Social Feed
Supporting Founder
Guys, I bought some dish stuff from RIRWIN1983 a while back and if you have been following the saga it looks like RIRWIN1983 is a scammer sad to say.
Anyways, I bought a Dish1000.2 with DPP LNB and DPP44 from him to keep socked away until I sign up with dish again.
Now with all the crap going down with RIRWIN, I want to test the stuff to make sure it actually works.
So my question is:
I can treat the DPP44 like a 4x4 or just like a 4x1 disecq correct? Treat each input as a diseqc input right? At least I can make sure the thing is functional on all ports.
Also, on the DPP LNB, can I treat that like a 3x1 diseqc?
Should be easy to test the DPP44, but I don't have any small dishes up so I don't know short of putting up the D1000.2 how to test the LNB.
Anyways, I bought a Dish1000.2 with DPP LNB and DPP44 from him to keep socked away until I sign up with dish again.
Now with all the crap going down with RIRWIN, I want to test the stuff to make sure it actually works.
So my question is:
I can treat the DPP44 like a 4x4 or just like a 4x1 disecq correct? Treat each input as a diseqc input right? At least I can make sure the thing is functional on all ports.
Also, on the DPP LNB, can I treat that like a 3x1 diseqc?
Should be easy to test the DPP44, but I don't have any small dishes up so I don't know short of putting up the D1000.2 how to test the LNB.
17 Replies
·
6056 views
Ice and Anole,
Thanks for the info! I read some more on the thread listed and I've got a few questions:
1) Has anyone figured out if using stacked lnbs w/DP34 is better that using reg lnbs with 22mz/disqec in reference to power/signal loss (this question was mentioned in the old thread)?
2) How does the FSS stacked lnbs measure up to Sadoun/invacom/fortec/geosat? Is there a noticable loss between the two?
3) 119/121 feedhorn: can you replace the 119 circular with a FSS. Wouldn't this allow 2 deg separation on a FTA dish. Also, can you use invacom flange lnbs on this feedhorn therefore being able to get 2 deg sep on a normal fta system (i.e 72/74 on my channelmaster 84e
). Has anyone tried this feedhorn on a Toridal?
Thanks for the info! I read some more on the thread listed and I've got a few questions:
1) Has anyone figured out if using stacked lnbs w/DP34 is better that using reg lnbs with 22mz/disqec in reference to power/signal loss (this question was mentioned in the old thread)?
2) How does the FSS stacked lnbs measure up to Sadoun/invacom/fortec/geosat? Is there a noticable loss between the two?
3) 119/121 feedhorn: can you replace the 119 circular with a FSS. Wouldn't this allow 2 deg separation on a FTA dish. Also, can you use invacom flange lnbs on this feedhorn therefore being able to get 2 deg sep on a normal fta system (i.e 72/74 on my channelmaster 84e
). Has anyone tried this feedhorn on a Toridal?
If you really want to pursue this, we might need to break off and make a new thread, starting somewhere above...
3). That's 2º separation on the SuperDish, with its specs.
The degrees of separation on -your- chosen dish, might be different.
In other words, this much spacing is not 2º everywhere.
2). best I can read between the lines, they're probably rated 0.7db.
But that may be for the circular LNBs, not the linear ones.
(with the requirements of the birds, and small dishes, one might make the argument they need to be 0.4db)
In other words, whoever knows, isn't telling.
1). hard to say. I do know that if what you need is a -lot- of receivers, the 34's and 44's will cascade to at least three units, giving 12 outputs to 12 receivers.
You have to believe they're amplified, so all receivers would get the same signal level, regardless of how many were driven.
There have been other posts on band-stacked LNBs and switches in the past, but they just haven't become too popular.
Understanding them seems to be a bit of a problem, too.
And they don't necessarily give any advantage to someone needing only a few LNBs or few receivers.
I really like the Eagle Aspen band-stacked C-band LNBf.
It could be integrated into a maze of other Ku band LNBs and switches, seamlessly.
Sadoun seems to carry it, here it's listed with the scaler, but also available without.
edit:
And you might also look for other posts by JerryT
He seems to be currently having a fit with 'em!
Oh, and best of all, the Dish/Eagle FSS bandstacked LNBs are Standard, not Universal.
So, I know someone who will like them.
3). That's 2º separation on the SuperDish, with its specs.
The degrees of separation on -your- chosen dish, might be different.
In other words, this much spacing is not 2º everywhere.
2). best I can read between the lines, they're probably rated 0.7db.
But that may be for the circular LNBs, not the linear ones.
(with the requirements of the birds, and small dishes, one might make the argument they need to be 0.4db)
In other words, whoever knows, isn't telling.
1). hard to say. I do know that if what you need is a -lot- of receivers, the 34's and 44's will cascade to at least three units, giving 12 outputs to 12 receivers.
You have to believe they're amplified, so all receivers would get the same signal level, regardless of how many were driven.
There have been other posts on band-stacked LNBs and switches in the past, but they just haven't become too popular.
Understanding them seems to be a bit of a problem, too.
And they don't necessarily give any advantage to someone needing only a few LNBs or few receivers.
I really like the Eagle Aspen band-stacked C-band LNBf.
It could be integrated into a maze of other Ku band LNBs and switches, seamlessly.
Sadoun seems to carry it, here it's listed with the scaler, but also available without.
edit:
And you might also look for other posts by JerryT
He seems to be currently having a fit with 'em!
Oh, and best of all, the Dish/Eagle FSS bandstacked LNBs are Standard, not Universal.
So, I know someone who will like them.
I've been looking into the Stacked c band myself. What i am trying to figure out about it is two things:
1) how does it affect analog feeds (same question for the FSS stacked)
2) is it the only "dual" cband lnb out there for a "standard" fta setup
I'd also like to know how well it matches with the BSC621. Since its on a small dish (1.2m), i need all the quality I can get
1) how does it affect analog feeds (same question for the FSS stacked)
2) is it the only "dual" cband lnb out there for a "standard" fta setup
I'd also like to know how well it matches with the BSC621. Since its on a small dish (1.2m), i need all the quality I can get
If you're insisting on 4DTV or Analog, forget the bandstacked technology.
It is just way over the head of those old receivers.
They tune 950-1450, but a stacked LNB needs 950-2100mhz.
(frequency range is approximate, and from memory, so do not quote)
Since one of the 621 family works fine with the old hardware, I'll assume any comparison is unnecessary at this point.
As for 1.2m, I think you are on the bleeding edge...
If ya had a bigger dish, you'd have the gain and beamwidth necessary to do the job right.
Kinda like driving across the country in a car with a couple of missing spark plugs.
Ya might get there, but it'll be a hell of an adventure!
It is just way over the head of those old receivers.
They tune 950-1450, but a stacked LNB needs 950-2100mhz.
(frequency range is approximate, and from memory, so do not quote)
Since one of the 621 family works fine with the old hardware, I'll assume any comparison is unnecessary at this point.
As for 1.2m, I think you are on the bleeding edge...
If ya had a bigger dish, you'd have the gain and beamwidth necessary to do the job right.
Kinda like driving across the country in a car with a couple of missing spark plugs.
Ya might get there, but it'll be a hell of an adventure!
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?
24 Replies
·
933 views
Staff member
HERE TO HELP YOU!
Cutting Edge
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....
67110 Replies
·
2662362 views
Pub Member / Supporter
Lifetime Supporter
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.
2 Replies
·
31 views
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.
9 Replies
·
348 views
iJustine
Time for another AWESOME video from iJustine!
View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YJjxjYvmQ8s
Direct YouTube Link - Good Bye, Tim! Last WWDC
The official iJustine Website's Website
Buy her book!
View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YJjxjYvmQ8s
Direct YouTube Link - Good Bye, Tim! Last WWDC
The official iJustine Website's Website
Buy her book!
0 Replies
·
8 views
Pub Member / Supporter
Cutting Edge
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.
12 Replies
·
297 views
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.
Pub Member / Supporter
Lifetime Supporter
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.
11 Replies
·
195 views
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
6 Replies
·
98 views
Staff member
HERE TO HELP YOU!
House of the Dragon, the prequel to Game of Thrones, premieres on HBO Max on 8/21. I will be warching
www.syfy.com
View: https://youtu.be/fNwwt25mheo
S~
'Game of Thrones' spinoff 'House of the Dragon' fires up release date at HBO, drops new character pics
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...
View: https://youtu.be/fNwwt25mheo
S~
39 Replies
·
5645 views
TWiT Tech Podcast Network
Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unH0Z1jl228
Direct YouTube Link - Why New FCC Rules Could Crush Phone Privacy in the US
TWIT's Website
TWIT Live Feed
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unH0Z1jl228
Direct YouTube Link - Why New FCC Rules Could Crush Phone Privacy in the US
TWIT's Website
TWIT Live Feed
0 Replies
·
7 views