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jerryd

Last reply Apr 22, 2010 · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

super dish conversion

Last year I was able to buy a kit converting a super dish to the western arc, of 110, 119, and 129 sats. It came with a bracket and 3 LNBS, Now I would like to convert this same super dish to receive the Eastern arc 0f 61.5, 72, and 77 sats. does any one know of a conversion kit ?

Thanks !

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sca

Apr 19, 2010

i have heard of it as being refered to as a 1005 dish. i have heard that repoint kits were going to be made, but i personally have not seen any.

Jimmerinwi

Apr 20, 2010

sca said:
i have heard of it as being refered to as a 1005 dish. i have heard that repoint kits were going to be made, but i personally have not seen any.

Did you mean a 1000.5? If you did a 1000.5 is just a 1000.4 with a 500+ Pan, making the signal a bit stronger!

jerryd

Apr 20, 2010

eastern arc conversion

It is marked super dish on the reflector, which is much larger then, say a 500, I think the super dish was made to pick up110, 119, 118 and possiblely one more sat. i was able to obtain a conversion bracket with LNBs converting it to the western arc,The angle between sat 129 and 119 is 10 degrees,on the western arc, the angle between sats 61.5 and 72.7 is 11.2 degrees, I need a bracket to widen the space between these lnbs from 10 degrees to 11.2 degrees and to widen the space from the 72.7 degree sat to 4.3 degrees to also receive the 77 degree sat. so I can receive all three sats. I want the eastern arc because I haved "moved", and am at the fringe for receiving chicago chennels on the Western arc. The eastern arc gives much more signal strenght with no fad outs.

sca

Apr 20, 2010

Jimmerinwi said:
Did you mean a 1000.5? If you did a 1000.5 is just a 1000.4 with a 500+ Pan, making the signal a bit stronger!

ah. ok. i havent put one of those together.

scoobyxj

Apr 21, 2010

You do realize that unless the Chicago locals are on one the the EA birds you still won't get them. Even if they are there is still a very good chance you would be on the edge of that spot beam as well, and still won't get them.

Voyager6

Apr 21, 2010

jerryd said:
Last year I was able to buy a kit converting a super dish to the western arc, of 110, 119, and 129 sats. It came with a bracket and 3 LNBS, Now I would like to convert this same super dish to receive the Eastern arc 0f 61.5, 72, and 77 sats. does any one know of a conversion kit ?

Thanks !

First question, was this a 105 SuperDish or 121?
Second question, is it metal or fiberglass?

If your SuperDish was for 105 and metal then you may be in luck. The Type I SD was metal and is the same size as the 500+ reflector. I am attempting the same thing as you. Just haven't had time to try it yet. I purchased a 1000.4 LNB and 1000.4 bracket from ebay. I am told that the 1000.4 arm is 19" long and the LNB should be 22" from the dish. Good luck and let us know how it works.

jerryd

Apr 22, 2010

To Scoobyxj

I have aimed a 500 type dish at 61.5 and can receive all the chicago channels

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TWiT Tech Podcast Network

10 minutes ago · posted in TWiT Tech Podcast Network

MacBreak Weekly 1047

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4lDymQdOo0

Direct YouTube Link - MacBreak Weekly 1047
TWIT's Website
TWIT Live Feed

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Gary Toma

Staff member Pub Member / Supporter Cutting Edge

Last reply 15 minutes ago · posted in DIRECTV Technical Resources Forum

DIRECTV Transponder Map ~ Data 10/14/2026

The TPN Map Excel Presents all DIRECTV Channels:

National (50-States or wide/NAT+PR 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

Domestic Satellites
@99W...... D11, D14
@101W.... D16
@103W.... D12, D15
@110W.... D5
@119W.... D8

Understanding the TPN Map

Making Sense of the TPN Map Display Conventions

DIRECTV_TPN_Map_261014.xlsx 1,874 KB

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KyL416

Oct 8, 2026

PISTONS and THUNDER are finally testing on the stream server. PISTONS is showing the Ion/Scripps Sports promo loop filler that their NHL and WNBA feeds have, THUNDER has a "You are watching Thunder+" slate

The Clippers still haven't officially announced their TV plans beyond 10 simulcasts on KTLA, but the NBA's FAQ for ClipperVision is now live. The CLIPPERS feed is currently showing a loop of their Hawaii preseason game.

The Heat still haven't announced their West Palm Beach or Fort Myers affiliates. Since WPLG is streaming the games for free via their app, I doubt we'll be seeing the return of WPLG on stream.

So far nothing testing for the Bucks, Magic, Hawks or Hornets.

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KyL416

Thursday at 7:30 PM

KyL416 said:
The Heat still haven't announced their West Palm Beach or Fort Myers affiliates. Since WPLG is streaming the games for free via their app, I doubt we'll be seeing the return of WPLG on stream.

West Palm Beach is getting it on WTCN-CD/43 MNT. Still nothing for Fort Myers

Also, the Thunder's deal for KSBI/52 OKC and KQCW/19 Tulsa will be via a special cable and DIRECTV only feed of those stations. OTA viewers and Dish customers will be limited to 10 games.

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dtv757

Friday at 9:12 AM

Thanks for the updates on CW norfolk
Hopefully comes to sat soon!!

dtv757

Saturday at 8:34 PM

Not seeing 44 (WVBT-DT/44 CW Norfolk ) on my D* app for firestick

KyL416

Saturday at 8:44 PM

It's only available for streaming customers, they still haven't added that batch of CW stations to satellite.

Even if it was, satellite customers still can't stream their CW affiliates via the app, just the Big 4, select PBS stations and some independents (mainly the ones that have full season NHL/NBA rights)

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KyL416

15 minutes ago

WCWW/25 CW South Bend and WBKP/5 CW Marquette are now testing on the stream server. These are both already available on satellite.

Now in the satellite guide:
663-2 PISTONS
675 THUNDER
693 CLIPPERS

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Bobby

Supporting Founder Lifetime Supporter

Last reply 58 minutes ago · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Dish 4K Event Listings (No Discussion)

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.

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Bobby

Oct 13, 2026

CFB, Notre Dame at BYU, Saturday 10-27, 4:30PM PDT, Channel 148-03.

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Bobby

Oct 13, 2026

NASCAR, Freeway Insurance 500, Sunday 10-18, 12PM PDT, Channel 148-04.

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Bobby

Thursday at 3:57 PM

CFB, Ohio State at Indiana, Saturday 10-17, 9AM PDT, Channel 148-01.
CFB, Arizona State at Texas Tech, Saturday 10-17, 12:30PM PDT, Channel 148-01.

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Bobby

Yesterday at 2:37 PM

CFB, Ole Miss at Texas, Saturday 10-24, 4:30PM PDT, Channel 148-03.

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Bobby

58 minutes ago

CFB, Indiana at Michigan, Saturday 10-24, 9AM PDT, Channel 148-01.
CFB, BYU at UCF, Saturday 10-24, 12:30PM PDT, Channel 148-01.

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Linus Tech Tips

Today at 1:33 PM · posted in Linus Tech Tips

I Gotta Stop Following Advice From Reddit

Time for another AWESOME video from Linus Tech Tips!

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meStevo

Lifetime Supporter

Last reply Today at 1:10 PM · posted in The Sports Section

NFL 2026-2027 Season

Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.

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Foxbat

Yesterday at 6:19 PM

I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:

Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties

Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.

www.colts.com

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rvvaquero

Yesterday at 9:00 PM

Foxbat said:
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:

Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties

Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.

www.colts.com

Be nice to see a Cowboy headline like that.

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Mike0616

Yesterday at 9:35 PM

Foxbat said:
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:

Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties

Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.

www.colts.com

Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"

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Foxbat

Yesterday at 11:25 PM

Jeeez, Week 6, no lead is safe…

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b4pjoe

Today at 9:22 AM

rvvaquero said:
Be nice to see a Cowboy headline like that.

Yes the Cowboys owner needs to fire the general manager (himself), co-owner, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Executive Vice President, Director of Player Personnel, and President of AT&T Stadium (his son) and then he should jump off of a cliff. Only then can they recover.

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rvvaquero

Today at 11:33 AM

Jerry Jones and Jimmy Johnson had an argument about who was responsible for the dynasty building of the early 90's Cowboys.

The rest of us figured it out in about 3 years, Jerry has had over 30 years but still can't admit it. It's all he lives for, to show everyone he can put together a winner. I don't think he can. His kids only know what he taught them.

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dfergie

Today at 1:10 PM

I was a devout Cowboy fan in the Landry era, grudgingly gave Jimmy his due, since then not so much, the Jones family took care of that...

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dfergie

Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU!

Last reply Today at 1:07 PM · posted in The Chit Chat Club

Gas Price Info With National Gas Temperature Map

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

Sunday at 10:27 AM

Regular$5.999
Premium$6.399
Diesel$7.999
at Costco, Rohnert Park.

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dishstaller

Sunday at 12:32 PM

Bobby said:
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

Sunday at 2:04 PM

dishstaller said:
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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dishstaller

Sunday at 10:06 PM

harshness said:
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.

harshness

Yesterday at 9:34 AM

In Oregon, our premium boat gas is about a dollar more than our corn premium. Several stations only offer the non-corn premium grade.

Bobby

Today at 11:14 AM

Regular$5.899
Premium$6.299
Diesel$7.999
at Costco, Rohnert Park.

dishstaller

Today at 12:45 PM

Diesel is all over the place around here. Saw it yesterday from $5.37 to $6.17...not sure what the obsession was with ending in 7

dfergie

Today at 1:07 PM

$4.09 - $4.29, real gas $4.69...

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Scott Greczkowski

Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU! Cutting Edge

Last reply Today at 12:48 PM · posted in The Chit Chat Club

Song Name Game Part 3!

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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ClarkGable

Today at 5:59 AM

Little Deuce Coupe - The Beach Boys

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gms49ers

Today at 8:59 AM

The Boys of Summer - Don Henley

FTA4PA

Today at 10:15 AM

Summer In The City - The Lovin' Spoonful

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Bobby

Today at 11:11 AM

Gonna Send You Back To Georgia (A City Slick) - Timmy Shaw

dishstaller

Today at 12:48 PM

Detroit Rock City - KISS

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TWiT Tech Podcast Network

Today at 12:32 PM · posted in TWiT Tech Podcast Network

iOS Today 825-826

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_t6DHoWkL4

Direct YouTube Link - iOS Today 825-826
TWIT's Website
TWIT Live Feed

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MartyDe

Last reply Today at 12:27 PM · posted in Over the Air Television By RabbitEars.Info

ATSC 3 converter boxes

Interesting article about the work being done to develope an ATSC 3 converter box. Yes it does mention affordable.

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

www.tvtechnology.com

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Scott Greczkowski

Today at 11:49 AM

Hopefully they are better then the current highly insecure junk boxes that are out now.

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navychop

Today at 12:03 PM

DEATH TO NEXGEN!

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TRG

Today at 12:12 PM

17 years ago the US turned off analog OTA signals in favor of digital broadcasting. Now the push is ATSC 3 "Nextgen TV". But nobody seems to be able to agree on DRM implementation protocols. People don't want to hook their TV up to the internet in order to watch over the air TV. At least I don't. With all the data they collect about your viewing habits the box should be given away at no cost.

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navychop

Today at 12:27 PM

Comb your hair.

Howard Simmons

Lifetime Supporter

Today at 11:07 AM · posted in Movie Talk

November 1963

Can't wait to see this:

John Travolta & Robert Carlyle Lead New JFK Assassination Movie in November 1963 Trailer