Totally new to the FTA scene. Hoping for help with orientation. Is there a FAQ list? I'm sure you veterans have had your share of dealing with newbys; BUT any help for an old fart would be greatly appreciated.
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Welcome aboard.
We do have a FAQ section, but it may be a little intimidating or technical on first look
Tell us what you would like to watch, and we'll be able to direct you to specific info.
Satellites are to the south.
The better clear view you have to the south-east through south-west, the more birds you'll have to choose from.
Oh, Washington state, eh?
Make that south to south-east.
Dishes for Ku reception are typically three feet in diameter.
For C-band reception, eight foot is common.
Obviously, a 2nd story apartment balcony would limit your choices.
Click on *The List* at the top of any page for a list of satellites on both bands.
That should get ya started.
We do have a FAQ section, but it may be a little intimidating or technical on first look
Tell us what you would like to watch, and we'll be able to direct you to specific info.
Satellites are to the south.
The better clear view you have to the south-east through south-west, the more birds you'll have to choose from.
Oh, Washington state, eh?
Make that south to south-east.
Dishes for Ku reception are typically three feet in diameter.
For C-band reception, eight foot is common.
Obviously, a 2nd story apartment balcony would limit your choices.
Click on *The List* at the top of any page for a list of satellites on both bands.
That should get ya started.
Yes there is a FAQ section. The latest post was 2-25-2010. It is in the Free To Air stickies as FTA / MPEG FTA FAQ or something like that. You will need to go near the bottom of the page that allows you to go to the beginning of time to start reading!
http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/14001-Can-I-have-a-30-quot-Dish-at-my-Apartment-Condo is the oldest thread in the forum, then you can work your way up from there.
http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/14001-Can-I-have-a-30-quot-Dish-at-my-Apartment-Condo is the oldest thread in the forum, then you can work your way up from there.
No FTA stuff. I'm still making up my mind as the whether to go though the expense. I have "Satellite Direct" right now & I'm about 70% satisfied with it. I'm not sure what FTA holds for me; so I would really appreciate some input for those of you with experience.
I forgot. I do have a Directv HD dish & LNB; they didn't want it back when I cancelled. I also have a DishTv HD dish & an older DirecTv dish. The reason I cancelled on both companies is that both companies started charging me more that I had agreed to.
Seeings as they didn't want their stuff back I woul rather use it,legitimately if I can, than just throw it in the trash. or make a fancy birdbath out of them.
I forgot. I do have a Directv HD dish & LNB; they didn't want it back when I cancelled. I also have a DishTv HD dish & an older DirecTv dish. The reason I cancelled on both companies is that both companies started charging me more that I had agreed to.
Seeings as they didn't want their stuff back I woul rather use it,legitimately if I can, than just throw it in the trash. or make a fancy birdbath out of them.
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For newbies don't mess with the directv dishes go and get a 36'' round dish with the proper equipment is the best way to go. I reused a directv dish for several reasons but its more work than getting an all in one kit. 18'' pizza dishes are to small and the slimlines are small but can be used if you know what you are doing.
Dan Rose
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If you want to experiment with those dishes you can...or save them until you get a little more experience and set you up a couple of fixed dishes. I highly recommend the GEOSATpro microHD receiver for SatelliteAV. He also sells a good 90cm(36") dish. Here is the link to a really good bundle deal and good price to get started.
http://www.satelliteav.com/p/shop/?ws_pid=1611&ws_cat=413
http://www.satelliteav.com/p/shop/?ws_pid=1611&ws_cat=413
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