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  1. pdiddy

    Problem With Remote Control

    A few years ago,I though my micro hd would be worthless if the remote pooped out so I bought a few spairs,and glad I did.
  2. pdiddy

    Satellite Motor Actuator Sensor .. Who the heck knows.

    I've had the same problem,it was always groung this,try that...Get your self a cheapo V-box,program it then see if it takes you to the correct position.I got rid of all the fancy stuff,got a v-box,works every time,had it for a couple of years and very happy.Picked up a couple of extras for back...
  3. pdiddy

    C-Band Dish Worth the Investment?

    If I had to explain it,you wouldn't understand.
  4. pdiddy

    30 Years Ago Today

    I remember,I was there,I bought a video cipher II,to keep watching,and it cost $500 bucks back then to.And that's when $500 bucks bought more than it does now.Wow
  5. pdiddy

    Future of C-Band Paid Programming

    I'm finally glad,that someone on this site knows everything about everything.
  6. pdiddy

    They keep sprouting up

    These mountain mushrooms keep popping up everywhere.
  7. pdiddy

    Not one inch

    I did not want one inch of coax to be exposed to UV rays,from the LNBF to the receiver.This is how I set up the AKAK.I found that having some kind of "box" attached to the post,lets you have a slack loop ,splitters,or switches,enclosed.It's something to think about.
  8. pdiddy

    VBOX7 ? Is it real, or a knock off? It doesn't say VBox7 anywhere!

    It seems that most of this FTA satellite equipment is pure junk,I've had my share of it,right out of the box.My latest problem is a new geo sat pro receiver.I have two in service that work fine,the third one I just got seems to have a weak reciver in it.Unfortunately buying a product that cost...
  9. pdiddy

    LinkBox 8000HD

    Have had good luck with the micro hd's until lately,got a lemon in the mail looping problems,picture freezing ect,they are not what they use to be,I don't care what anybody says,quality control is not what it use to be.I have 2 that work well,but not the latest one.Most of this stuff is Chinese...
  10. pdiddy

    1.2m Dish Mover?

    In the mail,should be to you next week.
  11. pdiddy

    1.2m Dish Mover?

    I've got one I'll give you,if you pay shipping,it didn't work out for me,my cable run is 100ft,which is to long for the motor to work properly,just pay for shipping and it's yours.
  12. pdiddy

    C Band on Ku Dish

    Looks like that one was probally close to the salt air of the ocean,man is that rusty.Bring er back to life.
  13. pdiddy

    C Band on Ku Dish

    Thank you for the very nice pictures,I had never seen one like this before,I did see the super satellite store has a different type of polar mount,I like yours.
  14. pdiddy

    C Band on Ku Dish

    Could you please take some close up pictures of the dish that has that polar type mount,never have seen that type of mount before.I have 4,1.2 meter dishes in service that are fixed.Thanks alot
  15. pdiddy

    My new ( and I mean NEW) C Band setup finally done

    Nice job,your gonna have a lot of fun,with that dish.Let us know how it's going.
  16. pdiddy

    1.2m Dish Mover?

    This is a cool site check it out www.satellitesuperstore.com,it might help
  17. pdiddy

    Hello, Hello You'll. New To The C - Band Game

    You've come to the right site.This is a very fun hobby,and the price to get started won't cost you an arm an leg.The geo sat pro receiver is about $100.00 and the dish positioner,the v-box is about $35.00 ad in an lnbf,another $30.00 or so bucks.To me every aspect of the install is good.From...
  18. pdiddy

    Is there anyone in the Reno/Lake Tahoe area that can help me set up my system?

    I wish you all the luck in the world,could never get the asc1 to work with my 10ft ajak dish.If you look back on past post you will see lots of info on the ajak and the asc1.They don't work well together.Sorry for that news,tried everything,different sensors,different wiring,different...
  19. pdiddy

    Save Our Cband

    Thanks for the info,lets all hope there are no changes to our C-Band frequencies.
  20. pdiddy

    Need dish cover for 8' and 10' dish

    Ever go by a boat storage lot,and see how they seal boats for the winter?They use this plastic covering material and heat shrink it over the boat.I'm gonna see if I can buy some.The stuff seems to hold up to the the weather pretty good,god help you if you had to change out the lnbf though.Better...
  21. pdiddy

    Echostar dish rescued...

    Jason,did you get the system up and running?Dying to hear more than anything how the asc1 is working for you?Keep us posted.
  22. pdiddy

    Echostar dish rescued...

    Keep everybody posted on how the asc1 works out for you,I went back to the v-box and it works flawlessly.Best $35 bucks I ever spent,bought a couple extra just in case one poops out.Keep us posted.
  23. pdiddy

    C-Band Worth it?

    You will probally ask your self after you get a dish,WHY didn't I get one sooner.It's some of the best money I ever spent,I enjoy it everyday.Got my first dish in 1985.Looking forward to spring so as to have dish number 6.GET ONE,you won't regret it.
  24. pdiddy

    Need AJAK 180 H-H mount pics - how do I adjust declination?

    I've got an ajak,and love it,it's powered with a$35.00 v-box,works perfect,takes you perfectly to the correct satellite everytime.For the price of the cheapo v-box,I gotta a couple of spares just in case one poops out.You won't be disappointed,and your gonna love using the heavy duty a-jak,it's...