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I wanted to see Truevision programs. Someone came and installed a dish and a receiver (Hitech TM 3q), I could see these programs.

I wanted to see BVN since I am from the netherlands, sdomeone came and installed a disch and a receiver (PSI) and I could see this program and more.

I wanted to see all these programs via a remote, nobody could do this. A lot of changing cables, putting in amplifiers and splitters, result: broken stuff because of shorts, etc.

So, I look into it myself: I ended up with the following configuration:

Sat A for Thaicom 5/2 Ku, Sat B for Thaicom 5/2 C, committed 2/1 DiseqC 2.0, Dreambox 500S with latest software version. Dreambox programmed for 2 satelites, AA Thaicom 5/2 E Ku, AB Thaicom 5/2 E C.

Result: When doing the automaitic transponderscan the system does not lock. Message to check cables, etc.

I tried everything but it does not work! When I disconnect the cable from the dreambox and connect it ot the TM3Q I get the programs and signal, when I connect to the PSI box I get the programs and signal.

Oh, one little detail. Although both satellites should look at the Thaicom sat, I am quite convinced the are looking in different directions?? I live in Hua Hin

Anyone some ideas?? I would appreciate.

We also live in Hua Hin and would like to restore sattelite service (lost when DSTV Africa discontinued their Asia feed). I'm a complete novice when it comes to this stuff. The jargon puts me off. We have a large Infosat dish and 2 networked DM500 boxes. Were you able to find someone local to help with your setup? We tried Big Kiang but it sounded like they wanted to bypass our existing harware and install a new system. Any suggestions much appreciated.

I will be coming to Nakhon Sawan at the end of the month, I would very grateful if anyone can give me any information on what hotels are like and prices, and any recommenations. I have not had much looking on the web. I was also thinking of driving from the airport. is it straight forward route and it looks like about a three hour drive(250 kms). Thanks to anyone who can help me.

In March we stayed at the Maihom (www.geocities.com/maihomresort_nsw). Nice clean & modern place at a bargain price - THB 400. Good parking. Large Chang beer at only THB 40.

We arrived from Kanachanaburi but from the airport the East Ring Road (9) to 32 should get you to SKN in good time. All well signed.