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Hi...I am new to all of this International tv,I have had over the years Direct tv,I am using Dishnet now but I am curious about the international side of things,I live in Hamilton,Ontario, Canada postal code L8G 4A7, so my question is where in the sky would i aim my eliptical dish and I do have the Ku band Lnb that stands alone on its own, in comparison to the way my dishnet dishes are aimed..........anything at this time would be a big help......or what other satelite might I try to tune in from where I am..........like I say I am new to all of this internatinal side of things........Looking forward to replys.....:) Dr.Dolittle
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Is your dish size around 30...39" ? Check it.
And use a site Satellite Finder / Dish Pointing Calculator with Google Maps | DishPointer.com
zamar23
Lyngsat lists most popular sats among Canadians. Galaxy 19 and 25 have plenty clear international channels. Echo international channels are all N3 encrypted, requiring sub, if you can subscribe in Canada. You can't receive Globcast channels with an FTA box tuner, if that's your question, looking at its header. Look through Lyngsat satellite list and channels broadcast in DVB Clear to find what you like. Check Lyngsat maps for territory coverage by each sat and the dish size required.
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Galaxy 19 and 25 have plenty clear international channels.
G25 isnt at 97W anymore...its at 93W ;)

Echo international channels on Anik F3 are all N3 encrypted, requiring sub, if you can subscribe in Canada.
since he is in Canada this is moot. Canadians cannot subscribe to Dish & DirecTV

You can't receive Globcast channels with an FTA box tuner, if that's your question, looking at its header.
yes you can. You can't receive SUBSCRIPTION Globecast channels on a FTA reciever. You need their (crappy) box and Globecast will only activate a US subscription. But you can receive the free channels from them on any receiver

Canadian Installation Regulation
WorldTV services and equipment are not sold or activated in Canada.
DBS services originating from the US, including WorldTV, are not allowed to offer channels, services or hardware in Canada due to a law initiated by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC).
http://www.globecastwtv.com/EN/03_how_to_get_WTV/package/Canadian_Installation_Regulation.pdf
zamar23
Iceberg
Thanks for the remarks. Actually, G25 has very dynamic Mexican content, which is international for Canadians despite being North American (LOL), and quite enjoyable. Of course you're right, Globcast World TV non-scrambled channels on G19 can be received by FTA receivers, but I haven't read of someone watching DirecTV broadcasts on one of those.
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Who says dinner or lunch has to be the only good meals of the day?

Honey butter grits with scrambled eggs and grilled boneless pork ribs on flakey biscuits washed down with cranberry juice.
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Dos cackleberrys over easy on top of 2 corned beef hash patties fried in skillet... Chocolate milk.
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Cold morning today, only 32 degrees. Fired up the oven and made cinnamon rolls (from a tube) and a pot of coffee.
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2 egg burrito with bacon and a side of hashbrowns. Coffee.

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Breakfast Quesadillas. Grilled flour tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, hash browns, chopped green chile, cheddar & Jack cheese and bacon. Coffee.

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Taco omelette. 3 eggs, taco meat from yesterday, diced green chilis, cheddar cheese, chopped red onion, avocado, black olives, chopped tomato, La Victoria Salsa Brava.

This one was really, really good!
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Sorry to hear this. R.I.P.
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R.I.P.
dishstaller
My Mom was a huge McMillan & Wife fan.

RIP
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Mcmillan and wife was where I remember her from, R.I.P. ...
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R.I.P.
Scott Greczkowski
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Last reply · posted in SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Some of the channels start next week.

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My favorite is probably Holiday Pops.
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It's not even Halloween yet.
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I like the Jimmy Fallon channel. This will be its third year. I like that it's all fresh each year. Also fun when he pops on live from time to time.
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Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club
Terrible tragedy. You would think that they would have safe guards in place that would prevent something like this from happening. I guess if you are going to ride in a passenger train it might be best to get a car near the rear.

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Jimbo
Terrible tragedy. You would think that they would have safe guards in place that would prevent something like this from happening. I guess if you are going to ride in a passenger train it might be best to get a car near the rear.

They will have to look at the switching sections to determine WHY 2 trains were on the same track ... at the same time.
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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Show Don't Tell - Rush
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Show and Tell - Al Wilson
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On with the Show - The Rolling Stones
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The Show Must Go On - Pink Floyd
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If Love Must Go - Dobie Gray