Ok guys first off I joined this site a little while ago and have been reading up until today to try and get as much info absorbed as I possibly could. (and there is tons of info on this site thanx to everybody who put time and effort in :beer: ). So I recently got a Dish 500 Dual legacy to put on the roof and I believe I am going with the coolsat 4000 for receiver (other recommendations are welcome). I know I need a switch for this type of dish, I was looking through some things I had laying around in my house and saw a DX Antenna 2-way Divider (SED-772) (5-2050MHz) It has an in w/ 2 outs. I didn't see this on any of the FAQ's does anyone know if this will work? If not no big deal I know which type to get (just trying to save he 10 bucks if I don't need to spend it). I also am trying to get a motor to install on the dish as well (apparently from my readings it is well worth the trouble) Basically I will continue to read all the FAQ's and Tuts, I just wanted to know if this setup was ideal for a first time user and if anybody had any tips or input on how to make this a smooth install it would be greatly appreciated. Also other than e-bay and the site sponsor any other good places to buy the receiver and other equipment at? Thank you all in advance for the help:beer:

Hmm over 40 views, but no replys? Is there anybody out there willing to help a noob out?

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http://forums.dsstester.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=31701

hi, well this is my 1st. post here. so im a noob to. i been in the fta about 1 1/2 yr. i to have been looking for a new rec.was looking at veiwsat4000 and pansat 3500. i just ordered 2-3500 pansats. i like the bin a channel loading off the sd card thing. you dont have to take all your cables off rec. and drag to the computer for updates.just get a sd card and a reader/writer hook that to puter and just load every thing to card. then take cart to your or freinds rec and load it to the rec. just my 2 cents on rec.:beer:

Hey, just want to say thanx to both of you for posting a reply :beer: got myself the right switch yesterday (SW21). So instead of hooking up the rec to your pc you just flash the card w/your computer and then hook that up to your rec and flash? It does sound a bit easier, when you bought your 2 pansat's did they come w/ a card reader and all the things you would need? Also where did you purchase it from? My main concern is I want to be able to upgrade when the time comes. Thanks again for all the help!