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Sounds like Free DBS may be one of the new players at the 101W slot! If so, I consider this great news! :D

Speculate? Here at SatGuys? :D

That's quite a range! To me, that means I will get to check them out sometime between being excited and disappointed. Let's hope it's sooner than later. Another tidbit that could ease the waiting would be knowing a little more precisely (than 80-100) where in the sky we will be looking. Once...

Good question. If the target audience includes viewers who are renouncing the eye patch, then one might think it would be circular. Even though they list the total numbers of Ku boxes as potential viewers, I doubt service will be circular. The main reason is that while a lot of FTA can be seen...

Then there is still a glimmer of hope in the US? ;)

I think of it more like this: Coca-Cola, Pepsi Co, and other beverage companies are probably not too worried about the neighborhood lemonade stand. If that lemonade stand does something unique or begins to draw customers away, then they make take notice and/or action. We also have to consider...

According to information from last night's chat, transponder space on G19 is more expensive than space on AMC4. It remains to be seen whether SES1 (the AMC4 replacement) will alter costs for transponder space at that orbital slot.

I used to enjoy WN as background. I know they had a loop running, but I still miss them since SkyAngel bolted from DBS. Yes, I know they are on C-band, but I move every couple years... ;)

Bearing in mind, of course, that the consumer's choices are not only dictated by the vendor providing access, but also by the content provider's bundling requirements. This is an area where some of the mergers have resulted in less choice for the consumer (an interesting discussion for another...

That's a good point! I have satellite radio, and one of my disappointments with the audiobook channel (I forget the name) is that is is not family friendly. The other day I tuned to this station and within minutes hear an F-bomb. I realize this was part of the text, and wasn't outraged - I...

Imagine how wonderful it would be to receive this type of automatic update without altering the non-Glorystar channels? :D I know this is not a current capability! But it sure would be an awesome one! Seriously, of the various methods to accomplish this, are any technically feasible with the...

I think the best estimate that addresses your question can be found in today's update. Like everyone else, I'm anxious! Looks like it will be summer at best, and then we still have that tricky word "streaming" - which I take to mean via the internet.

I can't say I share your opinion, but is it not unwelcome. I like that we can be friendly while disagreeing on this site. I just don't like it when people imply that their view is the only valid one! The proposed channel line up for FreeDBS is interesting and I like the variety. There are...

One possible exception is CCN. They use Irdeto on any compatible receiver (they offer the Topfield Homecast) for their Christian Events subscription service on 97W. I don't know much more about them other than a church here in town periodically offers CCN events.

Outstanding! Nice videos.

Channels page has a new look today, along with reserving space for NASA as a stand-alone channel (PBS & CSPAN are still placeholders). This is good news, that could be made even better with the addition of the sub-channels for all three networks. (I'm starting to like PBS Create more and...

Survey: check!

105 sounds interesting because it could work well with the 4 degree separation capability on Glorystar equipment. Of course, I doubt the dish configuration will be quite as important as the satellite side of things. ;)

By your comments, I see that you think FTA subscription services (similar to Europe) are virtually impossible. I would have to agree. When you refer to the "big boys" do you mean the channel providers (ESPN, Disney, and other conglomerates) or the distributors (cable cos, telcos, 18" satcos)...

I like it! It looks like you should be able to manage the tension so that LNBs don't slip, yet move easily enough when hunting and tweaking. Cool! :cool:

I think I had one of those "Ah-ha!" moments today. I was puzzled reading some comments in another thread that suggested disinterest in the FTA hobby growing much. This was a real head-scratcher for me, especially in light of the friendly and helpful folks here in the FTA forums. After...

Brian, I respect your position, we just don't see things exactly the same (I'm okay with that!). :cool: I did see the recent release notes about 1.1 support in the latest firmware! I've kinda been hoping for a holiday sale like you did two or three Christmases ago, but in these economic...

Fair enough! My wishlist is rather long and driven by some desires that are not exactly "hobbyist". That said, the first one that comes to mind are modular tuners. Brian has explained his differing view on this, but I would really like the ability to mix and match DVB and ATSC tuners. My...

Wow, what an interesting thread. I find myself excited, frustrated, and a little disappointed in reading the comments here. First, I want to commend Brian on his endeavors to improve the products he sells. If he was purely a marketing troll I would be suspicious about his motives. However...

Tony, I've been absent for about a month or so with the craziness of the end-of-semester and holiday season. I read your prayer request and updates on your Grandmother's progress (and Grandpa, too!). I'm so pleased that people prayed for you and your family. Clearly those prayers were...