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Uses for 'dead' DSS system???
I've inherited a DSS dish antenna and two receivers (Sony, second generation
DSS type) from a well-meaning friend who knows I like to play with 'radios' (though what that means to her I don't know, since she thinks I can do something with these items)... we dropped our satellite subscription last year when digital cable became available, cheaper and actually better service than DSS. But the question is, WHAT can be done, if anything, with this system? Without subscribing to satellite service, which I won't be doing anyway, can I get some reception of audio, video or even data on this stuff? IS there anything fun, mildly interesting, or curious to do with these things as they are or with minor alteration BEFORE I decide to gut everything for parts? Are there any useable parts inside the receivers or dish LNB beyond connectors and the occassional capacitor or chip that I can use elsewhere? I've attempted searches with inputs like "old dss system hacks", or "stuff to do with old satellite system", but given the vague nature of the search request, nothing has surfaced so far. Where should I look? Any help, etc.... Linus |
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