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Not to sound ungrateful, but I come to this site because I feel it is relatively safe from the hacker stuff that deluges many other satellite sites. If I want to do some research on a website that I suspect may be friendly to hackers, I am very cautious - using several forms of proxy/redirection to avoid having my name/location added to the list of suspected hackers. I cannot afford to be associated with that type of individual, nor can I afford to be a member of a site that associates itself with those individuals or their "hobby"
That being said, I was reading some posts today, and one of the ads that was included in the postings was clearly aimed at hackers. I proxied over to verify, and the first link makes it obvious what is being advertised. I realize that SatelliteGuys has little control over these ads, but if they cannot control "hacker ads" from being pushed to their own visitors, then I cannot frequent this place anymore - and would like my ID and posts to be removed from the site.
I hope that something can be done to resolve this type of advertising, for if not, I am certain that SatelliteGuys will come under the scrutiny of organizations with which they would much rather remain friends. It is a sad day when advertising dollars could ruin such an awesome place
(Photos of ads removed as we don't want to further advertise those sites)
That being said, I was reading some posts today, and one of the ads that was included in the postings was clearly aimed at hackers. I proxied over to verify, and the first link makes it obvious what is being advertised. I realize that SatelliteGuys has little control over these ads, but if they cannot control "hacker ads" from being pushed to their own visitors, then I cannot frequent this place anymore - and would like my ID and posts to be removed from the site.
I hope that something can be done to resolve this type of advertising, for if not, I am certain that SatelliteGuys will come under the scrutiny of organizations with which they would much rather remain friends. It is a sad day when advertising dollars could ruin such an awesome place
(Photos of ads removed as we don't want to further advertise those sites)
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Bought a card reader/writer from a place that D* busted, eh ?? 
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An atmel is a pretty versatile tool - too versatile, I guess. Rock bottom prices didn't trigger any concern in my head, as I hadn't an idea that this whole underworld of misuse existed until I had to do research to determine how I was caught up in this, and how I was going to get out. My "good deal" cost me plenty more than I will ever save in my lifetime.. and taught me some great lessons too.
Looking back at the whole thing, I gotta laugh that I got drug through the mud for buying an atmel, when I had purchased several various models of card access tools, cards, development boards, and software during the process of researching and designing a secure encrypted localized debit/access hardware/software solution for arcades and computer terminals. Much of the equipment I owned could have been easily mistaken for illicit material, but there was no concern about anything but a stupid little atmel.
End the end, I was right, and they were wrong. But that doesn't make up for the hassle/worry/lost time/etc along the way. So now I do very much try to scrutinize the company I keep, and the places with which I do business.
Bought an atmel chip - a perfectly legal device - for a legitimate use, from what appeared to be a legitimate source. Ends up that everyone who bought "anything" from this store got targeted by "Big Satellite" because they had a storefront that sold other materials as well.Bought a card reader/writer from a place that D* busted, eh ??
An atmel is a pretty versatile tool - too versatile, I guess. Rock bottom prices didn't trigger any concern in my head, as I hadn't an idea that this whole underworld of misuse existed until I had to do research to determine how I was caught up in this, and how I was going to get out. My "good deal" cost me plenty more than I will ever save in my lifetime.. and taught me some great lessons too.
Looking back at the whole thing, I gotta laugh that I got drug through the mud for buying an atmel, when I had purchased several various models of card access tools, cards, development boards, and software during the process of researching and designing a secure encrypted localized debit/access hardware/software solution for arcades and computer terminals. Much of the equipment I owned could have been easily mistaken for illicit material, but there was no concern about anything but a stupid little atmel.
End the end, I was right, and they were wrong. But that doesn't make up for the hassle/worry/lost time/etc along the way. So now I do very much try to scrutinize the company I keep, and the places with which I do business.
back OT . . .
Back on topic, I saw two or three of the Google adverts with URLs carrying the word: KEY
...and related to satellite or FTA or some such.
That was just yesterday.
I checked out one of the sites, not by using the link, but by typing in the URL myself.
I didn't report or complain, because . . .
They were just sites of benign links to sat or FTA products, but not really key related.
So, not dirty, but just the appearance of being dirty.
What's next, URLs like: WeSellDrugs, GetYerPorn, ViagraRus, KeyKrackerz, SmokeYerDope?
All pointing to legit businesses ?
Back on topic, I saw two or three of the Google adverts with URLs carrying the word: KEY
...and related to satellite or FTA or some such.
That was just yesterday.
I checked out one of the sites, not by using the link, but by typing in the URL myself.
I didn't report or complain, because . . .
They were just sites of benign links to sat or FTA products, but not really key related.
So, not dirty, but just the appearance of being dirty.
What's next, URLs like: WeSellDrugs, GetYerPorn, ViagraRus, KeyKrackerz, SmokeYerDope?
All pointing to legit businesses ?
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Thanks to Fitch Ratings ( who gives the ratings on Credit and debt, as approved by the SEC, so they have accurate numbers) we have the totals.
DIRECTV's video subscriber base is the third-largest traditional multi-channel video programming distributor (MVPD) in the U.S. with about 8.2 million subscribers at the end of 1Q26.
The last time it was reported, it was 8.8M at the end of 2Q25, so only a 600,000 loss for 3 quarters, which is a major improvement, since for many years before that, it was losing 500,000 a quarter, 2 Million a year.
It is now losing less than Dish/Sling combined, I believe the Genre Packs are helping to retain and get subscribers.
DIRECTV's video subscriber base is the third-largest traditional multi-channel video programming distributor (MVPD) in the U.S. with about 8.2 million subscribers at the end of 1Q26.
The last time it was reported, it was 8.8M at the end of 2Q25, so only a 600,000 loss for 3 quarters, which is a major improvement, since for many years before that, it was losing 500,000 a quarter, 2 Million a year.
It is now losing less than Dish/Sling combined, I believe the Genre Packs are helping to retain and get subscribers.
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Recently came back to DirectTV Satellite service and have two boxes, Gemini and a main HR54.
DirecTV is charging me two "TV access fees" of $10 each, but can only watch TV on the one without the server. Is there anything I can do to fix this?
DirecTV is charging me two "TV access fees" of $10 each, but can only watch TV on the one without the server. Is there anything I can do to fix this?
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Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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I feel like this was discussed in another thread, but I can't find it. I have T-Mobile and my last iPhone upgrade was in 2020. I want to get a new iPhone, but what is the best way to go about doing it? Should I order the iPhone from T-Mobile directly, or should I buy from the Apple Store? I feel like there are pros/cons to each option.
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I have a Hopper with Sling. (Don't know exact model.) A couple nights ago, I went into the DVR screen, and noted that it was recording three programs. Yet I was able to view live TV (that was not one of the channels being recorded.) Did something change? In the past, it would only let me watch one of the channels being recorded, or any recording in the DVR menu. Maybe it was streaming, although there was no indication of that?
Apologies if this has been covered; I searched and didn't find anything.
Thanks.
Apologies if this has been covered; I searched and didn't find anything.
Thanks.
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Direct YouTube Link - Good Bye, Tim! Last WWDC
The official iJustine Website's Website
Buy her book!
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WANTED DirecTV LCC
Anyone have a DirecTV Local Channel Connector that you'd like to get rid of at a reasonable price? DirecTV is currently in a contract dispute with owner of my local ABC affiliate.
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I did that. The response was that the LCC is not available. Escalated the issue to a tech support person with the same results.
Could be out of them I guess ... I'd keep trying, every 3-4 days.I did that. The response was that the LCC is not available. Escalated the issue to a tech support person with the same results.
If they are not out of them as them WHY you can't get one, seeing Your in a Dispute. Thats what they are for.
I would make them give you a real answer, don't let them off the hook.
I had one, and it worked well, but I believe I gave it to another D* friend (also had a AM21), I know I gave them away ...
According to the tech support guy, they don't have any in stock. He said I should receive an email when and if they have them. I even told him I would accept a refurbished unit.
I'm not sure your going to find any Refurbished ones as D* doesn't ask for them back.According to the tech support guy, they don't have any in stock. He said I should receive an email when and if they have them. I even told him I would accept a refurbished unit.
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Did anyone have a price increase today on their equipment? I own my VIP211k's, and they have been $5.00. My bill that I received last week shows the "add-ons" as being $5.00. However, I just logged into my Dish account, and my "add-ons" are now $10.00. Did the additional receivers go up by $5.00 recently?
As I mentioned, my last bill shows $5.00 and under the notes, nothing is mentioned about a price increase.
As I mentioned, my last bill shows $5.00 and under the notes, nothing is mentioned about a price increase.
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Hello everyone, new guy here. I'm trying to solve problem I'm having with Dish bonus view channels. When I'm watching the bonus view channels then I switch back to regular dish channels, after few minutes the screen flips to black and after 30 seconds flips back to regular channels and continues to flip back and forth until I turn off TV. After I wait 30 minutes and turn back on , I can use regular channels again. So, its after I switch from bonus view channels to regular dish channels the problem starts. Been trying to fix this for a month, but no luck
Here what I've done.
i contacted Dish support and they sent me a new Joey3, but no help. Switched to a different HDMI input on TV, no help. Used different HDMI cable , no help. Used different electrical wall plug, no help.
Finally got a Dish tech to check it. He ran all systems check and was OK. Finally he brought in a small TV and plugged in the HDMI out from the Joey to the small TV. He could not get the problem to occur on his small TV, so the new Joey was working OK. So, then the problem must be myTV. He made some phone calls and came back with the answer that there must be a problem with the analog to digital switch in my TV. Has anyone ever heard of a problem like this, or is it time to be looking for a new TV? My tv LG OLED65C8PUA. TV has been trouble free til now. Thanks
Here what I've done.
i contacted Dish support and they sent me a new Joey3, but no help. Switched to a different HDMI input on TV, no help. Used different HDMI cable , no help. Used different electrical wall plug, no help.
Finally got a Dish tech to check it. He ran all systems check and was OK. Finally he brought in a small TV and plugged in the HDMI out from the Joey to the small TV. He could not get the problem to occur on his small TV, so the new Joey was working OK. So, then the problem must be myTV. He made some phone calls and came back with the answer that there must be a problem with the analog to digital switch in my TV. Has anyone ever heard of a problem like this, or is it time to be looking for a new TV? My tv LG OLED65C8PUA. TV has been trouble free til now. Thanks
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House of the Dragon, the prequel to Game of Thrones, premieres on HBO Max on 8/21. I will be warching
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The wait’s felt a little like watching for a dragon egg to hatch, but HBO’s hugely anticipated Game of Thrones prequel series finally has a release date. House of the Dragon will debut the first of its initial 10-episode season this summer, the network revealed today in a series of tweets that...
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