dumpster diving? - ABA DSS

**danhux** · August 23rd, 2008

hi,
got a dtv dish with 2 lnbs attached out of a dumpster this past thursday..I wired it up to one of my dtv receivers this morning, it works. ordered a viewsat ultra thursday, it'l be here monday i think. let the hair pulling begin. I'm new to this satellite stuff, but i've been doing computer and networking for more than 10 years. should be fun learning the ropes.

**edwinsao** · August 23rd, 2008

to use with any FTA system you must change your lnb,welcome to aba

**chill dawg** · August 23rd, 2008

Welcome to ABA!
with those credentials fta should be a snap!

**Landscapeman** · August 23rd, 2008

If it is two single lnbs you are good, but if it is a multiple lnb it will not. Good Luck. You wll be happy with the viewsat.

**ricknsusan** · August 23rd, 2008

welcome to aba. this site rocks!!! your going to love this fta stuff. have fun!!!

**boboisno1** · August 23rd, 2008

Hello and welcome. If you can tell us what dish it is we can tell you how well it will work for dn, dtv isn't an option but the dish might be ok to use.

**peggy13** · August 23rd, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by danhux

hi,
got a dtv dish with 2 lnbs attached out of a dumpster this past thursday..I wired it up to one of my dtv receivers this morning, it works. ordered a viewsat ultra thursday, it'l be here monday i think. let the hair pulling begin. I'm new to this satellite stuff, but i've been doing computer and networking for more than 10 years. should be fun learning the ropes.

Very creative...good for you!! I heard the dumpster thing was a good place to look! Welcome to ABA. Read all you can before you receive your new toy...be careful with the hair pulling, sometimes it doesn't grow back! LOL Be patient and I'm sure you are going to do fine.
Good luck testing! We hope you keep us posted!

**tb1971** · August 23rd, 2008

Welcome to ABAdss!

**bigevil69** · August 23rd, 2008

welcome aboard friend
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**tnp12** · August 23rd, 2008

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