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I understand I'd have to purchase a 3rd Hopper at full price. Looks like Dish Depot is the best option. I'll assume I'd need to contact Dish, get a quote for a 2H/3J setup and mention I'll need the 3rd Hopper setup during the tech visit? Also not sure if I need to purchase any additional hardware, besides the 3rd Hopper.
** Can one of the Admins move this to the Hopper Zone? Thanks **
** Can one of the Admins move this to the Hopper Zone? Thanks **
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- I did NOT have the 3rd Ho here when the techs arrived - & I was NOT even sure I'd have it in time to beat the (monthly) price increase (I did actually...)
- Why WOULD I need to buy TWO DPP44's, when the tech already installed one? (I also was using a 211k)
- I ALREADY had the DPP33 on hand; I had bought it a couple months ago dirt cheap, for another project, but ended up not needing it for that - it worked up just fine for this
- Just because someone "can afford to buy a Ho", doesn't mean that same person spends $$$ on unnecessary equipment (hint: that's why I CAN afford to buy a Ho...)
Geeze guys, what DO you have against the DPP33's; it works just fine, costs about 1/2 of the DPP44 & I do NOT have to keep more dish switches on the UPS - as I just told you above!
Is there some sort of problem with these switches? (other than E* NOT making them anymore) I actually used the diagram that someone posted here for 3 Ho's, which was easy-peasy.
I GUARANTEE you I will NOT be getting any more Ho's, so there is NO need for additional receiver ports.
- I did NOT have the 3rd Ho here when the techs arrived - & I was NOT even sure I'd have it in time to beat the (monthly) price increase (I did actually...)
- Why WOULD I need to buy TWO DPP44's, when the tech already installed one? (I also was using a 211k)
- I ALREADY had the DPP33 on hand; I had bought it a couple months ago dirt cheap, for another project, but ended up not needing it for that - it worked up just fine for this
- Just because someone "can afford to buy a Ho", doesn't mean that same person spends $$$ on unnecessary equipment (hint: that's why I CAN afford to buy a Ho...)
Geeze guys, what DO you have against the DPP33's; it works just fine, costs about 1/2 of the DPP44 & I do NOT have to keep more dish switches on the UPS - as I just told you above!
Is there some sort of problem with these switches? (other than E* NOT making them anymore) I actually used the diagram that someone posted here for 3 Ho's, which was easy-peasy.
I GUARANTEE you I will NOT be getting any more Ho's, so there is NO need for additional receiver ports.
Yes, I had a brain fart and reversed the 33 and 34. My bad.
Let me blame it on the long day. That is what I was trying to point out, that in house techs only have the 44 as an option because the other switch is DP.
Yep, see above. I confused the numbers, thanks for correcting that.
- I did NOT have the 3rd Ho here when the techs arrived - & I was NOT even sure I'd have it in time to beat the (monthly) price increase (I did actually...)
- Why WOULD I need to buy TWO DPP44's, when the tech already installed one? (I also was using a 211k)
- I ALREADY had the DPP33 on hand; I had bought it a couple months ago dirt cheap, for another project, but ended up not needing it for that - it worked up just fine for this
- Just because someone "can afford to buy a Ho", doesn't mean that same person spends $$$ on unnecessary equipment (hint: that's why I CAN afford to buy a Ho...)
Geeze guys, what DO you have against the DPP33's; it works just fine, costs about 1/2 of the DPP44 & I do NOT have to keep more dish switches on the UPS - as I just told you above!
Is there some sort of problem with these switches? (other than E* NOT making them anymore) I actually used the diagram that someone posted here for 3 Ho's, which was easy-peasy.
I GUARANTEE you I will NOT be getting any more Ho's, so there is NO need for additional receiver ports.
I meant that statement to the OP,that it would save time to have everything in advance(3rd Hopper & DPP44) & to make sure to confirm when the installer calls that he understands what he is going to do at the OP's home.
Also,like you said,the DPP33 is not being made anymore & not everybody has access to one. If you can't get ahold of a DPP33,then yes at least buy one extra DPP44 to make it easier for the installer. If & when I ever upgrade from my 2 ViP722k's & 1 ViP211k,I'll most likely buy my Hoppers & Joeys in advance instead of depending on Dish for everything,but that's just me.
- I did NOT have the 3rd Ho here when the techs arrived - & I was NOT even sure I'd have it in time to beat the (monthly) price increase (I did actually...)
- Why WOULD I need to buy TWO DPP44's, when the tech already installed one? (I also was using a 211k)
- I ALREADY had the DPP33 on hand; I had bought it a couple months ago dirt cheap, for another project, but ended up not needing it for that - it worked up just fine for this
- Just because someone "can afford to buy a Ho", doesn't mean that same person spends $$$ on unnecessary equipment (hint: that's why I CAN afford to buy a Ho...)
Geeze guys, what DO you have against the DPP33's; it works just fine, costs about 1/2 of the DPP44 & I do NOT have to keep more dish switches on the UPS - as I just told you above!
Is there some sort of problem with these switches? (other than E* NOT making them anymore) I actually used the diagram that someone posted here for 3 Ho's, which was easy-peasy.
I GUARANTEE you I will NOT be getting any more Ho's, so there is NO need for additional receiver ports.
There is nothing wrong with the 33. Infract all the guys in my office were stoked when we got em. But then somebody invented the dpp500+ effectively making the 33 obsolete. No more need for its intended purpose.
Yes, I had a brain fart and reversed the 33 and 34. My bad.
That is what I was trying to point out, that in house techs only have the 44 as an option because the other switch is DP.
Yep, see above. I confused the numbers, thanks for correcting that.
Rockstar can cure brainfarts...too bad it decreases the amount of fluid a bladder can hold...or so it seems.
Picked up a sweet directv dish, mount, twin lnbs and a short cable.
Has anyone converted one to FTA? A Frankenstein of sorts...
Has anyone converted one to FTA? A Frankenstein of sorts...
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Many of us have used a universal LNBF mount (or get creative with L brackets and plumbers tape - perforated metal strapping). Use a few inches of aluminum tube (or a piece of 1x2" lumber) to extend the support arm (replacing the plastic mount used by DirecTV and Dish) to place the LNBF throat opening at the correct distance from the reflector, the correct height and at the correct angle. Nothing magical... simply place the new linear LNBF in the center at the same distance, height and angle as the current combo.
www.amazon.com/Universal-Single-Bracket-Holder-FTA-US/dp/B074L85WK2
www.amazon.com/Universal-Single-Bracket-Holder-FTA-US/dp/B074L85WK2
To add: 101W Ku seems to be (one of if not the) strongest for me, and if I only had Ku I definitely want 101W for the music mux, it's robust FEC and strong signal help a lot. I've thought about using a used Dish/DirectTV dish at my Dads to supplement his OTA (mainly for my benefit when I visit 
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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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Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.
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I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
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Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
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Be nice to see a Cowboy headline like that.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.
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Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
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.
Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
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No idea what improvements might be involved.
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Stargate SG-1 cancelled, Atlantis renewed
Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.
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Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.
Stargate Atlantis, meanwhile, has been renewed for a fourth season, with the network hoping to see that the spin-off series can stand alone, according to a source.
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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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They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
Yup, I agree, I'd rather be 2 or 3 till the last few weeks.They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.