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Had to go to my buddy's dad's house to take down a dish. He switched from Dish to Direct and the old Dish dish was on the roof....so as I was getting on the roof my buddy says to me "wanna get that dish off the neighbor's roof too?"
His dad lives in a twinhouse and the house attached has a dish I've eyed for about 4 years now....a Primestar dish
A big one 
I asked "you sure" and he says "yeah she said we can take it down". Go ring the bell and nobody answers. Climb up and get the Dish dish off and start to work on the P* dish when the lady comes out. My buddy says "we'll take the dish down for ya" and I ask how much she wants. I get the FTA'er's best answer.....
"Just take the damn thing. Get it off the roof" (but I had to leave the foot which is fine)
Has 2 outputs on it and the LNB sticks down. Looks like a 40x30 dish. Wonder if its a dual output or a 2 output (one being H and one being V)
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His dad lives in a twinhouse and the house attached has a dish I've eyed for about 4 years now....a Primestar dish
A big one I asked "you sure" and he says "yeah she said we can take it down". Go ring the bell and nobody answers. Climb up and get the Dish dish off and start to work on the P* dish when the lady comes out. My buddy says "we'll take the dish down for ya" and I ask how much she wants. I get the FTA'er's best answer.....
"Just take the damn thing. Get it off the roof" (but I had to leave the foot which is fine)
Has 2 outputs on it and the LNB sticks down. Looks like a 40x30 dish. Wonder if its a dual output or a 2 output (one being H and one being V)
pics later
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I was driving in the country today and saw a Primestar elliptical dish still mounted behind an older house.
I decided to give it a shot and stopped to inquire about it.
A very nice older lady answered the door. I told her I noticed the Primestar dish behind the house and asked if they still used it for anything. She told me that they had cable now, so it wasn't being used.
I asked her if she would like to get rid of it. She told me sure, you can have it if you want...
A few minutes later it was in the back of the truck.
This one differs from my first Primestar. It has a cylindrical LNB labeled NJR2118F, instead of the flat, rounded rectangular LNB. It, like the rectangular version, has both V and H outputs.
I placed the dish on an existing wall mount (with some shimming) and pointed it in the general direction of AMC3, with the proper elevation. Connected up the Fortec to the V side, set LO=10750 and a known TP and checked the signal. Nada. Not even the usual 0-6% dance that the Fortec meter does, which seems to be the indicator that the LO is set properly. I changed to 10600, and there was the 0-6% "noise" but no signal, no matter which way I moved it.
I pulled the cylindrical LNB off and mounted the LNB from the first Primestar dish and dang if I wasn't pointing right at AMC3 and hitting about 40% quality!
So I have to believe the cylindrical LNB is a different LO, or is bad. How often do LNBs go bad? Any idea what LO this LNB is supposed to use? I Googled the LNB, but there wasn't a lot on it. Some mentioned 10750 and some 10600.
I'll guess I could pickup another LNB for it anyway, but I am curious
, and if the LNB works, I might use it after all.
I was driving in the country today and saw a Primestar elliptical dish still mounted behind an older house.
I decided to give it a shot and stopped to inquire about it.
A very nice older lady answered the door. I told her I noticed the Primestar dish behind the house and asked if they still used it for anything. She told me that they had cable now, so it wasn't being used.
I asked her if she would like to get rid of it. She told me sure, you can have it if you want...
A few minutes later it was in the back of the truck.
This one differs from my first Primestar. It has a cylindrical LNB labeled NJR2118F, instead of the flat, rounded rectangular LNB. It, like the rectangular version, has both V and H outputs.
I placed the dish on an existing wall mount (with some shimming) and pointed it in the general direction of AMC3, with the proper elevation. Connected up the Fortec to the V side, set LO=10750 and a known TP and checked the signal. Nada. Not even the usual 0-6% dance that the Fortec meter does, which seems to be the indicator that the LO is set properly. I changed to 10600, and there was the 0-6% "noise" but no signal, no matter which way I moved it.
I pulled the cylindrical LNB off and mounted the LNB from the first Primestar dish and dang if I wasn't pointing right at AMC3 and hitting about 40% quality!
So I have to believe the cylindrical LNB is a different LO, or is bad. How often do LNBs go bad? Any idea what LO this LNB is supposed to use? I Googled the LNB, but there wasn't a lot on it. Some mentioned 10750 and some 10600.
I'll guess I could pickup another LNB for it anyway, but I am curious
, and if the LNB works, I might use it after all.
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I did skew the cylindrical LNB to +12 (based on my location) and was only looking at a V TP. I'll try again another day, since the weather caught up with me; we are finally getting some much needed rain.
I'm keeping my eyes open for a round one, but I wouldn't pass up another elliptical
I did skew the cylindrical LNB to +12 (based on my location) and was only looking at a V TP. I'll try again another day, since the weather caught up with me; we are finally getting some much needed rain.
I'm keeping my eyes open for a round one, but I wouldn't pass up another elliptical
Heheh your LNBF is fine you're suffering from Bird Crap Fade!
Were Primestar most often mounted on poles?
I have never seen one around here that wasn't mounted on a pole.
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Were Primestar most often mounted on poles?
I have never seen one around here that wasn't mounted on a pole.
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The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
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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.
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Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
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Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
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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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Continuing the Kilauea thread in the Pub here. Perhaps the Iceland one too next time there's remarkable activity.
Currently there is precursory lava flowing into the crater, leading to the next episode that'll probably start within the next day.
You can see the pace of inflation / deflation here. It serves as the primary predictor for when the expect the eruptions, which coincide w/ inflation turning into significant deflation and last for several hours on average with significant fountaining.
www.usgs.gov
View: https://youtu.be/Uecu2seh4b4
Wife and I like the AfarTV feeds, for the discussion along w/ them, though they're otherwise just mirrors of the official USGS feeds.
View: https://youtu.be/iws3rh5vLAQ
Currently there is precursory lava flowing into the crater, leading to the next episode that'll probably start within the next day.
You can see the pace of inflation / deflation here. It serves as the primary predictor for when the expect the eruptions, which coincide w/ inflation turning into significant deflation and last for several hours on average with significant fountaining.
Monitoring Data for Kīlauea
For more information on how electronic tiltmeters and GPS receivers help monitor the deformation of Kīlauea volcano, see the HVO Deformation page.
View: https://youtu.be/Uecu2seh4b4
Wife and I like the AfarTV feeds, for the discussion along w/ them, though they're otherwise just mirrors of the official USGS feeds.
View: https://youtu.be/iws3rh5vLAQ
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Oooo, quite the show now. All three vents have doming and overflows. The cone that built up around the North vent lost its upper quarter at 02:50 Oct 17 and is now spewing lava at a healthy rate. Don't know if I would say it's a fountain, but it's close.
edit: The USGS has called the official start of Episode 55 as starting at 03:19 HST Oct 17, 2026:
Alert Level: WATCH, Color Code: ORANGE 2026-10-17 13:43:56 UTC
HVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice
Volcano: Kilauea (VNUM #332010)
Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE
Issued: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 3:43 AM HST
Source: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
Notice Number: 2026/H488
Location: N 19 deg 25 min W 155 deg 17 min
Elevation: 4091 ft (1247 m)
Area: Hawaii
Summary: Episode 55 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption began at 3:19 AM HST on October 17, 2026.
Volcanic Activity:
Episode 55 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu began at the summit of Kīlauea began at 3:19 AM HST on October 17, 2026.
Fountain heights are relatively low at about 100-150 feet (30-45 m), and it is not clear whether this episode will evolve to the same heights as previous episodes. Continuous overflows from the vents began yesterday, October 16, just before 6 a.m. HST and transitioned into episode 55 fountains at 3:19 a.m. HST this morning. The current forecast is for winds are blowing from the north-northeast direction, which suggests that volcanic gas emissions and volcanic material may be distributed to the south-southwest direction from Halemaʻumaʻu.
edit: The USGS has called the official start of Episode 55 as starting at 03:19 HST Oct 17, 2026:
Alert Level: WATCH, Color Code: ORANGE 2026-10-17 13:43:56 UTC
HVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice
Volcano: Kilauea (VNUM #332010)
Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE
Issued: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 3:43 AM HST
Source: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
Notice Number: 2026/H488
Location: N 19 deg 25 min W 155 deg 17 min
Elevation: 4091 ft (1247 m)
Area: Hawaii
Summary: Episode 55 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption began at 3:19 AM HST on October 17, 2026.
Volcanic Activity:
Episode 55 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu began at the summit of Kīlauea began at 3:19 AM HST on October 17, 2026.
Fountain heights are relatively low at about 100-150 feet (30-45 m), and it is not clear whether this episode will evolve to the same heights as previous episodes. Continuous overflows from the vents began yesterday, October 16, just before 6 a.m. HST and transitioned into episode 55 fountains at 3:19 a.m. HST this morning. The current forecast is for winds are blowing from the north-northeast direction, which suggests that volcanic gas emissions and volcanic material may be distributed to the south-southwest direction from Halemaʻumaʻu.
- All eruptive vents and lava flows are confined to Halemaʻumaʻu crater within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Tephra fall from volcanic ash clouds is greatest within 3 miles (5 km) of the vents, lighter ash and Pele's Hair may stay suspended for large distances from the vents.
Kīlauea seems to be returning to the "normal" eruption script, impressive fountaining from the North Vent. For once, the V2 Cam has the best overall shot:
The lava flows have covered a good portion of the Halemaʻumaʻu crater floor.
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Simple, charming. Entire premise is quite silly but Cary Grant carries it across the line in good fashion.
Simple, charming. Entire premise is quite silly but Cary Grant carries it across the line in good fashion.
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Who says dinner or lunch has to be the only good meals of the day?
Honey butter grits with scrambled eggs and grilled boneless pork ribs on flakey biscuits washed down with cranberry juice.
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Anyone else watch this show? Any guesses as to what was in the box Gibbs gave to Abby that was on her desk? It look liked it was glowing.
I also heard that someone was leaving the show at the end of this season. Any guesses as to who thats going to be?
I also heard that someone was leaving the show at the end of this season. Any guesses as to who thats going to be?
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Tony as the director.
Would you rather have LaRoche ???Tony as the director.
No. Bring in someone new.
Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.
I don't think Tim and Tony are that far apart in Age ...No. Bring in someone new.
Remember what Tony said to Tim when they first got back together ...
Tony said: I am the New Tony, Tim .... (something to that effect)
Tony has changed, he's been running his Security Business ... I'm sure he has grown up.
Give it time ... your judging the New Tony from the old Tony.
It sounds like Tim won't be around the Team much longer either.
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