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Setup my first BUD years ago, and although I can find all the same documentation I am losing in setting up this one.
I am at 94* 49'W 39* 45'N making my Galaxy 3C my true south satellite, which would put my declination angle at 40.21*, declination angle at 5.51* and apex elevation at 44.29*
In the attached picture, point A is my apex elevation and point B is my declination angle?, is this correct?
This is were I am losing, I have set the angles as stated above, even switch them because I was not getting anything.
My analog receiver was a Chaparral Sierra III (was because it has died when I was trying to get this BUD setup a few weeks ago
and I have not found a replacement yet. My digital receiver is a Coolsat 6000. I have 2 splitters and a DiSEqC switch in the loop, I have tried with and without the splitters and the DiSEqC switch, both without success. Can I run directly to the digital receiver without an analog receiver?
I get a level around 50% and quality at 10%, which I guess could mean a bad LNB because you probably get those levels by point at the ground
any help would be appreciated!
thanks
I am at 94* 49'W 39* 45'N making my Galaxy 3C my true south satellite, which would put my declination angle at 40.21*, declination angle at 5.51* and apex elevation at 44.29*
In the attached picture, point A is my apex elevation and point B is my declination angle?, is this correct?
This is were I am losing, I have set the angles as stated above, even switch them because I was not getting anything.
My analog receiver was a Chaparral Sierra III (was because it has died when I was trying to get this BUD setup a few weeks ago
and I have not found a replacement yet. My digital receiver is a Coolsat 6000. I have 2 splitters and a DiSEqC switch in the loop, I have tried with and without the splitters and the DiSEqC switch, both without success. Can I run directly to the digital receiver without an analog receiver?I get a level around 50% and quality at 10%, which I guess could mean a bad LNB because you probably get those levels by point at the ground
any help would be appreciated!
thanks
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thanks for the suggestions...
pole and mount are level....
adjusted for best picture on G4-16, moved to G5(14), getting horizontal (6 and 22, though not a perfect picture, not able to get vertical, so I also have a polarity issue
moved C-band cable from analog receiver (US Electronics Legacy II) to the digital receiver (Coolsat 6000). I get level between 85-90 and a quality lower then 10% no matter if the cable is attached directly, through a splitter or through a DiSEqc switch and with multiple cable between splitter/switch and receiver.
Anything else to check?
thanks...
pole and mount are level....
adjusted for best picture on G4-16, moved to G5(14), getting horizontal (6 and 22, though not a perfect picture, not able to get vertical, so I also have a polarity issue
moved C-band cable from analog receiver (US Electronics Legacy II) to the digital receiver (Coolsat 6000). I get level between 85-90 and a quality lower then 10% no matter if the cable is attached directly, through a splitter or through a DiSEqc switch and with multiple cable between splitter/switch and receiver.
Anything else to check?
thanks...
...not able to get vertical, so I also have a polarity issue
What type of feedhorn do you have and what are you using to control polarity?
Also, can you get a measurement of the size of the holes in the mesh and post that as well?
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I was able to find C3-20 (quality about 5 on a 10 scale), G4-16 (about 8.5/10) and G5 (both V and H) (2/10) late last night. Nothing on the digital side, level still 85/90 quality less than 10. Might the Coolsat receiver be bad?
We have an ice storm going through the area right now, was 60* yesterday. Will go out later to check further.
ADDED information...
while searching for something else I found my first digital receiver (Pansat 2100A). Hooked it up to the BUD, only getting signal strength around 17% when pointed at G4 (I only tried G4 since it is the best analog picture). So unless the Pansat is also bad, I don't think that the Coolsat is bad, might that be correct?
AND a little bit more information....
took that Coolsat to a friend's house who has dishnet, hooked it up, scanned, was watching NASA, so receiver is good!
back home, since I know where G4 and G5 were analog counter wise, I calculate how many clicks I needed to get to my true south G3C. So I moved, scanned, and have partial success. I am getting an encrypted feed at 3894V, but not the mux at 4167V or 4040H, but I will take that for now, until I get outside to get the ice and snow off the BUD and do more fine tuning.
thanks for all the help....
We have an ice storm going through the area right now, was 60* yesterday. Will go out later to check further.
ADDED information...
while searching for something else I found my first digital receiver (Pansat 2100A). Hooked it up to the BUD, only getting signal strength around 17% when pointed at G4 (I only tried G4 since it is the best analog picture). So unless the Pansat is also bad, I don't think that the Coolsat is bad, might that be correct?
AND a little bit more information....
took that Coolsat to a friend's house who has dishnet, hooked it up, scanned, was watching NASA, so receiver is good!
back home, since I know where G4 and G5 were analog counter wise, I calculate how many clicks I needed to get to my true south G3C. So I moved, scanned, and have partial success. I am getting an encrypted feed at 3894V, but not the mux at 4167V or 4040H, but I will take that for now, until I get outside to get the ice and snow off the BUD and do more fine tuning.
thanks for all the help....
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Thanks to Fitch Ratings ( who gives the ratings on Credit and debt, as approved by the SEC, so they have accurate numbers) we have the totals.
DIRECTV's video subscriber base is the third-largest traditional multi-channel video programming distributor (MVPD) in the U.S. with about 8.2 million subscribers at the end of 1Q26.
The last time it was reported, it was 8.8M at the end of 2Q25, so only a 600,000 loss for 3 quarters, which is a major improvement, since for many years before that, it was losing 500,000 a quarter, 2 Million a year.
It is now losing less than Dish/Sling combined, I believe the Genre Packs are helping to retain and get subscribers.
DIRECTV's video subscriber base is the third-largest traditional multi-channel video programming distributor (MVPD) in the U.S. with about 8.2 million subscribers at the end of 1Q26.
The last time it was reported, it was 8.8M at the end of 2Q25, so only a 600,000 loss for 3 quarters, which is a major improvement, since for many years before that, it was losing 500,000 a quarter, 2 Million a year.
It is now losing less than Dish/Sling combined, I believe the Genre Packs are helping to retain and get subscribers.
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Recently came back to DirectTV Satellite service and have two boxes, Gemini and a main HR54.
DirecTV is charging me two "TV access fees" of $10 each, but can only watch TV on the one without the server. Is there anything I can do to fix this?
DirecTV is charging me two "TV access fees" of $10 each, but can only watch TV on the one without the server. Is there anything I can do to fix 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!
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The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
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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 feel like this was discussed in another thread, but I can't find it. I have T-Mobile and my last iPhone upgrade was in 2020. I want to get a new iPhone, but what is the best way to go about doing it? Should I order the iPhone from T-Mobile directly, or should I buy from the Apple Store? I feel like there are pros/cons to each option.
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I have a Hopper with Sling. (Don't know exact model.) A couple nights ago, I went into the DVR screen, and noted that it was recording three programs. Yet I was able to view live TV (that was not one of the channels being recorded.) Did something change? In the past, it would only let me watch one of the channels being recorded, or any recording in the DVR menu. Maybe it was streaming, although there was no indication of that?
Apologies if this has been covered; I searched and didn't find anything.
Thanks.
Apologies if this has been covered; I searched and didn't find anything.
Thanks.
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Anyone have a DirecTV Local Channel Connector that you'd like to get rid of at a reasonable price? DirecTV is currently in a contract dispute with owner of my local ABC affiliate.
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I did that. The response was that the LCC is not available. Escalated the issue to a tech support person with the same results.
Could be out of them I guess ... I'd keep trying, every 3-4 days.I did that. The response was that the LCC is not available. Escalated the issue to a tech support person with the same results.
If they are not out of them as them WHY you can't get one, seeing Your in a Dispute. Thats what they are for.
I would make them give you a real answer, don't let them off the hook.
I had one, and it worked well, but I believe I gave it to another D* friend (also had a AM21), I know I gave them away ...
According to the tech support guy, they don't have any in stock. He said I should receive an email when and if they have them. I even told him I would accept a refurbished unit.
I'm not sure your going to find any Refurbished ones as D* doesn't ask for them back.According to the tech support guy, they don't have any in stock. He said I should receive an email when and if they have them. I even told him I would accept a refurbished unit.
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Did anyone have a price increase today on their equipment? I own my VIP211k's, and they have been $5.00. My bill that I received last week shows the "add-ons" as being $5.00. However, I just logged into my Dish account, and my "add-ons" are now $10.00. Did the additional receivers go up by $5.00 recently?
As I mentioned, my last bill shows $5.00 and under the notes, nothing is mentioned about a price increase.
As I mentioned, my last bill shows $5.00 and under the notes, nothing is mentioned about a price increase.
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Hello everyone, new guy here. I'm trying to solve problem I'm having with Dish bonus view channels. When I'm watching the bonus view channels then I switch back to regular dish channels, after few minutes the screen flips to black and after 30 seconds flips back to regular channels and continues to flip back and forth until I turn off TV. After I wait 30 minutes and turn back on , I can use regular channels again. So, its after I switch from bonus view channels to regular dish channels the problem starts. Been trying to fix this for a month, but no luck
Here what I've done.
i contacted Dish support and they sent me a new Joey3, but no help. Switched to a different HDMI input on TV, no help. Used different HDMI cable , no help. Used different electrical wall plug, no help.
Finally got a Dish tech to check it. He ran all systems check and was OK. Finally he brought in a small TV and plugged in the HDMI out from the Joey to the small TV. He could not get the problem to occur on his small TV, so the new Joey was working OK. So, then the problem must be myTV. He made some phone calls and came back with the answer that there must be a problem with the analog to digital switch in my TV. Has anyone ever heard of a problem like this, or is it time to be looking for a new TV? My tv LG OLED65C8PUA. TV has been trouble free til now. Thanks
Here what I've done.
i contacted Dish support and they sent me a new Joey3, but no help. Switched to a different HDMI input on TV, no help. Used different HDMI cable , no help. Used different electrical wall plug, no help.
Finally got a Dish tech to check it. He ran all systems check and was OK. Finally he brought in a small TV and plugged in the HDMI out from the Joey to the small TV. He could not get the problem to occur on his small TV, so the new Joey was working OK. So, then the problem must be myTV. He made some phone calls and came back with the answer that there must be a problem with the analog to digital switch in my TV. Has anyone ever heard of a problem like this, or is it time to be looking for a new TV? My tv LG OLED65C8PUA. TV has been trouble free til now. Thanks
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