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I live in Indianapoils, IN. My home currently uses an OTA antenna (MANT940) which is routed to a central location and then ditributed to every room.
I have a dish 500 and a DTV tripple phase dish in the garage. I also have plenty of RG6.
My question is how would you configure such a system if you were me?
I was thinking of running a second RG6 cable to each TV location for the satallite feed but later realized that this isn't nessesary. If you had the time and cable would a second cable at each TV be worth it or would you combine OTA and FTA on one cable?
Which satellites would you point your dishes at if you were in my situation? 110 & 119? other satellites?
Which receiver is great for a beginner? I perfer to use a PCI card in my computer because I lean toward my PC replacing my entertainment center by building everything into one box. However, I think I may still want a receiver for TV2 or blindscanning.
Which switch should I use for all those LNBs? Are there certain switches that are compatible with LNBs or is it a matter of the switch must be compatible with the receiver?
Thanks,
freak3dot
I have a dish 500 and a DTV tripple phase dish in the garage. I also have plenty of RG6.
My question is how would you configure such a system if you were me?
I was thinking of running a second RG6 cable to each TV location for the satallite feed but later realized that this isn't nessesary. If you had the time and cable would a second cable at each TV be worth it or would you combine OTA and FTA on one cable?
Which satellites would you point your dishes at if you were in my situation? 110 & 119? other satellites?
Which receiver is great for a beginner? I perfer to use a PCI card in my computer because I lean toward my PC replacing my entertainment center by building everything into one box. However, I think I may still want a receiver for TV2 or blindscanning.
Which switch should I use for all those LNBs? Are there certain switches that are compatible with LNBs or is it a matter of the switch must be compatible with the receiver?
Thanks,
freak3dot
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Gee, where to start? 
1). those dishes are not suitable for general FTA use.
2). check out The List to get an idea what is on FTA
3). start out with one stand-alone receiver to get your feet wet.
4). generally, a PCI card will be a real killer up-hill battle for your first setup, though it won't be so bad later on.
5). eventually , you may want a motor, or multiple dishes/lnbs, but it's way too soon to make such a decision.
6). Sadoun and SatelliteAV both have nice packages with (or without) motor, dish, and Mercury II receiver.
7). forget about wiring your house; that's putting the cart before the horse.
1). those dishes are not suitable for general FTA use.
2). check out The List to get an idea what is on FTA
3). start out with one stand-alone receiver to get your feet wet.
4). generally, a PCI card will be a real killer up-hill battle for your first setup, though it won't be so bad later on.
5). eventually , you may want a motor, or multiple dishes/lnbs, but it's way too soon to make such a decision.
6). Sadoun and SatelliteAV both have nice packages with (or without) motor, dish, and Mercury II receiver.
7). forget about wiring your house; that's putting the cart before the horse.
What are you trying to receive?
EDIT - Anole added more to his post
EDIT - "2). check out The List to get a general idea what is on FTA" (I think he means TheList
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EDIT - Anole added more to his post
EDIT - "2). check out The List to get a general idea what is on FTA" (I think he means TheList
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7). forget about wiring your house; that's putting the cart before the horse.
If wiring my house is the cart in "putting the cart before the horse", then what is the horse? I may still run a second RG6 to each tv for future use in other applications such as internal channels.
I have read many of the stickies on this forum and at least the ones I found are too broad for me to apply directly.
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OTA the (Over-The-Air) Database
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@99W...... D11, D14
@101W.... D16
@103W.... D12, D15
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@101W.... D16
@103W.... D12, D15
@110W.... D5
@119W.... D8
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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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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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Starting a thread klang !
After an amazing first 2 seasons and an 8 episode 3rd season still coming this year, season 4 has now been greenlit.
After an amazing first 2 seasons and an 8 episode 3rd season still coming this year, season 4 has now been greenlit.
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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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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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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.
That would be handy. Download the latest RNA snippets that can be updated over 5G and no more shots! You're a Genius!Cough, cough. COVID vaccine implants.
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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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