. That should get you in the arc, then your actuator should do the rest, although you may need to do some fine tuning for the ends. That being said, if you set that, and you...
  4. dashaund

    My alignment is a smide off...help!

    Hey guys! It's been a while since I've been around, been busy working and such. I'm looking to get my BUD ready for preseason NFL and pursuing college football action that is coming up. I had the afternoon off yesterday, so in the intense 90 degree heat and South Carolina humidity, I lugged...
  5. dashaund

    HITS programming...

    The 922 is a great receiver and is much more "flexible" than the 410 in that, like Iceberg said, it can be used to watch much more programming 410, including the generics, also known as "zero key" feeds (once you activate the receiver you can view these). It also does analog, the 410 is digital...
  6. dashaund

    Can I get C band with a Ku dish

    I agree with the previous posters. Since I've had my C-Band dish setup, I barely watch anything on Ku anymore, except maybe a sports feed on the weekends. "Can" you get C-Band on G16 on a 90cm on 1m dish? Eh, maybe a couple channels when the weather is good. It's one of those things you...
  7. dashaund

    new owner of a GI 4dtv 922

    The unit ID from the "inside" of the unit, meaning pulling it from the menu (options -> 6 -> 5) and not just the sticker on the back. With these 4DTV units, if the internal battery dies and the unit loses power, it will lose it's unit ID and you won't be able to use it to subscribe to services...
  8. dashaund

    Fox News ?

    Fox News is on Galaxy 3C, which NPS owns exclusive rights to, so no other provider and sell it. You can check out their website, callnps.com, they have it and the other news networks in a few packages...unfortunately, they're big packages and fairly pricey. They used to have a package with Fox...
  9. dashaund

    The 12 foot Unimesh is alive!

    No problem, it was a pleasure. I'm glad I could help a fellow FTA'er out, and I CERTAINLY appreciate all the help you've given me, and I'm sure I'll need a hand here and there in the future. I'm glad you're enjoying it!
  10. dashaund

    4D to 3sats

    That or you could slave the 4DTV of an FTA box and tune to the satellite you want on the FTA box and then switch over to the 4DTV.
  11. dashaund

    The 12 foot Unimesh is alive!

    Awesome Nick! I would've gotten the 12 but from what I've read it's a little bit more difficult for a novice, so I went with the 10. But I'm happy with the 10! Maybe sometime I'll find another 12. I'm watching some football right now on it with my AZBox. WOW!!! Looks amazing. You don't...
  12. dashaund

    The 12 foot Unimesh is alive!

    Yay Nick! Looks like we made a good "rescue" of those dishes and put them back to work! Mine is working pretty well too, just need a little fine tuning, I'm not pulling in those weaker TPs as well as I'd like too. Too bad my back went out again, may be a while before I can make it happen :(
  13. dashaund

    13k vs. 17k

    On the hobbyist level, from what little I know, it seems more important to make sure your dish is properly aligned that it is to worry about noise figure. In most aspects, you're talking about a few percentage points difference if any at all. A misaligned dish is going to cost you way more...
  14. dashaund

    need a n old analog receiver with skew function

    I do agree, however, here in the US, I've been using my DMX741 C/Ku LNBF from 55.5W to 137W and really haven't had much fall off as far as skew. Pretty much set it and forget it. The only satellite I've had problem with is AMC 1 Ku (103W) and from what I understand is it's skew is offline from...
  15. dashaund

    NPS Subscribers

    I was too young to understand anything about the BUD craze back in the 80s and 90s. I got into FTA a few years ago, I'm a tech geek by heart and this hobby fits me well. I do understand years ago pretty much everything was Ala Carte, and recently it's started become about the packages. The...
  16. dashaund

    Really Sad about NPS

    I agree that an antenna is the way to go for local networks. While it is true that there are some places that are unable to receive all of their locals via an antenna, the vast majority out there can. It makes me sick how over the past 5 years there's been this explosion of HDTV sales, and...
  17. dashaund

    no signal

    I had some similar struggles as you in a very similar situation. I would check the feedhorn and LNB first, possibly swap out the LNB for your other one just to see. Where are you getting your measurements from? I used dishpointer.com. Do you have a compass? Set your azimuth as close as you...
  18. dashaund

    help with this old BUD

    Sounds like you're on the right track. 99 is a fairly strong bird, shouldn't have a problem. I would check out TheList for a few different transponders SatelliteGuys.US - 99.0°W Galaxy 16 C. Try a horizontal TP then a vertical TP to figure out if you need to twist your LNB. If you're still...
  19. dashaund

    Reed switch sensor actuator

    Okay so I got out there this morning and rolled up my sleeves at got to work. My actuator is made by a company named JGS btw, found the sticker when I took the rubber cap off. I found the sensor wires with on the bottom under the flat plastic casing. So, I proceeded to take the plastic bottom...
  20. dashaund

    Reed switch sensor actuator

    Thanks gabshere. Yeah I don't want to toss something that could be easily repaired. I don't find putting a little effort into it if it's not a major repair and would cost more to fix than a new piece. We'll see how it goes.
  21. dashaund

    Reed switch sensor actuator

    Okay, all good advice here. I love this forum :-) From the information I was give, this actuator hasn't been moved in over 10 years, just sitting outside day after day. I'm guessing there's a pretty good chance that static from lightning may have killed the sensor. I wanna doubt it's the...
  22. dashaund

    Reed switch sensor actuator

    Thanks Adam. I'll definitely give it a lookover to see if it's an easy fix. You're right, if it's too much trouble I'll go with a new actuator...they're not ridiculously expensive.
  23. dashaund

    Reed switch sensor actuator

    Thanks for the great information. I have no idea what brand/model/type actuator it is. I guess I'll have to get behind the cover to see if it has any information. There's no markings on the outside. I know this is probably ignorant but it looks just like all the actuators I see on polar...
  24. dashaund

    Reed switch sensor actuator

    I believe I have it wired correctly: large red (+) and white (-) for the motor power, and the small green (+) and black (-) for the sensor, right? It's turning just doesn't count. I'd like to try and replace the reed switch. Where do I purchase replacements and where is it located? I'm a...
  25. dashaund

    Reed switch sensor actuator

    Hey guys. Finally got my Unimesh 10 footer going (yayayay!). I must say I LOVE C-band. Not that I didn't enjoy my motorized Ku setup, but there's SO much more on C. Anyways, I've run into a snag. I'm using the GBOX V3000 to move my dish. It will move it but only one pulse at a time. I've...
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