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    ORBY TV - WEBSITE COMING SOON

    Still have my receiver and dish ready to to reinstall. Should something ever work out, I would sign up again if under similar conditions as previously set forth.
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    Bypassing Satellite Screen Orby non DVR Receiver

    Anyone setting up one of these receivers just for OTA use still should be aware not to connect to your antenna directly. Especially if other devices are connected to the antenna system. Use the satellite diplexer or a DC power blocking splitter to avoid putting the LNBF power out and damaging...
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    Bypassing Satellite Screen Orby non DVR Receiver

    I was one of the subscribers that questioned the guide because it included channels that did not supply any EPG OTA for me locally like WYBN. My Tivo Roamio was the only other device that did because it downloaded it online rather than PSIP data.
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    Bypassing Satellite Screen Orby non DVR Receiver

    I no longer have the spare Orby DVR receiver I purchased on close out to try now that the transponder has some programming on it. I removed the 500GB drive and scrapped the box thinking I got my $30 worth from the HDD alone. Previously I was stuck at the setup wizard even when the 2 TPs were...
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    Orby Channels Active Again?

    Interesting it remapped to those 3 new channels when I reconnected my original receiver tonight. It removed the previous Orby channel line up completely. The TP signal level seems about where it used to be here in NY with Orby.
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    Usage after demise: Hacking receiver's and DVR's firmware for something else?

    Most of those basic ATSC converter boxes can record to a USB device and cost about $30ish. I have one that I used a couple of years ago and it works fine. The downside is all recordings are done manually, date, time, channel, duration etc. Not sure if any of them support a EPG type selection...
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    Usage after demise: Hacking receiver's and DVR's firmware for something else?

    My Edision Mio 4K is a nice OTA DVR when used with a USB tuner and the TNAP 4 image and records my FTA channels. Not limited to a 500 gb drive I can't move the recordings from easily. Better than those converter boxes or subscribing to a monthly Tivo or Tablo type service. I record programs OTA...
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    orby dvr receiver

    Not sure I would risk corrupting the drive unless there is a utility for such tasks. Back when I was a TIVO enthusiast years ago, I did things like that and always created backup images on new HDDs for the day it failed. If you value your recordings it's probably good practice to leave them...
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    orby dvr receiver

    I tried without success. I purchased a second receiver on clearance for $30 when my local Best Buy was closing which was a DVR model. I never bothered activating it when the service was still active as I was using my original non DVR box. Several weeks ago I tried to see if it would be handy...
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    Replacement SIM, Orby DVR

    I already repurposed the 500 gb HDD for one of my work laptops from the DVR receiver. I experimented some with it but finally moved on. Not hopeful of any other use for the box. I couldn't get past the setup wizard. I think mine was an open box Best Buy return. Anyone else with a previously...
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    Orby TV - Chapter 11 Details

    I hope it was ok to post. If inappropriate for the forum, I'm sorry.
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    Orby TV - Chapter 11 Details

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    Orby TV - Chapter 11 Details

    I received a letter in the mail today about the bankruptcy from a legal firm to inform Orby subscribers. Anyone else?
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    Usage after demise: Hacking receiver's and DVR's firmware for something else?

    During the boot process on the boxes with eth0 disabled, will it read a USB flash drive formatted to FAT32 or is EXT4 needed? I've been experimenting with some bash scripting for ifconfig and ifup.
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    Put old Orby set top boxes to use.

    I'm still working with my never activated DVR receiver to get past the setup wizard. I don't really need another OTA DVR since I use my Edision Mio4K for that but I enjoy the challenge.
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    Put old Orby set top boxes to use.

    I discovered accidentally that the EPG was delivered by satellite when I had my antenna disconnected. However, my basic Orby receiver still loads the current data via PSIP. I even rescanned it when Antenna TV, Grit returned and Cozi moved a week or so ago. I find that H&I has data without the...
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    So...after Orby, what next?

    Still not sure of what I will do next after Orby. I had Dish for 10+ years and not going back. I had a 2 month break in between. I boxed up my owned 211K Dish receiver and it's in the closet. Just OTA and FTA for now. Perhaps Discovery+ when the new fiber ISP gets here.
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    Usage after demise: Hacking receiver's and DVR's firmware for something else?

    I purchased a spare Orby DVR model receiver back when they were on special. I regret never getting it authorized when the service was still active. I connected it the other day to experiment with OTA and there is no bypass to the setup wizard. It gets to the screen where it finds the satellite...
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    Orby frustration please help!

    Can we see a photo of what's in front of the dish? I noticed my Orby dish appears to be pointed slightly east of where it actually is because of the skew angle of the arm when viewed from behind the dish. For dish aiming, what about just connecting direct to the LNBF without the diplexer in...
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    ORBY over the air EPG data source

    During my initial setup and channel scan even before my account was setup, I had the EPG and all local services working except channel 51.4 EPG info with the STB. One thing that led me to think it was other than PSIP data was that WYBN TV 14 had never displayed any program data on any of it's...
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    ORBY over the air EPG data source

    Is the ORBY over the air channel program guide provided by satellite? I have my system connected to my large roof top antenna and had it disconnected during recent severe thunder storms during the past week and forgot to reconnect it. I normally view those local channels with the TV directly...
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    Orby self install

    I terminated my Dish service Flex pack a few months ago and recently setup my Orby system with a self install kit they offer. I found I rarely if ever was using my Dish DVR and just went with the standard receiver model. The Orby dish seems of very good quality and the service works great. I'm...
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    A message to Orby

    I have had Dish for quite a few years now and installed myself with a used 311 receiver and upgraded later on to a used, like new VIP211K receiver. Paid the DVR one time activation fee and the equipment operates flawlessly. I can only remember one signal loss event for several minutes before a...
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    Orby does it make sense

    Now that my Dish Flex pack is going up, Orby is looking better. Thinking I would enjoy the Science Channel, Motor Trend and BBC America. I thought about the loss of SyFy but couldn't remember the last time I watched it.
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    Orby Saves the Day (or more) in the California Power Blackout

    I have multiple backups. Several generators, large batteries and several inverters for emergency use. I have propane, wood pellets for heat and always gasoline and diesel fuel on hand. During storms I've been without power many times for several days. I don't have broadband internet anyway so I...
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