J justdave Well-Known SatelliteGuys Member Original poster Jul 31, 2006 31 0 Sep 29, 2006 #1 I have a coolsat 5000. I wanted to add some satellites that are not in the coolsat. I know that I have to enter the satellite postion. But do I have to enter transponders?
I have a coolsat 5000. I wanted to add some satellites that are not in the coolsat. I know that I have to enter the satellite postion. But do I have to enter transponders?
W_Tracy_Parnell Supporting Founder Supporting Founder Jan 19, 2005 1,740 3 South of Buffalo NY Sep 29, 2006 #2 You will need a "live" transponder to aim for the new satellites. Check out lyngsat.com for more info.
You will need a "live" transponder to aim for the new satellites. Check out lyngsat.com for more info.
A awh SatelliteGuys Family Aug 13, 2006 79 0 Sep 29, 2006 #3 justdave said: But do I have to enter transponders? Click to expand... No. You don't have to enter any transponder frequencies, just do a blind scan and it will add them as necessary. Tony Home Page - http://www.cyberspace.org/~awh/ --
justdave said: But do I have to enter transponders? Click to expand... No. You don't have to enter any transponder frequencies, just do a blind scan and it will add them as necessary. Tony Home Page - http://www.cyberspace.org/~awh/ --
techno935 SatelliteGuys Pro Jul 27, 2006 1,048 0 Pompano Beach, FL Sep 30, 2006 #4 Make sure you check in with the Channel Master software to put your satellite list in order of orbital positions. I'm picky like that.
Make sure you check in with the Channel Master software to put your satellite list in order of orbital positions. I'm picky like that.
J justdave Well-Known SatelliteGuys Member Original poster Jul 31, 2006 31 0 Sep 30, 2006 #5 Thanks for the help
M Mr Tony SatelliteGuys Pro Supporting Founder Nov 17, 2003 3,369 14,794 Mankato, MN Sep 30, 2006 #6 you will need to log a active transponder to aim the dish at that satellite