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I've just started doing some research into how I can go about getting American programming to my home in Lima, Peru. Until TV over Internet becomes more stable and available I guess I'm still looking at a satellite solution. I only have a 1Mb DSL and that just is not fast enough as during prime time hours I'm lucky to get 300K to the USA.
I have DirecTV Latin America and while it is better than cable it still is not US based. I have the same dish used in the USA and a very basic RCA receiver with no DVR. HD is not available on DirecTV Latin America yet. I also have the NFL Sunday Ticket, the entire reason I did the switch to DirecTV and it only costs $50. The problem is, something in Puerto Rico went wrong and they only show 3 games/week this year and the Steelers have only been on twice out of 5 games. This has been a very frustrating experience and calls to the local DirecTV office have been futile. This remains the only major drawback I've had in 1.5 years of living abroad and the only thing I truly miss, American TV.
All that out of the way, what are my options? Something I've considered is buying DirecTV at a store in the USA using a family member's address. Paying for it 100% online normally. Then bringing the receiver down here to Lima Peru. I'd then repoint my dish here to the proper coordinates. The obvious question is, would the signal be strong enough? Is there a way for me to test this out? Also, I assume this is not legal and I'd be breaking some sort of regulation so this is a last resort and probably not something I'd likely do.
In terms of standard satellite dishes what are my options? Is there something I can google for? This is the only active website I could find via google discussing such technologies. I am not looking to pirate signals or anything illegal, I just want to know if there is a legitimate way for me to get American TV to my home in Lima or should I just give it up and hope DirecTV Latin America fixes the Sunday Ticket next year?
Thanks and again, I'm not looking to do anything illegal. My basic question is, is there a legitimate way I could bring US based television to my home in Lima, Peru via satellite. And if so, could you point me to resources that would help me do. I remain a resident of the USA with an active residential address, bank and drivers license.
I have DirecTV Latin America and while it is better than cable it still is not US based. I have the same dish used in the USA and a very basic RCA receiver with no DVR. HD is not available on DirecTV Latin America yet. I also have the NFL Sunday Ticket, the entire reason I did the switch to DirecTV and it only costs $50. The problem is, something in Puerto Rico went wrong and they only show 3 games/week this year and the Steelers have only been on twice out of 5 games. This has been a very frustrating experience and calls to the local DirecTV office have been futile. This remains the only major drawback I've had in 1.5 years of living abroad and the only thing I truly miss, American TV.
All that out of the way, what are my options? Something I've considered is buying DirecTV at a store in the USA using a family member's address. Paying for it 100% online normally. Then bringing the receiver down here to Lima Peru. I'd then repoint my dish here to the proper coordinates. The obvious question is, would the signal be strong enough? Is there a way for me to test this out? Also, I assume this is not legal and I'd be breaking some sort of regulation so this is a last resort and probably not something I'd likely do.
In terms of standard satellite dishes what are my options? Is there something I can google for? This is the only active website I could find via google discussing such technologies. I am not looking to pirate signals or anything illegal, I just want to know if there is a legitimate way for me to get American TV to my home in Lima or should I just give it up and hope DirecTV Latin America fixes the Sunday Ticket next year?
Thanks and again, I'm not looking to do anything illegal. My basic question is, is there a legitimate way I could bring US based television to my home in Lima, Peru via satellite. And if so, could you point me to resources that would help me do. I remain a resident of the USA with an active residential address, bank and drivers license.
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Well, when folks in Mexico or maybe Central America want to get Dish, DirecTV, BEV, StarChoice, or GlobeCast, bigger dishes often are the solution.
But that far south in South America, I don't think there's any size dish that's going to get you a signal from NA DirecTV.
But now that I've said that, anyone who knows a solution will pipe up!
You've posted in the FTA section of the forum, so I'm assuming you are willing to embrace FTA receivers, satellites and programming.
While some of the games you might want to see, could be on undocumented feeds, the chance that any would reach South America are ... limited, too.
In an effort to continue the discussion, maybe you'll answer these questions:
- do you want turn-key solution , or would you be willing to spend some time scanning satellites looking for feeds?
- we are talking 36" dishes for Ku band, is that a problem for you?
- there may be some solutions on C-band, but that would take an 8' dish; that possible where you live?
But that far south in South America, I don't think there's any size dish that's going to get you a signal from NA DirecTV.
But now that I've said that, anyone who knows a solution will pipe up!
You've posted in the FTA section of the forum, so I'm assuming you are willing to embrace FTA receivers, satellites and programming.
While some of the games you might want to see, could be on undocumented feeds, the chance that any would reach South America are ... limited, too.
In an effort to continue the discussion, maybe you'll answer these questions:
- do you want turn-key solution , or would you be willing to spend some time scanning satellites looking for feeds?
- we are talking 36" dishes for Ku band, is that a problem for you?
- there may be some solutions on C-band, but that would take an 8' dish; that possible where you live?
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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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Why are ViP922s So rare? like its crazy how ebay has none, i checked everywhere, also, i got a ViP222k now, which is actually activated!
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I remember this in the news too...
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$14,000 spent on rented rotary phone
A widow rented a rotary dial telephone for 42 years, paying what her family calculates as more than $14,000 for a now- outdated phone.
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That is a misnomer. In the old days you subscribed to telephone service. That included the telephone line and one telephone. An extension cost $1 a month extra. So that $14,000 over 42 years was for the service not the leased telephone. There is no way they paid $28 a month for 42 years for a leased telephone.I remember this in the news too...
$14,000 spent on rented rotary phone
A widow rented a rotary dial telephone for 42 years, paying what her family calculates as more than $14,000 for a now- outdated phone.
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I haven't posted in almost 17 years. Over the air, sat, offline, anything-but-the-internet is still one of my avid pursuits. Been playing with offline tv viewing and offline web browsing. I have great appreciations for this site still being here. It's so hard to find public communities that haven't sold out to social media company.
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Hello folks, well my luck ran out last week with a nasty thunderstorm and after 39 years here, finally took a hit. Now, the FTA receivers I had for some years worked great until now. Recently picked up a fairly cheap receiver, online, KOQIT and seems to be good, but for the life of me, I cannot get the HDMI output to work with 3 of my Samsung monitors. I can hook it up to my Samsung TV and its HDMI input and it works fine. The 2 receivers I lost also worked fine with them, so am I going crazy? anyone have come across this or have any suggestions? And, since this is a somewhat cheap unit but works, what is everyone out there using for receivers these days? without breaking the bank? I enjoy watching FTA TV, so I will invest more if needed, what is a really good, detailed unit these days. I'm so use to watching a few of them HD channels. Right now I'm down to composite hookups, yuck! Any help or info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Frank 
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Take the cover off, show me pics of the board of the bad one and also the bottom of the board. I'm an old hardware electronics tech plus a satellite dealer; I fixed a lot of FTA and regular receivers. I may be able to fix it for you. And yes, they got hit by lightning; it's best to email me the pics at diamondsatellite@snet.net or call me at 203-232-8888. I give you a 50-50 chance of fixing it; I do have spare parts. my phone is a fliptop phoneHello folks, well my luck ran out last week with a nasty thunderstorm and after 39 years here, finally took a hit. Now, the FTA receivers I had for some years worked great until now. Recently picked up a fairly cheap receiver, online, KOQIT and seems to be good, but for the life of me, I cannot get the HDMI output to work with 3 of my Samsung monitors. I can hook it up to my Samsung TV and its HDMI input and it works fine. The 2 receivers I lost also worked fine with them, so am I going crazy? anyone have come across this or have any suggestions? And, since this is a somewhat cheap unit but works, what is everyone out there using for receivers these days? without breaking the bank? I enjoy watching FTA TV, so I will invest more if needed, what is a really good, detailed unit these days. I'm so use to watching a few of them HD channels. Right now I'm down to composite hookups, yuck! Any help or info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Frank
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a good surge protector will help to.Hello folks, well my luck ran out last week with a nasty thunderstorm and after 39 years here, finally took a hit. Now, the FTA receivers I had for some years worked great until now. Recently picked up a fairly cheap receiver, online, KOQIT and seems to be good, but for the life of me, I cannot get the HDMI output to work with 3 of my Samsung monitors. I can hook it up to my Samsung TV and its HDMI input and it works fine. The 2 receivers I lost also worked fine with them, so am I going crazy? anyone have come across this or have any suggestions? And, since this is a somewhat cheap unit but works, what is everyone out there using for receivers these days? without breaking the bank? I enjoy watching FTA TV, so I will invest more if needed, what is a really good, detailed unit these days. I'm so use to watching a few of them HD channels. Right now I'm down to composite hookups, yuck! Any help or info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Frank
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Now that I'm retired, obviously I have different health care insurance. I take 2 prescriptions. With my old insurance I didn't have to pay for either of them, now I do. It's not a huge amount but it led me to dig a little into the cost of prescription medications. I have been using Walgreens for the longest time. But what I found was that Walgreens price is 4.8 times more for one of my prescriptions and the other is 2.3 percent more compared to the lowest price pharmacy. If you pay for prescription medications you might want to have a look at trumprx and see if you can get a lower price.
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Actually I take just 2 prescriptions, Atorvastatin and Lisinopril. They cost me $6 each for 100 pills. Next year that will be nothing.That's ok. I probably take enough for the two of us.
God knows what Bobby takes. Maybe so much they count as a meal?
