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As many of you know, I have been burning the candles at both ends in recent weeks, commuting between Fergus Falls, Minnesota and Plain, Wisconsin, racking up about a thousand miles of driving a week.
Please click on the following link to see the monster that I have just created for Skyvision: Skyvision Free To-Air Free TV
This is a 1.8 meter commercial Prodelin transmit/receive Ku-band offset antenna that has been Frankensteined for 12 satellite reception. In this case, I had simultaneous reception from 79, 83, 87, 89, 91, 93, 95, 97, 99, 101, 103 & 107.3 West satellites on the same antenna.
Main support beam is 3/4 inch conduit, which is far superior to the usual 1/2 inch material, with a new twist: separate elevation sub-brackets to coincide with the center of the arc, and minimize the length of LNBF adjusters.
In normal situations, it appears that I have the proper mix of beamwidth and gain to supply usable signals over a 35 degree east-west azimuth span at temperate latitudes similar to the 40 to 50 degree north locations that I have been working in. Using a 1.8 meter antenna, I find that I can do 2 degree equatorial spacing on most Ku-band satellites, with the occasional persuasion required at times, by playing with the in and out distance and squeezing another LNBF in between existing devices.
Those to the extreme south will find a smaller number of satellites available due to the greater than 35 degree local azimuth differences encountered as you get closer and deeper into the tropical latitudes closer to the equator. But in any case, it beats using lots of smaller antennas. And you can throw in the odd C-band offset conical adapter near the center of the dish for extra fun. But much better results with that mix will happen if you use a 2.4 meter offset.
Mike Kohl
globalcm@mhtc.net
Global Communications Plain, Wisconsin
AND
Skyvision Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Please click on the following link to see the monster that I have just created for Skyvision: Skyvision Free To-Air Free TV
This is a 1.8 meter commercial Prodelin transmit/receive Ku-band offset antenna that has been Frankensteined for 12 satellite reception. In this case, I had simultaneous reception from 79, 83, 87, 89, 91, 93, 95, 97, 99, 101, 103 & 107.3 West satellites on the same antenna.
Main support beam is 3/4 inch conduit, which is far superior to the usual 1/2 inch material, with a new twist: separate elevation sub-brackets to coincide with the center of the arc, and minimize the length of LNBF adjusters.
In normal situations, it appears that I have the proper mix of beamwidth and gain to supply usable signals over a 35 degree east-west azimuth span at temperate latitudes similar to the 40 to 50 degree north locations that I have been working in. Using a 1.8 meter antenna, I find that I can do 2 degree equatorial spacing on most Ku-band satellites, with the occasional persuasion required at times, by playing with the in and out distance and squeezing another LNBF in between existing devices.
Those to the extreme south will find a smaller number of satellites available due to the greater than 35 degree local azimuth differences encountered as you get closer and deeper into the tropical latitudes closer to the equator. But in any case, it beats using lots of smaller antennas. And you can throw in the odd C-band offset conical adapter near the center of the dish for extra fun. But much better results with that mix will happen if you use a 2.4 meter offset.
Mike Kohl
globalcm@mhtc.net
Global Communications Plain, Wisconsin
AND
Skyvision Fergus Falls, Minnesota
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Very clever:
The following is just my opinion from examining a few very small pictures.
Mike's had similar designs on his site, using the 6' Prodeln, and other dishes like a Primestar 84e.
In the past, LNBs were mounted onto that big sweeping "square-U" shaped arm.
As long as it followed the correct path, all was well.
This latest creation seems to improve greatly on old ideas. -
The big "U" is no longer a critical part of the LNB path. It's just a general mounting guide.
That short, somewhat "V" shaped sub-bracket, flies above the "U", and takes the LNB holders.
Now, you have a smaller, simpler, mounting arm, which is easier to rebuild if you need to optimize it.
Also, note the screw adjustments at each end of the "V" bar.
That gives both stability and fine tuning ability to the entire LNB support line.
It also lets you locate the dish east/west across the country, or aim it far from your TS bird, and not have to fabricate so many custom pieces.
The angle or curve of the (not really) V-shaped piece can be tweaked for north/south dish locations, to optimize LNB placement.
One thought I had, that may or may not be implimented, is that the "V" may be rolled about its axis to optimize LNB locations when the dish is used far north or far south.
Otherwise, just that one "V" structure needs to be custom-built for a given site.
Something not supported by the pictures, the flying V could be put an inch closer to the dish than the bottom of the U.
This would allow the line of LNBs to cross from above to below the central mount point.
For a guy who wants to make this work anywhere, it's a brilliant collection of new and old ideas! -
A home builder, who just needs to get his one dish working, might want to simplify to a custom one-of.
However, following Mike's plan would sure get ya there in style! -
Kudos, Mike!
The following is just my opinion from examining a few very small pictures.
Mike's had similar designs on his site, using the 6' Prodeln, and other dishes like a Primestar 84e.
In the past, LNBs were mounted onto that big sweeping "square-U" shaped arm.
As long as it followed the correct path, all was well.
This latest creation seems to improve greatly on old ideas. -
The big "U" is no longer a critical part of the LNB path. It's just a general mounting guide.
That short, somewhat "V" shaped sub-bracket, flies above the "U", and takes the LNB holders.
Now, you have a smaller, simpler, mounting arm, which is easier to rebuild if you need to optimize it.
Also, note the screw adjustments at each end of the "V" bar.
That gives both stability and fine tuning ability to the entire LNB support line.
It also lets you locate the dish east/west across the country, or aim it far from your TS bird, and not have to fabricate so many custom pieces.
The angle or curve of the (not really) V-shaped piece can be tweaked for north/south dish locations, to optimize LNB placement.
One thought I had, that may or may not be implimented, is that the "V" may be rolled about its axis to optimize LNB locations when the dish is used far north or far south.
Otherwise, just that one "V" structure needs to be custom-built for a given site.
Something not supported by the pictures, the flying V could be put an inch closer to the dish than the bottom of the U.
This would allow the line of LNBs to cross from above to below the central mount point.
For a guy who wants to make this work anywhere, it's a brilliant collection of new and old ideas! -
A home builder, who just needs to get his one dish working, might want to simplify to a custom one-of.
However, following Mike's plan would sure get ya there in style! -
Kudos, Mike!
Anyone else watch this show? Any guesses as to what was in the box Gibbs gave to Abby that was on her desk? It look liked it was glowing.
I also heard that someone was leaving the show at the end of this season. Any guesses as to who thats going to be?
I also heard that someone was leaving the show at the end of this season. Any guesses as to who thats going to be?
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Tony as the director.
Would you rather have LaRoche ???Tony as the director.
No. Bring in someone new.
Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.
I don't think Tim and Tony are that far apart in Age ...No. Bring in someone new.
Remember what Tony said to Tim when they first got back together ...
Tony said: I am the New Tony, Tim .... (something to that effect)
Tony has changed, he's been running his Security Business ... I'm sure he has grown up.
Give it time ... your judging the New Tony from the old Tony.
It sounds like Tim won't be around the Team much longer either.
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Anyone making their own breakfast sausage? I've recently been trying different recipes, found some I like, some I've modified...
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. get a nice chuck roast!!!
Who cares if it's cheaper than store bought. you do realize that ground beef is like hot dogs right lips and a**holes!!! you have no idea whats in it and what animal came from what carcass right
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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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Marques Brownlee
Time for another AWESOME video from Marques Brownlee!
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scwlR0QHGOk
Direct YouTube Link - The NEW Tesla Roadster: My Honest Reaction
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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scwlR0QHGOk
Direct YouTube Link - The NEW Tesla Roadster: My Honest Reaction
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iJustine
Time for another AWESOME video from iJustine!
View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/m44iKsdN1-Q
Direct YouTube Link - NVIDIA RTX Spark launch party!!!
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View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/m44iKsdN1-Q
Direct YouTube Link - NVIDIA RTX Spark launch party!!!
The official iJustine Website's Website
Buy her book!
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For quite a while now, people with a VIP211k have been losing their recordings on their activated external HDDs... even when there's nothing physically wrong with HDD. I believe this is an intentional and underhanded tactic that Dish is pulling in an attempt to force users away from the VIP211k.
They are obviously regretting that they ever let users have a "non-dvr" dvr in the first place. You would think they would be happy charging you a $40 one time fee... and then be happy letting the customer be the one responsible for HDD failures.
Dish clearly hates the 211k bitter-clingers. This recording deletion problem is intentional (IMO), and I think it is just one more tool that they are using. Hopper and a 2-year agreement... that's what they want you to have. Think about that... a 2-year agreement... with a company $30 Billion in debt (that's with a B). What happens when all that debt causes them to drop the channel that may have been your whole reason for having Dish in the first place? Guess who's stuck with a service that no longer suits their needs... for the remainder of the 2-year agreement.
On top of that, they don't want you to install it yourself. I purchased and installed all my equipment myself. That used to be common. Now, they lie to me and tell me that my dish must be updated to use a Hopper. Funny thing is... they don't even know what dish I have because they didn't install it, and I didn't tell them. If you ask what type of dish/LNBs the hopper needs... good luck getting an answer. All they know is that whatever you have needs to be upgraded by an installer.
It is quite apparent to me that they care much more about staying in their box, than they do working with the customer. That's too bad, because it hasn't always been that way. It's like they are totally unaware of the current business environment that they are trying to compete in.
I have been a customer since 2010. I will be cancelling my service before the next period. Yeah, I know, my $1,200 a year won't make a difference to them. It just seems like they have forgotten who needs who, especially when you consider the competition in today's streaming world. But hey, they will have succeed in forcing me off the 211k.
They are obviously regretting that they ever let users have a "non-dvr" dvr in the first place. You would think they would be happy charging you a $40 one time fee... and then be happy letting the customer be the one responsible for HDD failures.
Dish clearly hates the 211k bitter-clingers. This recording deletion problem is intentional (IMO), and I think it is just one more tool that they are using. Hopper and a 2-year agreement... that's what they want you to have. Think about that... a 2-year agreement... with a company $30 Billion in debt (that's with a B). What happens when all that debt causes them to drop the channel that may have been your whole reason for having Dish in the first place? Guess who's stuck with a service that no longer suits their needs... for the remainder of the 2-year agreement.
On top of that, they don't want you to install it yourself. I purchased and installed all my equipment myself. That used to be common. Now, they lie to me and tell me that my dish must be updated to use a Hopper. Funny thing is... they don't even know what dish I have because they didn't install it, and I didn't tell them. If you ask what type of dish/LNBs the hopper needs... good luck getting an answer. All they know is that whatever you have needs to be upgraded by an installer.
It is quite apparent to me that they care much more about staying in their box, than they do working with the customer. That's too bad, because it hasn't always been that way. It's like they are totally unaware of the current business environment that they are trying to compete in.
I have been a customer since 2010. I will be cancelling my service before the next period. Yeah, I know, my $1,200 a year won't make a difference to them. It just seems like they have forgotten who needs who, especially when you consider the competition in today's streaming world. But hey, they will have succeed in forcing me off the 211k.
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Has anyone subscribed to NBA League Pass for 2026-27 and try to link their account to NBA.com to stream League Pass? I purchased it for 2026-27, and when I linked, I got a message saying success, but then I receive an error that my linked subscription does not include the preseason games for NBA League Pass. Is that how it has always been? I know satellite doesn't have the preseason games on the NBA League Pass channels, but I thought that I was able to stream the preseason once I linked my account on NBA.com?
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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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Nah, you just don't understand how ignore works, which is why you made your own NFL thread thinking there wasn't one
For some reason, the satelliteguys.us site is loading a lot slower than usual on both Chrome on my Asus laptop and Safari on my iPhone.
I'm also seeing longer appearances of the blue bar at the top and the "3 blue bars" loading symbol.
Is anyone else also having the same problem? Thanks in advance.
I'm also seeing longer appearances of the blue bar at the top and the "3 blue bars" loading symbol.
Is anyone else also having the same problem? Thanks in advance.
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Remember folks... just like DNS... its always Foxbat.
WTF… …What the Foxbat!Remember folks... just like DNS... its always Foxbat.
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wow what a kick in the balls!!! the wife blames you when things don't work now scott's blaming youWTF… …What the Foxbat!
I know. Here's what Scott has in store for me if I get out of line:wow what a kick in the balls!!! the wife blames you when things don't work now scott's blaming you
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OMG to freaking funny
You're no fun.
