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Thumbs up AMC 21 re: fta setup

trying to setup some fta tv..........I know little to nothing re:fta sats.....I am running vs ultra & I bought a 36" dish +1 linear lnb ...I was thinking amc21 @ 123w might be a good start (unless anyone can suggest a better sat for english channels)......I am in southern ontario....Know nothing about the setup freq. etc. can anyone point me in the right directions.......All help greatly appreciated & thanks !!
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AMC 21 Is at 125W. Not 123W.

What is the make/model# of your linear lnb???
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No real model #on lnb.....it is a zintech....markings are: fss digital KU LNBF....freq. 11.7-12.2 ghz.....nf 0.3db....s/n74800425....thnks for help!!
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10750 Should be your lnb l.o. frequency.
Go to dishpointer.com for aiming and lnb skew information.
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thks for your help!!!! any suggestions to what other sats are available (in english preferably) & how many channels can I expect that are available?? I just may have a problem with some trees on this sat. Will be doing this tues. of this week hopefully
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Try AMC4 at 101W. There are a couple of English channels on it.
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97w has a few good channels like Kuwait 2, sitcoms 1 hour shows and movies.
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