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Hi all!

I've been lurking around here for a long time before trying to post. I have a 10' metal mesh BUD that serves my C band needs, but I'd also like to add a Ku dish too.

The only real channels I watch are the networks out of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico to get Leno earlier, but the rest of the time, FTA is just a hobby (like the rest of you here) and I just like to see what I channels I can find. I also need a project to keep my mind focused on . . . I just finshed my engineering PhD that I worked on for 6 years. This made me hate projects, except for this kind of stuff though :)

Right now I'm using my 15 year old analog receiver as a dish positioner while I use my Pansat 3500 and the loop through to do the decoding. I'd like to add a motorized Ku dish to this setup and I'd like to know what additional equipment I'd need to get it set up.

I'm thinking I'd need a DiESqC switch to feed my Ku and C band signals through the Pansat. If i did that I'm not sure if I'd need some kind of filter to remove the Ku signal on the Pansat's pass through to feed into the analog receiver though. I don't know if that extra signal would be harmful to the analog receiver at all.

I'd appreciate any suggestions you could offer me. Thanks.
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Cham
I have much the same setup you are looking for. My analog receiver runs the motor actuator for the C-band dish, and the Pansat 3500 runs the Ku H-H motor and C-band polarotor. The RG6 from the LNB port on the Pansat connects to the motor (receiver) port, then a jumper from the motor (LNB) port to the DISEqC switch. From there you can pick which DISEqC ports you want to use for C or Ku band LNBs.
For analog reception using the old receiver I just have a jumper between the 3500's LNB bypass port (it won't pass the 14/18v lnb power) to the analog receiver's C-band (or Ku) LNB port. You will have to turn on the 3500 in order to power the LNB however, and you must have the pansat switched to whatever DISEqC port required for analog. I have my C band on port 1. Seems to work.
Hope that helps.
Congrats on your Phd!
-C.
W
I have much the same setup you are looking for. My analog receiver runs the motor actuator for the C-band dish, and the Pansat 3500 runs the Ku H-H motor and C-band polarotor. The RG6 from the LNB port on the Pansat connects to the motor (receiver) port, then a jumper from the motor (LNB) port to the DISEqC switch. From there you can pick which DISEqC ports you want to use for C or Ku band LNBs.
For analog reception using the old receiver I just have a jumper between the 3500's LNB bypass port (it won't pass the 14/18v lnb power) to the analog receiver's C-band (or Ku) LNB port. You will have to turn on the 3500 in order to power the LNB however, and you must have the pansat switched to whatever DISEqC port required for analog. I have my C band on port 1. Seems to work.
Hope that helps.
Congrats on your Phd!
-C.

Thanks for the congrats guys. It was a tough road, totaling 10 years in grad school. It was amazing that I finished, considering I actually quit once (for 3 months).

I'm not sure if it makes a difference, but do you think if it would still work if the switch were placed directly between the Pansat and the coax's from the C and Ku feeds?
Cham
The switch can be anywhere after the Ku motor (the major load in the circuit). The DISEqC switch might only handle 100mA and the motor might take 250mA or more, keep that in mind for sure. The switch has to be between the Pansat and the various LNBs, best place is right after the Ku motor (in the circuit) have the two LNB feeds connect to the switch at that point. I have a little white aluminium box to house my DISEqC switch, grounding block, and terminal block for the BUD positioner motor and polarotor lines to keep everything dry.
-C.
boomer_106
It might be possible that your existing C band dish could be converted to do KU as well. Usually if a regular pencil erasor will not fit through the holes in the mesh then, it should work for KU. I added Ku to my dish. I mention this in case you would like to have only one dish.
Anole
You might consider:
- a 36" (90cm), or 39" (1 meter) dish,
- suitable LNB (Standard, or maybe Universal if you want 58°w, or birds way east)
- Horizon to Horizon motor, like STAB HH-90

For an education in switches, take a look at our Switch FAQ.

LNBs downconvert C-band or Ku-band to a common range of 950mhz to 1500 or sometimes 2100mhz.
FTA receivers all tune that range, and only know what frequency to display, because they calculate it based on the Local Oscillator frequency of the LNB (which you provide).

Outfitting your BUD to receive Ku-band is a possibility, as suggested above.
There are a number of factors to be considered before making that a recommendation.
For instance, if you mesh is very open , or your positioner is very coarse, or.... you get the idea.
W
It might be possible that your existing C band dish could be converted to do KU as well. Usually if a regular pencil erasor will not fit through the holes in the mesh then, it should work for KU. I added Ku to my dish. I mention this in case you would like to have only one dish.

I was thinking about this too. The holes in my dish are very small - about 3 mm at the largest, so that wouldn't be a problem. The coarseness of my positioner is something I'd have to find out by actually trying it, although I can tune in the channels on the Anik satellite with a 7/8 FEC.

My feedhorn is only outfitted for 1 LNB though and I'd have to look for a bracket to house both of them. I'd rather not have to stick a whole new feedhorn on there because I'm afraid I'll mess something up. I don't mind monkeying with anything attached to the feedhorn - I bought a new C band LNB last year.

UPDATE: I looked into it a little, and it does look like I'll have to go with a new feedhorn if I go in this direction. Unfortunately, a new Ku dish is the best option now. I can tweak a little dish and get it to work eventually, but if I screw up something with my BUD, I'm afraid I'll never get it back in working order again. The thing is 17 years old and I'm happy it still works. I'll just have to figure out a coax configuration with the switch to make everything function properly.
SuperDish_Fan23
Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum
Why are ViP922s So rare? like its crazy how ebay has none, i checked everywhere, also, i got a ViP222k now, which is actually activated!
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dishdude
They didn't sell many, they were pricey and not out long. Quickly got replaced by the Hopper.
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They were high-end specialty, somewhat buggy and the 612/622/722 just overwhelmed it in popularity.
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HipKat
I think they were more of a transitional receiver bridging the VIPs to the Hopper. They were a PITA to install and were buggy. Personally, I thought at the time that they were the best receiver out there. The versatility of the VIP's with the new Hopper GUI and, by far, the coolest-looking front plate and lighting.
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AZ.
Well if it is because of reliability that wouldnt shock me.I went through 5 or 6 of them in little over 2 years. I loved the Sling when it worked! Saved lots of money having it in the day. That was probably 15 or 16 years ago?
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Last reply · posted in TV Shows
Hondo is back with a new squad 9/25 only on Starz.


View: https://m.youtube.com/shorts/b0gPzA8KHEQ
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Pass,
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Never watched the previous shows, so doubtful.
teachsac
Started watching yesterday. Not too bad.
Scott Greczkowski
Wife likes it.
Former member 208119
Last reply · posted in SiriusXM Satellite Radio
My year was almost up and we got the new bill for a year of service for $ 360.00 insane sat radio is becoming like cable!!! i logged into my acct and hopped onto chat and told the rep that i wanted to cancel. she understood my concern and went quiet for a few minutes. i figured that she was canceling my service. she comes back and said that she seen that i have been a sub since 07 and then offers me the same package for a year for 120.00 with taxes and fee's!!! i grabbed it. after almost having a stroke :biggrin
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What i noticed with my last renewal XM is now billing me $4.99 monthly instead of one time yearly payment.
Jimbo
What i noticed with my last renewal XM is now billing me $.99 monthly instead of one time yearly payment.
Did you accidentally get on the wrong plan ?
I still do the once a year plans.
B
Did you accidentally get on the wrong plan ?
I still do the once a year plans.
I have to think maybe more people dont keep track of the monthly XM bill. Every time i renew i put a reminder on my calendar week before its time to renew. My wife told me the other day not to renew her and then i told her you are not going to be able to listen to XM at home. Then she changed her mind...!!
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I have to think maybe more people dont keep track of the monthly XM bill. Every time i renew i put a reminder on my calendar week before its time to renew. My wife told me the other day not to renew her and then i told her you are not going to be able to listen to XM at home. Then she changed her mind...!!
I get an e-mail every month reminding me that X amount will be charged to my credit card. If I see it go up I get on chat or pick up the phone. But I also remember that my year is up in December.
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I get an e-mail every month reminding me that X amount will be charged to my credit card. If I see it go up I get on chat or pick up the phone. But I also remember that my year is up in December.
yea i don't understand WHY, like you I get a notice each month. Mine is also up in December.
Jimbo
yea i don't understand WHY, like you I get a notice each month. Mine is also up in December.
You get an email every month to let you know they are billing you for the next month.
Foxbat
Mrs. Foxbat reminded me it's that time of the year to do the Cancel Tango💃🏽

The A.I. agent appears to be better than in the past. It got to the acceptable price quicker than previous years, no human operator involved. $5/mo and I still have over $50 in SiriusXM credit from my FordPartner benefits.
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Jimbo
Mrs. Foxbat reminded me it's that time of the year to do the Cancel Tango💃🏽

The A.I. agent appears to be better than in the past. It got to the acceptable price quicker than previous years, no human operator involved. $5/mo and I still have over $50 in SiriusXM credit from my FordPartner benefits.
I forgot you can pay that with Ford Pass points, I won't be due again till Feb, but I'll have to remember to try it ... Not sure what needs to be done, but I do have a substantial amount of points currently.
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Scott Greczkowski
Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU! Cutting Edge
Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club
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....
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You Look Like You Love Me - Ella Langley
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See Me Feel Me - The Who
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Take It Easy On Me - Little River Band
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TAKE IT As It Comes-The Doors
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Take It To The Limit - The Eagles
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Last reply · posted in DIRECTV Programming Forum
The new curated multiview is now live.
While on many of the sports channels and non sports channels there is a multi view option button. It will pull up a side bar with many different multi view options.
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K
It's now expanded to a Build Your Own Multiview, currently available to streaming customers with Geminis and Roku, and coming soon to Android TV, Fire TV, Vizio, LG, Apple TV and Tizen.
b4pjoe
It's now expanded to a Build Your Own Multiview, currently available to streaming customers with Geminis and Roku, and coming soon to Android TV, Fire TV, Vizio, LG, Apple TV and Tizen.
But not on the only device they ship out right now which is the Gemini Air.
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TheRatPatrol
It's now expanded to a Build Your Own Multiview, currently available to streaming customers with Geminis and Roku, and coming soon to Android TV, Fire TV, Vizio, LG, Apple TV and Tizen.
How soon will it be available on Apple TV? Thanks
I WANT MORE
But not on the only device they ship out right now which is the Gemini Air.
It's on my Air's.
b4pjoe
It's on my Air's.
The post read: "currently available to streaming customers with Geminis and Roku, and coming soon to Android TV, Fire TV, Vizio, LG, Apple TV and Tizen". It didn't mention the Air. I suppose when it said Geminis it meant both but I had no way of knowing that.
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dtv757
Hopefully soon for fire stick too
Peter Parker
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Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum
No idea what improvements might be involved.
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bookworm370
Has anyone noticed an FF stutter with 713? I used to be able to hit FF a few times and skip smoothly. After 713 (maybe 712), when I skip forward, there is a definite stutter for as many times as I have pressed FF.

Can anyone check on this and report back? Recorded programs and then press skip forward a few times to see if it's smooth? Normally, it just jumps to the right place after the skips.
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I'm getting fabulous picture on Ch. 148 4k, but zero audio with H713. This is with a recorded show (Notre Dame game). Anyone else have this? Audio is fine on every other channel.
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Has anyone noticed an FF stutter with 713? I used to be able to hit FF a few times and skip smoothly. After 713 (maybe 712), when I skip forward, there is a definite stutter for as many times as I have pressed FF.

Can anyone check on this and report back? Recorded programs and then press skip forward a few times to see if it's smooth? Normally, it just jumps to the right place after the skips.
My wife mentioned that her remote is acting strange this morning. She hit FF and it went to 15x FF.
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Bobby
I'm getting fabulous picture on Ch. 148 4k, but zero audio with H713. This is with a recorded show (Notre Dame game). Anyone else have this? Audio is fine on every other channel.
This has been an ongoing issue. A fix is coming, probably in the next software version.
Foxbat
Wife bought me a t-shirt that has "have you tried turning it off and on again?"
Here's the one I need:
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dishstaller
Here's the one I need:
Just ordered one....that's great.
dfergie
Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU!
Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club
Stumbled across this ... http://www.gaspricewatch.com/USGas_ZipSearch.asp
I found no local prices, although it did show stations at my location...
Added these to this post...
USA National Gas Temperature Map
State By State Gasoline Taxes
Gas Buddy

Ethanol Free Stations

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Bobby
Regular$5.999​
Premium$6.399​
Diesel$7.999​
at Costco, Rohnert Park.​
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I wonder if California is getting into the Winter formula.
dishstaller
Regular$5.999​
Premium$6.399​
Odd that out there, Prem is only 40 cents higher. Here it's a full dollar more.

Last night it was about $4.17 gas, $6,19 diesel.
harshness
Odd that out there, Prem is only 40 cents higher. Here it's a full dollar more.
On the West Coast, a 40-cent differential is common. It used to be 30 cents before the prices rose above $3.

A "full dollar more" sounds like it may be boat gas (non-alcoholic), which is a whole different discussion.
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Here in Indiana, the difference between Regular and Premium is usually a dollar, but some charge even more:
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dishstaller
A "full dollar more" sounds like it may be boat gas (non-alcoholic),
Both non-ethanol and prem run about the same....buck more. When we were up in TN it was a buck more up there as well.
jokeworm
Last reply · posted in What's Cooking?
Ok, I'm bored .... actually - to be more precise - I'm bored of eating the same rotation of 9 or 10 meals that are currently my "go-to" meals. My wife works the long hours - I work from home as and when i feel like it ... which means i generally do most of the cooking ... and so by default - i also make out the shopping list ...

We cook at home 5 or even 6 nights a week - but we always seem to fall back on the same old tried and tested "quick and easy but tastes ok" meals. Week in week out.

Pot Roast - mash and Peas.
Spaghetti
Chicken Pasta in cheese sauce.
Curry & rice
(these are some of mine)

Now it's not that I'm not adventurous in the kitchen ... I'll try anything once or twice ... but we all do it. Unless your name is Martha Stewart or Rachel Ray .. we all eventually fall back on our 8-10 favorite "meals"

So i thought - if we shared some of our own go-to meals with each other ... we might be able to add a few "new" ones to our own arsenal of meals.

So again - I ask you ...

What's for dinner tonight ?

Please give me something new to add to my rotation ... its our weekly shop tomorrow - so i want to pull together a few idea's and try and eat a meal each day next week that I've never had before .. or at least something that is not on my current "go-to" meal plan.

What meal do you always seem to fall back on in your house ? Maybe its something that I've never tried or not had in a while. I need inspiration !! I've got a blank shopping list in front of me - and nothing sounds good .. HELP !
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Beef and vegetable stew with buttermilk biscuits. Water.
It seemed appropriate on an unusually cold and wet evening in New Mexico.
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Chili Cheesebugers, Tater Tots.
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I made shrimp parmesan with spaghetti and a salad.
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venison lasagna
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Smoked some salmon on the grill while enjoying some Blue Moon beer. Kinda cool tonight so I fired up the heaters. Here in FL, we fire up heaters once the temps get below 60 :cool As for the salmon, I seared them first, then flipped them off to the side not over the coals and brushed on some lemon pepper marinade followed by some salmon seasoning. Threw some hickory chips on the coals and then closed the vents to about 10% airflow. Yum.
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