check out some history!!

[Techfizzle]

pulled from some web archives of 4dtv.com
1997:
The 4DTV receiver is also High Definition TV and Internet access compatible so you'll be ready to take advantage of these services as they become available

why did this not evolve? i know direcpc use to be availbe on big dish

2000

Paraclipse's 8.5 (2.6m) Eclipse Antenna Paraclipse Special Antenna Offer for 4DTV Owners
Direct to you for just $289 including Shipping - Limited Time Offer!

 

[digiblur]

People got tired of their neighbors stealing dirt from them so everyone went to 18 inch dishes that mount right on the house. No dirt needed.

 

[Techfizzle]

here is more history
Skyvision Online 800-500-9275 : Satellite Dishes : Satellite TV and Electronics

kind of funny how much alumimum dishes are today considering that aluminum is down

 

[turbosat]

c=band history

Found an old commercial from 1984 on an old vhs tape last night, it was funny.
10' fiberglass dish, advertised "with lna" but no noise figure, unk receiver, and polar mount for $1395.00 ! And for all that dough=no actuator included. Nor did they mention 'installed' so I guess that was load and leave price.

 

[Techfizzle]

Found an old commercial from 1984 on an old vhs tape last night, it was funny.
10' fiberglass dish, advertised "with lna" but no noise figure, unk receiver, and polar mount for $1395.00 ! And for all that dough=no actuator included. Nor did they mention 'installed' so I guess that was load and leave price.

anyway you could put that on youtube? i would love to see them