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Hello,
I recently acquired a Primestar dish from the neighbor and I'm in the process of trying to aim it at G10R. It's a Mold# 1X0.7-1, and appears to be in good condition. I've been working with it for the past 3 days now and haven't found G10 yet. I'm planning on a trip to the local hardware store tomorrow and I'm going to pick up an inclimeter while I'm there.
My question is, what is the offset angle of a Primestar dish? According to the corrodinates I received from GeoSatFinder the elevation setting for my location should be 33.2 degrees. I would need to minus the offset angle of the dish from the elevation setting of 33.2 degrees to get the correct inclimeter angle value, is this correct?
Thanks
Doug
I recently acquired a Primestar dish from the neighbor and I'm in the process of trying to aim it at G10R. It's a Mold# 1X0.7-1, and appears to be in good condition. I've been working with it for the past 3 days now and haven't found G10 yet. I'm planning on a trip to the local hardware store tomorrow and I'm going to pick up an inclimeter while I'm there.
My question is, what is the offset angle of a Primestar dish? According to the corrodinates I received from GeoSatFinder the elevation setting for my location should be 33.2 degrees. I would need to minus the offset angle of the dish from the elevation setting of 33.2 degrees to get the correct inclimeter angle value, is this correct?
Thanks
Doug
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Hello,
First of all thanks for all your replies, they've been very helpful. And yes we are know as the hometown of Radar O'reilly, however he's actually from Bristol Conneticut. I often wondered where they came up with Ottumwa and I came across this article: The Ottumwa Courier - 'Radar' has come home , that kind of shed some light on it.
I decided to read over Linuxman's post on how to set up a 1 meter Primestar for G10R: http://www.satelliteguys.us/free-air-fta-discussion/100714-how-1-meter-primestar-g10-ku-123w.html once more and I believe I have found out where I goofed up
. When I checked the photo of Linuxman's mount I noticed this time that he had a line marking where the mounts elevation was currently set and 2 lines above showing where the installer should should sweep to find the correct elevation. I noticed this time that the line below was directly accross the metal piece on the inside of the mount and was essentially the pointer for the elevation guide. I've been drawing an imaginary line across the bolt and using that as my pointer. So I've been sweeping between 20 and 30 degrees rather than 30 to 40. Silly mistake 
. I guess I wasn't paying close enough attention the first time I checked the photo.
Well, hopefully I can get her aimed right now. When the weather permitts anyway.
Thanks
Doug
First of all thanks for all your replies, they've been very helpful. And yes we are know as the hometown of Radar O'reilly, however he's actually from Bristol Conneticut. I often wondered where they came up with Ottumwa and I came across this article: The Ottumwa Courier - 'Radar' has come home , that kind of shed some light on it.
I decided to read over Linuxman's post on how to set up a 1 meter Primestar for G10R: http://www.satelliteguys.us/free-air-fta-discussion/100714-how-1-meter-primestar-g10-ku-123w.html once more and I believe I have found out where I goofed up
. When I checked the photo of Linuxman's mount I noticed this time that he had a line marking where the mounts elevation was currently set and 2 lines above showing where the installer should should sweep to find the correct elevation. I noticed this time that the line below was directly accross the metal piece on the inside of the mount and was essentially the pointer for the elevation guide. I've been drawing an imaginary line across the bolt and using that as my pointer. So I've been sweeping between 20 and 30 degrees rather than 30 to 40. Silly mistake . I guess I wasn't paying close enough attention the first time I checked the photo.Well, hopefully I can get her aimed right now. When the weather permitts anyway.
Thanks
Doug
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We have a Breakfast and Dinner thread so... 
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
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Garlic cheese bread
Green beans
Apples
Chocolate Milk
Some weird noodles.
(They have salad and a couple other fruits if wanted)
Green beans
Apples
Chocolate Milk
Some weird noodles.
(They have salad and a couple other fruits if wanted)
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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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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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Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.
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They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
Yup, I agree, I'd rather be 2 or 3 till the last few weeks.They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
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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Stargate SG-1 cancelled, Atlantis renewed
Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.
Stargate Atlantis, meanwhile, has been renewed for a fourth season, with the network hoping to see that the spin-off series can stand alone, according to a source.
Source Gateworld
Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.
Stargate Atlantis, meanwhile, has been renewed for a fourth season, with the network hoping to see that the spin-off series can stand alone, according to a source.
Source Gateworld
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Two of my favorite Replicator episodes.
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Direct YouTube Link - This video was pain and suffering
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Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!
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Direct YouTube Link - Green Star Discovery: How a White Dwarf Could Turn Green
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Direct YouTube Link - Green Star Discovery: How a White Dwarf Could Turn Green
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