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    Bell satellite lost signal after prolonged disconnection

    Did you ever figure your situation out? I plan on using a 1000.2 with a BEV 9242.
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    2021: Equipment needed for new install of four ViP622

    I am planning a new install with four old Bell 9242 PVRs (ViP622). Each DVR will be for only one room to allow PiP (Picture-in-Picture), but four rooms (and runs) in total. Would like to use a black Dish 1000.2 reflector for aesthetics, but don’t know if a Dish 500 with a DishPro Plus Quad LNBF...
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    Orby has gone dark!

    That's why I hope someone can tinker with the firmware to support OTA and perhaps, FTA. There's way too many of these boxes floating around to end up in landfills.
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    Orby has gone dark!

    Found this to be the richest part of the DISH offer, "Activation charges: “No Annual Contract Plan” requires a $150 activation fee and buying a receiver ($50-$350 based on selected equipment) unless exceptions otherwise noted." If I'm reading this right, this offer is no different than any...
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    Usage after demise: Hacking receiver's and DVR's firmware for something else?

    Virgin means I've got four unactivated (never seen a sat signal) DVRs and two receivers in my arsenal. I hoard electronics when they're on sale for others in my life. Beyond my Sony Dash / Chumby resurrection, I use the third-party naf firmware to keep my OBi100 VoIP ATA alive after Obihai...
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    Usage after demise: Hacking receiver's and DVR's firmware for something else?

    Eventually altering the firmware doesn't equate to theft of services, which probably won't exist soon enough. I remember the end times of Voom. I'm putting this out there for people to ponder while Orby TV is on life support. It would be great if we could use the receivers as a nice OTA DVR with...
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    Usage after demise: Hacking receiver's and DVR's firmware for something else?

    I'm accepting Orby TV's fate that it is not long for this world. I have unactivated / virgin Orby TV receivers and DVRs purchased during Best Buy sales. Is there an archive of firmware updates? Hoping someone can figure out a use for these puppies similiar to how the Sony Dash and Chumbys are...
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    2020: Finding local satellite installers to do side hustle / sidework?

    I've googled / searched local satellite installers to death. Dish seemed to have killed them all locally.
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    2020: Finding local satellite installers to do side hustle / sidework?

    Whatcom County, Washington
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    2020: Finding local satellite installers to do side hustle / sidework?

    I'm curious how one would find a local installer (who may work for Dish or DirecTV) in 2020 to do sidework / side hustle? I need to do a pole mount install, because of line of sight, for a new Bell ExpressVu system.
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    Dish trying to get Disney to kick back some ESPN fees

    The one time we really want Charlie fighting the fight. Curious if Disney will try to punish Sling TV (Orange package) over this. Hoping the other streaming providers see blood in the water.
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    40% off Orby TV receivers and DVRs at Best Buy - 11/21 - 11/23

    40% off Orby TV receivers and DVRs at Best Buy from 11/21 through 11/23. At this point, why would anyone not buy their hardware on sale.
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    Half off Orby TV receivers and DVRs at Best Buy - 11/15/19

    Orby TV receivers and DVRs are 50% off at Best Buy only on Friday, November 15th, 2019.
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    Orby Saves the Day (or more) in the California Power Blackout

    It's hard to digest this (no politics) when I constantly read about fake news (CNN) and the conspiracy to keep Fox News off Orby. I'd like MSNBC, but I realize the carriage fee and bundling requirements of NBCUniversal would be too onerous.
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    Half off Orby TV receivers and DVRs at Best Buy - 10/17/19

    More detailed thread: Orby TV Satellite Receivers and DVRs 50% off: Best Buy 10/17 only 10-16-2019
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