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Here goes.
I have for the past 29 years been a BUD satellite man. That would be the "Big Ugly Dish" in the back yard.... BTW. it still works as I write this. The real true digital siginals... a 4DTV receiver. I have no complaints with the 4DTV. It's the rising cost of programming that is the reason I'm moving to Dish Network.
My son has Dish Network, and recently moved up to HD programming. He owned is own antenna and two receivers. The new D/N system gives him a new 1000.2 antenna, and a Dish DVR receiver. He kept one of the older 301 receivers.
He gave me the Dish 500 which has a DP twin LNBF (I think it is a twin, because he had one coax going to each 301 in two rooms), and the other JVC 301 receiver. I have installed the antenna, and setup the 301 in my den. I get a a great signal quality of 75, and can get several channels that are not in subscription by D/N.
I bought from a dealer in my area, a ViP 211k receiver, and about ready to install it.
Here's my plan.. I have two coax cables coming from the antenna LNBF(s) into the home. One coax runs into the attic and down to the family room, where the ViP 211 will be located. The other coax has already been hooked up to the JVC 301 in the den, and works.
Question:
Is this all I have to do...attach the RG-6 coax to the back (IN) on the ViP 211, and from what I have read here in some posts, is run a software download, and make a switch check..etc. And call Dish Network to have my account setup and receivers activated.
BTW: I don't have a HDTV...yet... mabye soon.
Here goes.
I have for the past 29 years been a BUD satellite man. That would be the "Big Ugly Dish" in the back yard.... BTW. it still works as I write this. The real true digital siginals... a 4DTV receiver. I have no complaints with the 4DTV. It's the rising cost of programming that is the reason I'm moving to Dish Network.
My son has Dish Network, and recently moved up to HD programming. He owned is own antenna and two receivers. The new D/N system gives him a new 1000.2 antenna, and a Dish DVR receiver. He kept one of the older 301 receivers.
He gave me the Dish 500 which has a DP twin LNBF (I think it is a twin, because he had one coax going to each 301 in two rooms), and the other JVC 301 receiver. I have installed the antenna, and setup the 301 in my den. I get a a great signal quality of 75, and can get several channels that are not in subscription by D/N.
I bought from a dealer in my area, a ViP 211k receiver, and about ready to install it.
Here's my plan.. I have two coax cables coming from the antenna LNBF(s) into the home. One coax runs into the attic and down to the family room, where the ViP 211 will be located. The other coax has already been hooked up to the JVC 301 in the den, and works.
Question:
Is this all I have to do...attach the RG-6 coax to the back (IN) on the ViP 211, and from what I have read here in some posts, is run a software download, and make a switch check..etc. And call Dish Network to have my account setup and receivers activated.
BTW: I don't have a HDTV...yet... mabye soon.
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You'll need either 61.5 or 129...
depending on which, it may be just the start of your problems
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From reading various posts here about HD programming, and what satellites that one must have to get HD. It would appear I need to make a change in the antenna. So, why don't I buy a Dish 500 from ebay with the hardware, and install it right next to the one I have now with a single LNB, and point it to one you mentioned. From reading other threads, it looks like I would need to change my DNpro twin out for a DN Plus twin LNBF. Which wouldn't be too hard to do since I setup the Dish 500 without any dealer/installer help.
depending on which, it may be just the start of your problems
From reading various posts here about HD programming, and what satellites that one must have to get HD. It would appear I need to make a change in the antenna. So, why don't I buy a Dish 500 from ebay with the hardware, and install it right next to the one I have now with a single LNB, and point it to one you mentioned. From reading other threads, it looks like I would need to change my DNpro twin out for a DN Plus twin LNBF. Which wouldn't be too hard to do since I setup the Dish 500 without any dealer/installer help.
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We have a Breakfast and Dinner thread so...
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
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now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
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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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Lately my eight year old Dell laptop has been shutting off even when I have a full battery. I have had to keep it plugged up all the time to keep this from happening. Any idea what is causing this? I replaced the battery about three years ago.
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I set up a music server for my brother a few years ago. It's basically a small headless computer but it needs to have a DHCP IP address reserved for it in the router settings. This was easy to do in his DSL router. He's switching to Starlink now and I was wondering if these setting are easily accessible in the Starlink router. I'm pretty sure he will be getting the latest V5 router.
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If you can restrict the DHCP address space to assign addresses to one end of the subnet (i.e. x.x.x.50+), you can manually assign the IP address on pretty much any operating system. This is a default behavior on several popular routers. As the Router Mini only supports 235 devices, I expect that's already done.
Another option is to use a router that supports PoE to power the antenna. This article discusses that option (under PoE Power heading):
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Another option is to use a router that supports PoE to power the antenna. This article discusses that option (under PoE Power heading):
Starlink V5 Is Here: What RVers Need to Know
Overview of the new Starlink V5 model along with comparison to the previous V4 model along with a recommended setup for mobile internet users.
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Terrible tragedy. You would think that they would have safe guards in place that would prevent something like this from happening. I guess if you are going to ride in a passenger train it might be best to get a car near the rear.
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They will have to look at the switching sections to determine WHY 2 trains were on the same track ... at the same time.Terrible tragedy. You would think that they would have safe guards in place that would prevent something like this from happening. I guess if you are going to ride in a passenger train it might be best to get a car near the rear.
At Least 64 Dead After Two High-Speed Trains Collide In Spain<!-- --> | ZeroHedge
ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
Thought this article might be of interest to some of you who might travel via train.
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The safest seat to sit on in a train
Safety experts have shared top tips on train safety after a fatal railway crash in Spain killed 69 people, including where the safest place is in an emergency.