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How much could one expect to pay for a basic free-to-air system with a smaller end dish (size wise), receiver, wiring, and whatever else one would need to get going? Are there installers who do this sort of thing (And, if so, how much do they usually charge)?
What kind of channels could one expect to get? Are regional sports networks and ESPN and the like possibilities? What about cable news like MSNBC, CNN, BBC World, etc.? Network affiliates? Are the list of channels something you can count on being there? Or do channels frequently encrypt, switch frequencies unannounced, etc.?
Someone mentioned FTA in the Dish Network forum and I thought I'd investigate. I suspect I can't afford the setup and that it wouldn't really meet my expectations for television (Which is relevant if I am paying for equipment and set up -- if they were no costs, I'd be happy with anything!). Plus, I have reservations about installing something like that in a place I don't own. But I could definitely do without a monthly television bill!
So, I thought it was worth asking about.
What kind of channels could one expect to get? Are regional sports networks and ESPN and the like possibilities? What about cable news like MSNBC, CNN, BBC World, etc.? Network affiliates? Are the list of channels something you can count on being there? Or do channels frequently encrypt, switch frequencies unannounced, etc.?
Someone mentioned FTA in the Dish Network forum and I thought I'd investigate. I suspect I can't afford the setup and that it wouldn't really meet my expectations for television (Which is relevant if I am paying for equipment and set up -- if they were no costs, I'd be happy with anything!). Plus, I have reservations about installing something like that in a place I don't own. But I could definitely do without a monthly television bill!
So, I thought it was worth asking about.
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Ya might take a look at this thread for some encouragement:
What I love about FTA !
It's not the only thread of its kind, but it's new and representative.
The best thing about the forum, is how people help each other to succeed.
The lady who started that thread was without satellite reception about a year ago.
She found some small commercial Ku dishes and parts her ex husband had ferreted away but never installed.
We encouraged her to drag 'em out and take pictures.
Then, we pointed to the best she had, and taught her how to install and align them.
Now, she's got a sweet little farm of Ku dishes out back, that we'd all be proud to call our own!
After being in the hobby for a while, she learned that some programming she wanted would need a C-band BUD.
Just in the last month, she had two holes dug out back, and 10' poles installed!
Already, a 6' dish is yielding results.
And this is a lady with a bad back and minimal tools.
(though, she's not as helpless not technically challenged as she puts on! ) -
So, if you have the time, a nice installation can be built up for little money.
If you have concerns, we have solutions. The biggest problem is knowing what to ask.
What I love about FTA !
It's not the only thread of its kind, but it's new and representative.
The best thing about the forum, is how people help each other to succeed.
The lady who started that thread was without satellite reception about a year ago.
She found some small commercial Ku dishes and parts her ex husband had ferreted away but never installed.
We encouraged her to drag 'em out and take pictures.
Then, we pointed to the best she had, and taught her how to install and align them.
Now, she's got a sweet little farm of Ku dishes out back, that we'd all be proud to call our own!
After being in the hobby for a while, she learned that some programming she wanted would need a C-band BUD.
Just in the last month, she had two holes dug out back, and 10' poles installed!
Already, a 6' dish is yielding results.
And this is a lady with a bad back and minimal tools.
(though, she's not as helpless not technically challenged as she puts on! ) -
So, if you have the time, a nice installation can be built up for little money.
If you have concerns, we have solutions. The biggest problem is knowing what to ask.
It's been a while, but I believe that World Direct has a proper Standard linear LNB on it, stock.
I'd aim the dish to 30°w (or any of the satellites others here will recommend), and get to cookin'!
Use the center-mounted LNB, and set your receivers LO to 10750.
edit:
36 x 24 inches should do a fine job.
More and better pictures on Sadoun's site.
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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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I know HipKat said that they were working on conversions but we got the official news yesterday right from Dish that starting next month all DMA's will be on the western arc, and all customers will be assigned to that. That's gonna mean a lot of customers around here aren't gonna get Dish unless there are exceptions. Too many mountains and trees.
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. can we say over priced garbage!!!
I'm thinking of switching to DirecTV and wanted to know what equipment I should be asking for.
I'm wanting wired satellite due to that fact that I live in the sticks and there is no reliable, decent speed internet for streaming available.
What would be the correct equipment for three 4K tvs in the house?
I'm wanting wired satellite due to that fact that I live in the sticks and there is no reliable, decent speed internet for streaming available.
What would be the correct equipment for three 4K tvs in the house?
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why not just do a rebranding of the two
As they pivot away from using dishes and more toward streaming, the DirecTV brand would make much more sense.why not just do a rebranding of the two
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agree to a certain point!!! is charlies pockets gonna get tight and will he cancel channels because he don't want to pay for them??? a hopper 3 on dtv channel lineup would be amazing and every mans dream come true lol
Squirrels have eaten my antenna wire on my home unit that is a car radio running of the 12 volt side of my solar system. I need a new antenna and would like to add something to one of my existing masts. The reason I am looking at this that I am also covered in trees which has not been a problem, but something mast mounted would future proof me. Thanks in advance.
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We have the pro-500 and it's a beast pulling in the signal!!! always full bars no matter how much it rains. it's worth every penny
I am a animal lover, but this year I gave up gardening. Even moved it to potted plants on the second story deck last year. Can't tell you how much use my Ruger 10-22 got, but it was a losing battle for me. Never got any food. So now they eat coax instead! 20 acres of dense woods behind me and my stuff tastes better, either veggies or wires!
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i might think about running cables through some conduit to prevent the Squirrels from chewing em all to hell
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Walter Koenig, who memorably played Chekov in the original "Star Trek" series and seven "Star Trek" feature films, died Sunday in Los Angeles.
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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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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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We have a Breakfast and Dinner thread so...
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
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