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So...has anyone registered AND been contacted by VOOM yet?

I think the subject line speaks for itself....I registered for more info on their test site (before they pulled the plug), and I received an e-mail welcoming me. I also tried to buy the service and got as far as putting in the credit card info before it stopped me. Can you tell I want more HD?! After they went off-line and came back on October 1, I registered on the "new" web site (at 6:00 am, CST). I have not been contacted yet. It would be nice to get everything installed, etc., prior to the 10/15 launch, but maybe they won't even install until after 10/15. By the way, I'm in B'ham, AL.

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jobman,

welcome and congratulations on your persistence...
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I just had Voom installed yesterday and the installation went very well. My time was from 8 to 12 and he showed up at 8:30 and was done by 10. It was a very professional job, good signal strength for the satellite and the locals (despite being 30 miles from the local stations in Washington DC) and an overall good result. I'm very pleased.

One issue has come up. My fox channel was scanned but it is showing NBC instead of Fox. All the other channels are fine. Any suggestions on what I should do? Also, how do you manually scan OTA channels and how can you check the channel strength? And, do new channels get added automatically as they come on line?

Thanks!
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Just wanted to say that I got my Fox 5 problem fixed by doing the OTA scanning. I have to say that the OTA scanning works very well. I picked up additional channels and didn't losing any old ones, as was described in separate threads. Very pleased with the new Voom software!
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8/16/04 installation near D.C. / Richmond

Hey everyone. I live about halfway between D.C. and Richmond, and Voom was installed today. Please note that I was at work and my roommates are reporting back what happened, so take this post with a grain of salt.

Anyway, while I need some time to get used to the service (and to get my HDTV moved so I can enjoy the full quality!), the install went flawlessly, I'm told. I was given a 8-12 timeframe and the installer (Trey) was here by 9:15. I'm told he knew exactly what he was doing, and from the looks of things, that's probably true. The satellite gets a strong signal and the OTA antenna, despite being in a weird spot, gets most of the significant local channels. PBS and UPN seem to be MIA, and Fox isn't always there, but the other majors (plus MHz, a great global news channel) come in quite well.

So, in a nutshell, I'm pleased so far. :-) Maybe I lucked out but I seem to have gotten a great installation and, while I can't fully judge until my HDTV gets moved, the quality seems fine so far. I don't have golden eyes or ears, so unless my HDTV really brings out the flaws, I think it's safe to say I'll be a happy camper.
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Any more news on the new satellite? I live in the Pacific Northwest (Washington/Idaho border) and cannot get Voom yet. Tried twice. The new satellite location is in site for my home, so there is hope, but only IF they get it moving!
Thanks!
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Song Name Game Part 3!

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

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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.

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The Diplomat (Netflix)

Starting a thread klang !

After an amazing first 2 seasons and an 8 episode 3rd season still coming this year, season 4 has now been greenlit.

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Finished season 3 last night. Still one of my favorite shows.

Anyone else wonder if there might be something else going on with Callum? Seems to me he has too much access to Russian intelligence.
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One episode into season 4 that dropped today...

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Renewed for season 5.
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Finished 4 last night. Great stuff.

They do like to end each season with a Bang!
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klang said:
Finished 4 last night. Great stuff.

They do like to end each season with a Bang!
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Great ending, but it ran in circles most of the season.
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Hopper 3 with Hopper plus internet connection problems

Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?
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mheisen said:
Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?
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I have a DISH Hopper 3 (Software H713) with Hopper Plus (Software P15403). I have not tried streaming services but I primarily watch TVB Jadeworld international package which is only available by streaming and when I have an issue, I usually have to go to a non-streaming satellite channel first before the streaming channels will work again. What software versions do you have and what is the error message if any are showing on your screen? or is that Dish downloading logo just stuck and never finishes?
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I have a DISH Hopper 3 (Software H713) with Hopper Plus (Software P15403). I have not tried streaming services but I primarily watch TVB Jadeworld international package which is only available by streaming and when I have an issue, I usually have to go to a non-streaming satellite channel first before the streaming channels will work again. What software versions do you have and what is the error message if any are showing on your screen? or is that Dish downloading logo just stuck and never finishes?
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I'm on H713 on the Hopper and P15403 on the Hopper Plus. It shows internet connection issues and doesn't finish loading the various services. I see the "loading circle going around. Sometimes I get a message saying that the service is having trouble loading my content and to check the internet connection.
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I'm on H713 on the Hopper and P15403 on the Hopper Plus. It shows internet connection issues and doesn't finish loading the various services. I see the "loading circle going around. Sometimes I get a message saying that the service is having trouble loading my content and to check the internet connection.
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Did it ever work correctly before? Hard to say what the problem is. Usually for streaming, it will show the Dish logo with lines sweeping down to show downloading, never seen the circle issue. Did you try a manual reboot, red button reset, power cord unplug/replug to see if it makes a difference.
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Almighty1 said:
Did it ever work correctly before? Hard to say what the problem is. Usually for streaming, it will show the Dish logo with lines sweeping down to show downloading, never seen the circle issue. Did you try a manual reboot, red button reset, power cord unplug/replug to see if it makes a difference.
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Might be worth just to ditch the hopper plus. No issues here on h713
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mheisen said:
Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?
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Buy a roku and dump the hopper plus you'll be better off. If you have a smart tv you don't need either one. No hopper plus here and no issues!!!
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