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    heatingsytems for mesh antenas,where i can find one?

    Turok, im not sure of the validity of this suggestion because of of: a, the added weight might pull the dish out of allighnment b, how to fix it to the dish c, cost (might be cheaper to just buy a new dish!) the links will give you some idea of what im talking about, frost protections come with...
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    heatingsytems for mesh antenas,where i can find one?

    Sounds like a far fetched idea to be thinking of Turok, but as an electrician working in industry we use a trace heating system under the pipe insulation to prevent pipes freezing up. The power consumption would be pretty low as you are not using a lot of cable but would need a controller, plus...
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    new install New reciever?

    thanks Satelliteman im keeping my eye on the forecasts!
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    new install New reciever?

    there i was all set and ready to install, all equipment bought, tools and drill at the ready brought a ladder home from work and everything. Then it goes and snows! A bit of rain i can deal with but we got a full on snow storm. To make matters worse I have to work next weekend so no install...
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    new install New reciever?

    hi Rolfw, cable run will be no more than 20 mts. I've acquired some wf100. Install begins next weekend weather permitting. Thanks again
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    new install New reciever?

    Thanks rolfw, A little research and a helpful forum go a long way. pictures will be included in further posts. One quick question is which cable would you recomend? one of the electrical wholesalers i use has standard sat coax but can get anything i require to order. Thanks again
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    new install New reciever?

    Hi guys thanks for the previous help. I've done a bit of research and have decided on the following components: INVERTO SILVER TECH 0.2dB TWIN http://www.pulsat.com/satellite/site/details.php?product_id=260&catID=9 Fracarro Penta 85 ALLUMINIUM...
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    new install New reciever?

    Satelliteman i read they have increased gain on standard dishes and as long as there are no motor mounting issues I would be interested to try one. would like to hear if anyone has used one. regards
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    new install New reciever?

    Thanks Rolfw, Just been lookin now and have found some further info about the tm1500 and think i can handle its setup. As for the LNB Im thinking of going for a decent quad as at some point in the not to distant future (when i can convince her indoors) of upgrading to a reciver with PVR...
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    new install New reciever?

    Hi Guys, sorry to bother you with another noob question but just need a pointer before starting my install. I have been given criptyc h-h100 motorised mount, cal amp single 5db lnb Technomate tm1500 C1+ reciever. (no instructions) I am about to buy 85cm dish wall bracket cable and...
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