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Hi guys,
When I started with FTA, I purchased a Skywalker DG-120A. It worked great until the temperatures dropped to -20C (-4F). I fried. Tried a second one the same winter, and that one too went on me with the cold. Now imagine when it goes down to -35C (-31F) or colder, which is common here in Manitoba.
Next I bought a DMSI Digipower SG2100, as Iceberg said his always worked fine in winter in Minnisota, just south from where I live. When I got it, I found out it was the so called new model, the one with two buttons and no reset, unlike the one Iceberg has. This one worked fine for almost two years. Now it has problems. I turns fine going west, but going east it starts turning, but then slows down until it stops turning completely before it gets to the sat it's suppose to go. The way I use the motor is that I mostly watch G25 which is almost true south for me and from there I go west to G18. Which means that is usually goes 'downhill' going west and 'uphill' going east, so it always works harder going east.
I took the motor down and tried it inside, and it does the same thing. I don't think the it's the little motor inside, because then I would behave the same going east or west. I think the problem is one or more components on the circuit board. I opened it up and transposed two capacitors that were the same (one for east one for west), and after doing that, it still did the same thing. Going west was fine but going east it started at a good speed and then slowed down until it stopped. One it stops, the LED flashes red. I reset it by turning off the receiver and pressing the two buttons at the same time and turn the receiver back on. If I wait long enough, the east works again, but again, it starts slowing down coming to a halt.
It might be fixable, I don't know.
I am using it on an Ariza 36" dish.
Has anyone experienced something like this?
What motor would you recommend I should get next? Please take into account the size of my dish and the cold Manitoba winters.
Iceberg, is your digipower motor still working great?
Thanks in advance for your help,
When I started with FTA, I purchased a Skywalker DG-120A. It worked great until the temperatures dropped to -20C (-4F). I fried. Tried a second one the same winter, and that one too went on me with the cold. Now imagine when it goes down to -35C (-31F) or colder, which is common here in Manitoba.
Next I bought a DMSI Digipower SG2100, as Iceberg said his always worked fine in winter in Minnisota, just south from where I live. When I got it, I found out it was the so called new model, the one with two buttons and no reset, unlike the one Iceberg has. This one worked fine for almost two years. Now it has problems. I turns fine going west, but going east it starts turning, but then slows down until it stops turning completely before it gets to the sat it's suppose to go. The way I use the motor is that I mostly watch G25 which is almost true south for me and from there I go west to G18. Which means that is usually goes 'downhill' going west and 'uphill' going east, so it always works harder going east.
I took the motor down and tried it inside, and it does the same thing. I don't think the it's the little motor inside, because then I would behave the same going east or west. I think the problem is one or more components on the circuit board. I opened it up and transposed two capacitors that were the same (one for east one for west), and after doing that, it still did the same thing. Going west was fine but going east it started at a good speed and then slowed down until it stopped. One it stops, the LED flashes red. I reset it by turning off the receiver and pressing the two buttons at the same time and turn the receiver back on. If I wait long enough, the east works again, but again, it starts slowing down coming to a halt.
It might be fixable, I don't know.
I am using it on an Ariza 36" dish.
Has anyone experienced something like this?
What motor would you recommend I should get next? Please take into account the size of my dish and the cold Manitoba winters.
Iceberg, is your digipower motor still working great?
Thanks in advance for your help,
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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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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.
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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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