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Assembled the CM polar mount with aluminum adapter plate and mounted on Patriot 1.2 meter dish. This baby really moves now. East to West extremes in about 10 seconds or less. Had a heck of a time getting it set up and tracking the arc properly as this was the first polar mount that I have set-up before, but I can see PAS 9 to ANIK F-1 reliably. I really miss USALS because with the BUD actuator and V-box you have to use 1.2...cool thing is that you can really fine tune in each sat with the buttons on the V-Box. The aluminum adapter plate is temporary as it is the only thing I could find at Lowes that was suitable. Will be going with 1/8" steel plate when I find the time.
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HERE is what I've decided...
If I can find the proper stuff (namely, the uber-thick pole) I've decided on a mounting plan. I've seen about 4 examples of this within a few blocks of my house, so I know it's feasable. If I can find a 3" thick or better pole, I'll sink it in the ground next to the shed and/or house, affix it on, and mount my MicroBUD on top. With a setup like that, if the neighbors or park owner doesn't throw a tantrum, I may eventually upgrade to a 180cm dish!
Now that I'm getting a v-box, actuator, and polar mount... why not? 
Still don't think I could get away with a 12' BUD, but I can dream.
Only issue is finding a good thick pipe to use. I went down to Home Depot today and all they had is 1.5" aluminum garbage that would be possibly suitable for DBS installations. I keep thinking that this type of piping looks like old-style plumbing pipe, but of course nowadays Home Depot only carries plastic drainpiping. So where do I get this thick stuff? (Please don't tell me to ship it, I need a 8ft peice, lol!)
Attached are two photos I just took from the satellite shop up the road. I have no respect for them becuase they only sell Dish and DTV stuff, don't understand or know about FTA, downtalk to me, and (worst of all!) both the BUD's on their store aren't even in use!! lol... but the type of install I want to create is done twice there.
Oh, and I have a Paypal debit card on the way that works like a credit card (Yay, thanks for the heads-up, Cascade!) so I'm ordering the polar mount with that shortly.
If I can find the proper stuff (namely, the uber-thick pole) I've decided on a mounting plan. I've seen about 4 examples of this within a few blocks of my house, so I know it's feasable. If I can find a 3" thick or better pole, I'll sink it in the ground next to the shed and/or house, affix it on, and mount my MicroBUD on top. With a setup like that, if the neighbors or park owner doesn't throw a tantrum, I may eventually upgrade to a 180cm dish!
Now that I'm getting a v-box, actuator, and polar mount... why not? Still don't think I could get away with a 12' BUD, but I can dream.Only issue is finding a good thick pipe to use. I went down to Home Depot today and all they had is 1.5" aluminum garbage that would be possibly suitable for DBS installations. I keep thinking that this type of piping looks like old-style plumbing pipe, but of course nowadays Home Depot only carries plastic drainpiping. So where do I get this thick stuff? (Please don't tell me to ship it, I need a 8ft peice, lol!)
Attached are two photos I just took from the satellite shop up the road. I have no respect for them becuase they only sell Dish and DTV stuff, don't understand or know about FTA, downtalk to me, and (worst of all!) both the BUD's on their store aren't even in use!! lol... but the type of install I want to create is done twice there.
Oh, and I have a Paypal debit card on the way that works like a credit card (Yay, thanks for the heads-up, Cascade!) so I'm ordering the polar mount with that shortly.
BUD abuse! 
And I don't mean beer....
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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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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.
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.
Source Gateworld
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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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