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Hello.. first time here trying to learn more but have a few questions for the gurus..
what i am trying to do is... i currently have directv and can't afford the monthly payments.. looking to x the directv.. i will be giving the box back but the dish will stay.
I have a 3 lnb setup and would like to setup 2 boxes one for each room.
What receiver do i need to buy and what software.
I say i might need 2 boxes since i might need to watch 2 different programs at the same time in different rooms...
I have been reading about neosat and viewsat.. local place has both prices from 89 bucks to 400 for different models.
I don't have a hd tv just an old tv that works fine, will i need an hd receiver so i can take advantage of hd when i one day buy a flat tv hd..
I know there are alot of questions but i need to start somewhere.. i have one more..
i guess i would need to buy a motor in order to hit a different satellite for international programming corrrect? Where to buy the motor.. the local guys don't have it..
Thank you very much in advance.
what i am trying to do is... i currently have directv and can't afford the monthly payments.. looking to x the directv.. i will be giving the box back but the dish will stay.
I have a 3 lnb setup and would like to setup 2 boxes one for each room.
What receiver do i need to buy and what software.
I say i might need 2 boxes since i might need to watch 2 different programs at the same time in different rooms...
I have been reading about neosat and viewsat.. local place has both prices from 89 bucks to 400 for different models.
I don't have a hd tv just an old tv that works fine, will i need an hd receiver so i can take advantage of hd when i one day buy a flat tv hd..
I know there are alot of questions but i need to start somewhere.. i have one more..
i guess i would need to buy a motor in order to hit a different satellite for international programming corrrect? Where to buy the motor.. the local guys don't have it..
Thank you very much in advance.
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The advertizers at the top of every page, sell reliable receivers, dishes, and LNBs.
They are a good place to start shopping.
The dish left on your house is of no real use for serious FTAing.
You'd be better off with a 36" (90cm) dish equipped with a proper LNB.
The receivers you mentioned are not the ones we would recommend.
They are what the hacker community promotes.
For receivers, I'd suggest from the following:
- Mercury II
- Visionsat IV-200 *
- Traxis 3500
- Pansat 3500sd
I'd suggest you start out with a single regular receiver, and learn it.
If you buy a bundle which includes a motor (a good idea), don't plan on installing the motor 'till you've had the receiver & dish working for a few weeks.
One step at a time.
Since you want to expand to two receivers, a wise choice for the LNB would be one with two outputs.
Examples are KUL2 @ Sadoun, or maybe the Invacom QPH-031
Here's a beginner's list of what's on FTA.
Once you get beyond that, you'll want to use our own TheList, as it has much more technical info.
And this is a list of what Equity Broadcasting has on its RTN satellite channels.
* acts as a PVR with the addition of an external USB hard drive.
The advertizers at the top of every page, sell reliable receivers, dishes, and LNBs.
They are a good place to start shopping.
The dish left on your house is of no real use for serious FTAing.
You'd be better off with a 36" (90cm) dish equipped with a proper LNB.
The receivers you mentioned are not the ones we would recommend.
They are what the hacker community promotes.
For receivers, I'd suggest from the following:
- Mercury II
- Visionsat IV-200 *
- Traxis 3500
- Pansat 3500sd
I'd suggest you start out with a single regular receiver, and learn it.
If you buy a bundle which includes a motor (a good idea), don't plan on installing the motor 'till you've had the receiver & dish working for a few weeks.
One step at a time.
Since you want to expand to two receivers, a wise choice for the LNB would be one with two outputs.
Examples are KUL2 @ Sadoun, or maybe the Invacom QPH-031
Here's a beginner's list of what's on FTA.
Once you get beyond that, you'll want to use our own TheList, as it has much more technical info.
And this is a list of what Equity Broadcasting has on its RTN satellite channels.
* acts as a PVR with the addition of an external USB hard drive.
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I mostly agree with Anole, except on the Veiwsat. I used to have one and it worked fine, except it doesn't have pvr like my visionsat does(but the visionsat has a slightly faster blind scan). The dish you have is no good for FTA. Try to get a 36" dish. I've used a 30" and upgraded to a 36" and the difference on low powered transponders is well worth the few extra bucks.
With a motor only 1 reciever can control what sat you are on and the other reciever can't. That makes it a pain in my opinion for a multi reciever system since if both are being used and you change sats the other will lose signal till you change to a channel on the same sat as the first one. If you can you can set up a fixed dish for whatever sat is used the most (G18 in my case) and also use a motorized for the other sats.
Remember that the channels you are going to get are not going to be the same as you would get with DTV/Dish or cable, but they are a lot cheaper(free).
With a motor only 1 reciever can control what sat you are on and the other reciever can't. That makes it a pain in my opinion for a multi reciever system since if both are being used and you change sats the other will lose signal till you change to a channel on the same sat as the first one. If you can you can set up a fixed dish for whatever sat is used the most (G18 in my case) and also use a motorized for the other sats.
Remember that the channels you are going to get are not going to be the same as you would get with DTV/Dish or cable, but they are a lot cheaper(free).
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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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Browns lead the AFC North 
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
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Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
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Be nice to see a Cowboy headline like that.I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
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Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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