Hi! help a newbie!

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Hi:
I am interested in starting this FTA stuff.

I can get a Satwork ST3618 system, it comes with
Winegard 76 cm Dish and LNBF ASC321.
Is this good to start with , or should I get a better box?

I have some DTV and DISH stuff , is that of use?
Do DTV+DISH LNBs get any FTA?
I have a 6FT winegard BUD, C-band with little holes,
can I use that too.
Tons of stuff, where to start? Got a FAQ?

Thanks...TOM

 

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The proposed system you mention seems adequate. You'll get many opinions
on which is the best receiver available. Get a DiSEqC switch, and also use
the 6 foot mesh dish for C band, as well as the Ku stuff on the little dish.
Add a V-box or other positioning system to move the 6 footer. And/or add a
DiSEqc motor (Stab H-H 100 or a SG2100, or a SMD312) to swing the little
dish. You've got lots of options and possibilities.
See www.global-cm.net . Look for the section called "Hillbilly Cable". I
don't like the moniker, but the info is useful. I had a start on my own
version of this idea using 3 fixed Ku dishes and a 7.5 foot mesh dish
w/actuator for C band, prior to seeing his setup. Working on my third Ku
dish now, and hope to get the big dish up in the next month or two. Keep it
simple, or go wild. Your choice.

Good luck
MH

 

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The system you mentionned is very good to start with because it is a
blindscan receiver which can find feeds. With a DTV and Dishnet dish and
LNBF, you'll be able to get the FTA channels on Expressvu (Nimiq 1 & 2) and
Dishnetwork (110+119). You'll get only the audio channels and NASA TV on
Dishnet 119, Gol TV on Echo 8 @ 110. A bud is really usefull to receive the
c-band fta channels. A good website to have explanations is www.dvbnews.com
"_TÖM" <xxxxxx@zzz.net> a écrit dans le message de news:
Ifhhc.2594$eZ5.2593@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net...
> Hi:
> I am interested in starting this FTA stuff.
>
> I can get a Satwork ST3618 system, it comes with
> Winegard 76 cm Dish and LNBF ASC321.
> Is this good to start with , or should I get a better box?
>
> I have some DTV and DISH stuff , is that of use?
> Do DTV+DISH LNBs get any FTA?
> I have a 6FT winegard BUD, C-band with little holes,
> can I use that too.
> Tons of stuff, where to start? Got a FAQ?
>
> Thanks...TOM
>
>
>
>

 

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http/www.al7bar.tk/

have a look here "_TÖM" there full of info on whats the best IRD and what
types of LNBs or dishes to use

"_TÖM" <xxxxxx@zzz.net> wrote in message
news:Ifhhc.2594$eZ5.2593@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net...
> Hi:
> I am interested in starting this FTA stuff.
>
> I can get a Satwork ST3618 system, it comes with
> Winegard 76 cm Dish and LNBF ASC321.
> Is this good to start with , or should I get a better box?
>
> I have some DTV and DISH stuff , is that of use?
> Do DTV+DISH LNBs get any FTA?
> I have a 6FT winegard BUD, C-band with little holes,
> can I use that too.
> Tons of stuff, where to start? Got a FAQ?
>
> Thanks...TOM
>
>
>
>

 

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Avoid the satwork system(reciver,dish and lnb). Satwork is the worst
reciver that why it's so cheap. Go for Fortec Star 768 system:
more info is here:
http/sadoun.com/Sat/Products/Fortec-Star/Receivers/786NA.htm
Fortec reciver is esay to set up, solid and slim.

 

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Thanks Mike, this sounds like fun.
And is legal too. My big dish is looking for some use.
The squirrels have been using it for a recreation center.
There appears to be lots of birds and lots of stations.
TOM

"Mike Hedgepath" <mhedgepath@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:aUihc.38727$ux4.16609@bignews5.bellsouth.net...
> The proposed system you mention seems adequate. You'll get many
opinions
> on which is the best receiver available. Get a DiSEqC switch, and also use
> the 6 foot mesh dish for C band, as well as the Ku stuff on the little
dish.
> Add a V-box or other positioning system to move the 6 footer. And/or add a
> DiSEqc motor (Stab H-H 100 or a SG2100, or a SMD312) to swing the little
> dish. You've got lots of options and possibilities.
> See www.global-cm.net . Look for the section called "Hillbilly Cable".
I
> don't like the moniker, but the info is useful. I had a start on my own
> version of this idea using 3 fixed Ku dishes and a 7.5 foot mesh dish
> w/actuator for C band, prior to seeing his setup. Working on my third Ku
> dish now, and hope to get the big dish up in the next month or two. Keep
it
> simple, or go wild. Your choice.
>
> Good luck
> MH
>
>

 

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_TÖM wrote:
> Thanks Mike, this sounds like fun.
> And is legal too. My big dish is looking for some use.
> The squirrels have been using it for a recreation center.
> There appears to be lots of birds and lots of stations.
> TOM
>
>

Since it sounds like your dish has been a critter playground for a
while be sure to check to the feedhorn to make sure there isn't an
accumulation of spider webs, bees, bird's nest, etc. It's easily
overlooked, and is a major cause of poor/no reception.

Take care,
Rich

God bless the USA

--
Human beings were not meant to sit in little cubicles
staring at computer screens all day. Filling out useless
forms and listening to eight different bosses drone on
about mission statements.

---Peter Gibbons in "Office Space"

 

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I'll be amazed if anything but the dish itself works!
but the dish looks really nice,
If the holes are small enough can it do Ku?

TOM

"Rich Piehl" <rpiehl5REMOVETHIS@FORNOSPAMcharter.net> wrote in message
news:108bma5hhtobb4a@corp.supernews.com...
_TÖM wrote:
> Thanks Mike, this sounds like fun.
> And is legal too. My big dish is looking for some use.
> The squirrels have been using it for a recreation center.
> There appears to be lots of birds and lots of stations.
> TOM
>
>

Since it sounds like your dish has been a critter playground for a
while be sure to check to the feedhorn to make sure there isn't an
accumulation of spider webs, bees, bird's nest, etc. It's easily
overlooked, and is a major cause of poor/no reception.

Take care,
Rich

God bless the USA

--
Human beings were not meant to sit in little cubicles
staring at computer screens all day. Filling out useless
forms and listening to eight different bosses drone on
about mission statements.

---Peter Gibbons in "Office Space"

 

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_TÖM wrote:
> I'll be amazed if anything but the dish itself works!
> but the dish looks really nice,
> If the holes are small enough can it do Ku?
>

If you're talking about a mesh dish some are designed for Ku some
aren't. IIRC the rule of thumb is that if a dime can go through the
holes while laying flat then it won't work for Ku.

If you're tallking about holes that somebody put it with a hammer or
a .22 - something like that, then it could be problematic.

Take care,
Rich

God bless the USA

--
Human beings were not meant to sit in little cubicles
staring at computer screens all day. Filling out useless
forms and listening to eight different bosses drone on
about mission statements.

---Peter Gibbons in "Office Space"

 

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On Tue, 20 Apr 2004 22:12:56 GMT, "_TÖM" <xxxxxx@zzz.net> wrote:

>Hi:
>I am interested in starting this FTA stuff.
>
>I can get a Satwork ST3618 system, it comes with
>Winegard 76 cm Dish and LNBF ASC321.
>Is this good to start with , or should I get a better box?
>
To start, good, maybe useable long term too, at least as a second box,
whicy would inevitably wand to get.

>I have some DTV and DISH stuff , is that of use?
>Do DTV+DISH LNBs get any FTA?

Yes, on the DBS satellites that use DVB (which is Dishnetwork and
ExpressVu, which ave free audio channels and some video)

>I have a 6FT winegard BUD, C-band with little holes,
>can I use that too.
>Tons of stuff, where to start? Got a FAQ?
>
>Thanks...TOM
>
>
>

 

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The holes look about 2mm,
like a fat toothpick size.
Like I say the dish looks nice, the LNB and the arm,
who knows.
TOM


"Rich Piehl" <rpiehl5REMOVETHIS@FORNOSPAMcharter.net> wrote in message
news:108d308gtdhn934@corp.supernews.com...
_TÖM wrote:
> I'll be amazed if anything but the dish itself works!
> but the dish looks really nice,
> If the holes are small enough can it do Ku?
>

If you're talking about a mesh dish some are designed for Ku some
aren't. IIRC the rule of thumb is that if a dime can go through the
holes while laying flat then it won't work for Ku.

If you're tallking about holes that somebody put it with a hammer or
a .22 - something like that, then it could be problematic.

Take care,
Rich

God bless the USA

--
Human beings were not meant to sit in little cubicles
staring at computer screens all day. Filling out useless
forms and listening to eight different bosses drone on
about mission statements.

---Peter Gibbons in "Office Space"

 

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my dealer doesn't have fortec.
How about pansat and coship?
TOM

"dvbcrazy" <dvbcrazy@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:d44f95d4.0404201949.1a64b229@posting.google.com...
> Avoid the satwork system(reciver,dish and lnb). Satwork is the worst
> reciver that why it's so cheap. Go for Fortec Star 768 system:
> more info is here:
> http/sadoun.com/Sat/Products/Fortec-Star/Receivers/786NA.htm
> Fortec reciver is esay to set up, solid and slim.

 

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On Wed, 21 Apr 2004 16:19:09 GMT, "_TÖM" <xxxxxx@zzz.net> wrote:

>my dealer doesn't have fortec.
>How about pansat and coship?
>TOM
>


Find a new dealer. Get the Pansat if you need it like today.


>"dvbcrazy" <dvbcrazy@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:d44f95d4.0404201949.1a64b229@posting.google.com...
>> Avoid the satwork system(reciver,dish and lnb). Satwork is the worst
>> reciver that why it's so cheap. Go for Fortec Star 768 system:
>> more info is here:
>> http/sadoun.com/Sat/Products/Fortec-Star/Receivers/786NA.htm
>> Fortec reciver is esay to set up, solid and slim.
>

 

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I will recommend these two. The Pansat 2500a or the Fortec "Ultra".
Both have AC3 and blind search. I personally have the Pansat and Im well
pleased.
Mike

_TÖM wrote:
>
> my dealer doesn't have fortec.
> How about pansat and coship?
> TOM
>
> "dvbcrazy" <dvbcrazy@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:d44f95d4.0404201949.1a64b229@posting.google.com...
> > Avoid the satwork system(reciver,dish and lnb). Satwork is the worst
> > reciver that why it's so cheap. Go for Fortec Star 768 system:
> > more info is here:
> > http/sadoun.com/Sat/Products/Fortec-Star/Receivers/786NA.htm
> > Fortec reciver is esay to set up, solid and slim.

 

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merci

"pierre lamoureux" <pierrelamoureux@videotron.ca> wrote in message
news4Ahc.146511$wo6.2065706@wagner.videotron.net...
> The system you mentionned is very good to start with because it is a
> blindscan receiver which can find feeds. With a DTV and Dishnet dish and
> LNBF, you'll be able to get the FTA channels on Expressvu (Nimiq 1 & 2)
and
> Dishnetwork (110+119). You'll get only the audio channels and NASA TV on
> Dishnet 119, Gol TV on Echo 8 @ 110. A bud is really usefull to receive
the
> c-band fta channels. A good website to have explanations is
www.dvbnews.com
> "_TÖM" <xxxxxx@zzz.net> a écrit dans le message de news:
> Ifhhc.2594$eZ5.2593@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net...
> > Hi:
> > I am interested in starting this FTA stuff.
> >
> > I can get a Satwork ST3618 system, it comes with
> > Winegard 76 cm Dish and LNBF ASC321.
> > Is this good to start with , or should I get a better box?
> >
> > I have some DTV and DISH stuff , is that of use?
> > Do DTV+DISH LNBs get any FTA?
> > I have a 6FT winegard BUD, C-band with little holes,
> > can I use that too.
> > Tons of stuff, where to start? Got a FAQ?
> >
> > Thanks...TOM
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>