it's been a while

[mr fran]

i'm kind a curious what's going on with fta's now a days. the last time a knew, everybody's black out. some sites made a whole lot of money deceiving clients with false info. since N3 went into the picture, i got tired of waiting for their promises. i still got my receiver, i don't know if there's any worth to it. just a paper weight or door stopper since then.

to make my long story short, kindly update me with some interesting info's. i thank you kindly in advance. peace to all.

mr fran

 

[Anole]

Well, first off, "FTA" is not the reception of DishNetwork, BEV, or other pay satellite systems.
FTA is reception of freely distributed signals on a number of satellites.
Here is a brief list of what you can see on Ku band from North America.
We maintain The List, which is more in-depth on Ku, and also covers C-band.

Global CM also has independent lists for Ku and C-band, too.
Lyngsat covers satellites world wide, but their lists are more difficult to interpret.

If you want to set up for reception of any of these non-pay services, we're here to help. -

 

[rgk]

Very diplomatically expressed Anole !!

 

[stogie5150]

Oh the old green lizard is quite the diplomat....don't you worry....

 

[Tron]

i still got my receiver, i don't know if there's any worth to it. just a paper weight or door stopper since then.

Is it a nice HD model? If so, I'll give you a Jackson for that worthless doorstop ...

 

[ikki]

If you want to get "All of the channels" take 12 volts from the power supply and apply it to all three pins of the large transistor located by the LNBF input.

 

[stogie5150]

If you want to get "All of the channels" take 12 volts from the power supply and apply it to all three pins of the large transistor located by the LNBF input.

I heard you used the 110 side...glad you straightened out for me....:up

 

[rgk]

12 volt is for Dtv. 110v to 119v is for dnet. Everyone knows that.

 

[putney]

Wow! BAD PEOPLE! Go to your room!





































220 is the universal voltage


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[brex2001]

And just to be sure of some semblance of quality assurance, test the unit with a Hi Pot. What harm can 5 kV do?

 

[Anole]

. . . and as you can see, the fellows here have a good sense of humor, too. -

 

[Dhave_Malloc]

12 volt is for Dtv. 110v to 119v is for dnet. Everyone knows that.

And what would I need for FreeDBS, like that is ever gonna happen!
It's been 236 days now and they still don't have anything to show for it.

 

[Stargazer]

You need patience to get FreeDBS (just wait 10 years).

 

[the_man_one]

220 universal voltage? only if ur not in the usa... 115 here... straight from the wall

 

[putney]

220 universal voltage? only if ur not in the usa... 115 here... straight from the wall

Just tap into your A/C circuit. 220v for sure! 2x as much as 110v! More is better, right?

 

[phlatwound]

This thread is going the way of a Mission Impossible tape...

Lotsa good info here pertaining to the AC side of things, thanks guys!

Lets not forget that "other" type of current.....PLEASE DO NOT forget to install a DC block on your RS-232 port/ethernet jack, it's the only way to assure unwanted transients will not corrupt those bin updates! :

 

[brex2001]

Lets not forget that "other" type of current.....PLEASE DO NOT forget to install a DC block on your RS-232 port/ethernet jack, it's the only way to assure unwanted transients will not corrupt those bin updates! :

One DB9 surge suppressor - and a DC block project too!

 

[rgk]

I hope Mr Fran hasn't fried himself. Fran ch Fries???

 

[the_man_one]

lol... in order to get the raw 220 go to ur breaker box & hit the 2 big wires, go to a stove plug, or a dryer plug... apply it directly to the c 13 & c 14 caps on a pansat) or across the big cap which is the DC bus... that will work also

 

[milepost72]

It also helps if you plug in your Pansat and then submerge it in water. That will cure it for sure. Then go get you a Glorystar Reciever, point your dish at 97W and discover the wonderful world of "TRUE" Free-To-Air.