Posts by lichborne24

Hello all,

I'm new to this larger / direct c band satellite stuff, used to be involved back in the smartcard glitch days with Dick/Dave equipment which seemed much simpler.

I'm in the central USA states, most of the other posts and content I've found is very EU / Asia focused.

Trying to read and understand before posting questions, but kind of confused on a couple parts. Hoping I can get some more "local" help.

My objective is to get a similar channel line-up to a cable/satellite subscription service with a small fixed dish.

Do softcam/oscam keys exist for Ku Band Dick/Dave satellites? Where I could use a smaller 18-36 inch dish to point to their satellite and use a Linux receiver/ engima2, etc set up?

I'm trying to avoid a larger 8+ft dish route which is a little more challenge with HOA and over my budget?

Any other suggestions or solutions would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Lichborne

Hello,

I've been reading up to try and understand all the c-band and other related satellite stuff.

I'm in US/North America and seems to be harder to find some info. most seems to be euro focused.

I haven't found clear answers in my searching, to a couple questions hoping you can fill in the blanks.

I'm sure this won't work but wanted to ask to confirm and get a little more detail as to "why"?

I would like to try and receive the equivalent of the popular channels that Dick and Dave carry preferably from a fixed dish.

If I do the following what issues will I have?

LoS to my closest Dick/Dave satellite >> disk/dave dish >> e2 / linux receiver >> openatv/ncam/etc/software >> softcam keys >> dick/dave working channels

Here are the issues I think exist: (I understand the LNB is different and E2 is not compatible?? Are there no nigravision2 keys?)

Another direction i was using is, IPTV but the paid providers were flaky getting 1-3 months service. Are the IPTV lists on here more reliable?

Does anyone have recommendations for EPG to go with the m3u files, for use with tvheadend/xteve for plex use?

I probably have more questions, but hope this will help me where to focus.

Thanks,

Lichborne