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About a month and a half ago I purchased the Diamond 9000HD on eBay for $322 USD shipped. I got an okay deal as other auctions ended higher and a few lower. To purchase this unit it online via a retailer or eBay (Buy it Now) it is $499 USD + shipping. For spending about $300 I can say it is worth it… $500 on the other hand, probably not. Features that caught my eye were: HDTV, MPEG 2, MPEG 4, ATSC Tuner, 8PSK built in, and most importantly PVR. Lots of features to keep you busy.
When it arrived I first upgraded the firmware from Diamond's website as the first version had a PVR glitch. It upgraded via USB very quickly and easily. Second was to try the PVR, eventually I bought a 500GB Maxtor OneTouch4 external hard drive, but the first recordings were on a thumb drive. Both worked great. Although the Maxtor drive was more money to dish out, it also serves value for other purposes. Although I am always moving the dish and watching different channels… my ASTC OTA Digital channels are always there and the easiest to record. I currently have it setup to record Conan every night… the 1080i picture (live or recorded) looks great. Time shifting also is easy to use and another nice feature. The only complaint about the PVR so far is that the USB hard drive needs to have sleep mode disabled, otherwise timed recordings can be missed.
I have not been able to test this receiver on all feeds but will update as I do:
-MPEG-II (works like any other)
-MPEG-IV H.264 (tested on a couple feeds… I can confirm it works)
-ATSC Tuner (finds all my locals, impressed with signal on fringe stations)
-8PSK built in tuner (can't do turbo, but should do normal 8psk… have not tested yet plan to hook up to c-band dish soon [many HD and SD channels out there now])
-4:2:2 (Tried it and…… NOPE. Just audio)
HDMI works excellent. Controls my switches: Diseqc and 22KHz. Works well with my other Ku dish on motor USALS, I still prefer my Pansat for this but it might win me over. It has pointless features like MP3, Games, Languages, JPEG… no opinion.
It has a normal satellite scan, manual (TP) scan, and PID scan. No blind scan, making it near impossible to find new feeds (DVB-S and DVB-S2) by myself and share them with the rest of you. This is disappointing, but thanks to satelliteguys.us and its members feeds are plentiful.
The one and only USB port is on the front under the flip down panel, making a plugged in drive looking ugly… fixed this by opening it up and hooking up an usb extension cable and wiring it out the back without drilling at all.
I don't know why but only when off and showing the clock the "too bright" blue light turns on and is very annoying when trying to sleep… not to mention my usb hard drive also has a light.
The receiver by default came with an outdate satellite list so I upgraded it with channel master with my favorite. The thing was the Diamond uses CNDF and NDF files which is the same as Coolsat so I converted it and uploaded. When trying to send the list back to the PC, Channel Master didn't like the file as the ATSC channels were added to it. Luckily Diamond has their own editor from their site and it edited the CNDF with ATSC channels. Although their program is a joke compared to channel master it does have a Lyngsat update option and works.
On problem I discovered when editing channels is that it can only be done via serial cable and not via USB. I decided to call Digiwave in Canada (the company behind the Diamond division) about this and some other complaints. After first talking to someone that hardly heard of the Diamond 9000, I got the number for a technician and we had a nice talk. I forgot to bring up the Blind Scan issue, but I did ask if 4:2:2 would be added and he knew of it and said it was possible, he confirm the specifications about the 8psk module saying can't do turbo. And he seemed surprised that it could only transfer channel data via serial after I told him. He asked me if I had the latest firmware… and suggested I get it from the yahoo group ftadiamond, instead of ftadiamond.com for some reason. After the call that day I went to yahoo and realized there were lots download to choose from and they were captioned EMU FIX and such. Instantly I knew this was for the hackers, but for the sake of unlocking new features as others here have discovered with new receivers and 3rd party software. I tried a file that was released that day. To my surprise the firmware had the "CNDF to USB option" I requested. Now asking myself, "Is this because of my call?" I tried the file prior to one that I first downloaded and the "CNDF to USB option" was gone. So I have reached the conclusion: Digiwave must have closer contact to the hackers than one would think, pointing me to their yahoo site… adding new features via 3rd party and not their own site. The funny thing is I read the messages on yahoo about all the hackers complain the files don't work but for True FTA and the features we want they did something, although I would prefer they do it the legit way.
Let me just address the above… I do not encourage non-factory software, but using it to improve the true and legal FTA experience and/or suggested to use it by the manufacturer are instances when it becomes a possibility. If it is to be done, firmware a little older is best… as in my case hackers already have no need for it. Lastly any signal decryption by a FTA receiver is highly discouraged by me and my comments on the topic are suggesting the same.
That might have gotten a little off-topic but I found my situation very interesting and informative to other members. To end the review: this is a great receiver… if anything just being a HD-DVR for ATSC is worth the $300. Adding the fact it does mpeg-IV and dvb-s2 the two upcoming modulations, I can see myself using this receiver for a long time. I attached some pictures and the links for the manual and the manufacture website. Thanks for reading, reply with comments, and please ask your questions.
Manual - http://www.satelliteguys.us/1178948-post1.html
Diamond 9000HD's Website - Fta Diamond Receiver
When it arrived I first upgraded the firmware from Diamond's website as the first version had a PVR glitch. It upgraded via USB very quickly and easily. Second was to try the PVR, eventually I bought a 500GB Maxtor OneTouch4 external hard drive, but the first recordings were on a thumb drive. Both worked great. Although the Maxtor drive was more money to dish out, it also serves value for other purposes. Although I am always moving the dish and watching different channels… my ASTC OTA Digital channels are always there and the easiest to record. I currently have it setup to record Conan every night… the 1080i picture (live or recorded) looks great. Time shifting also is easy to use and another nice feature. The only complaint about the PVR so far is that the USB hard drive needs to have sleep mode disabled, otherwise timed recordings can be missed.
I have not been able to test this receiver on all feeds but will update as I do:
-MPEG-II (works like any other)
-MPEG-IV H.264 (tested on a couple feeds… I can confirm it works)
-ATSC Tuner (finds all my locals, impressed with signal on fringe stations)
-8PSK built in tuner (can't do turbo, but should do normal 8psk… have not tested yet plan to hook up to c-band dish soon [many HD and SD channels out there now])
-4:2:2 (Tried it and…… NOPE. Just audio)
HDMI works excellent. Controls my switches: Diseqc and 22KHz. Works well with my other Ku dish on motor USALS, I still prefer my Pansat for this but it might win me over. It has pointless features like MP3, Games, Languages, JPEG… no opinion.
It has a normal satellite scan, manual (TP) scan, and PID scan. No blind scan, making it near impossible to find new feeds (DVB-S and DVB-S2) by myself and share them with the rest of you. This is disappointing, but thanks to satelliteguys.us and its members feeds are plentiful.
The one and only USB port is on the front under the flip down panel, making a plugged in drive looking ugly… fixed this by opening it up and hooking up an usb extension cable and wiring it out the back without drilling at all.
I don't know why but only when off and showing the clock the "too bright" blue light turns on and is very annoying when trying to sleep… not to mention my usb hard drive also has a light.
The receiver by default came with an outdate satellite list so I upgraded it with channel master with my favorite. The thing was the Diamond uses CNDF and NDF files which is the same as Coolsat so I converted it and uploaded. When trying to send the list back to the PC, Channel Master didn't like the file as the ATSC channels were added to it. Luckily Diamond has their own editor from their site and it edited the CNDF with ATSC channels. Although their program is a joke compared to channel master it does have a Lyngsat update option and works.
On problem I discovered when editing channels is that it can only be done via serial cable and not via USB. I decided to call Digiwave in Canada (the company behind the Diamond division) about this and some other complaints. After first talking to someone that hardly heard of the Diamond 9000, I got the number for a technician and we had a nice talk. I forgot to bring up the Blind Scan issue, but I did ask if 4:2:2 would be added and he knew of it and said it was possible, he confirm the specifications about the 8psk module saying can't do turbo. And he seemed surprised that it could only transfer channel data via serial after I told him. He asked me if I had the latest firmware… and suggested I get it from the yahoo group ftadiamond, instead of ftadiamond.com for some reason. After the call that day I went to yahoo and realized there were lots download to choose from and they were captioned EMU FIX and such. Instantly I knew this was for the hackers, but for the sake of unlocking new features as others here have discovered with new receivers and 3rd party software. I tried a file that was released that day. To my surprise the firmware had the "CNDF to USB option" I requested. Now asking myself, "Is this because of my call?" I tried the file prior to one that I first downloaded and the "CNDF to USB option" was gone. So I have reached the conclusion: Digiwave must have closer contact to the hackers than one would think, pointing me to their yahoo site… adding new features via 3rd party and not their own site. The funny thing is I read the messages on yahoo about all the hackers complain the files don't work but for True FTA and the features we want they did something, although I would prefer they do it the legit way.
Let me just address the above… I do not encourage non-factory software, but using it to improve the true and legal FTA experience and/or suggested to use it by the manufacturer are instances when it becomes a possibility. If it is to be done, firmware a little older is best… as in my case hackers already have no need for it. Lastly any signal decryption by a FTA receiver is highly discouraged by me and my comments on the topic are suggesting the same.
That might have gotten a little off-topic but I found my situation very interesting and informative to other members. To end the review: this is a great receiver… if anything just being a HD-DVR for ATSC is worth the $300. Adding the fact it does mpeg-IV and dvb-s2 the two upcoming modulations, I can see myself using this receiver for a long time. I attached some pictures and the links for the manual and the manufacture website. Thanks for reading, reply with comments, and please ask your questions.
Manual - http://www.satelliteguys.us/1178948-post1.html
Diamond 9000HD's Website - Fta Diamond Receiver
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Help, I'm a little confjused on the activation process.
I purchased the Joey 4 from Solid Signal and shipping box has Call 866 726-4282 to Avtivate new Receiver. That number is Solid Signals number.
I googled and that search said call Dish to activate. I assume that is correct unless this requires a 2 step process.
Please let me know.
Thanks
I purchased the Joey 4 from Solid Signal and shipping box has Call 866 726-4282 to Avtivate new Receiver. That number is Solid Signals number.
I googled and that search said call Dish to activate. I assume that is correct unless this requires a 2 step process.
Please let me know.
Thanks
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All good called Dish and new Joey 4 is activated and working.
Old Joey 2 deactivated and no need to return.
Old Joey 2 deactivated and no need to return.
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i bought mine straight from dish as it was only $ 100.00 bucks!!! had the protection plan they came out removed and deactivated the 4k joey and activated and installed the joey 4.All good called Dish and new Joey 4 is activated and working.
Old Joey 2 deactivated and no need to return.
For some reason, the satelliteguys.us site is loading a lot slower than usual on both Chrome on my Asus laptop and Safari on my iPhone.
I'm also seeing longer appearances of the blue bar at the top and the "3 blue bars" loading symbol.
Is anyone else also having the same problem? Thanks in advance.
I'm also seeing longer appearances of the blue bar at the top and the "3 blue bars" loading symbol.
Is anyone else also having the same problem? Thanks in advance.
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Remember folks... just like DNS... its always Foxbat. 
WTF… …What the Foxbat!Remember folks... just like DNS... its always Foxbat.
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wow what a kick in the balls!!! the wife blames you when things don't work now scott's blaming youWTF… …What the Foxbat!
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Apple has finally released their Apple TV 4K with built-in Siri and a microphone so it can respond to your queries even if you don't have the remote. It also increases in price, to $299. I had been planning on updating my current Apple TV 4K streamers, but that's $600 for the two of them, and that's a pass at this point.
At $299, it had better come with 256 GB of Storage, Gigabit (or better) Ethernet, the latest HDMI tech and standards, and one year of free Apple One. But it probably won't…
At $299, it had better come with 256 GB of Storage, Gigabit (or better) Ethernet, the latest HDMI tech and standards, and one year of free Apple One. But it probably won't…
Apple TV 4K
Apple TV 4K. New Siri AI and hands-free control. Stunning picture and immersive HomePod surround sound. Works with your Apple and smart home devices.
www.apple.com
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. apple's been making money off of software and not hardware for a while
they all do that anyways.. ever notice your cell phone slows down when you come up for an upgrade..
. apple's been making money off of software and not hardware for a while
The new curated multiview is now live.
While on many of the sports channels and non sports channels there is a multi view option button. It will pull up a side bar with many different multi view options.
While on many of the sports channels and non sports channels there is a multi view option button. It will pull up a side bar with many different multi view options.
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Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.
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This thread is a place to discuss the 4K events that appear on channel 540. We are getting, at this point, one college football game a week. Let's hope there is more coming.
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Hmmm, I'm not seeing anything like those events in our Hopper 3 guide for tonight or Saturday.
I went into the Tools menu and requested a Guide Update. I'll try looking at it after the update completes.
edit — I now have the 148-01 4KFox events for Saturday, but not anything for 148-02 or 148-03 which don't even show as available channels. I do have 148-04 4KUSA.
As I recall you have the Flex package. Do you sub to multisport? -02 is FS1 and -03 is ESPN. -01 is Fox so you would get that if you sub to locals.Hmmm, I'm not seeing anything like those events in our Hopper 3 guide for tonight or Saturday.
I went into the Tools menu and requested a Guide Update. I'll try looking at it after the update completes.
edit — I now have the 148-01 4KFox events for Saturday, but not anything for 148-02 or 148-03 which don't even show as available channels. I do have 148-04 4KUSA.
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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87N42NxLPC0
Direct YouTube Link - 8 U.S. States Sue OpenAI Over Safety Concerns With Younger Users
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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87N42NxLPC0
Direct YouTube Link - 8 U.S. States Sue OpenAI Over Safety Concerns With Younger Users
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On Tuesday, I recorded the first episodes of the new season's NCIS shows on CBS (Dish provided, not OTA). The new New York series and Origins will both do Auto Skip, but the original, now season 24 does not. What's stranger, when I do a search for NCIS, Origins and New York show the current recording and the next episode it will record, but the original show only shows the current recording and some other channel showing the very first episode of season one. It makes no sense. When I set up the timers, I was able to use search for Origins and New York, but for the original, I had to scroll ahead in the guide until last Tuesday when the show was airing. Then set the timer from there. You can see its timer type is DVR where the other two are Seek. What am I missing?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Cutting Edge
I created this thread on the original Edgecutter Cutting Edge Forums site. It's simply a place for those to review the latest software available for those using Windows 10 and Windows 11. To date it has received 112,559 views. I have been asked by staff to continue this thread here.
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To each there own but I've found that Windows can't do much more than Linux can. Can't have everything.
For niche use cases, yes I agree. Kali for ethical hacking and security testing, and running a Cacti server for network monitoring are the two things I have experience in. Plus thousands and thousands of other things, but for every day use I just can't see it. The owner of the GMRS repeater that I pay to access is changing the Tx DPL tones tomorrow, while Chirp is available on Linux, the software to program my MXT500 is not.To each there own but I've found that Windows can't do much more than Linux can. Can't have everything.
I run Fedora and Ubuntu in VMWare, honestly I don't care much for the UI of either of them and I don't feel like spending days/weeks to customize the UI to make it look Windows-like when I could just use Windows. The cartoonish dock at the bottom of the screen reminds me of Apple products.
As I said above, and, FWIW, I run Win11 Pro and Arch on separate 250 GB NVME drives, using F8 to select which I boot to, with a 1TB SSD for storage, accessible to both OSs and a third formatted Nvme I want to use to learn Kali. It was much faster to setup Arch than it was to strip down Windows. Windows still takes much longer to boot.
