siouxguyinstpaul Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 I had problems both nights in the third period. All was well until the start of the third then the picture went bad - anybody else have the same problems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DamStrait Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 I had problems both nights in the third period. All was well until the start of the third then the picture went bad - anybody else have the same problems? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> YES!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceberg Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigChief Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 That Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceberg Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Believe me...we all are taking any somewhat legitmate reasons seriously But it has to be the power...here is my reasoning why Football games against St Cloud and Mich Tech...signal quality 45 with a 30" Then they sent the signal for the Grand Valley game to Michigan for the UPN in Grand Rapids and for Comcast cable.....signal quality? 75-80! Football game against Pitt State.....back to 45 Also, when they had the hockey game against Alaska, it was around 90 with a 30"...they had to beam the signal back to Alaska for KTUU (the NBC affiliate there who also was showing the game) I use my DirecPC dish so I usually have no issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxguyinstpaul Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 I have an 85 cm. dish now - how big are you saying that I need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSB Posted February 2, 2005 Author Share Posted February 2, 2005 I have a 90cm dish and seem to have the same problems as peeps with the 30" dish, a quality (American made) 30" can work just as good as poorly made 90cm dish! The only thing that has saved me is the DirecPC dish I have, I have still to try the new Invacom 0.3db LNBF (SNH 031) but from what I have heard it will "help". An installer from Texas just e-mailed me about them and he was raving about the signal gain, they are guaranteed for 5 years and the good thing about them is its an easy swapout for anyone. After changing any LNBF you MUST do a re-scan as all LNBF are tuned differently, these LNBF come with a factory printout of their performance. They are also Universal LNBF so the L.O. must be changed in the antenna set up screen to.. 09750-10600 Anyone who has one let us know your results, someone at satelliteguys.us done a review of one recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 So Pete, For someone who has the 30" dish package (satcom 3618); what would be the easiest/most effective upgrade? Could you just get a bigger dish or would you need to get a different LNB as well? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceberg Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 So Pete, For someone who has the 30" dish package (satcom 3618); what would be the easiest/most effective upgrade? Could you just get a bigger dish or would you need to get a different LNB as well? Thanks. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> larger dish..the LNB would work regardless of Dish size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSB Posted February 2, 2005 Author Share Posted February 2, 2005 I have to agree with Iceberg (dang) a bigger (and better) dish is always the best way to go, but it "may" be cheaper with just a swap out of the LNBF, no installer service call to pay for you can do it yourself. I dont have one of these LNB's yet so I am only going by what other people have said. Should have one soon and I will post my results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSiouxp4U Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 I added the above LNB and went from 32 (old LNB) and no picture on Friday to 35 and slight pixalation on saturday and then lost the whole thing in the third. The chinese channel that I did set it up on went from 48 to 53. For those of you who are close this MAY push you over the edge and is much easier to swap out. I have not been home during the games so I don't know if more fine tuning would help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSB Posted February 3, 2005 Author Share Posted February 3, 2005 Cool thanks for the info, an upgrade to a 90cm and the Invacom LNBF may be the way to go...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bincitysioux Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 I have an old primestar dish that I got out of a friend's garbage pit. These dishes are 1.2 meter in size. I have never had a problem with signal during a game. Normally about 45%, a few 70%, and one or two 90%+. My only problem has been my Satwork 3688 receiver, as I've been having some apparent overheating or other type of equipment trouble. I don't think Satwork is top of the line merchandise. As far as the dish goes though, size does matter as my signal has consistently been well above what those of you with the smaller dishes or "siouxshop.com" dishes have been reporting. My advice: go dumpster diving for old primestar dishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceberg Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 I have an old primestar dish that I got out of a friend's garbage pit. These dishes are 1.2 meter in size. I have never had a problem with signal during a game. Normally about 45%, a few 70%, and one or two 90%+. My only problem has been my Satwork 3688 receiver, as I've been having some apparent overheating or other type of equipment trouble. I don't think Satwork is top of the line merchandise. As far as the dish goes though, size does matter as my signal has consistently been well above what those of you with the smaller dishes or "siouxshop.com" dishes have been reporting. My advice: go dumpster diving for old primestar dishes. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have a DirecPC, which is 39x23 and I get about the same signals as you report I'm still trying to convince the mall near me to let me go on the roof and get the Primestar dish that Radio Shack use to use (when I worked there 10 years ago) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceberg Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 I know this isn't hockey related, but its FSSN related Basketball games on FSSN Friday & Saturday 2/11-2/12 2/11 vs Augustana 2/12 vs. UMD 6:00 womens 8:00 mens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamStrait Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 How was the reception last weekend for the Denver Series? I wasn't in town for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodaker Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 I had a solid 39% for both games. Clear picture with no breaking up at all. They must not have been broadcasting on the adjacent satellites last weekend. Go Sioux!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamStrait Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 I had a solid 39% for both games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceberg Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 How was the reception last weekend for the Denver Series? I wasn't in town for it. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I wasn't home either.....sadly, I was seeing UMD get swept by Mich Tech But I heard from PSB that it was good on his end. Didnt even need the DirecPC dish (which seems to be the track record for a while now) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSB Posted February 12, 2005 Author Share Posted February 12, 2005 Signal Quality for tonights basketball is around 70% at this end : ) Why is it just the hockey games that are low in quality, no fair...... Go Sioux! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigChief Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Both the UofMN and the UW sites state that their games will be carried on Fox Sports North tonight. Not sure how that is possible. Is there any place that would have the Badger vs Denver game in the Minneapolis area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mksioux Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 How was the reception last weekend for the Denver Series? I wasn't in town for it. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> On Friday night, I watched at home with my 30" and the 1st period was great and then it got gradually worse to the point of unwatchable in the 3rd. I went to Senser's Roseville on Saturday night and it was even pixalating and cutting in and out there. Not good. However, I understand that the Bloomington Senser's has a bigger dish and they never have problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceberg Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Both the UofMN and the UW sites state that their games will be carried on Fox Sports North tonight. Not sure how that is possible. Is there any place that would have the Badger vs Denver game in the Minneapolis area? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> There are 2 Fox Sports North FSNN MN FSNN WI Only difference is the teams...MN can only see MN and WI can only see WI teams. If you have cable, you would get FSNN MN. The exception is WI (obviously) If you have satellite, the WI game will be on 446 for Dish (Don't know Direct number) woo hoo! Post 500 for this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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