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Tue May 7, 2013 11:49 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"aspstone" aspstone
Hi everyone - i just joined the group and came across this thread. We just bought a travel trailer and plan being mostly in Wyoming (Yellowstone) area for 1 or 2 months this summer. We need internet connectivity all the time for work (my husband needs it for making trades, I need it for accessing email for work) - we don't need video streaming/gaming/youtube type of stuff.
Of course we would like to keep costs reasonable (who wouldn't!) - we can do some stuff ourselves (e.g. point the satellite in the right direction).
Seems like there are a number of options - appreciate any advice on where to start.
Annette
--- In RVInternetBySatellite@yahoogroups.com , "Wayne" <wayne@...> wrote:
>
> I guess I'll jump in and try to answer your location..
>
> There are many factors that must be considered before anyone could recommend to you the "best provider for the money"...
> (1) How much do you want to spend, what is your budget?
> (2) Do you NEED internet connectivity all the time, 24 x 7? Notice NEED versus WANT.
> (3) What do you use the internet for? For a home business? For teaching? Web site maintainence? Download streaming video, like Netflix or YouTube? Check email?
> (4) You are a fulltimer, but where do you spend the most of your time, East Coast, West Coast, etc.?
> (5) What is your preferred camping - isolated BLM land, RV Resorts, full hookup campgrounds?
> (6) Are you "digitally", or technically, sound?
>
>
> Wayne Lee
>
>
>
> --- In RVInternetBySatellite@yahoogroups.com , "ronmcbee@" <blaster21@> wrote:
> >
> > I live in an RV year round ,most of the time in one location. I due plan on traveling the southern United States at some point My questions are what is the best provider for the money?I have heard of cards-dish Would really appreciate a hands on experience advice answer (s).
> >
>
Of course we would like to keep costs reasonable (who wouldn't!
Seems like there are a number of options - appreciate any advice on where to start.
Annette
--- In RVInternetBySatelli
>
> I guess I'll jump in and try to answer your location..
>
> There are many factors that must be considered before anyone could recommend to you the "best provider for the money".
> (1) How much do you want to spend, what is your budget?
> (2) Do you NEED internet connectivity all the time, 24 x 7? Notice NEED versus WANT.
> (3) What do you use the internet for? For a home business? For teaching? Web site maintainence? Download streaming video, like Netflix or YouTube? Check email?
> (4) You are a fulltimer, but where do you spend the most of your time, East Coast, West Coast, etc.?
> (5) What is your preferred camping - isolated BLM land, RV Resorts, full hookup campgrounds?
> (6) Are you "digitally&quo
>
>
> Wayne Lee
>
>
>
> --- In RVInternetBySatelli
> >
> > I live in an RV year round ,most of the time in one location. I due plan on traveling the southern United States at some point My questions are what is the best provider for the money?I have heard of cards-dish Would really appreciate a hands on experience advice answer (s).
> >
>
Tue May 7, 2013 12:26 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Barb Nolley" bjnolley2
Hi! If you're looking for tripod Internet, please check out our web site and
contact me if you have questions - I'd start in the Satellite Systems menu:
<http://www.mobileinternetsatellite.com/ >
http://www.mobileinternetsatellite.com/
Take care,
Barb
http://www.MobileInternetSatellite.com
From: RVInternetBySatellite@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:RVInternetBySatellite@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of aspstone
Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 11:26 AM
To: RVInternetBySatellite@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [RVInternetBySatellite] Re: Best inter net for RV
Hi everyone - i just joined the group and came across this thread. We just
bought a travel trailer and plan being mostly in Wyoming (Yellowstone) area
for 1 or 2 months this summer. We need internet connectivity all the time
for work (my husband needs it for making trades, I need it for accessing
email for work) - we don't need video streaming/gaming/youtube type of
stuff.
Of course we would like to keep costs reasonable (who wouldn't!) - we can do
some stuff ourselves (e.g. point the satellite in the right direction).
Seems like there are a number of options - appreciate any advice on where to
start.
Annette
--- In RVInternetBySatellite@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:RVInternetBySatellite%40yahoogroups.com> , "Wayne" <wayne@...>
wrote:
>
> I guess I'll jump in and try to answer your location..
>
> There are many factors that must be considered before anyone could
recommend to you the "best provider for the money"...
> (1) How much do you want to spend, what is your budget?
> (2) Do you NEED internet connectivity all the time, 24 x 7? Notice NEED
versus WANT.
> (3) What do you use the internet for? For a home business? For teaching?
Web site maintainence? Download streaming video, like Netflix or YouTube?
Check email?
> (4) You are a fulltimer, but where do you spend the most of your time,
East Coast, West Coast, etc.?
> (5) What is your preferred camping - isolated BLM land, RV Resorts, full
hookup campgrounds?
> (6) Are you "digitally", or technically, sound?
>
>
> Wayne Lee
>
>
>
> --- In RVInternetBySatellite@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:RVInternetBySatellite%40yahoogroups.com> , "ronmcbee@" <blaster21@>
wrote:
> >
> > I live in an RV year round ,most of the time in one location. I due plan
on traveling the southern United States at some point My questions are what
is the best provider for the money?I have heard of cards-dish Would really
appreciate a hands on experience advice answer (s).
> >
>
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contact me if you have questions - I'd start in the Satellite Systems menu:
<http://www.mobilein
http://www.mobilein
Take care,
Barb
http://www.MobileIn
From: RVInternetBySatelli
[mailto:RVInternetBySatelli
Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 11:26 AM
To: RVInternetBySatelli
Subject: [RVInternetBySatell
Hi everyone - i just joined the group and came across this thread. We just
bought a travel trailer and plan being mostly in Wyoming (Yellowstone) area
for 1 or 2 months this summer. We need internet connectivity all the time
for work (my husband needs it for making trades, I need it for accessing
email for work) - we don't need video streaming/gaming/
stuff.
Of course we would like to keep costs reasonable (who wouldn't!
some stuff ourselves (e.g. point the satellite in the right direction).
Seems like there are a number of options - appreciate any advice on where to
start.
Annette
--- In RVInternetBySatelli
<mailto:RVIntern
wrote:
>
> I guess I'll jump in and try to answer your location..
>
> There are many factors that must be considered before anyone could
recommend to you the "best provider for the money".
> (1) How much do you want to spend, what is your budget?
> (2) Do you NEED internet connectivity all the time, 24 x 7? Notice NEED
versus WANT.
> (3) What do you use the internet for? For a home business? For teaching?
Web site maintainence? Download streaming video, like Netflix or YouTube?
Check email?
> (4) You are a fulltimer, but where do you spend the most of your time,
East Coast, West Coast, etc.?
> (5) What is your preferred camping - isolated BLM land, RV Resorts, full
hookup campgrounds?
> (6) Are you "digitally&quo
>
>
> Wayne Lee
>
>
>
> --- In RVInternetBySatelli
<mailto:RVIntern
wrote:
> >
> > I live in an RV year round ,most of the time in one location. I due plan
on traveling the southern United States at some point My questions are what
is the best provider for the money?I have heard of cards-dish Would really
appreciate a hands on experience advice answer (s).
> >
>
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Tue May 7, 2013 12:30 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Skip Knowles" skip_knowles
Annette, this is exactly how my wife and I used our Hughes portable set up
for the last seven years. We activate ours for about three months during the
summer then put it in suspension. In round numbers the active monthly costs
have varied since early on from about $60/month to last year when it was
$90/month. In simple terms this allowed us to use 425 mbs/24 hour period
which has sufficed for us. If large downloads were needed we scheduled it
from between 1 AM to 6 AM EST. In the last couple years I could only suspend
for six months at a time. If a longer suspension time was needed I had to
activate it for a month then suspend it again. There as $50 charge for each
suspension.
During this time we have been assigned to the D16 satellite and it has
served us well. I have two HN7000s modems and an extra power supply. I use a
low tripod with the .78 Directway fiberglass antenna. It takes about 15 to
30 minutes to set up. I insert a wireless router on the connection and use
Bradners DSAT tool and HNFap alert to set up and monitor usage. I bought my
antenna and modems on E-Bay and Craig's list. I have about 300' of cable and
I have only used 100'.
Early on set up was a real bear as I self trained. I probably made every
mistake one could make most of which was driven by impatience. The last few
years it has setup has been no problem.
Skip
==========
Hi everyone - i just joined the group and came across this thread. We just
bought a travel trailer and plan being mostly in Wyoming (Yellowstone) area
for 1 or 2 months this summer. We need internet connectivity all the time
for work (my husband needs it for making trades, I need it for accessing
email for work) - we don't need video streaming/gaming/youtube type of
stuff.
>
> Of course we would like to keep costs reasonable (who wouldn't!) - we can
> do some stuff ourselves (e.g. point the satellite in the right direction).
>
> Seems like there are a number of options - appreciate any advice on where
> to start.
>
> Annette
for the last seven years. We activate ours for about three months during the
summer then put it in suspension. In round numbers the active monthly costs
have varied since early on from about $60/month to last year when it was
$90/month. In simple terms this allowed us to use 425 mbs/24 hour period
which has sufficed for us. If large downloads were needed we scheduled it
from between 1 AM to 6 AM EST. In the last couple years I could only suspend
for six months at a time. If a longer suspension time was needed I had to
activate it for a month then suspend it again. There as $50 charge for each
suspension.
During this time we have been assigned to the D16 satellite and it has
served us well. I have two HN7000s modems and an extra power supply. I use a
low tripod with the .78 Directway fiberglass antenna. It takes about 15 to
30 minutes to set up. I insert a wireless router on the connection and use
Bradners DSAT tool and HNFap alert to set up and monitor usage. I bought my
antenna and modems on E-Bay and Craig's list. I have about 300' of cable and
I have only used 100'.
Early on set up was a real bear as I self trained. I probably made every
mistake one could make most of which was driven by impatience. The last few
years it has setup has been no problem.
Skip
==========
Hi everyone - i just joined the group and came across this thread. We just
bought a travel trailer and plan being mostly in Wyoming (Yellowstone) area
for 1 or 2 months this summer. We need internet connectivity all the time
for work (my husband needs it for making trades, I need it for accessing
email for work) - we don't need video streaming/gaming/
stuff.
>
> Of course we would like to keep costs reasonable (who wouldn't!
> do some stuff ourselves (e.g. point the satellite in the right direction).
>
> Seems like there are a number of options - appreciate any advice on where
> to start.
>
> Annette
Tue May 7, 2013 1:02 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"V Starkey" bs1917
Thanks to all who have responded. We have tried the 89 west and 99 west SATS, no luck. I have tried many of the ideas. But, still not working. We are planning on heading to AZ in the Casa Grande area this weekend. Depending on weather conditions. If anyone happens to be along or in the I-10 area from Galveston, TX to AZ that might have the knowledge to repair the problem I would appreciate any help offered. I will be rechecking all connections again this week. RTC suggested a bad board in the MotoSat system. Source for parts?? which board? Location. Maybe just reseating or cleaning the contacts??
Thanks,
Von
________________________________
From: Don Bradner <donb@arcatapet.com >
To: RVInternetBySatellite@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 2:29 PM
Subject: RE: [RVInternetBySatellite] Setup?
Most of the answers aren't noticing that it probably isn't a modem problem - "My system could not find my sat, 89w locked on once for a second or so" implies an automatic dish with the problem being failure to find the satellite. The modem can be a factor in that, but in most cases a dish should find the satellite without needing the modem.
On 4/30/2013 at 12:10 PM Barb Nolley wrote:
>If you are near Tucson, we have all kinds of spare parts, including
>modems, and could swap til it's fixed.
>
>
>
>Or, if you figure out what it is, let us know.
>
>
>
>Another thing to consider with the modem: if all else fails, you can
>"rf" the modem ... the danger here is that of "bricking" the modem
>and it is then unuseable. If you decide to do this, email me for details
>on what to do and I'll send them.
>
>
>
>Take care,
>
>Barb
>
>http://www.mobileinternetsatellite.com/
>
>
>
>From: RVInternetBySatellite@yahoogroups.com
>[mailto:RVInternetBySatellite@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of V Starkey
>Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 1:58 AM
>To: RVInternetBySatellite@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [RVInternetBySatellite] Setup?
>
>
>
>
>
>Need some help. Spent a couple hours yesterday on the phone with tech
>support at RTC great folks. I did not get online. My system could not find
>my sat, 89w locked on once for a second or so. I was told I might have a
>bad board?? Then we tried 99w no luck. Any suggestions would be
>appreciated. Software upgrade, sat charts? Thanks,
>
>>
>>------------------------------------
>>
>>Yahoo! Groups Links
>>
>>
>>
>
>Don Bradner
>www.arcatapet.net
>
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>
>Yahoo! Groups Links
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>
Don Bradner
www.arcatapet.net
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Yahoo! Groups Links
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks,
Von
____________
From: Don Bradner <donb@arcatapet.
To: RVInternetBySatelli
Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 2:29 PM
Subject: RE: [RVInternetBySatell
Most of the answers aren't noticing that it probably isn't a modem problem - "My system could not find my sat, 89w locked on once for a second or so" implies an automatic dish with the problem being failure to find the satellite. The modem can be a factor in that, but in most cases a dish should find the satellite without needing the modem.
On 4/30/2013 at 12:10 PM Barb Nolley wrote:
>If you are near Tucson, we have all kinds of spare parts, including
>modems, and could swap til it's fixed.
>
>
>
>Or, if you figure out what it is, let us know.
>
>
>
>Another thing to consider with the modem: if all else fails, you can
>"rf" the modem ... the danger here is that of "bricking" the modem
>and it is then unuseable. If you decide to do this, email me for details
>on what to do and I'll send them.
>
>
>
>Take care,
>
>Barb
>
>http://www.mobilein
>
>
>
>From: RVInternetBySatelli
>[mailto:RVInternetBySatelli
>Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 1:58 AM
>To: RVInternetBySatelli
>Subject: Re: [RVInternetBySatell
>
>
>
>
>
>Need some help. Spent a couple hours yesterday on the phone with tech
>support at RTC great folks. I did not get online. My system could not find
>my sat, 89w locked on once for a second or so. I was told I might have a
>bad board?? Then we tried 99w no luck. Any suggestions would be
>appreciated. Software upgrade, sat charts? Thanks,
>
>>
>>----
>>
>>Yahoo! Groups Links
>>
>>
>>
>
>Don Bradner
>www.arcatapet.
>
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>
>Yahoo! Groups Links
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>
Don Bradner
www.arcatapet.
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Yahoo! Groups Links
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Tue May 7, 2013 1:16 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Don Bradner" donbradner
Von, we need more information.
What controller? D2, D3, D4, J1?
Unless it is a D2, how long since you uploaded a satellite table (I built a new Hughes one last week that is on DSU)?
If it is a D3, that controller cannot find 89H anymore, so only 89V will work in generic mode. The only time 89H should be used is when the modem is commissioned to a transponder on 89H. That means fully commissioned, not just trying to get there to do a registration.
The easiest satellite for my new table to find in generic mode is 91V, if you are looking for a satellite to run registration on.
If it is not a D2, what is the signal trigger setting?
On 5/7/2013 at 1:02 PM V Starkey wrote:
>Thanks to all who have responded. We have tried the 89 west and 99 west
>SATS, no luck. I have tried many of the ideas. But, still not working. We
>are planning on heading to AZ in the Casa Grande area this weekend.
>Depending on weather conditions. If anyone happens to be along or in the
>I-10 area from Galveston, TX to AZ that might have the knowledge to repair
>the problem I would appreciate any help offered. I will be rechecking all
>connections again this week. RTC suggested a bad board in the MotoSat
>system. Source for parts?? which board? Location. Maybe just reseating or
>cleaning the contacts??
>
>Thanks,
>Von
>
>
>
>________________________________
> From: Don Bradner <donb@arcatapet.com >
>To: RVInternetBySatellite@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 2:29 PM
>Subject: RE: [RVInternetBySatellite] Setup?
>
>
>Most of the answers aren't noticing that it probably isn't a modem problem
>- "My system could not find my sat, 89w locked on once for a second or so"
>implies an automatic dish with the problem being failure to find the
>satellite. The modem can be a factor in that, but in most cases a dish
>should find the satellite without needing the modem.
>
>On 4/30/2013 at 12:10 PM Barb Nolley wrote:
>
>>If you are near Tucson, we have all kinds of spare parts, including
>>modems, and could swap til it's fixed.
>>
>>
>>
>>Or, if you figure out what it is, let us know.
>>
>>
>>
>>Another thing to consider with the modem: if all else fails, you can
>>"rf" the modem ... the danger here is that of "bricking" the modem
>>and it is then unuseable. If you decide to do this, email me for details
>>on what to do and I'll send them.
>>
>>
>>
>>Take care,
>>
>>Barb
>>
>>http://www.mobileinternetsatellite.com/
>>
>>
>>
>>From: RVInternetBySatellite@yahoogroups.com
>>[mailto:RVInternetBySatellite@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of V Starkey
>>Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 1:58 AM
>>To: RVInternetBySatellite@yahoogroups.com
>>Subject: Re: [RVInternetBySatellite] Setup?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>Need some help. Spent a couple hours yesterday on the phone with tech
>>support at RTC great folks. I did not get online. My system could not find
>>my sat, 89w locked on once for a second or so. I was told I might have a
>>bad board?? Then we tried 99w no luck. Any suggestions would be
>>appreciated. Software upgrade, sat charts? Thanks,
>>
>>>
>>>------------------------------------
>>>
>>>Yahoo! Groups Links
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>Don Bradner
>>www.arcatapet.net
>>
>>[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>>
>>
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>>[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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>>------------------------------------
>>
>>Yahoo! Groups Links
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>
>Don Bradner
>www.arcatapet.net
>
>
>
>------------------------------------
>
>Yahoo! Groups Links
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>
>Yahoo! Groups Links
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>
Don Bradner
www.arcatapet.net
What controller? D2, D3, D4, J1?
Unless it is a D2, how long since you uploaded a satellite table (I built a new Hughes one last week that is on DSU)?
If it is a D3, that controller cannot find 89H anymore, so only 89V will work in generic mode. The only time 89H should be used is when the modem is commissioned to a transponder on 89H. That means fully commissioned, not just trying to get there to do a registration.
The easiest satellite for my new table to find in generic mode is 91V, if you are looking for a satellite to run registration on.
If it is not a D2, what is the signal trigger setting?
On 5/7/2013 at 1:02 PM V Starkey wrote:
>Thanks to all who have responded. We have tried the 89 west and 99 west
>SATS, no luck. I have tried many of the ideas. But, still not working. We
>are planning on heading to AZ in the Casa Grande area this weekend.
>Depending on weather conditions. If anyone happens to be along or in the
>I-10 area from Galveston, TX to AZ that might have the knowledge to repair
>the problem I would appreciate any help offered. I will be rechecking all
>connections again this week. RTC suggested a bad board in the MotoSat
>system. Source for parts?? which board? Location. Maybe just reseating or
>cleaning the contacts??
>
>Thanks,
>Von
>
>
>
>________
> From: Don Bradner <donb@arcatapet.
>To: RVInternetBySatelli
>Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 2:29 PM
>Subject: RE: [RVInternetBySatell
>
>
>Most of the answers aren't noticing that it probably isn't a modem problem
>- "My system could not find my sat, 89w locked on once for a second or so"
>implies an automatic dish with the problem being failure to find the
>satellite. The modem can be a factor in that, but in most cases a dish
>should find the satellite without needing the modem.
>
>On 4/30/2013 at 12:10 PM Barb Nolley wrote:
>
>>If you are near Tucson, we have all kinds of spare parts, including
>>modems, and could swap til it's fixed.
>>
>>
>>
>>Or, if you figure out what it is, let us know.
>>
>>
>>
>>Another thing to consider with the modem: if all else fails, you can
>>"rf" the modem ... the danger here is that of "bricking" the modem
>>and it is then unuseable. If you decide to do this, email me for details
>>on what to do and I'll send them.
>>
>>
>>
>>Take care,
>>
>>Barb
>>
>>http://www.mobilein
>>
>>
>>
>>From: RVInternetBySatelli
>>[mailto:RVInternetBySatelli
>>Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 1:58 AM
>>To: RVInternetBySatelli
>>Subject: Re: [RVInternetBySatell
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>Need some help. Spent a couple hours yesterday on the phone with tech
>>support at RTC great folks. I did not get online. My system could not find
>>my sat, 89w locked on once for a second or so. I was told I might have a
>>bad board?? Then we tried 99w no luck. Any suggestions would be
>>appreciated
>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>Don Bradner
>>www.
>>
>>[Non-
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>>----
>>
>>Yahoo! Groups Links
>>
>>
>>
>
>Don Bradner
>www.arcatapet.
>
>
>
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>Yahoo! Groups Links
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>
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>Yahoo! Groups Links
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>
Don Bradner
www.arcatapet.
Tue May 7, 2013 2:43 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"V Starkey" bs1917
Do,
Thanks so much for your help. I will try to respond to your questions tonight. Need to get to an appointment soon.
I have a D3 as far as I know.
Von
________________________________
From: Don Bradner <donb@arcatapet.com >
To: RVInternetBySatellite@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 3:16 PM
Subject: Re: [RVInternetBySatellite] Setup? Problems?
Von, we need more information.
What controller? D2, D3, D4, J1?
Unless it is a D2, how long since you uploaded a satellite table (I built a new Hughes one last week that is on DSU)?
If it is a D3, that controller cannot find 89H anymore, so only 89V will work in generic mode. The only time 89H should be used is when the modem is commissioned to a transponder on 89H. That means fully commissioned, not just trying to get there to do a registration.
The easiest satellite for my new table to find in generic mode is 91V, if you are looking for a satellite to run registration on.
If it is not a D2, what is the signal trigger setting?
On 5/7/2013 at 1:02 PM V Starkey wrote:
>Thanks to all who have responded. We have tried the 89 west and 99 west
>SATS, no luck. I have tried many of the ideas. But, still not working. We
>are planning on heading to AZ in the Casa Grande area this weekend.
>Depending on weather conditions. If anyone happens to be along or in the
>I-10 area from Galveston, TX to AZ that might have the knowledge to repair
>the problem I would appreciate any help offered. I will be rechecking all
>connections again this week. RTC suggested a bad board in the MotoSat
>system. Source for parts?? which board? Location. Maybe just reseating or
>cleaning the contacts??
>
>Thanks,
>Von
>
>
>
>________________________________
> From: Don Bradner <donb@arcatapet.com >
>To: RVInternetBySatellite@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 2:29 PM
>Subject: RE: [RVInternetBySatellite] Setup?
>
>
>Most of the answers aren't noticing that it probably isn't a modem problem
>- "My system could not find my sat, 89w locked on once for a second or so"
>implies an automatic dish with the problem being failure to find the
>satellite. The modem can be a factor in that, but in most cases a dish
>should find the satellite without needing the modem.
>
>On 4/30/2013 at 12:10 PM Barb Nolley wrote:
>
>>If you are near Tucson, we have all kinds of spare parts, including
>>modems, and could swap til it's fixed.
>>
>>
>>
>>Or, if you figure out what it is, let us know.
>>
>>
>>
>>Another thing to consider with the modem: if all else fails, you can
>>"rf" the modem ... the danger here is that of "bricking" the modem
>>and it is then unuseable. If you decide to do this, email me for details
>>on what to do and I'll send them.
>>
>>
>>
>>Take care,
>>
>>Barb
>>
>>http://www.mobileinternetsatellite.com/
>>
>>
>>
>>From: RVInternetBySatellite@yahoogroups.com
>>[mailto:RVInternetBySatellite@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of V Starkey
>>Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 1:58 AM
>>To: RVInternetBySatellite@yahoogroups.com
>>Subject: Re: [RVInternetBySatellite] Setup?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>Need some help. Spent a couple hours yesterday on the phone with tech
>>support at RTC great folks. I did not get online. My system could not find
>>my sat, 89w locked on once for a second or so. I was told I might have a
>>bad board?? Then we tried 99w no luck. Any suggestions would be
>>appreciated. Software upgrade, sat charts? Thanks,
>>
>>>
>>>------------------------------------
>>>
>>>Yahoo! Groups Links
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>Don Bradner
>>www.arcatapet.net
>>
>>[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>>
>>
>>
>>------------------------------------
>>
>>Yahoo! Groups Links
>>
>>
>>
>
>Don Bradner
>www.arcatapet.net
>
>
>
>------------------------------------
>
>Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
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>
>
>
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>Yahoo! Groups Links
>
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www.arcatapet.net
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Thanks so much for your help. I will try to respond to your questions tonight. Need to get to an appointment soon.
I have a D3 as far as I know.
Von
____________
From: Don Bradner <donb@arcatapet.
To: RVInternetBySatelli
Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 3:16 PM
Subject: Re: [RVInternetBySatell
Von, we need more information.
What controller? D2, D3, D4, J1?
Unless it is a D2, how long since you uploaded a satellite table (I built a new Hughes one last week that is on DSU)?
If it is a D3, that controller cannot find 89H anymore, so only 89V will work in generic mode. The only time 89H should be used is when the modem is commissioned to a transponder on 89H. That means fully commissioned, not just trying to get there to do a registration.
The easiest satellite for my new table to find in generic mode is 91V, if you are looking for a satellite to run registration on.
If it is not a D2, what is the signal trigger setting?
On 5/7/2013 at 1:02 PM V Starkey wrote:
>Thanks to all who have responded. We have tried the 89 west and 99 west
>SATS, no luck. I have tried many of the ideas. But, still not working. We
>are planning on heading to AZ in the Casa Grande area this weekend.
>Depending on weather conditions. If anyone happens to be along or in the
>I-10 area from Galveston, TX to AZ that might have the knowledge to repair
>the problem I would appreciate any help offered. I will be rechecking all
>connections again this week. RTC suggested a bad board in the MotoSat
>system. Source for parts?? which board? Location. Maybe just reseating or
>cleaning the contacts??
>
>Thanks,
>Von
>
>
>
>________
> From: Don Bradner <donb@arcatapet.
>To: RVInternetBySatelli
>Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 2:29 PM
>Subject: RE: [RVInternetBySatell
>
>
>Most of the answers aren't noticing that it probably isn't a modem problem
>- "My system could not find my sat, 89w locked on once for a second or so"
>implies an automatic dish with the problem being failure to find the
>satellite. The modem can be a factor in that, but in most cases a dish
>should find the satellite without needing the modem.
>
>On 4/30/2013 at 12:10 PM Barb Nolley wrote:
>
>>If you are near Tucson, we have all kinds of spare parts, including
>>modems, and could swap til it's fixed.
>>
>>
>>
>>Or, if you figure out what it is, let us know.
>>
>>
>>
>>Another thing to consider with the modem: if all else fails, you can
>>"rf" the modem ... the danger here is that of "bricking" the modem
>>and it is then unuseable. If you decide to do this, email me for details
>>on what to do and I'll send them.
>>
>>
>>
>>Take care,
>>
>>Barb
>>
>>http://www.mobilein
>>
>>
>>
>>From: RVInternetBySatelli
>>[mailto:RVInternetBySatelli
>>Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 1:58 AM
>>To: RVInternetBySatelli
>>Subject: Re: [RVInternetBySatell
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>Need some help. Spent a couple hours yesterday on the phone with tech
>>support at RTC great folks. I did not get online. My system could not find
>>my sat, 89w locked on once for a second or so. I was told I might have a
>>bad board?? Then we tried 99w no luck. Any suggestions would be
>>appreciated
>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>Don Bradner
>>www.
>>
>>[Non-
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>>
>>
>>
>>
>>[Non-
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>>
>>
>>----
>>
>>Yahoo! Groups Links
>>
>>
>>
>
>Don Bradner
>www.arcatapet.
>
>
>
>--------
>
>Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
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>Yahoo! Groups Links
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Tue May 7, 2013 3:20 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Don Bradner" donbradner
I don't know that I would have worded it the way Gary did, but basically this is the case:
Nothing about the past service history matters in solving this problem.
Every detail about exactly what you are trying to do now (what controller; what satellite, polarity, frequency and symbol rate are set in that controller, along with the trigger setting) DO matter a lot.
On 5/7/2013 at 2:43 PM V Starkey wrote:
>Do,
>Thanks so much for your help. I will try to respond to your questions
>tonight. Need to get to an appointment soon.
>
>I have a D3 as far as I know.
>Von
>
>
>
>________________________________
> From: Don Bradner <donb@arcatapet.com >
>To: RVInternetBySatellite@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 3:16 PM
>Subject: Re: [RVInternetBySatellite] Setup? Problems?
>
>
>Von, we need more information.
>
>What controller? D2, D3, D4, J1?
>
>Unless it is a D2, how long since you uploaded a satellite table (I built
>a new Hughes one last week that is on DSU)?
>
>If it is a D3, that controller cannot find 89H anymore, so only 89V will
>work in generic mode. The only time 89H should be used is when the modem
>is commissioned to a transponder on 89H. That means fully commissioned,
>not just trying to get there to do a registration.
>
>The easiest satellite for my new table to find in generic mode is 91V, if
>you are looking for a satellite to run registration on.
>
>If it is not a D2, what is the signal trigger setting?
>
>On 5/7/2013 at 1:02 PM V Starkey wrote:
>
>>Thanks to all who have responded. We have tried the 89 west and 99 west
>>SATS, no luck. I have tried many of the ideas. But, still not working. We
>>are planning on heading to AZ in the Casa Grande area this weekend.
>>Depending on weather conditions. If anyone happens to be along or in the
>>I-10 area from Galveston, TX to AZ that might have the knowledge to repair
>>the problem I would appreciate any help offered. I will be rechecking all
>>connections again this week. RTC suggested a bad board in the MotoSat
>>system. Source for parts?? which board? Location. Maybe just reseating or
>>cleaning the contacts??
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Von
>>
>>
>>
>>________________________________
>> From: Don Bradner <donb@arcatapet.com >
>>To: RVInternetBySatellite@yahoogroups.com
>>Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 2:29 PM
>>Subject: RE: [RVInternetBySatellite] Setup?
>>
>>
>>Most of the answers aren't noticing that it probably isn't a modem problem
>>- "My system could not find my sat, 89w locked on once for a second or so"
>>implies an automatic dish with the problem being failure to find the
>>satellite. The modem can be a factor in that, but in most cases a dish
>>should find the satellite without needing the modem.
>>
>>On 4/30/2013 at 12:10 PM Barb Nolley wrote:
>>
>>>If you are near Tucson, we have all kinds of spare parts, including
>>>modems, and could swap til it's fixed.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Or, if you figure out what it is, let us know.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Another thing to consider with the modem: if all else fails, you can
>>>"rf" the modem ... the danger here is that of "bricking" the
>modem
>>>and it is then unuseable. If you decide to do this, email me for details
>>>on what to do and I'll send them.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Take care,
>>>
>>>Barb
>>>
>>>http://www.mobileinternetsatellite.com/
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>From: RVInternetBySatellite@yahoogroups.com
>>>[mailto:RVInternetBySatellite@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of V Starkey
>>>Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 1:58 AM
>>>To: RVInternetBySatellite@yahoogroups.com
>>>Subject: Re: [RVInternetBySatellite] Setup?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Need some help. Spent a couple hours yesterday on the phone with tech
>>>support at RTC great folks. I did not get online. My system could not
>find
>>>my sat, 89w locked on once for a second or so. I was told I might have a
>>>bad board?? Then we tried 99w no luck. Any suggestions would be
>>>appreciated. Software upgrade, sat charts? Thanks,
>>>
>>>>
>>>>------------------------------------
>>>>
>>>>Yahoo! Groups Links
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>Don Bradner
>>>www.arcatapet.net
>>>
>>>[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>------------------------------------
>>>
>>>Yahoo! Groups Links
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>Don Bradner
>>www.arcatapet.net
>>
>>
>>
>>------------------------------------
>>
>>Yahoo! Groups Links
>>
>>
>>
>>[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>>
>>
>>
>>------------------------------------
>>
>>Yahoo! Groups Links
>>
>>
>>
>
>Don Bradner
>www.arcatapet.net
>
>
>
>------------------------------------
>
>Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
>------------------------------------
>
>Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
Don Bradner
www.arcatapet.net
Nothing about the past service history matters in solving this problem.
Every detail about exactly what you are trying to do now (what controller; what satellite, polarity, frequency and symbol rate are set in that controller, along with the trigger setting) DO matter a lot.
On 5/7/2013 at 2:43 PM V Starkey wrote:
>Do,
>Thanks so much for your help. I will try to respond to your questions
>tonight. Need to get to an appointment soon.
>
>I have a D3 as far as I know.
>Von
>
>
>
>________
> From: Don Bradner <donb@arcatapet.
>To: RVInternetBySatelli
>Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 3:16 PM
>Subject: Re: [RVInternetBySatell
>
>
>Von, we need more information.
>
>What controller? D2, D3, D4, J1?
>
>Unless it is a D2, how long since you uploaded a satellite table (I built
>a new Hughes one last week that is on DSU)?
>
>If it is a D3, that controller cannot find 89H anymore, so only 89V will
>work in generic mode. The only time 89H should be used is when the modem
>is commissioned to a transponder on 89H. That means fully commissioned,
>not just trying to get there to do a registration.
>
>The easiest satellite for my new table to find in generic mode is 91V, if
>you are looking for a satellite to run registration on.
>
>If it is not a D2, what is the signal trigger setting?
>
>On 5/7/2013 at 1:02 PM V Starkey wrote:
>
>>Thanks to all who have responded. We have tried the 89 west and 99 west
>>SATS, no luck. I have tried many of the ideas. But, still not working. We
>>are planning on heading to AZ in the Casa Grande area this weekend.
>>Depending on weather conditions. If anyone happens to be along or in the
>>I-10 area from Galveston, TX to AZ that might have the knowledge to repair
>>the problem I would appreciate any help offered. I will be rechecking all
>>connections again this week. RTC suggested a bad board in the MotoSat
>>system. Source for parts?? which board? Location. Maybe just reseating or
>>cleaning the contacts??
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Von
>>
>>
>>
>>____
>> From: Don Bradner <donb@arcatapet.
>>To: RVInternetBySatelli
>>Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 2:29 PM
>>Subject: RE: [RVInternetBySatell
>>
>>
>>Most of the answers aren't noticing that it probably isn't a modem problem
>>- "My system could not find my sat, 89w locked on once for a second or so"
>>implies an automatic dish with the problem being failure to find the
>>satellite. The modem can be a factor in that, but in most cases a dish
>>should find the satellite without needing the modem.
>>
>>On 4/30/2013 at 12:10 PM Barb Nolley wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>"rf" the modem ... the danger here is that of "bricking" the
>modem
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>http://www.mobilein
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>find
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>Don Bradner
>>www.
>>
>>
>>
>>----
>>
>>Yahoo! Groups Links
>>
>>
>>
>>[Non-
>>
>>
>>
>>----
>>
>>Yahoo! Groups Links
>>
>>
>>
>
>Don Bradner
>www.arcatapet.
>
>
>
>--------
>
>Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
>--------
>
>Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
Don Bradner
www.arcatapet.
Wed May 8, 2013 5:33 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"idahojoat" idahojoat
When i deploy my moto sat, I am getting a message 18 then after a time a message 13 on the receiver side. i get a good signal. for awhile i was having to raise and lower the unit a couple of times to get online, then it would get online. also it has be getting online for a short period of time then back to three lites and message 13....
I have a D2 controller, and am HN7000S Modem....
I think it might be the receiver but i dont how to test for this...
Thanks for any input in advance.
Alex
I have a D2 controller, and am HN7000S Modem....
I think it might be the receiver but i dont how to test for this...
Thanks for any input in advance.
Alex
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