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Old 10-20-2006, 02:57 AM
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Is there such a thing as DX for FTA?

In the past, I have played with DX'ing on different RF bands such as AM radio, VHF/UHF Television and CB. I was never able to play with Amateur Radio but, I know there was often DX activity there too.

This makes me wonder if there is such a thing as DX with FTA or satellite TV in general. I don't have any C-Band equipment, so I am limited to my 80cm dish unless I upgrade at some time. So, does this exist? Is it ever in any way possible to be receiving a signal in an area where a signal should not be possible? An example would be catching a bird that is beaming everything to Brazil or South America here in the St. Louis area.

In my current location, I will not ever be able to experiment with C-Band unless I can come up with the formula for Transparent Aluminum that could be used to construct my dish!

Thanks!
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