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I need some help in setting up a FTA system. I'm sure Whatever I get here will be better than a sales person will tell me. At least you guys lots of experiance, not "That's what they tell me".
I have I have Dish Networks basic service, and would like to try out the new fta hobby, at least new to me. I have read a lot of posts and haven't seen answers to what I'll ask you folks.
I picked out a multiswitch, a 3x8 Stern 201-737, which I plan to mount near the downlead from the Dish. Mount a OTA antenna and a 30+" dish for fta. The sales person I talked to said I couldn't run fta and a Dish on the same line, or one used for Direct TV either, and it would take a switch compatable to Dish since that is what I have. Is there any special codes those guys use to mess up the fta signal?
I would really like to use that single line, as it would be a real pain to try to run another cable into the house. So am I doomed, or is there a chance to do it "my way". Thanks for any help you offer. Uncleharvy.
I need some help in setting up a FTA system. I'm sure Whatever I get here will be better than a sales person will tell me. At least you guys lots of experiance, not "That's what they tell me".
I have I have Dish Networks basic service, and would like to try out the new fta hobby, at least new to me. I have read a lot of posts and haven't seen answers to what I'll ask you folks.
I picked out a multiswitch, a 3x8 Stern 201-737, which I plan to mount near the downlead from the Dish. Mount a OTA antenna and a 30+" dish for fta. The sales person I talked to said I couldn't run fta and a Dish on the same line, or one used for Direct TV either, and it would take a switch compatable to Dish since that is what I have. Is there any special codes those guys use to mess up the fta signal?
I would really like to use that single line, as it would be a real pain to try to run another cable into the house. So am I doomed, or is there a chance to do it "my way". Thanks for any help you offer. Uncleharvy.
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if you can do under the eaves, by all mean do it. Otherwise you can zip tie it to the back of the dish mast. That's what I have done in the past and I'm in MN so we get the cold and snow
Here's an inspirational picture of a 36" dish in a 5 gallon bucket.
The bucket is just visible at the bottom of the shot.
That's a zip-loc bag over the LNB (don't ask)
The pole is half a length of a standard fence post of appropriate size to match the dish mount (same size as the J-pipe mount that came with the dish).
So, that makes it roughly 5' of pipe with a dish on top.
Talk about being handy to get to! Just the right height. - :up
use of machete is optional -
The bucket is just visible at the bottom of the shot.
That's a zip-loc bag over the LNB (don't ask)
The pole is half a length of a standard fence post of appropriate size to match the dish mount (same size as the J-pipe mount that came with the dish).
So, that makes it roughly 5' of pipe with a dish on top.
Talk about being handy to get to! Just the right height. - :up
use of machete is optional -
That's not fair! I would love to ask, but, since you requested we didn't I won't. That does not mean that I'm not curious though!
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invisible cable
RG6 coax is available in both black . . and . . white.
Choose appropriately. -
Shouldn't be any cost difference.
RG6 coax is available in both black . . and . . white.
Choose appropriately. -
Shouldn't be any cost difference.
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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I know HipKat said that they were working on conversions but we got the official news yesterday right from Dish that starting next month all DMA's will be on the western arc, and all customers will be assigned to that. That's gonna mean a lot of customers around here aren't gonna get Dish unless there are exceptions. Too many mountains and trees.
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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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Interesting article about the work being done to develope an ATSC 3 converter box. Yes it does mention affordable.
www.tvtechnology.com
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
www.tvtechnology.com
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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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Susan Saint James, Emmy-Winning Star of ‘Kate & Allie’ and ‘McMillan & Wife,’ Dies at 80
Susan Saint James, the Emmy-winning actress who starred in "Kate & Allie," died Monday after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She was 80.
variety.com
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. can we say over priced garbage!!!
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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSBKxtzFi0Y
Direct YouTube Link - Intelligent Machines 894
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