lnbf

[xbox1]

what kind of lnbf do you need to get cnnFn i have a fsku-v it doesnt seem to work on this channel.Will a dish digital lnbf work?.So far ive tried one thing .i hooked up myfortec receiver to my dish satellite facing 119 dish size approx 18 inches.and it didnt work.and it has a digital lnbf.why didnt it work.is it because the size of the dish being to small.

[dtsexpert]

DishNet/BellVu uses circular polarization. I need a DishNet/DirectTV lnbf to get their channels. 18" is fine.
FYI, Most of DN video channels are encrypted. Audio channels are FTA.
Don't forget to set the LO @ 11250
Michael

Originally Posted by xbox1

what kind of lnbf do you need to get cnnFn i have a fsku-v it doesnt seem to work on this channel.Will a dish digital lnbf work?.So far ive tried one thing .i hooked up myfortec receiver to my dish satellite facing 119 dish size approx 18 inches.and it didnt work.and it has a digital lnbf.why didnt it work.is it because the size of the dish being to small.

[xbox1]

dtsexpert,can you explain what encrypted means. the channel is free.It doesnt have a S next to the program. when you say encryped are you saying that you need some kind of a smart card to turn channel on. my receiver doesnt have a slot for smart card. also i set it to 11250 but nothing happened.

[dtsexpert]

Encrypted means they channels are not free. Yes, you need to to buy DishNetwork and subcribe to see these channels. DishNet does not allow users to use any third-party receiver, meaning even you have a receiver which accepts smart card, you still can't subcribe to DishNet.
Some transponders on Echo7 are spot beam, meaning only certain area can see these transponders. Pick the conus one to test your receiver.
http://www.lyngsat.com/echo7.shtml
Michael

Originally Posted by xbox1

dtsexpert,can you explain what encrypted means. the channel is free.It doesnt have a S next to the program. when you say encryped are you saying that you need some kind of a smart card to turn channel on. my receiver doesnt have a slot for smart card. also i set it to 11250 but nothing happened.

[xbox1]

thanks for the info dtsexpert,now i understand.I should be :lol: because i get my local channels for free on sat 119. Do they ever remove the encrypt programs at certain times.or is it permanent.Also Ive noticed that there are no French channels cant even get canadian channels english or french.Any satellites around that can pick it up.

[dtsexpert]

Encryption removed does happen but very seldom (example: they upgrade their hardware, or promotion for premium channels like HBO...). All the audio channels are FTA though.
Michael

Originally Posted by xbox1

thanks for the info dtsexpert,now i understand.I should be :lol: because i get my local channels for free on sat 119. Do they ever remove the encrypt programs at certain times.or is it permanent.Also Ive noticed that there are no French channels cant even get canadian channels english or french.Any satellites around that can pick it up.

[etlam34]

For Canadian TV (french or english) you've got to point your dish to Nimiq 1 and/or Nimiq 2.All the audio channels are FTA.

[bobkat]

Originally Posted by etlam34

For Canadian TV (french or english) you've got to point your dish to Nimiq 1 and/or Nimiq 2.All the audio channels are FTA.

yes; there are some video channels too -- especially on Nimiq 82 -- there are several free channels happening for the Premium channel promotion by Bell ExpressVu.

kat

[etlam34]

What video channels are in FTA now on N2? I'm supposed to have my dish installed on N1 and N2 today.

[bobkat]

Originally Posted by etlam34

What video channels are in FTA now on N2? I'm supposed to have my dish installed on N1 and N2 today.

those new channels like Silver Screen Classics, COOL, MTVRetro, MLOUD and EuroNews; I just noticed it last night during an install. Those channels came in before I activated the system so they must be unencrypted.

kat

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