[geeks] Satellite Dishes - old style...

[James Sharp]

> On June 22, Mike Hebel wrote:
> > I've got a friend off-list who's switched to digital so she doesn't need
> >   her old-style satellite dishes.
>
>   That's interesting considering the fact that carry completely
> different programming. ;)
>

Hopefully the 8 foot mesh dish in my back yard will soon be carrying
programming from Amsat OSCAR 40.

In the "Crotchety old assholes" category, I've seen several reports of
homeowner associations harassing people to remove their big C band dishes
as an "eyesore"...despite the fact that the dishes have been there for 10
or more years.