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I am helping my grandfather out as he does not speak much English. He initially had someone come in and install a satellite dish and whatnot and he has 1 FTA channel from Serbia which is primarily what he watches as he doesn't understand the other languages of the other channels. He does not pay monthly for the service at all just paid the guy a 1 time setup fee.
Here is where the problem lies and I hope I am posting this in the correct subforum.
The receiver he has currently is the OpenBox S16 HD PVR and it is having problems turning on and slowly dying. I am assuming he really doesn't need the same receiver as it seems capable of a lot more and all he wants to watch is FTA channels. I have bought a replacement receiver and the GeoSatPRO microHD receiver is what I have coming to me.
Now I am new to the FTA satellite game, I do have a degree in computer science so I understand some of the lingo and what not but this is all new territory for me. I had a few questions hopefully someone can help me out.
I have not been to my grandpas house lately so I am unsure which satellite the dish is pointing to. I do know the channel he watches is RTS SAT which from what I gather is only available on Eutelsat 16 East. But from what I have gathered searching online Eutelsat 16 East is not a satellite that can be reached from North America, specifically Chicago, IL where his house is. Is this correct or am I completely confused?
Now I had another question as far as channels go. He did say he has a lot of other channels none of which he watches. But if my theory is true that the dish is pointed to Eutelsat 16 East and from looking at the FTA channels offered on that satellite I see that there are 150+ FTA channels and at least a handful more from Serbia/Bosnia/Croatia which he would be able to understand. There is a Eutelsat 16A and 16B and both have some channels he would be interested in, if its the case that his satellite is pointing correctly would I be able to catch all those channels from A and B for him?
Lastly what is the easiest way to go about setting up the geosatpro micro hd receiver when I go there to switch it out? Do channel searches usually do a good job at picking up all the FTA channels available on that satellite? Is it possible to program channels manually if the receiver did not pick them up? If so how would I go about that? Also is there a way to edit the channel list so it only shows channels that I want? Being that my grandfather is old, it'd be a lot easier for him just to use channel up and down rather than inputting the actual channel number.
Here is where the problem lies and I hope I am posting this in the correct subforum.
The receiver he has currently is the OpenBox S16 HD PVR and it is having problems turning on and slowly dying. I am assuming he really doesn't need the same receiver as it seems capable of a lot more and all he wants to watch is FTA channels. I have bought a replacement receiver and the GeoSatPRO microHD receiver is what I have coming to me.
Now I am new to the FTA satellite game, I do have a degree in computer science so I understand some of the lingo and what not but this is all new territory for me. I had a few questions hopefully someone can help me out.
I have not been to my grandpas house lately so I am unsure which satellite the dish is pointing to. I do know the channel he watches is RTS SAT which from what I gather is only available on Eutelsat 16 East. But from what I have gathered searching online Eutelsat 16 East is not a satellite that can be reached from North America, specifically Chicago, IL where his house is. Is this correct or am I completely confused?
Now I had another question as far as channels go. He did say he has a lot of other channels none of which he watches. But if my theory is true that the dish is pointed to Eutelsat 16 East and from looking at the FTA channels offered on that satellite I see that there are 150+ FTA channels and at least a handful more from Serbia/Bosnia/Croatia which he would be able to understand. There is a Eutelsat 16A and 16B and both have some channels he would be interested in, if its the case that his satellite is pointing correctly would I be able to catch all those channels from A and B for him?
Lastly what is the easiest way to go about setting up the geosatpro micro hd receiver when I go there to switch it out? Do channel searches usually do a good job at picking up all the FTA channels available on that satellite? Is it possible to program channels manually if the receiver did not pick them up? If so how would I go about that? Also is there a way to edit the channel list so it only shows channels that I want? Being that my grandfather is old, it'd be a lot easier for him just to use channel up and down rather than inputting the actual channel number.
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Perhaps it was Globecast as they were on 97w but I believe they stopped service a few years back (but don't quote me on it). 
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Globecast sounds awfully familiar. Pretty sure it was that because every search for how to get Serbian TV here in the states has been using IPTV. Sucks for my grandpa because he refuses to get a decent broadband connection and pay for the IPTV service but it seems like that's his only option if he wants more channels. Thanks again!
Perhaps it was Globecast as they were on 97w but I believe they stopped service a few years back (but don't quote me on it).
Globecast sounds awfully familiar. Pretty sure it was that because every search for how to get Serbian TV here in the states has been using IPTV. Sucks for my grandpa because he refuses to get a decent broadband connection and pay for the IPTV service but it seems like that's his only option if he wants more channels. Thanks again!
Glad to help! Yes, many things going to internet distribution. Best of luck getting something set up for your grandfather.
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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.
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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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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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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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.
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Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.
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Troy Aikman seems to confirm he'll be leaving ESPN
Aikman says he looks forward to "where my next landing spot will be."
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Hopefully nowhere near a microphone.Troy Aikman seems to confirm he'll be leaving ESPN
Aikman says he looks forward to "where my next landing spot will be."
Browns lead the AFC North 
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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Why are ViP922s So rare? like its crazy how ebay has none, i checked everywhere, also, i got a ViP222k now, which is actually activated!
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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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