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I got the bright idea the other day to make an attempt at getting as much of the Ku arc viewable from North America as possible using fixed Ku dishes and multi-lnbfs.
I want to be able to receive these signals on at least 2 receivers, perhaps more in at least 2 different rooms.
I have several Primestar 84es and one 75e currently. I know where I can get a couple more real easily.
I know several members here who have accomplished this using both un-committed and committed diseqc switches, and some who have used 22Khz switches only. I am going to attempt lnbs at 4 degrees apart as shown in my layout below. If you think I can get more than 3 lnbfs on each dish and how to place them that would be great. Keep in mind, that I would like to retain good reliable signal for each satellite.
If there is a better way to lay this out, please elaborate on your setup with picuters drawings etc. That would be very helpful.
Here is my current plan:
Dish 1
74W (H2 AKA SBS6)
79W (AMC5)
83W (AMC9)
72W (AMC6)
Dish 2
85W (AMC2)
89W (G28 AKA IA8)
93W (G26 AKA IA6)
Dish 3
87W (AMC3)
91W (G17 AKA G11)
95W (G3)
Dish 4
97W (G25 AKA IA5)
101W (AMC4)
105W (AMC15)
Dish 5
99W (G16 AKA G4)
103W (AMC1)
107.3W (AnikF1)
Dish 6
121W (Dish 121)
125W (AMC21)
129W (G27 AKA IA7)
148W (Dish 148)
Dish 7
123W (G18 AKA G10)
127W (Horizon 1)
Dish 8
30W (Hispasat)
43W (IS-3R)
Dish Optional 1
107.3 (AnikF1)
110 (Dish 110)
119 (Dish 119)
Dish Optional 2
111.1 (AnikF2)
113 (Satmex6)
116.8 (Satmex5)
I want to be able to receive these signals on at least 2 receivers, perhaps more in at least 2 different rooms.
I have several Primestar 84es and one 75e currently. I know where I can get a couple more real easily.
I know several members here who have accomplished this using both un-committed and committed diseqc switches, and some who have used 22Khz switches only. I am going to attempt lnbs at 4 degrees apart as shown in my layout below. If you think I can get more than 3 lnbfs on each dish and how to place them that would be great. Keep in mind, that I would like to retain good reliable signal for each satellite.
If there is a better way to lay this out, please elaborate on your setup with picuters drawings etc. That would be very helpful.
Here is my current plan:
Dish 1
74W (H2 AKA SBS6)
79W (AMC5)
83W (AMC9)
72W (AMC6)
Dish 2
85W (AMC2)
89W (G28 AKA IA8)
93W (G26 AKA IA6)
Dish 3
87W (AMC3)
91W (G17 AKA G11)
95W (G3)
Dish 4
97W (G25 AKA IA5)
101W (AMC4)
105W (AMC15)
Dish 5
99W (G16 AKA G4)
103W (AMC1)
107.3W (AnikF1)
Dish 6
121W (Dish 121)
125W (AMC21)
129W (G27 AKA IA7)
148W (Dish 148)
Dish 7
123W (G18 AKA G10)
127W (Horizon 1)
Dish 8
30W (Hispasat)
43W (IS-3R)
Dish Optional 1
107.3 (AnikF1)
110 (Dish 110)
119 (Dish 119)
Dish Optional 2
111.1 (AnikF2)
113 (Satmex6)
116.8 (Satmex5)
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not that anyone cares:
If memory serves, there were some proponents of using a boat-seat swivel of some sort, to skew a dish.
It went for maybe 10 dollars (?) at the local hardware of sporting store.
Whether that would be up to the task of supporting a 6' Prodelin, I have no idea.
I thought about using one, but didn't see a good way to hold the dialed-in skew.
And in truth, it wasn't really necessary for my needs back then.
At least, that's one search word that should be rare in the FTA section: boat.
If memory serves, there were some proponents of using a boat-seat swivel of some sort, to skew a dish.
It went for maybe 10 dollars (?) at the local hardware of sporting store.
Whether that would be up to the task of supporting a 6' Prodelin, I have no idea.
I thought about using one, but didn't see a good way to hold the dialed-in skew.
And in truth, it wasn't really necessary for my needs back then.
At least, that's one search word that should be rare in the FTA section: boat.
Well, I tried searching using the word "boat", and it is not as rare as we might think. I did find a thread with a reference to the "boat seat swivel" with a link to Cabela's in it here..If memory serves, there were some proponents of using a boat-seat swivel of some sort, to skew a dish.
It went for maybe 10 dollars (?) at the local hardware of sporting store.
Whether that would be up to the task of supporting a 6' Prodelin, I have no idea.
I thought about using one, but didn't see a good way to hold the dialed-in skew.
And in truth, it wasn't really necessary for my needs back then.
At least, that's one search word that should be rare in the FTA section: boat.
It's a shame, but there weren't any pictures of the modified Primestar using the boat seat, but it sounded like Primestar31 made it work.
I'll give it a shot in the fall and see what I can make it do. If it works out, I'll convert all the Primestars that aren't near the top to being skewed.
Thanks!!
need pictures:
Here's a bit more discussion on what he did.
But, it looks like Primestar31 posted as recently as last Friday, so he's still around.
We just need to twist his arm for those pictures.
Probably should be a thread of its own. - :up
edit:
I just PM'd him.
... link to Cabela's in it here..
It's a shame, but there weren't any pictures of the modified Primestar using the boat seat, but it sounded like Primestar31 made it work.
Thanks!!
That swivel plate is available at Walmart....? Really? Worth a visit!
Here's a bit more discussion on what he did.
But, it looks like Primestar31 posted as recently as last Friday, so he's still around.
We just need to twist his arm for those pictures.
Probably should be a thread of its own. - :up
edit:
I just PM'd him.
You're right.
Click this instead:
primestar31
If not in this post, then above.
Think it's a change to the forum software since that long ago.
I'll see if I can get a proper link....
Click this instead:
primestar31
If not in this post, then above.
Think it's a change to the forum software since that long ago.
I'll see if I can get a proper link....
Thank you very much!
It is a great idea, and I will make a trip to the local Walmart to see what I can find.
Probably won't put them on until Fall, but I will definitely give it a try.
As you said, I don't think it would work for the Prodelin 6 foot dish, but certainly for the 84es, it will work fine.
Thanks again! :up
I have already to re-organize the system. The weatherman predicts 70s and dry for tomorrow through Sunday, and so I thought it would be an excellent time to make a few changes.
I have acquired another C2, and will mount it on my SAMI 10 foot dish that I recently became available since I sold the 4DTV unit, so I can add that dish to the system.
I have also come to the conclusion that my 8.5 foot solid Birdview will better serve my needs as a non-moving dish on 103W. I have recently discovered that there are some S2 signals out there that come in on the Birdview Solid, but there is not much wriggle room. With some S2 signals, "bigger is always better".
So with that in mind, I am going to turn my 10 foot mesh Unimesh into my motorized dish and have pulled my Mid-Sized AJAK H-H 180 out of storage for that purpose. I will be moving my Bullseye II C/Ku Orthomode from the Birdview Solid and putting it on the Unimesh. The MA/Com Orthomode C-Band will come off the Unimesh and go on the Birdview Solid.
The position on the roof where the Unimesh sets gives me a full LOS from the Horizon on the East, and about 148 on the West. Using the AJAK, I might be able to pick up some of the Atlantic satellites.
I talked to Mike Kohl today and asked him if he thought the Mid-Sized AJAK would be okay for a light dish like the Unimesh. He said he thought it would be fine. He also said the big AJAKs were for 10 foot heavy or 12 foot dishes.
The mid-sized model appears to have a lot more adjustability than the bigger model as well.
I will also be adding a few more Ku LNBFs and dishes as soon as cooler weather again becomes available.
Here are some pics of the AJAK Mid-Sized H-H 180 called the "Aimer":
I have acquired another C2, and will mount it on my SAMI 10 foot dish that I recently became available since I sold the 4DTV unit, so I can add that dish to the system.
I have also come to the conclusion that my 8.5 foot solid Birdview will better serve my needs as a non-moving dish on 103W. I have recently discovered that there are some S2 signals out there that come in on the Birdview Solid, but there is not much wriggle room. With some S2 signals, "bigger is always better".
So with that in mind, I am going to turn my 10 foot mesh Unimesh into my motorized dish and have pulled my Mid-Sized AJAK H-H 180 out of storage for that purpose. I will be moving my Bullseye II C/Ku Orthomode from the Birdview Solid and putting it on the Unimesh. The MA/Com Orthomode C-Band will come off the Unimesh and go on the Birdview Solid.
The position on the roof where the Unimesh sets gives me a full LOS from the Horizon on the East, and about 148 on the West. Using the AJAK, I might be able to pick up some of the Atlantic satellites.
I talked to Mike Kohl today and asked him if he thought the Mid-Sized AJAK would be okay for a light dish like the Unimesh. He said he thought it would be fine. He also said the big AJAKs were for 10 foot heavy or 12 foot dishes.
The mid-sized model appears to have a lot more adjustability than the bigger model as well.
I will also be adding a few more Ku LNBFs and dishes as soon as cooler weather again becomes available.
Here are some pics of the AJAK Mid-Sized H-H 180 called the "Aimer":
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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!
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 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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Direct YouTube Link - Good Bye, Tim! Last WWDC
The official iJustine Website's Website
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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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