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Hi folks, I'm looking for some tips or thoughts on upgrading my old 1000 to either a 1000.2 or a 1000 plus. I have two things driving this upgrade:
1) I'm planning on adding a third receiver which I expect will call for a switch like the DPP44
2) My 1000 doesn't seem to have the best signal reception...I live in northern Colorado and have sporadic signal loss from snow...or thunderclouds..(it is possible that some of this is due to positioning of the dish which was installed by DISH, but in a rather rushed manner)
I guess I like the idea of the larger dish that I would get with the 1000 plus...my experiance with electronics suggests that this would be a big win for signal strength...but the 1000.2 is also bigger than the old 1000 right? (but by enough?!)
If it helps any, today I have a DPP twin looking at 110-119-129 So I don't really 'need' the 118.7 that the 1000 plus would add.
Thanks for thoughts-suggestions-tips...Dan
1) I'm planning on adding a third receiver which I expect will call for a switch like the DPP44
2) My 1000 doesn't seem to have the best signal reception...I live in northern Colorado and have sporadic signal loss from snow...or thunderclouds..(it is possible that some of this is due to positioning of the dish which was installed by DISH, but in a rather rushed manner)
I guess I like the idea of the larger dish that I would get with the 1000 plus...my experiance with electronics suggests that this would be a big win for signal strength...but the 1000.2 is also bigger than the old 1000 right? (but by enough?!)
If it helps any, today I have a DPP twin looking at 110-119-129 So I don't really 'need' the 118.7 that the 1000 plus would add.
Thanks for thoughts-suggestions-tips...Dan
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The 1000.2 is an elliptical-shaped dish designed for use with 3 oribital positions each separated by approx 9~10 degrees from one another. To say that it is a "bigger" dish is technically correct, though the capture area for each individual orbital location is only 314 sq. inches (approx).
By comparison, 3 individual 24" round dishes would provide 44% more signal, but that's barely 1.2 db of signal improvement, so keep reading....
Individual 30" dishes (compared to the 1000.2) would yield nearly 3 db signal improvement (3 db = twice as much signal) (db=10Log P2/P1). Now we're getting somewhere... but keep reading.
The FCC OTARD rule allows up to 1 meter dishes (39.37") and I'm here to tell you this thing is "the big gun" in maximum legal size* satellite dishes. Compared to the 1000.2 multi-sat dish, the Winegard DS3101 provides a whopping 40 db of gain (6 db improvement). That works out to nearly 4 times as much signal. If you're looking for a "rain fade killer" the 3101 is about as close as you're going to get and still be able to (legally) hold your HOA at bay. Of course you'll need 3 of them
(one for each orbital slot, natch) along with 3 dual LNBs and a miultiswitch. For reasons which by now should be obvious, I do not recommend roof or eve mounting with the DS3101 (22 lbs + mast).
The fun begins with Az/El alignment of the 3101 because it's -3db beamwidth is only 1.8 degrees. Compare to sighting-in your deer rifle on a 200-yd paper target. You're either dead-on the bullseye or else you're not even on the paper. For this reason your mount (2-1/2" pole) must be bedrock rigid. If it wobbles or sways even the slightest bit in the wind you're not going to be a happy camper because your DS3101 will be wavering off-path and you won't be watching TV. This bugger has to be ANCHORED
* maximum legal size per FCC OTARD rules concerning HOA deed restrictions, etc. The FCC will back you up on this one, but not on anything larger.
By comparison, 3 individual 24" round dishes would provide 44% more signal, but that's barely 1.2 db of signal improvement, so keep reading....
Individual 30" dishes (compared to the 1000.2) would yield nearly 3 db signal improvement (3 db = twice as much signal) (db=10Log P2/P1). Now we're getting somewhere... but keep reading.
The FCC OTARD rule allows up to 1 meter dishes (39.37") and I'm here to tell you this thing is "the big gun" in maximum legal size* satellite dishes. Compared to the 1000.2 multi-sat dish, the Winegard DS3101 provides a whopping 40 db of gain (6 db improvement). That works out to nearly 4 times as much signal. If you're looking for a "rain fade killer" the 3101 is about as close as you're going to get and still be able to (legally) hold your HOA at bay. Of course you'll need 3 of them
(one for each orbital slot, natch) along with 3 dual LNBs and a miultiswitch. For reasons which by now should be obvious, I do not recommend roof or eve mounting with the DS3101 (22 lbs + mast).The fun begins with Az/El alignment of the 3101 because it's -3db beamwidth is only 1.8 degrees. Compare to sighting-in your deer rifle on a 200-yd paper target. You're either dead-on the bullseye or else you're not even on the paper. For this reason your mount (2-1/2" pole) must be bedrock rigid. If it wobbles or sways even the slightest bit in the wind you're not going to be a happy camper because your DS3101 will be wavering off-path and you won't be watching TV. This bugger has to be ANCHORED
* maximum legal size per FCC OTARD rules concerning HOA deed restrictions, etc. The FCC will back you up on this one, but not on anything larger.
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Didn't see a thread like this so I figured why not start one. This is about natural supplements. If you aren't into supplements, fine, but please let those of us who do want to discuss this discuss it.
The first one I wanted to mention has been a real life changer. I'm 62 and still do all of my own install work at my business....also do all the yard work at the house. A few years ago I started noticing that I was losing my range of movement, it was even getting hard to bend over and lace up my boots. Almost got stuck in an attic because I couldn't get turned around once the work was done. Didn't think much of it and figured with age comes stiffness that was only going to get worse as time went on.
It was then that I stumbled across a video which was discussing rotator cuff tears and why they were to prevalent these days. Turns out, the culprit is a simple deficiency in MANGANESE which is key in keeping your tendons flexible. Most anti-biotics strip your body of any manganese it might have had which is why certain anti-biotics, especially those in the Cipro family. I actually knew a man who had two tendons tear while on that stuff.
Went to Amazon and ordered some manganese. Now it took a while, it wasn't instant, but gradually I have regained all of my flexibility. I can bend over and touch my toes while standing with no pain and putting on my boots is no longer a chore.
Pretty cheap too. The bottle I ordered was a 200 ct for under $13. They said to take double the normal dose for the first month because most people are severely lacking, then go to one a day.
The first one I wanted to mention has been a real life changer. I'm 62 and still do all of my own install work at my business....also do all the yard work at the house. A few years ago I started noticing that I was losing my range of movement, it was even getting hard to bend over and lace up my boots. Almost got stuck in an attic because I couldn't get turned around once the work was done. Didn't think much of it and figured with age comes stiffness that was only going to get worse as time went on.
It was then that I stumbled across a video which was discussing rotator cuff tears and why they were to prevalent these days. Turns out, the culprit is a simple deficiency in MANGANESE which is key in keeping your tendons flexible. Most anti-biotics strip your body of any manganese it might have had which is why certain anti-biotics, especially those in the Cipro family. I actually knew a man who had two tendons tear while on that stuff.
Went to Amazon and ordered some manganese. Now it took a while, it wasn't instant, but gradually I have regained all of my flexibility. I can bend over and touch my toes while standing with no pain and putting on my boots is no longer a chore.
Pretty cheap too. The bottle I ordered was a 200 ct for under $13. They said to take double the normal dose for the first month because most people are severely lacking, then go to one a day.
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Can't help but wonder if a worker overlooked checking the harness. I rarely ride a roller coaster anymore but when I do I check the harness myself pretty aggressively.
Can't imagine what the son is going through.
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Can't imagine what the son is going through.
Dad levitated and bled then fell to his death from coaster
Eyewitnesses have shared fresh details of the horrific accident that happened at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday afternoon.
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UPDATE: Six Flags is adding seatbelts to all 9 rollercoasters
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Six Flags adds important safety feature after teacher died
Hassan Kariem, 42, was killed at the theme park in Austell earlier this month, after he was thrown from his seat on the Goliath rollercoaster. Four others were injured.
Finally ....UPDATE: Six Flags is adding seatbelts to all 9 rollercoasters
Six Flags adds important safety feature after teacher died
Hassan Kariem, 42, was killed at the theme park in Austell earlier this month, after he was thrown from his seat on the Goliath rollercoaster. Four others were injured.
IS Amiko MIRA 3 any good ???
Can you recommend the best to cover all bases. NO BEEPS on certain channels 101w (NEWSMAX ,NEWS NATION), a clock that keeps working STEADY for timed recording ,solid unit with good lifespan. My Amiko died AND my Linkbox has NO Favorites Button and BEEPS on many channels. Picking up 105 west with a NEW SHED IN THE Way with 6 foot Cband ..95 percent quality ...unbelievable.
Can you recommend the best to cover all bases. NO BEEPS on certain channels 101w (NEWSMAX ,NEWS NATION), a clock that keeps working STEADY for timed recording ,solid unit with good lifespan. My Amiko died AND my Linkbox has NO Favorites Button and BEEPS on many channels. Picking up 105 west with a NEW SHED IN THE Way with 6 foot Cband ..95 percent quality ...unbelievable.
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I set up a music server for my brother a few years ago. It's basically a small headless computer but it needs to have a DHCP IP address reserved for it in the router settings. This was easy to do in his DSL router. He's switching to Starlink now and I was wondering if these setting are easily accessible in the Starlink router. I'm pretty sure he will be getting the latest V5 router.
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Season 2 order already in hand:
'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Renewed for Season 2, Tatiana Maslany to Guest Star in Season 1
I've not been optimistic about this show based on what I've read so far. Seems to be aimed at a younger audience. Interesting though that Tatiana Maslany will have some sort of role.
'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Renewed for Season 2, Tatiana Maslany to Guest Star in Season 1
I've not been optimistic about this show based on what I've read so far. Seems to be aimed at a younger audience. Interesting though that Tatiana Maslany will have some sort of role.
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I don't know, but I still don't like her walking through the station or the academy with out her shoes. It looks unprofessional and very "hippy like" for someone of her status and I personally don't get off to feet, so there is that.
Stay out of my office. I rarely have shoes or socks on in the office. My office and business is at home thoughI don't know, but I still don't like her walking through the station or the academy with out her shoes. It looks unprofessional and very "hippy like" for someone of her status and I personally don't get off to feet, so there is that.
Say, I don't wear socks or shoes in my house either. But for a captain in Star Fleet it looks bad to be walking around the academy with no shoes. Gives off 1960 Hippie vibes.Stay out of my office. I rarely have shoes or socks on in the office. My office and business is at home though
You say that like it's a Bad thing or something ...
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I'm surprised Walmart hasn't banned this guy from all of their stores. He has been on their CASE the past few months.
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Love this guy's channel. Looks like Walmart has thrown in the towel when it comes to conventional car batteries.
I bought a new AGM battery from Walmart about a year ago, it is already needing replacing. I thought about just buying a regular battery but from what I've read, that might not be a smart move. Might check my Forscan program and see if I can change the battery type from AGM.
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I bought a new AGM battery from Walmart about a year ago, it is already needing replacing. I thought about just buying a regular battery but from what I've read, that might not be a smart move. Might check my Forscan program and see if I can change the battery type from AGM.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awe7kY5nvdU
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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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Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!
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Direct YouTube Link - Larry Ellison's Debt-Fueled Media Bet: Could It Spark a Crash? #shorts
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Direct YouTube Link - Larry Ellison's Debt-Fueled Media Bet: Could It Spark a Crash? #shorts
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