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Now that the weather is a bit better, I started working on my MiniBUD project.
Up front I want to thank walrus1957 - - - and without his help I would not have gotten this far!!
I decided for this first try at C-Band I would go with a fixed 90cm GeoSatPro dish focused on Galaxy 17 (91W). I also purchased a DMX741 from WS International and a C-band brackett from Satellite AV.
Because of LOS issues I had to move the dish to a different location. This was so I could get a clear view of 91W.
Building the walrus1957 conical scalar took about an hour and without it I could not get any signal (thus if you are going with a 90cm or 1meter MiniBUD you will almost definitely need to build one) My first one one I learned alot from and I will make a second, better one soon.
Walrus1957 Scalar Cones Construction
Although I'm still trying different things with this setup here is what I have learned so far.
1. C-Band very possible with a 90cm dish (patience is necessary tho)
2. The LNBF is important - I got the DMX741 at the recommendation of walrus1957 and this model helped pull in the most signal possible.
3. I could not get C-Band and KU at the same time (not sure why)
4. This opens up a whole new part of FTA for me!
5. When I try again I will go with a 1.2 meter that is motorized
6. A BUD is in my future - - - already found one for free!
If you have limited space or for some other reason cannot go with a very large dish C-Band is still possible.
Here are some pix.
Up front I want to thank walrus1957 - - - and without his help I would not have gotten this far!!
I decided for this first try at C-Band I would go with a fixed 90cm GeoSatPro dish focused on Galaxy 17 (91W). I also purchased a DMX741 from WS International and a C-band brackett from Satellite AV.
Because of LOS issues I had to move the dish to a different location. This was so I could get a clear view of 91W.
Building the walrus1957 conical scalar took about an hour and without it I could not get any signal (thus if you are going with a 90cm or 1meter MiniBUD you will almost definitely need to build one) My first one one I learned alot from and I will make a second, better one soon.
Walrus1957 Scalar Cones Construction
Very simple and inexpensive to make.
You can use aluminum roof flashing which costs about $10 USD for a large roll and has a nice springy nature and can be cut with scissors.
90mm ID X 260mm OD outer cone.
90mm ID X 200mm OD middle cone.
90mm ID X 140mm OD inner cone.
From the inner cone space the second and third cones 15mm apart on the slip sleeve.
Wrap the LNBF with a single layer of material 45mm deep to make a slip cylinder to attach the cones to.
Once I got on 91W - - - I was amazed what a difference the conical scalar rings made!!! Without it I could not get any C-Band channels but with it I got about 20. This was mainly EWTN and The Word Network plus a few other things.90mm ID X 260mm OD outer cone.
90mm ID X 200mm OD middle cone.
90mm ID X 140mm OD inner cone.
From the inner cone space the second and third cones 15mm apart on the slip sleeve.
Wrap the LNBF with a single layer of material 45mm deep to make a slip cylinder to attach the cones to.
Although I'm still trying different things with this setup here is what I have learned so far.
1. C-Band very possible with a 90cm dish (patience is necessary tho)
2. The LNBF is important - I got the DMX741 at the recommendation of walrus1957 and this model helped pull in the most signal possible.
3. I could not get C-Band and KU at the same time (not sure why)
4. This opens up a whole new part of FTA for me!
5. When I try again I will go with a 1.2 meter that is motorized
6. A BUD is in my future - - - already found one for free!
If you have limited space or for some other reason cannot go with a very large dish C-Band is still possible.
Here are some pix.
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There was such a mod someone was talking about.
I don't recall the details, so apparently it didn't leave me convinced.
... or maybe there was supposed to be follow up, and I missed it.
edit: in Robby's post above, he linked to the thread in question.
Just why the CK1's, 741's, and 621's of the world don't do as well on Ku, at least on prime focus dishes was due to their narrow view of the dish, I thought.
So, the C-band feed saw the entire dish with an F/D of .3 or .4, but the Ku portion acted like it had an F/D of .6 - .7, and only saw the center.
Properly installed and centered, they -can- do quite well, though.
So anyway, you'd think the Ku would see an offset dish just fine.
Never seemed to work that way.
Another factor that was brought up, had to do with the Ku feed decreasing the C-band signal just a little, compared to a C-only LNBF.
Not sure which of these points are true and which are conjecture, so you're on your own.
I don't recall the details, so apparently it didn't leave me convinced.
... or maybe there was supposed to be follow up, and I missed it.
edit: in Robby's post above, he linked to the thread in question.
Just why the CK1's, 741's, and 621's of the world don't do as well on Ku, at least on prime focus dishes was due to their narrow view of the dish, I thought.
So, the C-band feed saw the entire dish with an F/D of .3 or .4, but the Ku portion acted like it had an F/D of .6 - .7, and only saw the center.
Properly installed and centered, they -can- do quite well, though.
So anyway, you'd think the Ku would see an offset dish just fine.
Never seemed to work that way.
Another factor that was brought up, had to do with the Ku feed decreasing the C-band signal just a little, compared to a C-only LNBF.
Not sure which of these points are true and which are conjecture, so you're on your own.
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Starting a thread klang !
After an amazing first 2 seasons and an 8 episode 3rd season still coming this year, season 4 has now been greenlit.
After an amazing first 2 seasons and an 8 episode 3rd season still coming this year, season 4 has now been greenlit.
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Patrick Stewart died yesterday, October 28th at the age of 86. We lost yet another great actor. 
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Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ Captain and ‘X-Men’ Superhero, Dies at 86
He’s forever known for playing Jean-Luc Picard and Charles Xavier, whom he “admired for their morality, for their kindness, for their sensitivity, for their compassion.”
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The TPN Map Excel Presents all DIRECTV Channels:
Understanding the TPN Map
Making Sense of the TPN Map Display Conventions
National (50-States or wide/NAT+PR beams)
Local (Local-Into-Local or narrow/Spot beams)
Local (Local-Into-Local or narrow/Spot beams)
Additional tabs provide:
OTA the (Over-The-Air) Database
VOD (Video On_Demand) Records
Offline Records
Engr Records
Net Decoder a graphic presentation of all satellites and transponders
VOD (Video On_Demand) Records
Offline Records
Engr Records
Net Decoder a graphic presentation of all satellites and transponders
Domestic Satellites
@99W...... D11, D14
@101W.... D16
@103W.... D12, D15
@110W.... D5
@119W.... D8
@99W...... D11, D14
@101W.... D16
@103W.... D12, D15
@110W.... D5
@119W.... D8
Understanding the TPN Map
Making Sense of the TPN Map Display Conventions
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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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This is a thread that will keep you apprised of 4K events that will be showing on Dish channel 540. Keep looking here for information.
As of today, 9-27-17, there are no scheduled events posted for the next 2 weeks. That is subject to change on a daily basis.
As of today, 9-27-17, there are no scheduled events posted for the next 2 weeks. That is subject to change on a daily basis.
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Good...simple humor. Enjoy
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I created this thread on the original Edgecutter Cutting Edge Forums site. It's simply a place for those to review the latest software available for those using Windows 10 and Windows 11. To date it has received 112,559 views. I have been asked by staff to continue this thread here.
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To each there own but I've found that Windows can't do much more than Linux can. Can't have everything.
For niche use cases, yes I agree. Kali for ethical hacking and security testing, and running a Cacti server for network monitoring are the two things I have experience in. Plus thousands and thousands of other things, but for every day use I just can't see it. The owner of the GMRS repeater that I pay to access is changing the Tx DPL tones tomorrow, while Chirp is available on Linux, the software to program my MXT500 is not.To each there own but I've found that Windows can't do much more than Linux can. Can't have everything.
I run Fedora and Ubuntu in VMWare, honestly I don't care much for the UI of either of them and I don't feel like spending days/weeks to customize the UI to make it look Windows-like when I could just use Windows. The cartoonish dock at the bottom of the screen reminds me of Apple products.
Actually it looks like there are a lot of features new or updated, although most are on a gradual rollout schedule.
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KB5127936 Windows 11 Cumulative Update Preview build 26200.9818 (25H2) and 26300.9818 (26H2) - Oct. 28
Microsoft Support: This cumulative update for Windows 11, versions 26H2 and 25H2 (KB5127936), includes production-quality improvements. Announcements and messages This section provides key notifications related to this release, including announcements, change logs, and end-of-support notices...
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Interesting article about the work being done to develope an ATSC 3 converter box. Yes it does mention affordable.
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Pearl TV Issues Progress Report on Low-Cost 3.0 Converters in Advance of NAB Show New York
Group has secured lower pricing from key tech players to make less costly boxes available
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It's dead, they just don't know it yet. They killed it by forcing DRM on it, and that TOTALLY botched implementing it.
There is absolutely NO compelling reason for anybody to switch to ATSC3.0. They only want it as a total and complete money grab.
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WHAT ABOUT THE INTERNET PART OF IT. NO ONE WANTS A BOX CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET EITHER.
It's dead, they just don't know it yet. They killed it by forcing DRM on it, and that TOTALLY botched implementing it.
There is absolutely NO compelling reason for anybody to switch to ATSC3.0. They only want it as a total and complete money grab.
That would be handy. Download the latest RNA snippets that can be updated over 5G and no more shots! You're a Genius!Cough, cough. COVID vaccine implants.
Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?
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It states the average amount they are under water is OVER $7,000. 
Personally, I tend to be the type that drives a vehicle for a lot of years....do my own oil changes and other fluid changes. Just replaced the spark plugs and a couple coils. Youtube is great for things like this.
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Personally, I tend to be the type that drives a vehicle for a lot of years....do my own oil changes and other fluid changes. Just replaced the spark plugs and a couple coils. Youtube is great for things like this.
Nearly 3 In 10 New-Car Trade-Ins Are Underwater, Edmunds Finds<!-- --> | ZeroHedge
ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
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