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This setup from the pictures was passed on me. What do I have and what can I get?
I live in the U.S. Northeast and have many tall mature neighbor trees that limit my satellite options from just a few degrees range, say from 61.5 W (best) to 82.0 W (questionable).
Are any of the LNBs capable of picking up EchoStar 3 or other satellites within this range? Which LNB should I be using?
I have a DVB-S card with ProgDVB that show me high Signal Strength but zero Quality using angles from satcalculator.freehostia.com. (Would probably have more luck if I knew which LNB would give me best results.) Also have an inexpensive Petra Satellite Finder Meter that I can't get off zero either.
Am willing to order a DiSEqC switch and a H-H motor if they will help and are compatible.
Help, help, help. Thx
I live in the U.S. Northeast and have many tall mature neighbor trees that limit my satellite options from just a few degrees range, say from 61.5 W (best) to 82.0 W (questionable).
Are any of the LNBs capable of picking up EchoStar 3 or other satellites within this range? Which LNB should I be using?
I have a DVB-S card with ProgDVB that show me high Signal Strength but zero Quality using angles from satcalculator.freehostia.com. (Would probably have more luck if I knew which LNB would give me best results.) Also have an inexpensive Petra Satellite Finder Meter that I can't get off zero either.
Am willing to order a DiSEqC switch and a H-H motor if they will help and are compatible.
Help, help, help. Thx
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That dish and the Invacom LNB were not meant to go together.
Some of the enterprising members here wouldn't let that stop them!
But, you'd need to come up with a mechanical mounting solution.
One thing I've done just to test LNBs, is put one on an 18" dish, use the meter with power from a receiver, and while hand-holding it, move it slowly across the sky.
You have to know generally where to aim, of course!
I found it easy to make the $10 meter scream.
To do that with the hot Dish circular polarized satellites, use the 119º LNB (the one on the long straight pipe) or that individual 110º LNB off to the side.
The minute you can get an indication out of your meter, you'll be off to a great start.
But, be sure to search for circular satellites with the meter.
They are spread well across the arc, and are good signposts for knowing where the other birds are located.
If you insist on getting a more suitable dish, here is an interesting thread to read:
McGuyver and his $50 deal on AzsureShine 36" @ 3ABN:
http://www.satelliteguys.us/free-air-fta-discussion/102541-good-place-buy-dish.html#post973266
Some of the enterprising members here wouldn't let that stop them!
But, you'd need to come up with a mechanical mounting solution.
One thing I've done just to test LNBs, is put one on an 18" dish, use the meter with power from a receiver, and while hand-holding it, move it slowly across the sky.
You have to know generally where to aim, of course!
I found it easy to make the $10 meter scream.
To do that with the hot Dish circular polarized satellites, use the 119º LNB (the one on the long straight pipe) or that individual 110º LNB off to the side.
The minute you can get an indication out of your meter, you'll be off to a great start.
But, be sure to search for circular satellites with the meter.
They are spread well across the arc, and are good signposts for knowing where the other birds are located.
If you insist on getting a more suitable dish, here is an interesting thread to read:
McGuyver and his $50 deal on AzsureShine 36" @ 3ABN:
http://www.satelliteguys.us/free-air-fta-discussion/102541-good-place-buy-dish.html#post973266
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Stumbled across this ... http://www.gaspricewatch.com/USGas_ZipSearch.asp
I found no local prices, although it did show stations at my location...
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I found no local prices, although it did show stations at my location...
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USA National Gas Temperature Map
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Gas Buddy
Ethanol Free Stations
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Ok, I'm bored .... actually - to be more precise - I'm bored of eating the same rotation of 9 or 10 meals that are currently my "go-to" meals. My wife works the long hours - I work from home as and when i feel like it ... which means i generally do most of the cooking ... and so by default - i also make out the shopping list ...
We cook at home 5 or even 6 nights a week - but we always seem to fall back on the same old tried and tested "quick and easy but tastes ok" meals. Week in week out.
Pot Roast - mash and Peas.
Spaghetti
Chicken Pasta in cheese sauce.
Curry & rice
(these are some of mine)
Now it's not that I'm not adventurous in the kitchen ... I'll try anything once or twice ... but we all do it. Unless your name is Martha Stewart or Rachel Ray .. we all eventually fall back on our 8-10 favorite "meals"
So i thought - if we shared some of our own go-to meals with each other ... we might be able to add a few "new" ones to our own arsenal of meals.
So again - I ask you ...
What's for dinner tonight ?
Please give me something new to add to my rotation ... its our weekly shop tomorrow - so i want to pull together a few idea's and try and eat a meal each day next week that I've never had before .. or at least something that is not on my current "go-to" meal plan.
What meal do you always seem to fall back on in your house ? Maybe its something that I've never tried or not had in a while. I need inspiration !! I've got a blank shopping list in front of me - and nothing sounds good .. HELP !
We cook at home 5 or even 6 nights a week - but we always seem to fall back on the same old tried and tested "quick and easy but tastes ok" meals. Week in week out.
Pot Roast - mash and Peas.
Spaghetti
Chicken Pasta in cheese sauce.
Curry & rice
(these are some of mine)
Now it's not that I'm not adventurous in the kitchen ... I'll try anything once or twice ... but we all do it. Unless your name is Martha Stewart or Rachel Ray .. we all eventually fall back on our 8-10 favorite "meals"
So i thought - if we shared some of our own go-to meals with each other ... we might be able to add a few "new" ones to our own arsenal of meals.
So again - I ask you ...
What's for dinner tonight ?
Please give me something new to add to my rotation ... its our weekly shop tomorrow - so i want to pull together a few idea's and try and eat a meal each day next week that I've never had before .. or at least something that is not on my current "go-to" meal plan.
What meal do you always seem to fall back on in your house ? Maybe its something that I've never tried or not had in a while. I need inspiration !! I've got a blank shopping list in front of me - and nothing sounds good .. HELP !
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Smoked some salmon on the grill while enjoying some Blue Moon beer. Kinda cool tonight so I fired up the heaters. Here in FL, we fire up heaters once the temps get below 60 
As for the salmon, I seared them first, then flipped them off to the side not over the coals and brushed on some lemon pepper marinade followed by some salmon seasoning. Threw some hickory chips on the coals and then closed the vents to about 10% airflow. Yum.
As for the salmon, I seared them first, then flipped them off to the side not over the coals and brushed on some lemon pepper marinade followed by some salmon seasoning. Threw some hickory chips on the coals and then closed the vents to about 10% airflow. Yum.
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I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
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Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
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Be nice to see a Cowboy headline like that.I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
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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:
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Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
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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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Season 2 order already in hand:
'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Renewed for Season 2, Tatiana Maslany to Guest Star in Season 1
I've not been optimistic about this show based on what I've read so far. Seems to be aimed at a younger audience. Interesting though that Tatiana Maslany will have some sort of role.
'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Renewed for Season 2, Tatiana Maslany to Guest Star in Season 1
I've not been optimistic about this show based on what I've read so far. Seems to be aimed at a younger audience. Interesting though that Tatiana Maslany will have some sort of role.
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I don't know, but I still don't like her walking through the station or the academy with out her shoes. It looks unprofessional and very "hippy like" for someone of her status and I personally don't get off to feet, so there is that.
Stay out of my office. I rarely have shoes or socks on in the office. My office and business is at home thoughI don't know, but I still don't like her walking through the station or the academy with out her shoes. It looks unprofessional and very "hippy like" for someone of her status and I personally don't get off to feet, so there is that.
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