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Hi everyone,
We all know, most of threads in any forum repeat content of others again and again - thats because different people tend to ask the same newbie questions. But there're some threads that make noticeable contribution to the whole forum, making it different from other forums, and frequently linked to from other places. Yes, they can be found by using Search feature, but most people prefer Easy way of looking for things - they just post same question again, and the answer received in most cases would be incomplete and less informative than in some of quality threads earlier posted and gone.
Yes, there is a definite trend to keep Sticky area limited in size and basic in content, otherwise it gets no sticky staff run area anymore. To keep most valuable threads from being lost behind the myriad of trivia, I suggest to setup a new Forum Area in each forum section: Most Valuable Threads. Such threads can be picked by staff based on member suggestions or for other reasons, or they can be posted for voting by a forum member. If voting passes a set threshold of votes by a set time (say 1 month), the thread should be placed in Most Valuable area. I'm far from questioning competence of the forum staff, just suggest to introduce some democracy elements in best material selection. Lets not forget, this forum is clearly North American one!
To start the process, I suggest a few threads to be placed in Most Valuable area:
Wave Frontier Toroidal T-90 Multi-LNB Satellite Dish
Best Way to Receive Whole Ku Arc With Fixed Dishes
Sat System Structure Optimization
I invite everyone to place their thread suggestions for Most Valuable Threads area here. If our request is denied
, at least everyone will have a shortcut to de-facto section (this thread) with most valuable info links from this forum FTA area.
We all know, most of threads in any forum repeat content of others again and again - thats because different people tend to ask the same newbie questions. But there're some threads that make noticeable contribution to the whole forum, making it different from other forums, and frequently linked to from other places. Yes, they can be found by using Search feature, but most people prefer Easy way of looking for things - they just post same question again, and the answer received in most cases would be incomplete and less informative than in some of quality threads earlier posted and gone.
Yes, there is a definite trend to keep Sticky area limited in size and basic in content, otherwise it gets no sticky staff run area anymore. To keep most valuable threads from being lost behind the myriad of trivia, I suggest to setup a new Forum Area in each forum section: Most Valuable Threads. Such threads can be picked by staff based on member suggestions or for other reasons, or they can be posted for voting by a forum member. If voting passes a set threshold of votes by a set time (say 1 month), the thread should be placed in Most Valuable area. I'm far from questioning competence of the forum staff, just suggest to introduce some democracy elements in best material selection. Lets not forget, this forum is clearly North American one!
To start the process, I suggest a few threads to be placed in Most Valuable area:
Wave Frontier Toroidal T-90 Multi-LNB Satellite Dish
Best Way to Receive Whole Ku Arc With Fixed Dishes
Sat System Structure Optimization
I invite everyone to place their thread suggestions for Most Valuable Threads area here. If our request is denied
, at least everyone will have a shortcut to de-facto section (this thread) with most valuable info links from this forum FTA area.
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After studying all the peace-meal answers on switches, I finally understood most of the variations.
But to answer questions that everybody posed, got to be repetitive.
So, I started a thread with some of the answers, and let members contribute ideas, questions, and anything else they wanted.
Then, when that had run its course, Iceberg exported just the facts (left out all the discussion) and made the Switches Simplified FAQ.
IMO, it worked out pretty well.
Some of the great threads on the forum, are too long to hand to a newbie.
One or two in particular, are for mounting big/heavy Primestar dishes on SG-2100 motors.
So, I'll often give a link into a thread, starting at the post that's most relevant.
In other cases, I'll tell someone to just scan through a thread and look at the pictures for encouragement and education.
Especially threads on mounting multiple LNBs.
No need to read all the dirty details. -
AND, I keep a list of about 50 threads that have some of the best and most common reference material!
Just one example, is where AcWxRadar does a in depth, and step-by-step on motor setup.
It had all been said before, but he pulled all the secrets together in one place, and presented them very well!
That would be my first recommendation, if you are collecting suggestions.! - :up
I think the FAQ department is the place to put this info.
Biggest problem, is getting anyone to look at the material... often even after we point 'em to it.
I've given short answers with lots of reference links, and been criticized for "too much reading material".
So, whatever you propose, really needs to broken down into bite-sized pieces, and then point the reader to just that one bite.
But to answer questions that everybody posed, got to be repetitive.
So, I started a thread with some of the answers, and let members contribute ideas, questions, and anything else they wanted.
Then, when that had run its course, Iceberg exported just the facts (left out all the discussion) and made the Switches Simplified FAQ.
IMO, it worked out pretty well.
Some of the great threads on the forum, are too long to hand to a newbie.
One or two in particular, are for mounting big/heavy Primestar dishes on SG-2100 motors.
So, I'll often give a link into a thread, starting at the post that's most relevant.
In other cases, I'll tell someone to just scan through a thread and look at the pictures for encouragement and education.
Especially threads on mounting multiple LNBs.
No need to read all the dirty details. -
AND, I keep a list of about 50 threads that have some of the best and most common reference material!
Just one example, is where AcWxRadar does a in depth, and step-by-step on motor setup.
It had all been said before, but he pulled all the secrets together in one place, and presented them very well!
That would be my first recommendation, if you are collecting suggestions.! - :up
I think the FAQ department is the place to put this info.
Biggest problem, is getting anyone to look at the material... often even after we point 'em to it.
I've given short answers with lots of reference links, and been criticized for "too much reading material".
So, whatever you propose, really needs to broken down into bite-sized pieces, and then point the reader to just that one bite.
People just want to know/understand everything at once without putting in any effort. It's probably the biggest downfall of the 'internet age' we are in right now. Everyone expects instant results. I don't know how many forums I have seen (not on satelliteguys) that consist of everyone asking questions and no one actually doing anything to answer them. People rely too much on the internet to give them answers and never really stop and think that it is people just like them that are providing the answers. What happens when the people providing the useful info are no longer around and everyone is just asking questions that can't be answered? I think research is half the fun, especially with hobbies. I wish I could speak on behalf of a lot of people in my generation, but unfortunately, I can't.
Have you all seen the movie Idiocracy? Hopefully it doesn't happen!
That's my rant for the day
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Then what good would I be here? -Zamar said:PLEASE, post this List here in bold, PLEASE.
- Tell ya what. I'll put it in my will. - :up
I also archive interesting pictures from the forum.
Mostly dishes, motors, mounts, or LNBs that I might want to get.
Usually I can find where it was originally posted (I know -who- posted most of them).
So, I look up a link to the old post and give that instead of reposting the same picture.
And as we all know, a picture is worth a good thousand or so words!.
There's some great research back in 2005/6.
The current fad/lust for mini-BUDs is not new!
Mounting offset Ku dishes upside down to get low flying satellites is not new.
It was well documented on the forum (with pictures) long ago!
There is a reference site for everything BUD, that look like it was published in the 50's, but it's still a valid reference!
I'm sure it was someone here who mentioned it long ago (and still do, occasionally).
Every newbie BUD-wanna-be should read it!
No need to duplicate all that info - but come back to SatGuy's to discuss what you learned.
edit:
Hey, here's a resource most folks overlook.
The Tip of the Iceberg.
It's full of valuable info, and nobody seems to reference it.
Did ya even know about it?
Thanks Ice!
I knew it - you keep everything for yourself.
I knew it - you keep everything for yourself.
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I knew it - you keep everything for yourself.
What do you mean by that?
Yea, with 42-thousand posts, he keeps it all under his hat! -
( I'm sure it was just a joke or a figure of speech. Note the: )
( I'm sure it was just a joke or a figure of speech. Note the:
)
Ice is a very unusual guy. His one sentence posts accurately hit Bingo every time on a very broad range of topics. On top, he never shows his whole setup anyway... A natural Iceberg is always much bigger under the water than its tip.
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the setup seems to change weekly so its never 100% accurate. I've showed pics of the dish farm before (numerous times)
the setup seems to change weekly so its never 100% accurate. I've showed pics of the dish farm before (numerous times)
I know, Anole can pinpoint the best threads on a mini BUD project, I'm eagerly looking for.
Thanks to myself, I feel to have found some of the most valuable threads on a Mini BUD project with extra links for more reading comprehension :
Primestar 84E/BSC621-2 LNBF Experiment
One Meter Primestar Mini-Bud Experiment
Of course, there are many others on this subject, I can add to this category. Can anyone amend the most valuable list on a Mini BUD project?
:Primestar 84E/BSC621-2 LNBF Experiment
One Meter Primestar Mini-Bud Experiment
Of course, there are many others on this subject, I can add to this category. Can anyone amend the most valuable list on a Mini BUD project?
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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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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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I remember this in the news too...
www.nbcnews.com
$14,000 spent on rented rotary phone
A widow rented a rotary dial telephone for 42 years, paying what her family calculates as more than $14,000 for a now- outdated phone.
www.nbcnews.com
That is a misnomer. In the old days you subscribed to telephone service. That included the telephone line and one telephone. An extension cost $1 a month extra. So that $14,000 over 42 years was for the service not the leased telephone. There is no way they paid $28 a month for 42 years for a leased telephone.I remember this in the news too...
$14,000 spent on rented rotary phone
A widow rented a rotary dial telephone for 42 years, paying what her family calculates as more than $14,000 for a now- outdated phone.
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Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.
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I haven't posted in almost 17 years. Over the air, sat, offline, anything-but-the-internet is still one of my avid pursuits. Been playing with offline tv viewing and offline web browsing. I have great appreciations for this site still being here. It's so hard to find public communities that haven't sold out to social media company.
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Hello folks, well my luck ran out last week with a nasty thunderstorm and after 39 years here, finally took a hit. Now, the FTA receivers I had for some years worked great until now. Recently picked up a fairly cheap receiver, online, KOQIT and seems to be good, but for the life of me, I cannot get the HDMI output to work with 3 of my Samsung monitors. I can hook it up to my Samsung TV and its HDMI input and it works fine. The 2 receivers I lost also worked fine with them, so am I going crazy? anyone have come across this or have any suggestions? And, since this is a somewhat cheap unit but works, what is everyone out there using for receivers these days? without breaking the bank? I enjoy watching FTA TV, so I will invest more if needed, what is a really good, detailed unit these days. I'm so use to watching a few of them HD channels. Right now I'm down to composite hookups, yuck! Any help or info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Frank 
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Take the cover off, show me pics of the board of the bad one and also the bottom of the board. I'm an old hardware electronics tech plus a satellite dealer; I fixed a lot of FTA and regular receivers. I may be able to fix it for you. And yes, they got hit by lightning; it's best to email me the pics at diamondsatellite@snet.net or call me at 203-232-8888. I give you a 50-50 chance of fixing it; I do have spare parts. my phone is a fliptop phoneHello folks, well my luck ran out last week with a nasty thunderstorm and after 39 years here, finally took a hit. Now, the FTA receivers I had for some years worked great until now. Recently picked up a fairly cheap receiver, online, KOQIT and seems to be good, but for the life of me, I cannot get the HDMI output to work with 3 of my Samsung monitors. I can hook it up to my Samsung TV and its HDMI input and it works fine. The 2 receivers I lost also worked fine with them, so am I going crazy? anyone have come across this or have any suggestions? And, since this is a somewhat cheap unit but works, what is everyone out there using for receivers these days? without breaking the bank? I enjoy watching FTA TV, so I will invest more if needed, what is a really good, detailed unit these days. I'm so use to watching a few of them HD channels. Right now I'm down to composite hookups, yuck! Any help or info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Frank
Gary
More room for the return of the Plague & Pestilence?
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a good surge protector will help to.Hello folks, well my luck ran out last week with a nasty thunderstorm and after 39 years here, finally took a hit. Now, the FTA receivers I had for some years worked great until now. Recently picked up a fairly cheap receiver, online, KOQIT and seems to be good, but for the life of me, I cannot get the HDMI output to work with 3 of my Samsung monitors. I can hook it up to my Samsung TV and its HDMI input and it works fine. The 2 receivers I lost also worked fine with them, so am I going crazy? anyone have come across this or have any suggestions? And, since this is a somewhat cheap unit but works, what is everyone out there using for receivers these days? without breaking the bank? I enjoy watching FTA TV, so I will invest more if needed, what is a really good, detailed unit these days. I'm so use to watching a few of them HD channels. Right now I'm down to composite hookups, yuck! Any help or info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Frank
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Now that I'm retired, obviously I have different health care insurance. I take 2 prescriptions. With my old insurance I didn't have to pay for either of them, now I do. It's not a huge amount but it led me to dig a little into the cost of prescription medications. I have been using Walgreens for the longest time. But what I found was that Walgreens price is 4.8 times more for one of my prescriptions and the other is 2.3 percent more compared to the lowest price pharmacy. If you pay for prescription medications you might want to have a look at trumprx and see if you can get a lower price.
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Actually I take just 2 prescriptions, Atorvastatin and Lisinopril. They cost me $6 each for 100 pills. Next year that will be nothing.That's ok. I probably take enough for the two of us.
God knows what Bobby takes. Maybe so much they count as a meal?
