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I just need to clarify a few points... assume each ends with "right?" and please correct me if I'm wrong. 
Ground wire for the tower/mast/mount should be 10 gauge or thicker, copper, solid, with no insulation.
If the mast is at the point of entry of the line(s), then the same ground wire can be used for the ground block(s). I will have 3 ground blocks (three antennas), so could I have a long run straight down the tower from the mast, then through the 1st ground block, 2nd, then 3rd? Note, my tower is right at the point of entry, so I can keep the ground wire almost perfectly straight while going through the ground blocks.
The mast ground wire should be terminated at the main electric service ground if "nearby", or a new ground rod otherwise. Mine would have to be a new ground rod.
If a new ground rod, then it should be bonded to the main electric service ground using 6 gauge or thicker.
Here is where I'm sorta lost. First, should the wire used to bond the ground rod to the main ground be uninsulated? I suppose in either case, choosing how to run that wire could be tricky. But if uninsulated, it's even scarier.
Second, my breaker panel and meter are on what used to be an outside wall, but a sun room/fully enclosed porch was added onto the house before I bought it. If it wasn't for the sun room, I could have just run the wire around the corner from the tower and along the back wall to that area and found my way to the main ground.
But now with that sun room coming out from the back wall (with its walls and ceiling being primarily aluminum, mind you), how do you suggest I attach to the main ground? I would rather not have the wire running through the interior of the house. I would think that is just asking for fires if lightning strikes the antenna.
Would it be wrong to connect it to the ground of a nearby indoor or outdoor receptacle (i.e. via the plate screw)? Not that it would help me a lot, but it would increase my options. Also, my air conditioner (large central air unit) is very conveniently located if I could somehow use that for a good attachment point. I have heard mention of that in the past.
On a side note, I do have a surge protector that the coax from one of the antennas will be plugged into. The surge protector is plugged into a grounded receptacle. So with that, and the ground block for the antenna, the two ground sources (new ground rod and main electrical ground) will in some way be connected. Will that be enough to ward off a ground loop/hum?
Sorry for the long post, but this is just a confusing topic. I've searched on here and couldn't find specific answers to what I'm looking for.
Ground wire for the tower/mast/mount should be 10 gauge or thicker, copper, solid, with no insulation.
If the mast is at the point of entry of the line(s), then the same ground wire can be used for the ground block(s). I will have 3 ground blocks (three antennas), so could I have a long run straight down the tower from the mast, then through the 1st ground block, 2nd, then 3rd? Note, my tower is right at the point of entry, so I can keep the ground wire almost perfectly straight while going through the ground blocks.
The mast ground wire should be terminated at the main electric service ground if "nearby", or a new ground rod otherwise. Mine would have to be a new ground rod.
If a new ground rod, then it should be bonded to the main electric service ground using 6 gauge or thicker.
Here is where I'm sorta lost. First, should the wire used to bond the ground rod to the main ground be uninsulated? I suppose in either case, choosing how to run that wire could be tricky. But if uninsulated, it's even scarier.
Second, my breaker panel and meter are on what used to be an outside wall, but a sun room/fully enclosed porch was added onto the house before I bought it. If it wasn't for the sun room, I could have just run the wire around the corner from the tower and along the back wall to that area and found my way to the main ground.
But now with that sun room coming out from the back wall (with its walls and ceiling being primarily aluminum, mind you), how do you suggest I attach to the main ground? I would rather not have the wire running through the interior of the house. I would think that is just asking for fires if lightning strikes the antenna.
Would it be wrong to connect it to the ground of a nearby indoor or outdoor receptacle (i.e. via the plate screw)? Not that it would help me a lot, but it would increase my options. Also, my air conditioner (large central air unit) is very conveniently located if I could somehow use that for a good attachment point.
I have heard mention of that in the past.On a side note, I do have a surge protector that the coax from one of the antennas will be plugged into. The surge protector is plugged into a grounded receptacle. So with that, and the ground block for the antenna, the two ground sources (new ground rod and main electrical ground) will in some way be connected. Will that be enough to ward off a ground loop/hum?
Sorry for the long post, but this is just a confusing topic. I've searched on here and couldn't find specific answers to what I'm looking for.
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This is a thread that will keep you apprised of 4K events that will be showing on Dish channel 540. Keep looking here for information.
As of today, 9-27-17, there are no scheduled events posted for the next 2 weeks. That is subject to change on a daily basis.
As of today, 9-27-17, there are no scheduled events posted for the next 2 weeks. That is subject to change on a daily basis.
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Patrick Stewart died yesterday, October 28th at the age of 86. We lost yet another great actor. 
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Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ Captain and ‘X-Men’ Superhero, Dies at 86
He’s forever known for playing Jean-Luc Picard and Charles Xavier, whom he “admired for their morality, for their kindness, for their sensitivity, for their compassion.”
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Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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Good...simple humor. Enjoy
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I created this thread on the original Edgecutter Cutting Edge Forums site. It's simply a place for those to review the latest software available for those using Windows 10 and Windows 11. To date it has received 112,559 views. I have been asked by staff to continue this thread here.
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To each there own but I've found that Windows can't do much more than Linux can. Can't have everything.
For niche use cases, yes I agree. Kali for ethical hacking and security testing, and running a Cacti server for network monitoring are the two things I have experience in. Plus thousands and thousands of other things, but for every day use I just can't see it. The owner of the GMRS repeater that I pay to access is changing the Tx DPL tones tomorrow, while Chirp is available on Linux, the software to program my MXT500 is not.To each there own but I've found that Windows can't do much more than Linux can. Can't have everything.
I run Fedora and Ubuntu in VMWare, honestly I don't care much for the UI of either of them and I don't feel like spending days/weeks to customize the UI to make it look Windows-like when I could just use Windows. The cartoonish dock at the bottom of the screen reminds me of Apple products.
Actually it looks like there are a lot of features new or updated, although most are on a gradual rollout schedule.
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KB5127936 Windows 11 Cumulative Update Preview build 26200.9818 (25H2) and 26300.9818 (26H2) - Oct. 28
Microsoft Support: This cumulative update for Windows 11, versions 26H2 and 25H2 (KB5127936), includes production-quality improvements. Announcements and messages This section provides key notifications related to this release, including announcements, change logs, and end-of-support notices...
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Interesting article about the work being done to develope an ATSC 3 converter box. Yes it does mention affordable.
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Pearl TV Issues Progress Report on Low-Cost 3.0 Converters in Advance of NAB Show New York
Group has secured lower pricing from key tech players to make less costly boxes available
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It's dead, they just don't know it yet. They killed it by forcing DRM on it, and that TOTALLY botched implementing it.
There is absolutely NO compelling reason for anybody to switch to ATSC3.0. They only want it as a total and complete money grab.
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WHAT ABOUT THE INTERNET PART OF IT. NO ONE WANTS A BOX CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET EITHER.
It's dead, they just don't know it yet. They killed it by forcing DRM on it, and that TOTALLY botched implementing it.
There is absolutely NO compelling reason for anybody to switch to ATSC3.0. They only want it as a total and complete money grab.
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Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?
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It states the average amount they are under water is OVER $7,000. 
Personally, I tend to be the type that drives a vehicle for a lot of years....do my own oil changes and other fluid changes. Just replaced the spark plugs and a couple coils. Youtube is great for things like this.
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Personally, I tend to be the type that drives a vehicle for a lot of years....do my own oil changes and other fluid changes. Just replaced the spark plugs and a couple coils. Youtube is great for things like this.
Nearly 3 In 10 New-Car Trade-Ins Are Underwater, Edmunds Finds<!-- --> | ZeroHedge
ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
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