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oldsmobile
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Last reply · posted in Free To Air (FTA) Discussion
So, when I had my roof done last year, I had a few CommDecks installed. This week, I decided to brave the heights and do some fixed dish installation.

Top one is a 75e aimed at 97 w. No problems there.

Second one is a Geosatpro 90 with two lnb kit for 121 & 125. I had the pole plumb and found 121 without too much trouble. I moved the dish down and rotated, and got a transponder on 123. But I could not get a lock on 125. I know there's a signal of sorts, as my micro hd hovered at 0 - 10% on 125.

Is it at all possible that my 97 dish is in the way of 125? I can swap locations if needed.

But I strongly suspect my trees are prohibiting reception at 125. Pictures attached, and input is much appreciated. Thanks!
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danristheman
Olds I have trouble trying to get that satellite to at 125w because of the tree line and apartment next door. Have you try taking off the motor and manually setting a dish for 125w? instead of aiming for 121w try 123w then go from there. Have you tried another receiver?
oldsmobile
Olds I have trouble trying to get that satellite to at 125w because of the tree line and apartment next door. Have you try taking off the motor and manually setting a dish for 125w? instead of aiming for 121w try 123w then go from there. Have you tried another receiver?

Hey, danr. I do have a motorized 90cm that no longer has a view of 121. I decided to use height to my advantage and went to the roof for a fixed 90cm for 121 & 125. No dice for 125. I'm using a MicroHD. I do have another old receiver in the basement...I'm not sure what brand it is but it came with the Globecast 75E that was my entrance into this hobby. I'm pretty sure it's not DVB-S2.
danristheman
See if the old receiver can pick it up as a radio channel. Another idea sounds crazy do you have a c band lnbf laying around can you try a minibud I know that you are not going in that direction. I was able to receive 121w 123w and 125w on c band on a 1 meter that might be another route.
oldsmobile
I don't have any c band stuff but I'm tempted to give it a shot when the finances allow. I have a fiberglass 1.2 that needs a little Bondo repair, and that's probably my best option for pbs. However, it requires a 3 inch pole, and it's heavy, so it's not really conducive to a roof mount.

There is a distinct possibility of using it as a minibud on 103.
danristheman
Only thing you need olds is to talk to Brian on here about getting one it's only 40 to 50 bucks depending on what you want. I have picked up transponders on a 1 meter just 3 inches bigger than a 3 footer. You should be able to pick PBS on 103w C band I do really easy. Its only 2 channels though.
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osu1991
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Another Tulsa King spin off.🙄
dishstaller
Another Tulsa King spin off.🙄
But.....if you like Tulsa King....looks like you would probably like this as well. I don't mind spin-offs as long as they don't involve a sassy niece who moves from the big city :rolleyes:
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Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum
I thought I would come here and find lots of complaints about the update to the dish anywhere mobile app, but am not seeing any. It used to look just like the desktop webpage. Now you can no longer filter by sports channels or movie channels. Plus that they made it look like a big button telephone and you see fewer channels in the screen which requires more scrolling. Yes I realize you can look at sports then select which sport you want to look at, I just liked being able to see all sporting events in the guide with all other channels being filtered out. Am I alone in the wilderness on this?
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Juan
Not alot of dish customers any more
Foxbat
I'm not a big fan of the new layout, especially on my Apple TV. It used to look like the old Guide layout on the Hopper 3, but they changed parts of that, too.
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dishstaller
I really dislike change for the sake of change
TheRatPatrol
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Anyone else watch this show? Any guesses as to what was in the box Gibbs gave to Abby that was on her desk? It look liked it was glowing.

I also heard that someone was leaving the show at the end of this season. Any guesses as to who thats going to be?
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Jimbo

Howard ...
You don't like Tony, or Tony as the Director (he's only been there for 30 seconds now) or you don't like NCIS ?
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Howard ...
You don't like Tony, or Tony as the Director (he's only been there for 30 seconds now) or you don't like NCIS ?
Tony as the director.🙄
Jimbo
Tony as the director.🙄
Would you rather have LaRoche ???
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I liked this episode and a toned down Tony...
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Would you rather have LaRoche ???
No. Bring in someone new.🤔 Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.
Jimbo
No. Bring in someone new.🤔 Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.
I don't think Tim and Tony are that far apart in Age ...

Remember what Tony said to Tim when they first got back together ...
Tony said: I am the New Tony, Tim .... (something to that effect)

Tony has changed, he's been running his Security Business ... I'm sure he has grown up.

Give it time ... your judging the New Tony from the old Tony.

It sounds like Tim won't be around the Team much longer either.
dishstaller
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Might be worth a watch when it comes out. Looks like typical big corp against the little guy movie BUT....there is a reason this plot type is so oft repeated, it draws audiences.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-f9OGsKHd4
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dishstaller
BTW, I noticed right after I posted this that someone else had already mentioned it....sorry for the duplicate thread. Still looking forward to seeing the movie.
meStevo
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If you're going try to read / listen to the book (can't recommend the audio book enough) before this comes out, I'd avoid trailers.

Trailer below, spoiling it to make sure you read the above bold message first. The book / audio book are fantastic. Go into this blind if you can IMO!




Kind of disappointed at how much they show. A lot still to see, but man, some good reveals in the book that are just served up here.
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I've seen it twice. Can't recommend the audio book enough, Ray Porter's performance is amazing and there's so much more in the book than the movie.
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"Project Hail Mary" should be on Prime Video starting Friday, July 3.
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Forgot to comment. I did watch when it first came out on MGM. I enjoyed it a lot. I think reading the book made it easier to watch. Several friends commented it was a little hard to follow.
TRG
TRG
"astrophage". I read the book but didn't see the film yet.
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"Project Hail Mary" should be on Prime Video starting Friday, July 3.
That's what I will be watching this weekend.🤗
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Kindle book on sale for $2.99 today at Amazon.
dishstaller
.........there's so much more in the book than the movie.
I agree. That can go for pretty much any book vs movie. Back when I was single I would read any Stephen King or John Grisham book I could get my hands on. When you read a book you make up the scenes and characters in your mind.....the movie version always disappoints.
meStevo
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Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.
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Selfish Drake Maye holds back on giving the ball to Bills unlike Jags game, gets the win on the road.
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Selfish Drake Maye holds back on giving the ball to Bills unlike Jags game, gets the win on the road.
A big win for the Patriots, and they are now 3-2.

Browns lose a close one with... The Jets. That is a classic Browns loss (granted, any loss is a classic one it seems). 49'ers, Vikings, and Chiefs remain undefeated. The AFC north have a three way tie at 3-2 for second place. :eek:
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Hopefully nowhere near a microphone.
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Hopefully nowhere near a microphone.
After having experienced Gus Ferguson trying to call soccer games, I'm uncertain why NFL football analysts get hate. Even the "worst" of them are pretty good.
meStevo
Jalen Hurts out indefinitely as they treat and monitor a superficial blood clot in his leg.


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