fta

[coolguy]

Just got a limestat hd max wifi. What do i do if i just want to have true fta. do i need a lnear lnb or circular. how big of a dish. Do i need to load new bins. or just use the factory software.

this is what the receiver says now.
loader version - L 2.00.00
Application Version -- KD-HD 1.75.00
Bulid date 12-21-2010

[Gold]

Just got a limestat hd max wifi. What do i do if i just want to have true fta. do i need a lnear lnb or circular. how big of a dish. Do i need to load new bins. or just use the factory software.

this is what the receiver says now.
loader version - L 2.00.00
Application Version -- KD-HD 1.75.00
Bulid date 12-21-2010

Well there are a few other questions.
1. What size of dish do you want. With a Limesat HD that's capable of decoding DVB-S2 I would want a 10' dish, with a dual C/Ku LNBF (you'de be looking at around 1000 100% free & legal channels)
2. If all I had room for was a Ku Dish I would get a 1.2m, & a good linear LNBF like a ESX521
hxxp://www.galaxy-marketing.com/ESX521-ku-band-fta-free-to-air-lnb-lnbf.htm

All of this is ready to go with the factory file...

I'll say when I watch TV, I spend more time on C band then Ku. C Band you really need an 8' minimum

[coolguy]

well right now i have the receiver. I have dish network dish from my previous service. i think it might be 18 inchs. Also i have circular lnb.
what can i do with these

[Gold]

well right now i have the receiver. I have dish network dish from my previous service. i think it might be 18 inchs. Also i have circular lnb.
what can i do with these

You can only use it as a hack box with your current set up...Then you will need a file

[coolguy]

by hack box you mean connecting to a public server. i dont know if thats really safe? I dnot know? Did you say 10 foot dish in your previous post.

[Gold]

by hack box you mean connecting to a public server. i dont know if thats really safe? I dnot know? Did you say 10 foot dish in your previous post.

Yes & yes... yes on the Public & a yes on a 10 foot dish
IKS is as safe as it is...I can't comment as to how safe it is...I don't know. A file is safer, but there isn't a file to crack N3 & it's doubtful that there ever will be

[coolguy]

a 10' dish is around 800 bucks. maybe in the future . but for a beginner what would you suggest.

[coolguy]

what do you think about this dish
hxxp://www.galaxy-marketing.com/package5-1_2m-dish-120cm-motorized-dish-kit-hh-diseqc1_2.htm

usually how many channels can i pick up with a 1.2m dish

[Gold]

a 10' dish is around 800 bucks. maybe in the future . but for a beginner what would you suggest.
Na, check on craigslist or drive around your neighborhood. I have 3 in use...If you feel like making a drive I'll give you one...LOL seriously
You will need a actuator & do some minor repairs.


what do you think about this dish
hxxp://www.galaxy-marketing.com/package5-1_2m-dish-120cm-motorized-dish-kit-hh-diseqc1_2.htm

usually how many channels can i pick up with a 1.2m dish

That is a great starter, but it will only make you want more. You'll pick up 500+ channels, but many will be in a foreign language

[coolguy]

is there a name for 10 foot dish's or are they just called 10 foot dish.
i was look at this one. for example.
hxxp://ftabonus.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=160
it look like an lnb sticking out what is that.

maybe i can find someone to install this thing. i don't know. but i would like to have one.
so, is this stationary or motorized.

is there any guide available online where i can get more info.

[Gold]

is there a name for 10 foot dish's or are they just called 10 foot dish. There are names for them if you mean like Dish makers, Birdview, Sami, Unimesh, Orbitron
i was look at this one. for example.
hxxp://ftabonus.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=160
That looks like a Sami
it look like an lnb sticking out what is that.
Thats a LNB/LNBF cone, or cover

maybe i can find someone to install this thing. i don't know. but i would like to have one.
so, is this stationary or motorized.
BUD's (acronym: Big Ugly Dish) can be stationary, but typically they are all motorized. The stationary BUD's are typically sold for a program package only. Some do not come with a polar mount. (the part to put a motor on)

is there any guide available online where i can get more info.
Yep, but I can't think where it is...wait until Satchick chimes in, We do have a pretty good resource here

I moved this thread to the True FTA section & your answers are in red above

[coolguy]

where in SW missouri are you from.
i live in SW MO also.

[Gold]

where in SW missouri are you from.
i live in SW MO also.

Sent you a PM

[coolguy]

having a hell of a time finding a sami dish .
found this but dont know if its any good
hxxp://www.sadoun.com/Sat/Products/S/Dishes/SD240PM-240CM-Sadoun_Prime-focus-C-Band-Satellite-Dish-Polar-Mount.htm

now what is 4dtv.
does it concern my situation with the limestat hd max sk300 receiver.
thanks

[chifut]

Just check your neighborhood.Some ppls are happy to get rid off their big ugly dishes
..And they can pay you /lol/:tehe:

[coolguy]

checked can't find any. do they not make them anymore.

[chifut]

They make them but are expensive.
Don't rush ,take your time ..and you will find something

[coolguy]

maybe i'll check out some flea markets

[coolguy]

does bigger the dish = more channels

[chifut]

Yep ,Costas hit over 1000 chs .but forget premium movie chns.

[coolguy]

what is Costas. what do you mean by forget premium movie chns.

[chifut]

Costas is proud member here.
and here is what he got 1 year ago with 10 foot pan
http://www.satfix.net/showthread.php?30454-My-Arc-3

[chifut]

...and all chs, are free and legal

[Gold]

maybe i'll check out some flea markets

I was serious. If you want a 10' that needs a little TLC I have a good steel perferated. You haul & it's yours...

[coolguy]

cool. but i really dont know how to work on them. Maybe if you can fix it up i can pay you.

[satchick]

Channel lists:


http://www.satelliteguys.us/thelist/index.php


http://www.global-cm.net/MPEGlistCBandUS.html

www.ftalist.com

[Gold]

cool. but i really dont know how to work on them. Maybe if you can fix it up i can pay you.

I'm too busy buddy, my dad has Alzheimer's, & need 24 hour care...My free time consists of small packets of an hour or two with the wife & kids on the weekend

[satchick]

They're not too bad to work on once you see how everything goes together.

Here's a nicely done site that covers the basics:

http://www.hooktech.co.nz/files/file/Help_Files/Hooktech_DIY_Cband_GndMnt.pdf
Keep in mind that the guide is written by an author in New Zealand, so the satellite tables on the last few pages won't apply to us. He's also using a stationary dish, but a motorized will be very similar.

More here:

http://www.satellitedish.com/cbandoc.htm#the

[Gold]

More here:

http://www.satellitedish.com/cbandoc.htm#the

Bingo! That's the site I was thinking of...I need to bookmark that LOL

[Costactc]

what is Costas. what do you mean by forget premium movie chns.

What's up coolguy, I'm the costa in question. Scanning in excess of 1,200 fta channels on both bands combined.

[satchick]

what do you mean by forget premium movie chns.

You won't find stuff like HBO, Showtime.... Premium channels like that.

[Bigredneck]

I have one 10' dish set up, I have two more not in use, Yet. I bought one 30" dish. But found an old primestar dish at an old house scheduled for demo. My point is; you can find BUDs ( big ugly dishes) for free. One elderly lady almost cried with happiness when I agreed to take the dish,the post and fill the hole. Measure the diameter of the dish in several locations to see if it is round and not warped. I'm not very knowledgeable when it comes to fta but I'm learning more daily .

[Gold]

I have one 10' dish set up, I have two more not in use, Yet. I bought one 30" dish. But found an old primestar dish at an old house scheduled for demo. My point is; you can find BUDs ( big ugly dishes) for free. One elderly lady almost cried with happiness when I agreed to take the dish,the post and fill the hole. Measure the diameter of the dish in several locations to see if it is round and not warped. I'm not very knowledgeable when it comes to fta but I'm learning more daily .

I like
B = Big
U = Useful
D = Dish

:grr::thumbsup: