what can i do with my coolsat8000hd can i still pick up any sat with it and watch TV or is it just paperweight?

My suggestion is do some reading!:yes:

And yes, you can watch tv with this fta box. 8000 locals are wide open, as well as ion and nasa ch.:)

you can also use your Receiver for true FTA channels that are not encrypted. look around in the FTA area and you'll find the info that you need to get started.