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Shaw familiar guys can answer better. You say your lnbf is designed for a 75cm dish.
So the feedhorn of the lnbf must be designed to prevent "spillover" to reduce interference from beyond the rim of the dish. If you were to picture the beam angle from the center of the lnbf throat to the dish rim in a V. Your focus is very close to the apex of the angle at the throat.
So. A larger dish won't hurt if it's an offset dish. There are online gain calculators to plug in different dish diameters.
If the larger dish maintains the same or very close beam angle at the lnb focal point, you should be golden.
Things to consider though is if the dish will allow easy mounting of your lnbf. A bracket may be needed.
With that comes you needing to move your lnbf in closer or further away from the dish to attain that focus needed to peak your signal.
Other than that. I always use my receiver and an app that lets me see signal on the receiver from inside of the house.
Can't comment on your signal finder box. But it seems that if the settings on it match what your receiver displays in setup. It should work. Although I do hear that some do have issues with them playing nice.

From the dungeon:

arlo said:

Shaw familiar guys can answer better. You say your lnbf is designed for a 75cm dish.
So the feedhorn of the lnbf must be designed to prevent "spillover" to reduce interference from beyond the rim of the dish. If you were to picture the beam angle from the center of the lnbf throat to the dish rim in a V. Your focus is very close to the apex of the angle at the throat.
So. A larger dish won't hurt if it's an offset dish. There are online gain calculators to plug in different dish diameters.
If the larger dish maintains the same or very close beam angle at the lnb focal point, you should be golden.
Things to consider though is if the dish will allow easy mounting of your lnbf. A bracket may be needed.
With that comes you needing to move your lnbf in closer or further away from the dish to attain that focus needed to peak your signal.
Other than that. I always use my receiver and an app that lets me see signal on the receiver from inside of the house.
Can't comment on your signal finder box. But it seems that if the settings on it match what your receiver displays in setup. It should work. Although I do hear that some do have issues with them playing nice.

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https://www.satelliteguys.us/xen/threads/shaw-75e-what-kind-of-signal-should-i-be-getting.258937/

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Hello Dungeon,
Appreciate your reply.

What app do you use to allow you to see the signal on the receiver? I've been moving my TV and receiver out to the yard. Your way sounds easier.

In an attempt to measure the focal point (at least make my best estimate) I took some measurements. To my surprise, I actually have a 90 cm dish. I originally purchased the dish in 2006 from Star Choice through a 3rd party dealer (located in Northern Ontario). My LNBF is Model Shaw75E-G1(T000409) (Not the original > replaced a couple of times since 2006) . Also, on the back of the dish is stamped 75E. Thus my assumption that the dish was a 75 cm dish. Apparently, at that time, Star Choice was providing 90 cm dishes for those living in remote areas of Canada, or those living south of the border.

So, even with a 90 cm dish, I'm right on the edge of getting a signal, or not. It doesn't take much rain, like we have as I write this, for my picture to start to fade. So now will look to upgrade to a larger dish, probably 120 cm. Should be able to use my existing LNBF as long as the correct focal point is established.

I kind of have the same issue but only on my iPhone or iPad. The "keep me logged in" checkbox is checked but after I login in works fine for that day but the next day I am always logged out but only on my iPad or iPhone. I have deleted cookies and ALL website data multiple times but it still happens over night every night unless I use a different browser. It only happens using Safari on the iPhone and iPad but not on my iMac. I have given up on it and just log back in everyday. I have checked settings but nothing has helped. And it didn't just start recently. It has been happening for quite a while. And it only happens here, DBSTalk and Facebook. All other websites keep me logged in even in Safari on iPad and iPhone.

b4pjoe said:

I have checked settings but nothing has helped.

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Are you running any third-party antivirus/protection software on your iDevices?

This isn't about corrupt cookies; it is about good cookies getting systematically whacked.

harshness said:

Are you running any third-party antivirus/protection software on your iDevices?

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No.

b4pjoe said:

No.

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If you Google your problem, there are several things you might try. Advanced Tracking Protection seems suspicious, as does a mention of collective browsing experience-sharing among iDevices connected through iCloud+.

On our side there have been no changes to the server or forum software.

The forum software is what sets and sends you the cookie and the cookie is where your login is stored.

Another suggestion would be try a different browser for a few days as that would get and use its own cookie.

I hate these cookie problems as there is nothing I can really do to help to fix it since the issue is in your local side.

I don't know if this is related

When I used to post in the pit..sometimes I couldn't log into the site for a week or so..Once I stopped posting in the pit..The issue went away

Juan said:

Once I stopped posting in the pit

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...the whole world celebrated!

comfortably_numb said:

...the whole world celebrated!

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As did his browser.

EchoStar 25 at 110W

Ninety-three (93) spot beams
51 active transmitters
212 DMAs can be served simultaneously
Possible launch - 1st quarter 2026

Google Earth photo illustrates EIRP 50dBW coverage for each spot (50 probably covers reception with a standard diameter dish.)>
Half of the spot beams with transponder links are included in the Schedule S pdf and the other half will have similar transponder linkages.

For those that like these things, This link has the downloads for the 93 Google Earth beams.

This is really interesting. Thanks for posting the Chicago locals - I still can't add them to my account for some reason.

But what I find even more interesting is that you are reporting that some of the Chicago locals are on 110, TP 12. However, right now some of the national sports channels for the out of market sports channels are on 110, TP 12 as well. MLB Network Alternate, for example, is currently on 110, TP 12. And to my knowledge, the same transponder cannot be both a national ConUS transponder as well as a local spotbeam. I wonder if having both satellites active at the same time is causing some coding issue or something like that - for my receiver, it is as if it is checking one satellite, times out, then checks the second satellite for the signal strength.

zippyfrog said:

This is really interesting. Thanks for posting the Chicago locals - I still can't add them to my account for some reason.

But what I find even more interesting is that you are reporting that some of the Chicago locals are on 110, TP 12. However, right now some of the national sports channels for the out of market sports channels are on 110, TP 12 as well. MLB Network Alternate, for example, is currently on 110, TP 12. And to my knowledge, the same transponder cannot be both a national ConUS transponder as well as a local spotbeam. I wonder if having both satellites active at the same time is causing some coding issue or something like that - for my receiver, it is as if it is checking one satellite, times out, then checks the second satellite for the signal strength.

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No Problem! Glad I went and could help out but however I chickened out from the game tonight and I am back home. Didn't like the weather report I was seeing. Everyone in the hotel was talking about the severe storms. 75+ mph winds, golf ball size hail, and tornadoes done it in for me. You stay safe! I guess it isn't going to be very good and its suppose to hit between 3 and 6 PM. I gave away my tickets as I don't need damage to the vehicle plus with the weather like that not going and driving in Chicago that often it probably wouldn't be good driving when it is storming. I do think I made the wise choice.

I however am thinking about going somewhere over the weekend because this hot and humid air that were having will bring in relief after the cold front Thursday night and good weather is expected through the weekend. I don't know where I will head I am thinking State Park wise somewhere camping in a tent and brining my AC battery supply backup that works 36 hours on a single charge and can be charged in the vehicle and bringing the Wally, the antenna, and my Cloner Alliance ViewPro to use as a screen. Just to see what I can all get and to get away awhile. Where ever I go It will be out of market so I could get you their locals and Satellites and Spotbeams if you would like.

Just hoping we avoid the severe weather at my location tomorrow. It doesn't look good on that part but once it goes through excellent and more pleasant weather ahead.

And on what you said. Yes that could be an issue getting the locals activated that you are having problems with. 2 Transponders causing trouble one national and one spotbeam. Your receiver may not know how to handle it. Seems as if they likely will move those other sports channels to another satellite and/or spotbeam. More than likely the issue with my MLB Extra Innings as well. All these changes coming at once and they are trying to figure where to put everything and probably don't know where to put it all. I am sure it has the tech advanced people at DISH working overtime. Just wish they would hurry up and get it done.

Do you have an estimated date of completion by any chance?

RJ T.
From Illinois

nelson61 said:

EchoStar 25 at 110W

Ninety-three (93) spot beams
51 active transmitters
212 DMAs can be served simultaneously
Possible launch - 1st quarter 2026

Google Earth photo illustrates EIRP 50dBW coverage for each spot (50 probably covers reception with a standard diameter dish.)>
Half of the spot beams with transponder links are included in the Schedule S pdf and the other half will have similar transponder linkages.

For those that like these things, This link has the downloads for the 93 Google Earth beams.

Echostar 25 110W - Google Drive

drive.google.com

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nelson61 - is there a way to see which of the Spotbeams are availabe to Chicago? When I scan using my receiver, here in Chicago I am getting signal strength of greater than 40 on 9 different Spotbeams on 110, and 4 of the spotbeams are over 64. That is a lot more than what I remember seeing in the past.

I would have to open each of the 90+ kml file using Google earth to see which ones cover the general area and then dig through the filing to identify the associated transmitter.

The number you are seeing seems reasonable.

nelson61 said:

I would have to open each of the 90+ kml file using Google earth to see which ones cover the general area and then dig through the filing to identify the associated transmitter.

The number you are seeing seems reasonable.

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Got it - I saw your post had the screenshot from Google Earth with all the spotbeams on a single picture. I didn't know if there was a file where all of them were already loaded, and then I could open Google Earth and click on each one to hide/show where everything was preloaded.

CDLs are in BIG demand. Ever notice how close to 100% of OTR trucks have hiring signs on them?

navychop said:

CDLs are in BIG demand. Ever notice how close to 100% of OTR trucks have hiring signs on them?

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That's because the one good thing the administration is doing is finally going after the fake and non-domiciled CDL drivers, opening the door to hire more valid drivers and hopefully will push the rates back up.

HipKat said:

That's because the one good thing the administration is doing is finally going after the fake and non-domiciled CDL drivers, opening the door to hire more valid drivers and hopefully will push the rates back up.

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now let's get rid of the piss tanks and tampons off of diesels aka emissions crap since it can bankrupt someone!!! and get rid of ELD'S since they make some drivers drive like idiots trying to find a parking spot. starter mega carriers should not allow new drivers to train that's just a way for em to move cheap freight..

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now let's get rid of the piss tanks and tampons off of diesels aka emissions crap since it can bankrupt someone!!! and get rid of ELD'S since they make some drivers drive like idiots trying to find a parking spot. starter mega carriers should not allow new drivers to train that's just a way for em to move cheap freight..

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And when they get rid of driver-facing cameras, they'll start to attract the prototypical truck driver back to the industry.

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And when they get rid of driver-facing cameras, they'll start to attract the prototypical truck driver back to the industry.

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i own my own truck i don't have none of that crap just an outward facing cam for a**holes in 4 wheelers and the break checker's

Arctic_fox said:

i own my own truck i don't have none of that crap just an outward facing cam for a**holes in 4 wheelers and the break checker's

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I thought about just buying my own, but goddang. I bought a nice 2000 W900L in 2004 for $52K. New they were just over 100K. Now, a new KW W990 is over $300,000.00
I couldn't afford a new one, but used truck prices are just as crazy

HipKat said:

I thought about just buying my own, but goddang. I bought a nice 2000 W900L in 2004 for $52K. New they were just over 100K. Now, a new KW W990 is over $300,000.00
I couldn't afford a new one, but used truck prices are just as crazy

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This is still true to this day. The w9's are going for 235.00k to 300k!!! but goddang id''e spend it on a kitty whopper over a frieghtshacker castacrap!!! I only buy new so i can get the manual trans and delete all of the safety crap like adaptive cruise and lane departure warning and all of that crap as that will have you pulling your hair out. truck prices are still crazy today!! and in my line of work i need a 170 inch sleeper since i can't park in choke and pukes or walmarts . right now heavy haul is big with all of the AI data centers if your into flat bedding!!! my wife is already looking for our second truck. i just cringe when she shows me LMFAO

HipKat said:

I thought about just buying my own, but goddang. I bought a nice 2000 W900L in 2004 for $52K. New they were just over 100K. Now, a new KW W990 is over $300,000.00
I couldn't afford a new one, but used truck prices are just as crazy

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have you tried looking for an O/O that's going into retirement? sometimes you can get a good deal and the owner will work with you as far as financing they act as the bank when your done paying it off then they give you the title. the truck along with it's depreciation are tax write off's!!!

Arctic_fox said:

This is still true to this day. The w9's are going for 235.00k to 300k!!! but goddang id''e spend it on a kitty whopper over a frieghtshacker castacrap!!! I only buy new so i can get the manual trans and delete all of the safety crap like adaptive cruise and lane departure warning and all of that crap as that will have you pulling your hair out. truck prices are still crazy today!! and in my line of work i need a 170 inch sleeper since i can't park in choke and pukes or walmarts . right now heavy haul is big with all of the AI data centers if your into flat bedding!!! my wife is already looking for our second truck. i just cringe when she shows me LMFAO

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Heh! I understood some of that!

navychop said:

CDLs are in BIG demand. Ever notice how close to 100% of OTR trucks have hiring signs on them?

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the driver shortage is a bunch of BS. there is a shortage of GOOD drivers

navychop said:

Heh! I understood some of that!

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what didn't you understand Heh

HipKat said:

I thought about just buying my own, but goddang. I bought a nice 2000 W900L in 2004 for $52K. New they were just over 100K. Now, a new KW W990 is over $300,000.00
I couldn't afford a new one, but used truck prices are just as crazy

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i remember when you could get a brand spanking new W900 for 150k .. if you want one you best buy it now

Kenworth's W900 to Reach End of Road in 2026 After 63 Years - TT

meatloaf stuffed with my home made hot chilli smashed taters green beans

Shredded beef and bean stuffed sopapilla with red and green chile.

Enchiladas. 1 red chile beef, 1 green chile chicken and 1 chile con queso served with papas and beans.

Shared an assortment of taco's for taco Tuesday. Didn't share the Mexican lager. That was for me.

Homemade chicken parm and a chef salad

They have one less as of May 15th. I just couldn't justify almost $150 a month any more. I went to Fubo. Edit: And I've been a Directv customer for 30 years!

raoul5788 said:

They have one less as of May 15th. I just couldn't justify almost $150 a month any more. I went to Fubo.

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Fubo would be a non starter for me. Missing channels:

• NBCUniversal Channels: NBC local affiliates, USA Network, Bravo, CNBC, MSNBC, E!, Syfy, Telemundo, and the Golf Channel.
• NBC Sports: Regional sports networks like NBC Sports Bay Area, Boston, California, and Philadelphia are also off the air.
• Warner Bros. Discovery Channels: TBS, TNT, TruTV, CNN, Discovery Channel, TLC, HGTV, Food Network, and Animal Planet.
• A&E Networks: A&E, History, Lifetime, and Vice.
• AMC Networks: AMC, IFC, SundanceTV, and WE tv

Plus most of its live TV channels and sports broadcasts are currently delivered in 720p.

b4pjoe said:

Fubo would be a non starter for me. Missing channels:

• NBCUniversal Channels: NBC local affiliates, USA Network, Bravo, CNBC, MSNBC, E!, Syfy, Telemundo, and the Golf Channel.
• NBC Sports: Regional sports networks like NBC Sports Bay Area, Boston, California, and Philadelphia are also off the air.
• Warner Bros. Discovery Channels: TBS, TNT, TruTV, CNN, Discovery Channel, TLC, HGTV, Food Network, and Animal Planet.
• A&E Networks: A&E, History, Lifetime, and Vice.
• AMC Networks: AMC, IFC, SundanceTV, and WE tv

Plus most of its live TV channels and sports broadcasts are currently delivered in 720p.

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YouTube TV

b4pjoe said:

Fubo would be a non starter for me. Missing channels:

• NBCUniversal Channels: NBC local affiliates, USA Network, Bravo, CNBC, MSNBC, E!, Syfy, Telemundo, and the Golf Channel.
• NBC Sports: Regional sports networks like NBC Sports Bay Area, Boston, California, and Philadelphia are also off the air.
• Warner Bros. Discovery Channels: TBS, TNT, TruTV, CNN, Discovery Channel, TLC, HGTV, Food Network, and Animal Planet.
• A&E Networks: A&E, History, Lifetime, and Vice.
• AMC Networks: AMC, IFC, SundanceTV, and WE tv

Plus most of its live TV channels and sports broadcasts are currently delivered in 720p.

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Understandable. It's always a choice of price vs channels. The $60/month difference made my choice easier.

Jimbo said:

YouTube TV

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YTTV don't carry the Regional sports channels

Arctic_fox said:

YTTV don't carry the Regional sports channels

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RSN's ... are they still Alive ?

Unless your looking for the Non Major sports,,they are pretty pointless.

raoul5788 said:

Understandable. It's always a choice of price vs channels. The $60/month difference made my choice easier.

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I see Fubo is getting the NBC Universal channels back. That will help them.

NBCUniversal Channels Like Telemundo and Bravo Are Returning to Fubo

Jimbo said:

RSN's ... are they still Alive ?

Unless your looking for the Non Major sports,,they are pretty pointless.

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NESN and spectrum sportsnet is i don't know about the others

b4pjoe said:

I see Fubo is getting the NBC Universal channels back. That will help them.
NBCUniversal Channels Like Telemundo and Bravo Are Returning to Fubo

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And my package is going up $15/month!

raoul5788 said:

And my package is going up $15/month!

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have you tried to call in and threaten to cancel and see how that works out??? have you tried going back onto directv.com and making a new acct for discounts posing as a new sub.. it worked for me when ATT destroyed it

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have you tried to call in and threaten to cancel and see how that works out??? have you tried going back onto directv.com and making a new acct for discounts posing as a new sub.. it worked for me when ATT destroyed it

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I got a big discount for returning.

raoul5788 said:

I got a big discount for returning.

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When I( talked with them a few weeks ago, they called me.
They offered me the Choice package (I had the Ultimate) (I also wasn't in from of my computer , so I couldn't check things out)
I figured if they could beat $80, I'd listen ... her best offer was $120, PASS...

The package I HAD with Sat was costing me $140 ... again HARD PASS.

Jimbo said:

When I( talked with them a few weeks ago, they called me.
They offered me the Choice package (I had the Ultimate) (I also wasn't in from of my computer , so I couldn't check things out)
I figured if they could beat $80, I'd listen ... her best offer was $120, PASS...

The package I HAD with Sat was costing me $140 ... again HARD PASS.

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they offered me the new customer deals and a 300.00 prepaid visa to leave DISH along there were going to waive the 49.00 activation fee , the deal breaker was id'e be stuck with an HR-54 and not an HS-17. and there's no more wired gemini's for new subs or that's what i was told. and billing and tech support is still in the ATT eco system

Arctic_fox said:

they offered me the new customer deals and a 300.00 prepaid visa to leave DISH along there were going to waive the 49.00 activation fee , the deal breaker was id'e be stuck with an HR-54 and not an HS-17. and there's no more wired gemini's for new subs or that's what i was told. and billing and tech support is still in the ATT eco system

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I just got a wired Gemini a few weeks ago. Also my bill comes from DIRECTV…not AT&T though I do understand not all peoples bill have been switched back to DIRECTV yet.

Leaving Hopper Land for buggy whips?

Arctic_fox said:

they offered me the new customer deals and a 300.00 prepaid visa to leave DISH along there were going to waive the 49.00 activation fee , the deal breaker was id'e be stuck with an HR-54 and not an HS-17. and there's no more wired gemini's for new subs or that's what i was told. and billing and tech support is still in the ATT eco system

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Personally, IF I ever went back with Sat, I would definitely take the HR54 ... but each set up is different from house to house, what works for you ... in reality, I would probably go streaming instead, as my needs have changed, I no longer need a portable recvr to use while camping.

Arctic_fox said:

NESN and spectrum sportsnet is i don't know about the others

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I doubt NESN is doing great with the Sox in the tank.