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Please excuse my ignorance on all things DirecTV as I try to make sure what I want to do will work...
I got the idea from reading the following thread:
satelliteguys.us/directv-forum/150493-new-ka-ku-dish.html
(sorry I can't make it clickable, but I don't have 15 posts yet)
Friends of mine and I tailgate often, and since I"m the only DTV subscriber, it's my job to bring the TV and programming.
About two years ago, I upgraded to HD, and they put a new dish on my house. It was still round, and had two LNB's. I also bought an extra one and built a mount for it.
Well, two months ago, DTV upgraded my home unit again and put another new dish on the house. The HUGE elliptical one.
I don't want to mount that huge thing on my little stand, plus, it'll barely fit in the car. So I read the above linked thread, understood the "how", but not most of the terminology, and before I make the purchase, I just wanted to be sure:
1. That the old HD dish I have is the one referenced in that thread
All the others concerns assume #1 is true:
2. Using this dish, will I be able to get HD regional sports networks, HD Sunday Ticket and local HD channels (I do get local HD in my house now).
3. There are now two cables running from the dish to the receiver at my house (the receiver now has a DVR - Yay!) Do I need to add another cable to my mobile setup?
Thanks in advance for the help, and hope I'm not being too much of a PITA.
I got the idea from reading the following thread:
satelliteguys.us/directv-forum/150493-new-ka-ku-dish.html
(sorry I can't make it clickable, but I don't have 15 posts yet)
Friends of mine and I tailgate often, and since I"m the only DTV subscriber, it's my job to bring the TV and programming.
About two years ago, I upgraded to HD, and they put a new dish on my house. It was still round, and had two LNB's. I also bought an extra one and built a mount for it.
Well, two months ago, DTV upgraded my home unit again and put another new dish on the house. The HUGE elliptical one.
I don't want to mount that huge thing on my little stand, plus, it'll barely fit in the car. So I read the above linked thread, understood the "how", but not most of the terminology, and before I make the purchase, I just wanted to be sure:
1. That the old HD dish I have is the one referenced in that thread
All the others concerns assume #1 is true:
2. Using this dish, will I be able to get HD regional sports networks, HD Sunday Ticket and local HD channels (I do get local HD in my house now).
3. There are now two cables running from the dish to the receiver at my house (the receiver now has a DVR - Yay!) Do I need to add another cable to my mobile setup?
Thanks in advance for the help, and hope I'm not being too much of a PITA.
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The main problem I see with that dish shown in the picture is that all the adjustment hardware appears to be very rusty and this might be an issue.
WD40 or liquid wrench time / Nut and blot replacement if necessary
Using the receivers graphic meters work well, you just need to figure out how to relay the information given , a small portable TV and cable in a bag work best for me / cellphone or walkie talkies can be useful for audio/voice relay.
WD40 or liquid wrench time / Nut and blot replacement if necessary
Using the receivers graphic meters work well, you just need to figure out how to relay the information given , a small portable TV and cable in a bag work best for me / cellphone or walkie talkies can be useful for audio/voice relay.
The main problem I see with that dish shown in the picture is that all the adjustment hardware appears to be very rusty and this might be an issue.
WD40 or liquid wrench time / Nut and blot replacement if necessary
Using the receivers graphic meters work well, you just need to figure out how to relay the information given , a small portable TV and cable in a bag work best for me / cellphone or walkie talkies can be useful for audio/voice relay.
Matt: seeing all this talk is making me think maybe I should try taking HD to my tailgate. how much more would a rig (like the one in this thread) weigh than my round dish? Would it fit the same mast I have for my SD dish? (I use a Bullseye mount) Thanks
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HEY! I get to answer one.
It's VERY easy, not much difference in weight. I simply pulled my old round dish off the mast and put this one on. Everything else was easy. Now I'm going to try and replace the LNB so I can re-acquire all the HD that went away. So glad I don't need to try and find a way to mount that monster of a dish with the huge mast!
Thanks everyone, I'll let you know how I made out...
Matt: The rust is just one of the "hassles" of living close to the ocean. One I happily endure! WD-40 is my third best friend (behind duct tape and zip ties). But the setup in the picture doesn't exist anymore, now it's a slimline3. The other dish, although exactly the same, isn't rusty since it spends most of the time in my attic. As far as the meter, believe me, with 10 people on the ground wathcing the TV, hearing the cheers for an increase and the boos for a decrease is not a problem. Sometimes they even drown out the pitched beep from the t.v...
Matt: seeing all this talk is making me think maybe I should try taking HD to my tailgate. how much more would a rig (like the one in this thread) weigh than my round dish? Would it fit the same mast I have for my SD dish? (I use a Bullseye mount) Thanks
HEY! I get to answer one.
It's VERY easy, not much difference in weight. I simply pulled my old round dish off the mast and put this one on. Everything else was easy. Now I'm going to try and replace the LNB so I can re-acquire all the HD that went away. So glad I don't need to try and find a way to mount that monster of a dish with the huge mast!
Thanks everyone, I'll let you know how I made out...
Matt: The rust is just one of the "hassles" of living close to the ocean. One I happily endure! WD-40 is my third best friend (behind duct tape and zip ties). But the setup in the picture doesn't exist anymore, now it's a slimline3. The other dish, although exactly the same, isn't rusty since it spends most of the time in my attic. As far as the meter, believe me, with 10 people on the ground wathcing the TV, hearing the cheers for an increase and the boos for a decrease is not a problem. Sometimes they even drown out the pitched beep from the t.v...
The picture is now so great it's just like being at the game.
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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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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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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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