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Guys,
I'm looking to pick up a 1.8M dish for C-Band. Other than price, Is there a difference between the WS International 6' Dish for $69 and the Sadoun 6' Dish for $239?
Chris
I'm looking to pick up a 1.8M dish for C-Band. Other than price, Is there a difference between the WS International 6' Dish for $69 and the Sadoun 6' Dish for $239?
Chris
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I got one of these about a month and a half ago and there was some rust on one panel. I stripped it, put some rustoleum primer and flat white, so one panel is lighter than the rest. Who cares, it's in the back and the only people that can see it are on the street behind me. It was shipped in about a week to California, I live above LA in the desert and rust isn't a big concern for me. I have to agree that it is a light dish and the odd size mount makes it a little difficult to mount it.
I used 2" rigid conduit, one 10' length and one 7' length coupled till they bottomed then drilled a 3/8" hole through each side and bolted it through. I did the same thing with a pvc coupling spacer (I took it to work and machined it out on an engine lathe) around the top of the pole but once I found true south, I bolted the mount completely through the pole, if it moves the entire pole has to move. I should have just gotten some of the nylon stock we have and machined one exactly, but I figured it to be a waste of material I might need later. The pole is in concrete at the edge of the patio, approx 2' deep, then rigid pipe strapped to the 6"X8" support for the patio in five places with two 5/16"X6" lag bolts and curved washers through the pole into the support just for extra measure.
I was pretty surprised that the pole was almost exactly plumb with being sectioned, it had about a 1/2 degree to one side until I put three 3/16" guide wires up and tighted up the sides to straighten it exactly plumb, since it is about 6' above the patio, it catches a lot of wind (wind is from 20-40 mph daily) so the guide wires were a must anyway. I will need to add two more higher up closer to the mount, the back side would interfere with the motor, so I lowered all three the first time around. We've had some gusts up to 60 mph since I put it up and it moved it slightly off to the east that day, usual direction of the wind. but just tweak it back and everything was fine.
I've been able to tune in from 82W to 139W so I know I'm tracking pretty closly to the arc. Just trying to get my older GI boxes to work, I think they are toast anyway. I've got a Nfusion HD downstairs and a Kbox Prodigy upstairs that both pull in pretty good FTA signals. I'm trying to catch an Openbox S10 on fleabay currently so I can get the S2, the nfusion is useless for it, even though it says it can and it has the module installed, I know, I know, pirates only crap. But I only use it for FTA. I get my locals on a huge OTA (120").
Overall the assembly instructions suck and are totally useless, but being a manufacturing engineer, I devised my own assembly method. I was thinking about writing up some with some sketchs for other people when I get some time. The dish works good and I use a DMX741 C/KU with it. Right now I have an old traxis mover on it with a V-box positioner. I have a spare mover that I'm cleaning up that a friend gave me. It's a newer model and in good shape except for the mounting bushings, they are way loose and I'll replace them with some aerospace models I have a work I think will work.
I used 2" rigid conduit, one 10' length and one 7' length coupled till they bottomed then drilled a 3/8" hole through each side and bolted it through. I did the same thing with a pvc coupling spacer (I took it to work and machined it out on an engine lathe) around the top of the pole but once I found true south, I bolted the mount completely through the pole, if it moves the entire pole has to move. I should have just gotten some of the nylon stock we have and machined one exactly, but I figured it to be a waste of material I might need later. The pole is in concrete at the edge of the patio, approx 2' deep, then rigid pipe strapped to the 6"X8" support for the patio in five places with two 5/16"X6" lag bolts and curved washers through the pole into the support just for extra measure.
I was pretty surprised that the pole was almost exactly plumb with being sectioned, it had about a 1/2 degree to one side until I put three 3/16" guide wires up and tighted up the sides to straighten it exactly plumb, since it is about 6' above the patio, it catches a lot of wind (wind is from 20-40 mph daily) so the guide wires were a must anyway. I will need to add two more higher up closer to the mount, the back side would interfere with the motor, so I lowered all three the first time around. We've had some gusts up to 60 mph since I put it up and it moved it slightly off to the east that day, usual direction of the wind. but just tweak it back and everything was fine.
I've been able to tune in from 82W to 139W so I know I'm tracking pretty closly to the arc. Just trying to get my older GI boxes to work, I think they are toast anyway. I've got a Nfusion HD downstairs and a Kbox Prodigy upstairs that both pull in pretty good FTA signals. I'm trying to catch an Openbox S10 on fleabay currently so I can get the S2, the nfusion is useless for it, even though it says it can and it has the module installed, I know, I know, pirates only crap. But I only use it for FTA. I get my locals on a huge OTA (120").
Overall the assembly instructions suck and are totally useless, but being a manufacturing engineer, I devised my own assembly method. I was thinking about writing up some with some sketchs for other people when I get some time. The dish works good and I use a DMX741 C/KU with it. Right now I have an old traxis mover on it with a V-box positioner. I have a spare mover that I'm cleaning up that a friend gave me. It's a newer model and in good shape except for the mounting bushings, they are way loose and I'll replace them with some aerospace models I have a work I think will work.
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I put an DVBS2 tuner in my computer hooked to the WSI 6'. I am getting a few S2 channels with that dish using a GeoSat Pro C1 LNBF. I get a hint of the RTV channels but can't lock them yet 
It's not difficult to install, your jack from the 7.5 ft dish will work, and the PVC shims are from our original installation thread. I made them up easily, not much work to customize PVC. The polar mount is for an odd pipe size, that's why we need shims.
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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.
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
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Several Dish offers showed up today in my account. Once you choose one the rest are removed. Offers were Showtime, Starz, AMC and others.
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Not for me, mines has no mention of how long aka the offer period and the Terms and conditions the $0.00 is good for. All I see is one can lose $5.00 if you decide to remove it before day 31 after you add it to the account.
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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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Help, I'm a little confjused on the activation process.
I purchased the Joey 4 from Solid Signal and shipping box has Call 866 726-4282 to Avtivate new Receiver. That number is Solid Signals number.
I googled and that search said call Dish to activate. I assume that is correct unless this requires a 2 step process.
Please let me know.
Thanks
I purchased the Joey 4 from Solid Signal and shipping box has Call 866 726-4282 to Avtivate new Receiver. That number is Solid Signals number.
I googled and that search said call Dish to activate. I assume that is correct unless this requires a 2 step process.
Please let me know.
Thanks
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All good called Dish and new Joey 4 is activated and working.
Old Joey 2 deactivated and no need to return.
Old Joey 2 deactivated and no need to return.
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i bought mine straight from dish as it was only $ 100.00 bucks!!! had the protection plan they came out removed and deactivated the 4k joey and activated and installed the joey 4.All good called Dish and new Joey 4 is activated and working.
Old Joey 2 deactivated and no need to return.
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Apple has finally released their Apple TV 4K with built-in Siri and a microphone so it can respond to your queries even if you don't have the remote. It also increases in price, to $299. I had been planning on updating my current Apple TV 4K streamers, but that's $600 for the two of them, and that's a pass at this point.
At $299, it had better come with 256 GB of Storage, Gigabit (or better) Ethernet, the latest HDMI tech and standards, and one year of free Apple One. But it probably won't…
At $299, it had better come with 256 GB of Storage, Gigabit (or better) Ethernet, the latest HDMI tech and standards, and one year of free Apple One. But it probably won't…
Apple TV 4K
Apple TV 4K. New Siri AI and hands-free control. Stunning picture and immersive HomePod surround sound. Works with your Apple and smart home devices.
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. apple's been making money off of software and not hardware for a while
they all do that anyways.. ever notice your cell phone slows down when you come up for an upgrade..
. apple's been making money off of software and not hardware for a while
The new curated multiview is now live.
While on many of the sports channels and non sports channels there is a multi view option button. It will pull up a side bar with many different multi view options.
While on many of the sports channels and non sports channels there is a multi view option button. It will pull up a side bar with many different multi view options.
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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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