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hallii · 24-12-06, 06:02 PM

So, you just want to have a look at a couple of satellites, nothing to serious, so you get yourself a few bits and off you go.( Just like me two months ago)

Trouble is, you will get hooked, it isnt important whats on the damn thing, its the challenge of receiving it.

You will find yourself hunting weaker and more obscure satellites, scanning every transponder, standing outside swinging the dish up down and side to side for hours on end.

My wife now thinks I am a pervert, (took her a long time to find out :-0 ) you just cant help finding the porno channels, my neighbours think I am mad, I have to now watch TV in the conservatory so as not to interfere with the others halfs viewing, and I have started to learn Bulgarian, Russian, German etc. etc. all at once !

If you are determined to start down the slippery slope then I would advise a few items not mentioned elsewhere.

They are:- Two pairs of thermal socks, Good boots, Stormproof suit, thick gloves, warm hat with ear muffs, pair of binoculars (for seeing the signal strength on the 8" portable) flask of coffee, small tent, and a chain saw to take down every tree on the horizon.

Stop now before it to late!
Geoff

BGonaSTICK · 24-12-06, 06:15 PM

:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

You can't say I didn't warn you

Analoguesat · 24-12-06, 06:21 PM

Ah a heart warming story on Christmas Eve

Jimdefruit · 24-12-06, 08:00 PM

You will get over it unless you are like Analoguesat. Once you find your favourites it will be a bit easier.

And I dont believe that you are learning all those languages. The oohs and the aahhs and the grunts are the same in all the languages.

Analoguesat · 24-12-06, 08:57 PM

Yeah - look what happened when I got interested - I set up 2 web sites which have had over 200,000 hits, and ended up as moderator or admin on quite a few satellite related forums.....

nanochickin · 24-12-06, 10:18 PM

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You will find yourself hunting weaker and more obscure satellites, scanning every transponder, standing outside swinging the dish up down and side to side for hours on end.

My wife now thinks I am a pervert

That sounds so familiar :roflmao:

Nano

BGonaSTICK · 24-12-06, 11:55 PM

My wife knew I was a pervert when we got married. It was the love of football she knew nothing about :roflmao:

jontydog · 26-12-06, 06:58 AM

lol sat here now 5 to 6 in the morning messing about trying to get 7E to see whats open on there. New Man City bob hat fleece hot coffee with a nice bit of Rum in it and 20 Lambert and Butlers. Does my mrs think I am a nutcase/pervert?

YES

nanochickin · 26-12-06, 01:17 PM

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sat here now 5 to 6 in the morning messing about trying to get 7E to see whats open on there.

Any luck getting it.

Oh yes and 7e

Been trying to get it on my 80cm dish with not much luck here

Analoguesat · 26-12-06, 01:49 PM

7E should be easy enough on an 80cm dish. Ive never had any problems with it up here.

24-12-06, 06:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
hallii Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	THIS COULD HAPPEN TO YOU So, you just want to have a look at a couple of satellites, nothing to serious, so you get yourself a few bits and off you go.( Just like me two months ago) Trouble is, you will get hooked, it isnt important whats on the damn thing, its the challenge of receiving it. You will find yourself hunting weaker and more obscure satellites, scanning every transponder, standing outside swinging the dish up down and side to side for hours on end. My wife now thinks I am a pervert, (took her a long time to find out :-0 ) you just cant help finding the porno channels, my neighbours think I am mad, I have to now watch TV in the conservatory so as not to interfere with the others halfs viewing, and I have started to learn Bulgarian, Russian, German etc. etc. all at once ! If you are determined to start down the slippery slope then I would advise a few items not mentioned elsewhere. They are:- Two pairs of thermal socks, Good boots, Stormproof suit, thick gloves, warm hat with ear muffs, pair of binoculars (for seeing the signal strength on the 8" portable) flask of coffee, small tent, and a chain saw to take down every tree on the horizon. Stop now before it to late! Geoff

24-12-06, 06:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,633 Thanks: 3 Thanked 64 Times in 37 Posts	Re: THIS COULD HAPPEN TO YOU :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: You can't say I didn't warn you __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

24-12-06, 06:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Analoguesat satellite expert Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 8,321 Thanks: 10 Thanked 270 Times in 242 Posts	Re: THIS COULD HAPPEN TO YOU Ah a heart warming story on Christmas Eve __________________ To all the cable boys - do not post: keys of any sort firmware for receivers links to sites carrying files, keys or fixes Read the rules before you post - click here to read them

24-12-06, 08:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,775 Thanks: 10 Thanked 113 Times in 105 Posts	Re: THIS COULD HAPPEN TO YOU You will get over it unless you are like Analoguesat. Once you find your favourites it will be a bit easier. And I dont believe that you are learning all those languages. The oohs and the aahhs and the grunts are the same in all the languages. __________________ Dreambox 800 HD; Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreambox If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

24-12-06, 08:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Analoguesat satellite expert Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 8,321 Thanks: 10 Thanked 270 Times in 242 Posts	Re: THIS COULD HAPPEN TO YOU Yeah - look what happened when I got interested - I set up 2 web sites which have had over 200,000 hits, and ended up as moderator or admin on quite a few satellite related forums..... __________________ To all the cable boys - do not post: keys of any sort firmware for receivers links to sites carrying files, keys or fixes Read the rules before you post - click here to read them


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24-12-06, 11:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,633 Thanks: 3 Thanked 64 Times in 37 Posts	Re: THIS COULD HAPPEN TO YOU My wife knew I was a pervert when we got married. It was the love of football she knew nothing about :roflmao: __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

26-12-06, 06:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
jontydog Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: THIS COULD HAPPEN TO YOU lol sat here now 5 to 6 in the morning messing about trying to get 7E to see whats open on there. New Man City bob hat fleece hot coffee with a nice bit of Rum in it and 20 Lambert and Butlers. Does my mrs think I am a nutcase/pervert? YES __________________ TM 1000D Super. SS2 PCI. Echosmart Dsb 791 1M Dish. Edon 2120 Positioner. 80cm Mesh Dish Motorised. 28E to 30W

26-12-06, 01:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
Analoguesat satellite expert Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 8,321 Thanks: 10 Thanked 270 Times in 242 Posts	Re: THIS COULD HAPPEN TO YOU 7E should be easy enough on an 80cm dish. Ive never had any problems with it up here. __________________ To all the cable boys - do not post: keys of any sort firmware for receivers links to sites carrying files, keys or fixes Read the rules before you post - click here to read them