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mhking
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Last reply · posted in DIRECTV General Forum
With word that DirecTV has added EcuaVisa to ParaTodos on Channel 421 today, I've gotta finally say something.

D* keeps adding Spanish language SD channels at will, but the only new English language SD channel they've seen fit to add is GAC!? Come on!

I've heard all the promises of new interactive services; I've heard all the stories about HD content; I've listened to the whining about lack of bandwidth. These "reasons" are all starting to wear thin. D* can add Spanish-language content left and right, they can glitz up the HD content, and they can promise six ways to Sunday, but at the end of the day, we're still left with very little new content!

Add to that, BEV and *C, north of the border, are adding services faster than you can drink a beer!

The "comprehensive" Sports Pack is now lacking Altitude from Denver and soon will be lacking both CSN-MidAtlantic 2 and CSN-Chicago (and that doesn't even begin to cover the lack of The Tennis Channel). I won't even get into other channels that are lacking!

I'm getting sick of this!!!

{RANT MODE OFF}
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Scott Greczkowski
Umm DirecTV is not just adding Spanish.... They are adding a bunch of internationals. :D

Check the sticky I just posted in our DirecTV forum.
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Scott Greczkowski said:
Umm DirecTV is not just adding Spanish.... They are adding a bunch of internationals. :D

Check the sticky I just posted in our DirecTV forum.

Again, that's fine for those desiring those languages but where's the English language international programming? The USA bombards the rest of the English speaking world with its programming so why can't we see the BBC, CBC, Deutsche Welle in English, ABC from Australia, ITV from Britain, and all the rest of the English language programmers that are out there?
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Its all about money $$ what will give D* or E* the best return of there investment (bandwidth).

I sure they have a team of demographics consultants who tell D* the emerging markets. Seems to be a no brainer.
colofan
Here is a reply I received from CBC :


We're pleased to hear of your interest in CBC Television.

Those American viewers within direct antenna range of our the over the air transmitters are able to receive CBC Television. Also, Under U.S. copyright law, an American cable system within 150 miles of the Canadian border would be permitted to retransmit the signal of CBC station if they follow the requirements of the legislation, including the payment of applicable royalties.
The decision to carry a particular channel is made by the particular cable system. An interested company would then be welcome to contact CBC directly for further information. American viewers should make their preferences known to their local provider, as a carrier will likely not pick up a channel for which there is no significant public demand.
CBC does not own broadcast rights in the United States for all of its programming due to copyright and licensing restrictions, and therefore many of the shows we air cannot be shown south of the border. As well, due to the encryption of our digital satellite signal, CBC Television is not available on existing C or Ku-band systems or DVB receivers.

The Federal Communications Commission has measures in place to discourage widespread competition from foreign broadcasters on American airwaves. As a result, providers such as DISH Network and DirecTV aren't able to carry our main network.
As you know, a selection of "Hockey Night In Canada" games are available through the NHL Centre Ice broadcast package offered through DirecTV and Dish Network, and "Sports In Demand" on digital cable.
CBC currently provides programming to the satellite channel Newsworld International (NWI). This channel is carried on direct to home service through DirecTV, and by some digital cable carriers. Your local distributors will have further information should you be interested. The NWI web site can be browsed at <http://www.nwitv.com>.
Feel free to contact us again.
Kim Belle
Communications Assistant
CBC Audience Relations
GaryPen
mhking - Consider yourself lucky. You really have nothing to get that upset over. You already have about a half-dozen more mainstream English-language channels than Dish.

Dish is constantly adding new Internationals. Multi-culturalism is great and all that. (I basically stay with Dish due to TVJapan.) But, they've gone beyond Spanish, Chinese, etc. I think they're now adding made-up langauges. I'm expecting the next one to be for people who communicate by making fart noises with their armpits. Trust me. It's that bad at Dish.

Someone complained about no Altitude Sports Net? Dish doesn't even have YES, fer chrissakes!

Not enough HD? Dish doesn't have Bravo-HD, NBC-HD, or Fox-HD.

Too much wasted bandwidth on DirecTV? How about Dish's 12, that's TWELVE, shopping channels. (Not to mention BingoTV.)

You don't know how good you've got it. Take it from a Dish sub.
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Last reply · posted in Free To Air (FTA) Discussion
Picked up a sweet directv dish, mount, twin lnbs and a short cable.
Has anyone converted one to FTA? A Frankenstein of sorts...
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would probably also work well for NHK on 101W and possibly for PBS on 99W. I used one for a while on 30W. Just keep in mind that because it's undersized for those satellites, it might work fine in clear weather but won't have much margin to account for signal degradation during rain/snow
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If you can find one, the Shaw / Star Choice 75e ellipticals are great for use on 97, 99, and 101W. They are really just rebranded ChannelMaster 75 cm reflectors and use linear LNBFs by default out of the box.

Everyone else's mileage may vary.
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I have read that some have converted this type dish but after giving it a good look, it's the lnb conversion that is the bottleneck. Does anyone have a picture of their attempt to configure the lnb? I watched a video on youtube from the save it for parts guy and he used duct tape! Guess it worked but I'm thinking something a bit more permanent!
Thanks to all for your interest and replies...
Titanium
Many of us have used a universal LNBF mount (or get creative with L brackets and plumbers tape - perforated metal strapping). Use a few inches of aluminum tube (or a piece of 1x2" lumber) to extend the support arm (replacing the plastic mount used by DirecTV and Dish) to place the LNBF throat opening at the correct distance from the reflector, the correct height and at the correct angle. Nothing magical... simply place the new linear LNBF in the center at the same distance, height and angle as the current combo.
www.amazon.com/Universal-Single-Bracket-Holder-FTA-US/dp/B074L85WK2
LNBF mount.webp
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k4otl
To add: 101W Ku seems to be (one of if not the) strongest for me, and if I only had Ku I definitely want 101W for the music mux, it's robust FEC and strong signal help a lot. I've thought about using a used Dish/DirectTV dish at my Dads to supplement his OTA (mainly for my benefit when I visit :) )
Scott Greczkowski
Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU! Cutting Edge
Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club
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....
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Give A Little Bit - Supertramp
dishstaller
Little Wing - Jimi Hendrix
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With A Little Luck - Wings
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LITTLE Willy-Sweet
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Little Deuce Coupe - The Beach Boys
meStevo
Lifetime Supporter
Last reply · posted in The Sports Section
Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.
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Foxbat
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
rvvaquero
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
Be nice to see a Cowboy headline like that.
M
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:

Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
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Foxbat
Jeeez, Week 6, no lead is safe…
Peter Parker
Supporting Founder Lifetime Supporter
Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum
No idea what improvements might be involved.
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I'm getting fabulous picture on Ch. 148 4k, but zero audio with H713. This is with a recorded show (Notre Dame game). Anyone else have this? Audio is fine on every other channel.
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jsmit86
I'm getting fabulous picture on Ch. 148 4k, but zero audio with H713. This is with a recorded show (Notre Dame game). Anyone else have this? Audio is fine on every other channel.
It's a known issue.
For a temporary fix, go into the menu, Audio, and turn Dolby Audio "OFF". You will have PCM stereo audio.

I was able to give the tech ops team some data logs so they could diagnose the problem, and they rolled me back to H708 temporarily. It fixed that issue.

They let me know that they understand what caused the issue, and it will be fixed within a few weeks in a new update.
long_time_Dish
They let me know that they understand what caused the issue, and it will be fixed within a few weeks in a new update.
Oh, you mean "soon"? :biggrin
Almighty1
It's a known issue.
For a temporary fix, go into the menu, Audio, and turn Dolby Audio "OFF". You will have PCM stereo audio.

I was able to give the tech ops team some data logs so they could diagnose the problem, and they rolled me back to H708 temporarily. It fixed that issue.

They let me know that they understand what caused the issue, and it will be fixed within a few weeks in a new update.
I guess they will be busy when lots of people start asking for rollbacks to H708 now that you mention that downgrades of software does exist because it will likely fix the OTA Single Tuner and the IR Remote problems in H710-H713.
navychop
it will likely fix the OTA Single Tuner

:popcorn
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dishstaller
it will likely fix the OTA Single Tuner
🤣

Oh....you were serious
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teachsac
Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU!
Last reply · posted in TV Shows
Hondo is back with a new squad 9/25 only on Starz.


View: https://m.youtube.com/shorts/b0gPzA8KHEQ
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Never watched the previous shows, so doubtful.
teachsac
Started watching yesterday. Not too bad.
Scott Greczkowski
Wife likes it.
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teachsac
I like Zyra from La Brea (one with the prosthetic).
dfergie
Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU!
Last reply · posted in TV Shows
Stargate SG-1 cancelled, Atlantis renewed
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Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
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The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.

Stargate Atlantis, meanwhile, has been renewed for a fourth season, with the network hoping to see that the spin-off series can stand alone, according to a source.
Source Gateworld
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I have gotten back into watching SG-1 and I have recorded most of the episodes to binge watch. What episodes are about the Antarctic or was this a movie? Also where could I watch the SG-1 movies?
osu1991
long_time_Dish
I have gotten back into watching SG-1 and I have recorded most of the episodes to binge watch. What episodes are about the Antarctic or was this a movie? Also where could I watch the SG-1 movies?
Well, there are a couple involving the Antarctic. "Solitudes", S1 E17 (one of my favorites), Then, "Lost City', S7 E21 and E22. Then, in the SGA pilot, "Rising", S1 E1 and E2, it starts out in the Antarctic for about the first 20 minutes or so.
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Well, there are a couple involving the Antarctic. "Solitudes", S1 E17 (one of my favorites), Then, "Lost City', S7 E21 and E22. Then, in the SGA pilot, "Rising", S1 E1 and E2, it starts out in the Antarctic for about the first 20 minutes or so.
Which one has O'Neil being Ancients? I am at the end of Season 8 now.
long_time_Dish
Which one has O'Neil being Ancients? I am at the end of Season 8 now.
If I understand your question, O'Neill had the Ancient's knowledge in the "Lost City" two-part episode. That was when Anubis attacked Earth and there was a big battle over Antarctica.
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