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SatelliteGuys.USTech Forum Recap
May 12, 2008
Hosts: Mark Jackson & Dan Minnick
Topics
*Amc 14 Launch Update
*New HD Channels
*HD Viewing Tips
* TV Sports Goes Interactive
*Improved Technical Support
*Digital Transition Update
*Trivia Givaway
*Live Q & A
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Update on the AMC 14 Launch with Dave Bair
* DBS Satellite with 32 High Powered Channels
* Launched March 15th
* Proton Booster Bries M upper stage responsible for putting satellite in proper orbit, 1 burn successful out of 3, 2nd burn wasn't long enough putting satellite in lower than planned orbit.
* Proper Orbit could not be reached with fuel onboard with the old mission plan.
* Launch Mass of AMC 14 was 5,000-6,000 kilograms and of that mass about 50% is actually fuel. On a normal launch half of that fuel is used to get to orbit and the remaining half is used for the normal mission life and to put in proper orbit would use this up.
* Lunar flyby trajectory considered but it would take 1-2 years to accomplish and again not much fuel would remain.
* Satellite considered a Total Constructive Loss.
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Eric Sahl gives Update on HD plans for the year
* Dish Launched more HD today than ever before in our history.
* Recent HD additions CNNHD, USAHD & ScifiHD
HD Added today
Abc Family
Cartoon Network
BravoHD
bioHD
5 MaxHD
MaxHDW
CNBCHD
ESPNNewsHD
DisneyHD East
HallMark Movie Channel HD
MGMHD
Smithsonian Channel HD
TennisHD'
The Weather ChannelHD
ToonDisneyHD
TravelHD * exclusive
WGNHD * exclusive
"We have over 95 National Channels as of today"
*Also over 20 Local HD channels launched in the last month or so with many more to come.
*For actual market details go to dishnetwork.com log on and we will provide you with where we offer local HD.
* We will be close to 100 local markets later this year.
Green dots on map = Local HD on dish
Yellow dots on map = Local HD's recently added
Blue dots on map = Local HD markets to come
Red dots on map = SD coming up
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* Leslie Harper clip: Tips on how to hook up your Hdtv
* Mark and Dan talk about trees and storms that affect reception.* Ask Dish online clip.
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Q & A
E-Mail Questions
Q: Wayne
1. What is the advantage to having broadband connection?
A: You do not need a phone line connection to your box, you can have access to over 1,000 movies with a Vip receiver, you eliminate the phone line fee... and lots of new products and service's to come.
2. I attempted to hook up my portable external Hard Drive to my USB connection on my receiver, I received a message that there was a one time charge to my account... can I hook up a laptop or computer also?
A: Just for an External HDD.
3. I put some pictures from my camera into the HDD of the receiver and now it won't let me remove them.
A: There is a software bug, if there is no USB device hooked up the receiver will not let you delete, Hook your camera back up to the receiver then you can enter the menu's and manage the device.
Q: Nathan
I would like to request a feature that everyone that has to RA a receiver can save the features to a USB drive so you do not have to re-program the new receiver to your settings.
A: We have a new remote control (2-way remote control) coming out later this year, what it will do is it will let you store your receiver settings in the remote control and the remote control settings in the receiver.
Q: Lisa
I am getting billed for ppv movies I have not ordered.
A: That could happen if a neighbor has a UHF remote address, change your remote address and see if that helps.
Q: Donna
I am confused, I asked if I need to do anything for the 2009 conversion to digital to get my locals
A: You will not have to do anything to get your SD locals you will need a converter box to get your OTA channels however.
Q: Shaun
Does my 612 support Hdmi 1.3
A: Yes, the 612 is 1.3 complient.
Q: Jack
Are you going to put up CNBCHD?
A: It was just put up.
Q: Paul
What is the bitrate output of the Vip 722, which Hdmi cable do I need to maximize it's capablities?
A: The Hdmi cables vary by length, our receivers work with all Hdmi cables out there.
Q: Tom
DishNetwork announced earlier this year that they would enable receivers like the Vip211 to use an External Hard Drive, will there be additional fees to enable that option and when?
A: July or August timeframe, there will be a $49.99 one time fee.
(($49.99 vs $39.99 on the dvr's but this turns the Vip 211 into a dvr) Possible that the fees will be a standard of $49.99 on all receivers, one fee will cover all receivers in your home)
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DRM discussion with Andy Karofsky VP of Programming
*The studios are requiring every distibutor to limit the amount of time ppv's are stored on your dvr.
*24 hour record limit to these movies.
* Playback limited to 24 hours from the time you start watching these movies.
*If you record a movie and do not play it back, it will expire at some time.
* Not unique to Dish Network, everyone is required to implement this.
* This does not affect a Boxing Match from ppv or shows from HBO etc...
* Studio driven, some movies not affected yet.
* If you record a movie and watch it, but do not play it back you can watch it when you want as many times as you want within the 24 hour period.
*Highlighting the event in My Recordings will tell you how long you have to watch until it expires.
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New Features Added to Vip Dvr's 612, 622, 722
External Hard Drive Capablility
*Compatible Receivers:
--ViP622 Dvr
--ViP 722 Dvr
--ViP 612 Dvr
*USB 2.0 Hard Drives, 40GB-750GB
*One Time $39.99 (going up $10) Activation Fee.
For External Hard Drive Activation: Call 1-888-241-2205
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Scott Higgins gives ITV update.
Wimbledon
Watch six matches at once!
Watch full screen!
Starts June 23
Check out Dish Home Channel 100 for future events.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Digital Transition
Dish Customers won't be affected, but people with OTA will be greatly affected by the digital transition.
Michael Hawkey VP, EchoStar Sales Presentation
TR-40 is now the DTVPal
Features:
*On screen 7 day program guide
*Parental Locks
*Analog pass through(some TV stations have permission to broadcast till 2011)
*Low Cost $40 off with Govt. Coupon
DTV2009.gov or 1-888-DTV-2009 for DTV info
dtv.com
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Q & A:
E-mails
Q: Mike
I am currently a Dish DHA customer, my wife and I plan to move into our motorhome as a permanent move, can I use my 501 Dvr?
A: Yes you can use your receiver, you shouldn't have any problems.
Q: Anthony
I have a ViP 622, I have attached a EHDD to it and it is almost full, is there anything on the horizon where we can hook up multiple hard drives to a hub.
A: Just a matter of time until (later on this summer) you can hook up multiple HDD's to a Hub.
Q: Bob
When I try to switch my remote input so I can switch my remote to DVD mode, I have been getting a pop-up that tells me my remote isn't in Satellite mode.
A: It is just a reminder that all you have to do is push the remote button to get the picture back.
Q: Maggie
I am trying to create a timer to capture all episodes of something on Discovery HD, in the past I had that option, did it go away?
A: The resolution setting option is available when you create a DishPass timer, so if you are setting a all or new episodes timer option, you should create that timer while on the HD version of that channel. If you are creating a Dish Pass search timer, you should have resolution options.
Q: Jonathon
When setting up a timer I have tried both the all and new options but sometimes my timers get missed or receiver records something old when the timer was set up for new, how does the receiver know if the program is new or not.
A: Well that actually comes from the Guide Data associated with the program could be a broadcaster problem or the data could be outdated... turn your receiver off when not in use so it will get the newer guide information.
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Next:
Charlie Chat Monday June 9th, 2008
9:00 PM ET
Channel 101
May 12, 2008
Hosts: Mark Jackson & Dan Minnick
Topics
*Amc 14 Launch Update
*New HD Channels
*HD Viewing Tips
* TV Sports Goes Interactive
*Improved Technical Support
*Digital Transition Update
*Trivia Givaway
*Live Q & A
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Update on the AMC 14 Launch with Dave Bair
* DBS Satellite with 32 High Powered Channels
* Launched March 15th
* Proton Booster Bries M upper stage responsible for putting satellite in proper orbit, 1 burn successful out of 3, 2nd burn wasn't long enough putting satellite in lower than planned orbit.
* Proper Orbit could not be reached with fuel onboard with the old mission plan.
* Launch Mass of AMC 14 was 5,000-6,000 kilograms and of that mass about 50% is actually fuel. On a normal launch half of that fuel is used to get to orbit and the remaining half is used for the normal mission life and to put in proper orbit would use this up.
* Lunar flyby trajectory considered but it would take 1-2 years to accomplish and again not much fuel would remain.
* Satellite considered a Total Constructive Loss.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Eric Sahl gives Update on HD plans for the year
* Dish Launched more HD today than ever before in our history.
* Recent HD additions CNNHD, USAHD & ScifiHD
HD Added today
Abc Family
Cartoon Network
BravoHD
bioHD
5 MaxHD
MaxHDW
CNBCHD
ESPNNewsHD
DisneyHD East
HallMark Movie Channel HD
MGMHD
Smithsonian Channel HD
TennisHD'
The Weather ChannelHD
ToonDisneyHD
TravelHD * exclusive
WGNHD * exclusive
"We have over 95 National Channels as of today"
*Also over 20 Local HD channels launched in the last month or so with many more to come.
*For actual market details go to dishnetwork.com log on and we will provide you with where we offer local HD.
* We will be close to 100 local markets later this year.
Green dots on map = Local HD on dish
Yellow dots on map = Local HD's recently added
Blue dots on map = Local HD markets to come
Red dots on map = SD coming up
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* Leslie Harper clip: Tips on how to hook up your Hdtv
* Mark and Dan talk about trees and storms that affect reception.* Ask Dish online clip.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q & A
E-Mail Questions
Q: Wayne
1. What is the advantage to having broadband connection?
A: You do not need a phone line connection to your box, you can have access to over 1,000 movies with a Vip receiver, you eliminate the phone line fee... and lots of new products and service's to come.
2. I attempted to hook up my portable external Hard Drive to my USB connection on my receiver, I received a message that there was a one time charge to my account... can I hook up a laptop or computer also?
A: Just for an External HDD.
3. I put some pictures from my camera into the HDD of the receiver and now it won't let me remove them.
A: There is a software bug, if there is no USB device hooked up the receiver will not let you delete, Hook your camera back up to the receiver then you can enter the menu's and manage the device.
Q: Nathan
I would like to request a feature that everyone that has to RA a receiver can save the features to a USB drive so you do not have to re-program the new receiver to your settings.
A: We have a new remote control (2-way remote control) coming out later this year, what it will do is it will let you store your receiver settings in the remote control and the remote control settings in the receiver.
Q: Lisa
I am getting billed for ppv movies I have not ordered.
A: That could happen if a neighbor has a UHF remote address, change your remote address and see if that helps.
Q: Donna
I am confused, I asked if I need to do anything for the 2009 conversion to digital to get my locals
A: You will not have to do anything to get your SD locals you will need a converter box to get your OTA channels however.
Q: Shaun
Does my 612 support Hdmi 1.3
A: Yes, the 612 is 1.3 complient.
Q: Jack
Are you going to put up CNBCHD?
A: It was just put up.
Q: Paul
What is the bitrate output of the Vip 722, which Hdmi cable do I need to maximize it's capablities?
A: The Hdmi cables vary by length, our receivers work with all Hdmi cables out there.
Q: Tom
DishNetwork announced earlier this year that they would enable receivers like the Vip211 to use an External Hard Drive, will there be additional fees to enable that option and when?
A: July or August timeframe, there will be a $49.99 one time fee.
(($49.99 vs $39.99 on the dvr's but this turns the Vip 211 into a dvr) Possible that the fees will be a standard of $49.99 on all receivers, one fee will cover all receivers in your home)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DRM discussion with Andy Karofsky VP of Programming
*The studios are requiring every distibutor to limit the amount of time ppv's are stored on your dvr.
*24 hour record limit to these movies.
* Playback limited to 24 hours from the time you start watching these movies.
*If you record a movie and do not play it back, it will expire at some time.
* Not unique to Dish Network, everyone is required to implement this.
* This does not affect a Boxing Match from ppv or shows from HBO etc...
* Studio driven, some movies not affected yet.
* If you record a movie and watch it, but do not play it back you can watch it when you want as many times as you want within the 24 hour period.
*Highlighting the event in My Recordings will tell you how long you have to watch until it expires.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
New Features Added to Vip Dvr's 612, 622, 722
External Hard Drive Capablility
*Compatible Receivers:
--ViP622 Dvr
--ViP 722 Dvr
--ViP 612 Dvr
*USB 2.0 Hard Drives, 40GB-750GB
*One Time $39.99 (going up $10) Activation Fee.
For External Hard Drive Activation: Call 1-888-241-2205
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Scott Higgins gives ITV update.
Wimbledon
Watch six matches at once!
Watch full screen!
Starts June 23
Check out Dish Home Channel 100 for future events.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Digital Transition
Dish Customers won't be affected, but people with OTA will be greatly affected by the digital transition.
Michael Hawkey VP, EchoStar Sales Presentation
TR-40 is now the DTVPal
Features:
*On screen 7 day program guide
*Parental Locks
*Analog pass through(some TV stations have permission to broadcast till 2011)
*Low Cost $40 off with Govt. Coupon
DTV2009.gov or 1-888-DTV-2009 for DTV info
dtv.com
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q & A:
E-mails
Q: Mike
I am currently a Dish DHA customer, my wife and I plan to move into our motorhome as a permanent move, can I use my 501 Dvr?
A: Yes you can use your receiver, you shouldn't have any problems.
Q: Anthony
I have a ViP 622, I have attached a EHDD to it and it is almost full, is there anything on the horizon where we can hook up multiple hard drives to a hub.
A: Just a matter of time until (later on this summer) you can hook up multiple HDD's to a Hub.
Q: Bob
When I try to switch my remote input so I can switch my remote to DVD mode, I have been getting a pop-up that tells me my remote isn't in Satellite mode.
A: It is just a reminder that all you have to do is push the remote button to get the picture back.
Q: Maggie
I am trying to create a timer to capture all episodes of something on Discovery HD, in the past I had that option, did it go away?
A: The resolution setting option is available when you create a DishPass timer, so if you are setting a all or new episodes timer option, you should create that timer while on the HD version of that channel. If you are creating a Dish Pass search timer, you should have resolution options.
Q: Jonathon
When setting up a timer I have tried both the all and new options but sometimes my timers get missed or receiver records something old when the timer was set up for new, how does the receiver know if the program is new or not.
A: Well that actually comes from the Guide Data associated with the program could be a broadcaster problem or the data could be outdated... turn your receiver off when not in use so it will get the newer guide information.
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Next:
Charlie Chat Monday June 9th, 2008
9:00 PM ET
Channel 101
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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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Love this guy's channel. Looks like Walmart has thrown in the towel when it comes to conventional car batteries.
I bought a new AGM battery from Walmart about a year ago, it is already needing replacing. I thought about just buying a regular battery but from what I've read, that might not be a smart move. Might check my Forscan program and see if I can change the battery type from AGM.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awe7kY5nvdU
I bought a new AGM battery from Walmart about a year ago, it is already needing replacing. I thought about just buying a regular battery but from what I've read, that might not be a smart move. Might check my Forscan program and see if I can change the battery type from AGM.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awe7kY5nvdU
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Howdy folks long time no write.
Issue(s): Horizontal transponders (esp. Weigel mux) breakup/mosaic/sputtering audio, JTV less so (but received perfectly up until a month or so ago.
Vertical is fine (Daystar). Up until recently couldn't even get any signal on Weigel Mux but JTV was perfect.
What I did to improve things: A slight westward move improved reception but only slightly (approx 72 on the micro HD, sorry no dB to post). I removed the 3-way C-Band splitter and used a 2-way to get a 1-2 db signal gain ( the power port goes to the Startrak - the micro HD doesn't have enough juice ! (1st clue) even after swapping the switching power supply it came with with a heftier linear 12 V supply (less RFI too !).
I have had issues with the uHD before signal breaking up that a reboot would clear up (clue #2 = dying tuner?) - FYI, I reinforced the IF input and removed all flux from the pcb completely with a Flux Removal Pen (MG Chemicals Cat No. 4140-P) which definitely makes a huge difference.
I went outside and pushed and pulled reflector slightly and no improvement. Pole (actually tower in yard - the neighbours love me..NOT) is plumb, checked with carpenters level. Dish was last peaked in 2017 or so, after overhauling 24" Von Weise, new Acme, fresh grease, etc. Focal length, f/d ratio etc meticulously adjusted. One panel has a tear so planning to repair that this weekend when my cousin comes over ( to help me out (old guy here) forecast calls for sunshine.
What has changed: My utility company has installed new high tension line poles (one smack dab in the middle of 101°W target! But they put it in last year and reception (of JTV (HOR) at least) was fine, BUT when they came out to transfer the wires over this year from the old (sawed in half) pole that's about when the troubles started (coincidence?), but again Daystar (VER) was fine. I always had this pole in the light of sight of 101° before with no issues. (fyi my zenith sat 74° is unobstucted, but can't test)
In the meantime Weigel mux is trying to break in MOSTLY in LATE at night (less cell usage?) (audio not video except for a frame here or there) so don't know what has changed with this mux which suddenly "woke up". I have never had to fuss with dish moves on this satellite ( the slightest move +/- motor clicks loses lock, wheres normally on C-band I can go significantly wider east or west and still have a strong signal ( have these gone "spot beam" or narrower somehow and what is the slight difference in Az listed on Lyngsat to 100.9° affect things ( isn't that the declination i.e. requiring a tweak of declination?).
Long story short (too late, ha), if I had another DVB-S2 box to try and / or a newer more stable PLL lnb ( I have been meaning to upgrade many a time but never got arround to it) I could determine if it's my antiquated receiving equipment, or my dish/feed alignment ( doubtful as it tracks everything from 55 °W to 133 ° W nicely.) or the dreaded 5G! (BUT only on HOR and not VER?).
I read another post where the OP (with his smaller 7.5 footer) played around with the illumination to peak desired transponder and reduce qrm on interfering/ stronger xpndrs (even on 103° W). So will play with that too - and cut away the RG-6 a and pull up a fresh section with new PPC and coax Seal. Open the throat cap see if any cobwebs are there and check servo operation (also changed in last maintence 10 years ago).
Finally, this will probably be the last chance I get to play with the BUD from the looks of it (providers leaving, auctioning off rest of spectrum imminent above 4.0 Ghz, and to keep the peace with neighbours so it would be nice to have that mux back for the long, cold and dark winters to comfort this old man before I call it quits and buy a VHF/UHF/FM Yagi and get MeTV, H&I from my Vermont local stations (checked at a friends today and they come in nicely - except ABC) .
Only one guy in town (Montreal) I may be able to get a receiver or PLL lnb from to try (RPS Sat) so hopefully with elimnate that as a possible culprit. Be nice to pick up a cheap or used PLL lnb to try w/o 5G BPF (money is tight )
Like others I couldn't care less about "tv" (well maybe just a liitle or a lot) it's the challenge that excites me , I can get MeTV other ways OTA (no pirate crap).
So what do you guys (and gals) think ?. p.s. I don't have a spectrum analyzer and there are def/ cell towers nearby (half a Km or so away).
Oh and time permitting will hammer out dings too and wire damaged mesh on one section for an extra dB or two. Hesitate to touch Declination, Elevation and pole mount but will play around with those a little too... Why is this mux for finicky suddenly ?(8psk, 5/6 fec, beamwidthetc.. man wish they went back to VER I think everthing would be fine! For the engineers out here does 5G QRM affect one poliarization (HOR) more than another (VER)? I understand the strong interference swamps out the input mixer/local oscilator in the hapless old C-band lnb (I think it at time affect KU too esp. LPB on 101°W KU - incidentally thos were weak or "gone' but are back almost at the time MeTV improved..hmm Terrestrial interference?
Any thoughts or suggestions ( cheap or free solutions please) greatly appreciated. Cheers.
p.p.s. Micro HD can't display Decades and Toons but records them fine so I can watch on another box/media player (Ali chip set issue). Another reason to upgrade.
Anybody interested in a nice C/KU system free ? (for next Spring/Summer 2027)
[Sami 10' mesh, Corotor II+, Eagle Aspen (very old) C-band lnb, Norsat Ku lnb, Channel Master C/Ku (H/V) switch, Startrak 400 Analog receiver w/ motor control, Geosat uHD DVD-S2, CW600S for Mpeg-2]
Issue(s): Horizontal transponders (esp. Weigel mux) breakup/mosaic/sputtering audio, JTV less so (but received perfectly up until a month or so ago.
Vertical is fine (Daystar). Up until recently couldn't even get any signal on Weigel Mux but JTV was perfect.
What I did to improve things: A slight westward move improved reception but only slightly (approx 72 on the micro HD, sorry no dB to post). I removed the 3-way C-Band splitter and used a 2-way to get a 1-2 db signal gain ( the power port goes to the Startrak - the micro HD doesn't have enough juice ! (1st clue) even after swapping the switching power supply it came with with a heftier linear 12 V supply (less RFI too !).
I have had issues with the uHD before signal breaking up that a reboot would clear up (clue #2 = dying tuner?) - FYI, I reinforced the IF input and removed all flux from the pcb completely with a Flux Removal Pen (MG Chemicals Cat No. 4140-P) which definitely makes a huge difference.
I went outside and pushed and pulled reflector slightly and no improvement. Pole (actually tower in yard - the neighbours love me..NOT) is plumb, checked with carpenters level. Dish was last peaked in 2017 or so, after overhauling 24" Von Weise, new Acme, fresh grease, etc. Focal length, f/d ratio etc meticulously adjusted. One panel has a tear so planning to repair that this weekend when my cousin comes over ( to help me out (old guy here) forecast calls for sunshine.
What has changed: My utility company has installed new high tension line poles (one smack dab in the middle of 101°W target! But they put it in last year and reception (of JTV (HOR) at least) was fine, BUT when they came out to transfer the wires over this year from the old (sawed in half) pole that's about when the troubles started (coincidence?), but again Daystar (VER) was fine. I always had this pole in the light of sight of 101° before with no issues. (fyi my zenith sat 74° is unobstucted, but can't test)
In the meantime Weigel mux is trying to break in MOSTLY in LATE at night (less cell usage?) (audio not video except for a frame here or there) so don't know what has changed with this mux which suddenly "woke up". I have never had to fuss with dish moves on this satellite ( the slightest move +/- motor clicks loses lock, wheres normally on C-band I can go significantly wider east or west and still have a strong signal ( have these gone "spot beam" or narrower somehow and what is the slight difference in Az listed on Lyngsat to 100.9° affect things ( isn't that the declination i.e. requiring a tweak of declination?).
Long story short (too late, ha), if I had another DVB-S2 box to try and / or a newer more stable PLL lnb ( I have been meaning to upgrade many a time but never got arround to it) I could determine if it's my antiquated receiving equipment, or my dish/feed alignment ( doubtful as it tracks everything from 55 °W to 133 ° W nicely.) or the dreaded 5G! (BUT only on HOR and not VER?).
I read another post where the OP (with his smaller 7.5 footer) played around with the illumination to peak desired transponder and reduce qrm on interfering/ stronger xpndrs (even on 103° W). So will play with that too - and cut away the RG-6 a and pull up a fresh section with new PPC and coax Seal. Open the throat cap see if any cobwebs are there and check servo operation (also changed in last maintence 10 years ago).
Finally, this will probably be the last chance I get to play with the BUD from the looks of it (providers leaving, auctioning off rest of spectrum imminent above 4.0 Ghz, and to keep the peace with neighbours so it would be nice to have that mux back for the long, cold and dark winters to comfort this old man before I call it quits and buy a VHF/UHF/FM Yagi and get MeTV, H&I from my Vermont local stations (checked at a friends today and they come in nicely - except ABC) .
Only one guy in town (Montreal) I may be able to get a receiver or PLL lnb from to try (RPS Sat) so hopefully with elimnate that as a possible culprit. Be nice to pick up a cheap or used PLL lnb to try w/o 5G BPF (money is tight )
Like others I couldn't care less about "tv" (well maybe just a liitle or a lot) it's the challenge that excites me , I can get MeTV other ways OTA (no pirate crap).
So what do you guys (and gals) think ?. p.s. I don't have a spectrum analyzer and there are def/ cell towers nearby (half a Km or so away).
Oh and time permitting will hammer out dings too and wire damaged mesh on one section for an extra dB or two. Hesitate to touch Declination, Elevation and pole mount but will play around with those a little too... Why is this mux for finicky suddenly ?(8psk, 5/6 fec, beamwidthetc.. man wish they went back to VER I think everthing would be fine! For the engineers out here does 5G QRM affect one poliarization (HOR) more than another (VER)? I understand the strong interference swamps out the input mixer/local oscilator in the hapless old C-band lnb (I think it at time affect KU too esp. LPB on 101°W KU - incidentally thos were weak or "gone' but are back almost at the time MeTV improved..hmm Terrestrial interference?
Any thoughts or suggestions ( cheap or free solutions please) greatly appreciated. Cheers.
p.p.s. Micro HD can't display Decades and Toons but records them fine so I can watch on another box/media player (Ali chip set issue). Another reason to upgrade.
Anybody interested in a nice C/KU system free ? (for next Spring/Summer 2027)
[Sami 10' mesh, Corotor II+, Eagle Aspen (very old) C-band lnb, Norsat Ku lnb, Channel Master C/Ku (H/V) switch, Startrak 400 Analog receiver w/ motor control, Geosat uHD DVD-S2, CW600S for Mpeg-2]
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Susan Saint James, Emmy-Winning Star of ‘Kate & Allie’ and ‘McMillan & Wife,’ Dies at 80
Susan Saint James, the Emmy-winning actress who starred in "Kate & Allie," died Monday after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She was 80.
variety.com
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Lon.TV
Time for another AWESOME video from Lon Seidman of LON.TV!
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFY_gHuMhUU
Direct YouTube Link - I Used AI to Replace Apps I Was Paying For
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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFY_gHuMhUU
Direct YouTube Link - I Used AI to Replace Apps I Was Paying For
The Official LON.TV Website
Lon on Facebook
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My OTA is not working anymore. This started after the latest update. I have the OTA dongle with a OTA antenna that I've been using for years. My hopper does not recognize the dongle anymore and when I go to the OTA setting, it has a screen that says to plug a dongle into the USB. I tried unplugging and plugging back, in the same usb port and other ports. The Hopper does not recognize it. Anyone have same issue?
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Hi all. If you were using a single tuner USB OTA adapter that is no longer working, please PM me. Thanks. 
I have the dual tuner OTA adapter currently connected, but I have 2 of the single tuner OTA adapters that I can quickly connect - neither is seen by my H3.Hi all. If you were using a single tuner USB OTA adapter that is no longer working, please PM me. Thanks.
TWiT Tech Podcast Network
Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK11O-VoMBU
Direct YouTube Link - Security Now 1102
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TWIT Live Feed
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK11O-VoMBU
Direct YouTube Link - Security Now 1102
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Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.
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Interesting article about the work being done to develope an ATSC 3 converter box. Yes it does mention affordable.
www.tvtechnology.com
Pearl TV Issues Progress Report on Low-Cost 3.0 Converters in Advance of NAB Show New York
Group has secured lower pricing from key tech players to make less costly boxes available
www.tvtechnology.com
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It's dead, they just don't know it yet. They killed it by forcing DRM on it, and that TOTALLY botched implementing it.
There is absolutely NO compelling reason for anybody to switch to ATSC3.0. They only want it as a total and complete money grab.
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WHAT ABOUT THE INTERNET PART OF IT. NO ONE WANTS A BOX CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET EITHER.
It's dead, they just don't know it yet. They killed it by forcing DRM on it, and that TOTALLY botched implementing it.
There is absolutely NO compelling reason for anybody to switch to ATSC3.0. They only want it as a total and complete money grab.
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House Passes AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act
(Washington, DC) - The U.S. House has passed the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, marking a major step forward for broadcasters and listeners who have pushed to keep AM radio available in new cars and
wabcradio.com
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