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I just ordered the M-2 motorized setup with the Mercury II receiver, although I upgraded to the 36" dish. I also got the self install cable kit and an inline surge protector. 
http://www.sadoun.com/Sat/Order/Satellite-systems/Motorized-Systems.htm
So, whenever it gets here I'll be officially set for FTA!
This is my first FTA system, and it will be the first time since over a decade that I'll have more then 5 channels and ones without grain and fuzz at that!@party:clap If I run into any problems or have any questions I'll be sure to post here first.
When the system comes I'll post an update.
http://www.sadoun.com/Sat/Order/Satellite-systems/Motorized-Systems.htm
So, whenever it gets here I'll be officially set for FTA!
This is my first FTA system, and it will be the first time since over a decade that I'll have more then 5 channels and ones without grain and fuzz at that!@party:clap If I run into any problems or have any questions I'll be sure to post here first.When the system comes I'll post an update.
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Ah hah… take that you two story building!
Thanks!:clap
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Well Tron, that did it.:up Must remember programming, Users users usersss…
Being wrong has never been so great! I entered the info to add the transponder and the signal jumped right up. White Springs is coming in with my signal meter showing a SQ between 30 and 40, which is the weakest I have seen yet. But hey if it's in it's in! after that I also notice that I was not getting the create channel and the extra PBS stations on AMC3, so I found the transponder settings then entered it and now they are coming in. So I guess I am starting figure this stuff out!
I have found that there are a few more AC3 audio channels then I expected, but that is not a problem because I just bought a set of the sonic voom headphones from eBay.
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Here are some new FTA questions I hope you guys can help me with:
When I did a scan of Galaxy 25 I got four or five Arab channels at the end of the list that for some reason brought my receiver to a stand still. It would take forever for it to move out of those channels. I don't particularly need those channels and I have no clue as to what they are saying, so I just deleted them. But I would like to know what was causing the problem. Does the Mercury II need a software update? Are they just broadcasting in a codec that gives some receivers a hard time? How many other people have seen this problem? Why are those the only channels with this problem?
Thanks to the digital satellite broadcast I will never have to worry about signal grain or noise again! I tell you watching PBS with perfect clear quality is like a whole other experience now.:shocked But, I see that some channels (especially some of the foreign ones on galaxy 25) have some levels of what looks like mpeg block compression artifacts. I am used to seeing this when working with low quality video on my computer. So there is nothing I can do to clear them up, right? Are those channels over compressing the signal so they don't have to pay for the extra bandwidth?
Okay, I was looking through LyngSat and found a channel listed as KU FTA and it has a full America signal range. But, I have not been able to get it and I don't see it listed on the forum's thelist. I am probably missing something obvious. Why is it listed in LyngSat the way it is, and why am I unable to pick it up?
the channel is AmericanLife TV Network on: Galaxy 16 at 99.0°W - LyngSat
That's the only questions I can think of for now, all this is so entertaining.
Thanks!:clap
:Well Tron, that did it.:up Must remember programming, Users users usersss…
Being wrong has never been so great! I entered the info to add the transponder and the signal jumped right up. White Springs is coming in with my signal meter showing a SQ between 30 and 40, which is the weakest I have seen yet. But hey if it's in it's in! after that I also notice that I was not getting the create channel and the extra PBS stations on AMC3, so I found the transponder settings then entered it and now they are coming in. So I guess I am starting figure this stuff out!
I have found that there are a few more AC3 audio channels then I expected, but that is not a problem because I just bought a set of the sonic voom headphones from eBay.
:Here are some new FTA questions I hope you guys can help me with:
When I did a scan of Galaxy 25 I got four or five Arab channels at the end of the list that for some reason brought my receiver to a stand still. It would take forever for it to move out of those channels. I don't particularly need those channels and I have no clue as to what they are saying, so I just deleted them. But I would like to know what was causing the problem. Does the Mercury II need a software update? Are they just broadcasting in a codec that gives some receivers a hard time? How many other people have seen this problem? Why are those the only channels with this problem?
Thanks to the digital satellite broadcast I will never have to worry about signal grain or noise again! I tell you watching PBS with perfect clear quality is like a whole other experience now.:shocked But, I see that some channels (especially some of the foreign ones on galaxy 25) have some levels of what looks like mpeg block compression artifacts. I am used to seeing this when working with low quality video on my computer. So there is nothing I can do to clear them up, right? Are those channels over compressing the signal so they don't have to pay for the extra bandwidth?
Okay, I was looking through LyngSat and found a channel listed as KU FTA and it has a full America signal range. But, I have not been able to get it and I don't see it listed on the forum's thelist. I am probably missing something obvious. Why is it listed in LyngSat the way it is, and why am I unable to pick it up?
the channel is AmericanLife TV Network on: Galaxy 16 at 99.0°W - LyngSat
That's the only questions I can think of for now, all this is so entertaining.
Low bitrate channels can come from uplinkers' bandwidth limitations (due to funds or otherwise), and often due to trying to cram too many channels onto one transponder. Every time they share the bandwidth of a transponder with another channel, it reduces the quality of all channels on that transponder. Works the same way on ATSC OTA digital... the more subchannels, the more macroblocking
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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6K5qI_-JKD8
Direct YouTube Link - The Truth About Cheap CB Radios for Off-Grid Travel
Ham Radio 2.0 Website
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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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No idea what improvements might be involved.
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Please post your remote make/model here and any details of your issue. We are looking to collect as many examples as possible. I may reach out to you for your receiver number, but please do not post it here.
If you've already reported this to me, please repost it here so I can track all instances in one thread.
Thanks!
Brittany
If you've already reported this to me, please repost it here so I can track all instances in one thread.
Thanks!
Brittany
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I was having similar issues last night while watching and recording the NLCS game on 148. When I tried resuming the game at one point the screen went blank and I couldn't get my H3 to respond to any remote commands. Eventually the Hopper went to a HD channel but still no remote response. After a while the Hopper went into a re-boot cycle. This happened at least 3 times. I was using an IR universal remote only.
A little frustrating to have the game broken up like that but at least the Brewers won
Yea, I've only been a CIO for the last 30 years!
Trust me, when something important breaks, they get to own it!
This started a couple months ago. I have 2 H3s on one network, both with 2 EHD identical 3 TB seperately powered so all recordings are accessible by all 4k & J4s (8 of them).
On one H3 (not the main one that controls the MOCA network), after it reboots, it doesn't recognize it has two EHDs plugged into it. Rebooting the EHD by their power source doesn't fix it. Resetting the network doesn't. Software h3 reset doesn't fix it. Rebooting MOCA h3 doesn't fix it but so far, after 3+ cold boots (unplug pwr to H3 with unrecognized EHDs), it finally it figures out they are plugged into it. BUT.... Then when you open a program it only partially shows series and episodes, but instead of showing recordings, it only shows upcoming airings. HELP!!!!
On one H3 (not the main one that controls the MOCA network), after it reboots, it doesn't recognize it has two EHDs plugged into it. Rebooting the EHD by their power source doesn't fix it. Resetting the network doesn't. Software h3 reset doesn't fix it. Rebooting MOCA h3 doesn't fix it but so far, after 3+ cold boots (unplug pwr to H3 with unrecognized EHDs), it finally it figures out they are plugged into it. BUT.... Then when you open a program it only partially shows series and episodes, but instead of showing recordings, it only shows upcoming airings. HELP!!!!
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Thanks JohnGalt1234 - That's interesting. I wonder are the Boot Strap versions different between a Hopper 3 only and a Hopper 3 with Hopper Plus setup as I have the later. I guess when charlesrshell is able to since he has both setups, he can do the test. Unless the bootstrap version is tied to when the specific Hopper 3 is manufactured, in my case, mines is from February 2016 when it was installed.
At least Google Search AI is saying the bootstrap version will never change and unique to each Hopper 3.
This is probably why different people seem to either have the issue or they don't because the bootstrap code could also be tied to the hardware revision and
components other than the internal HD.
At least Google Search AI is saying the bootstrap version will never change and unique to each Hopper 3.
This is probably why different people seem to either have the issue or they don't because the bootstrap code could also be tied to the hardware revision and
components other than the internal HD.
JohnGalt1234 - So you basically have 2 Hopper 3's. The CasinoH3 is the one that is Hopper 3 only while Master Bedroom is a Hopper 3 with Hopper Plus setup.
Master Bedroom uses Android TV (ATV) software so the DISH part is actually a app and will behave differently as you can probably tell the Guide's are different on the Master Bedroom which will resemble the same guide used on other ATV devices such as the Joey 4 and Wireless Joey 4. If I am correct, the CasinoH3 is the one with the problem since you did say the one dated 09/05/2026 is the naughty one while 08/15/2026 named Master Bedroom is the nice one. Usually I would expect the CasinoH3 to be the one without the problem because it's Hopper 3 only and Master Bedroom would be the one with problems because it has the Hopper Plus involved. That is why they behave differently because CasinoH3 is running the native Hopper 3 software while Master Bedroom is running the Android TV software and also it runs a app called DISH known as package com.dish.atv.launcher, the version for mines is P15403 2026100917 so it's probably the same version as the Hopper Plus software version with the date of October 9, 2026, not sure what the 17 means except maybe revision 17?
This explains it better than I can. Sorry, had to take all the ads out.
Master Bedroom uses Android TV (ATV) software so the DISH part is actually a app and will behave differently as you can probably tell the Guide's are different on the Master Bedroom which will resemble the same guide used on other ATV devices such as the Joey 4 and Wireless Joey 4. If I am correct, the CasinoH3 is the one with the problem since you did say the one dated 09/05/2026 is the naughty one while 08/15/2026 named Master Bedroom is the nice one. Usually I would expect the CasinoH3 to be the one without the problem because it's Hopper 3 only and Master Bedroom would be the one with problems because it has the Hopper Plus involved. That is why they behave differently because CasinoH3 is running the native Hopper 3 software while Master Bedroom is running the Android TV software and also it runs a app called DISH known as package com.dish.atv.launcher, the version for mines is P15403 2026100917 so it's probably the same version as the Hopper Plus software version with the date of October 9, 2026, not sure what the 17 means except maybe revision 17?
This explains it better than I can. Sorry, had to take all the ads out.
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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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Nah, you just don't understand how ignore works, which is why you made your own NFL thread thinking there wasn't one
Was thinking same thing. It should be a good week for sec shorts and roll callThey ought to have fun with this…
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A continuation of a thread from the pub, just general discussion of AI.
Brief 60 minute clip about next gem autonomous fighters - not remote controlled, but rather collaborating with controllers and aircraft in the theater.
View: https://youtu.be/DRm0mbp_n1k
We've literally got a movie already about this
View: https://youtu.be/a2PW7a9ViDc
Brief 60 minute clip about next gem autonomous fighters - not remote controlled, but rather collaborating with controllers and aircraft in the theater.
View: https://youtu.be/DRm0mbp_n1k
We've literally got a movie already about this
View: https://youtu.be/a2PW7a9ViDc
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Oops.
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AI Agent Blamed for Deleting Entire Upcoming Season of TV Show
An AI agent reportedly deleted the entire final cut of the upcoming season of a Swedish reality competition show.
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I was watching some of this guy's stuff and realized some of you may not be familiar. Basically his show is Candid Camera meets a magician. This is a comp of a few of his exploits. I first learned of him when I was out at a meeting in Denver about 10yrs ago. The men I was sitting at the table with started talking about this show and said it was one of the funniest things they had seen. When I got home I started watching it....yes, it is funny.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIU09F8jdwc
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIU09F8jdwc
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The TPN Map Excel Presents all DIRECTV Channels:
Understanding the TPN Map
Making Sense of the TPN Map Display Conventions
National (50-States or wide/NAT+PR beams)
Local (Local-Into-Local or narrow/Spot beams)
Local (Local-Into-Local or narrow/Spot beams)
Additional tabs provide:
OTA the (Over-The-Air) Database
VOD (Video On_Demand) Records
Offline Records
Engr Records
Net Decoder a graphic presentation of all satellites and transponders
VOD (Video On_Demand) Records
Offline Records
Engr Records
Net Decoder a graphic presentation of all satellites and transponders
Domestic Satellites
@99W...... D11, D14
@101W.... D16
@103W.... D12, D15
@110W.... D5
@119W.... D8
@99W...... D11, D14
@101W.... D16
@103W.... D12, D15
@110W.... D5
@119W.... D8
Understanding the TPN Map
Making Sense of the TPN Map Display Conventions
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Anyone else watch this show? Any guesses as to what was in the box Gibbs gave to Abby that was on her desk? It look liked it was glowing.
I also heard that someone was leaving the show at the end of this season. Any guesses as to who thats going to be?
I also heard that someone was leaving the show at the end of this season. Any guesses as to who thats going to be?
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Tony as the director.
Would you rather have LaRoche ???Tony as the director.
No. Bring in someone new.
Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.
I don't think Tim and Tony are that far apart in Age ...No. Bring in someone new.
Remember what Tony said to Tim when they first got back together ...
Tony said: I am the New Tony, Tim .... (something to that effect)
Tony has changed, he's been running his Security Business ... I'm sure he has grown up.
Give it time ... your judging the New Tony from the old Tony.
It sounds like Tim won't be around the Team much longer either.
