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Tech Chat Recap
2.9.09
Hosts: Mark Jackson & Dan Minnick
Topics:
* A sneak peek - Slingloaded High-Def DVR
* Cool Gadgets from CES
* New ways to organize your DVR list
* Sling Media guest
* Prizes!
* Q&A
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Questions:
E-mail or Call
techforum@dishnetwork.com
1-888-621-2078
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CES
* Clips of Sling and Dishnetwork Booths
* Clips of ViP 922
* GUI's
(note: for SatelliteGuys Coverage of CES and Dish Network Products with Video Please Click Here)
Clips from outside Sources
* G-4
* C-net
Echostar Sling Loaded DVR named Best of CES for 2009
Mark: 922 will be out this spring
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Dan: The ViP722k will be out within a few weeks
Leslie Harper:
Shows the Groups features of the 722k
* Able to name group
* MyRecordings ordered by Group
* Select Program(s) to Move
* Select Edit
* Choose Program(s) then Add to Group
New Feature! Custom Groups
* Select group when setting timers
* Select DVR events to place in the group
* Name groups; sort and delete by group
* Coming soon on 612, 622, and 722
* Available on 722k at launch
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Ciel2
Video Clips and discussion
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TriviaQ (1-888-662-3474)
What is the amplifying power of the Ciel 2 twta's for a single Conus transponder?
Twta= traveling wave tube amplifier (tweeter)
Conus = Signal covers continental United States
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Back to CES
* Film clip of CES and Various Gadgets
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Questions:
Q: Caller
Gerald
I record a program on my 722 and had a timer set for a program and the Presidents press conference went over time by 5 minutes, is there any way to extend recording time?
A:
We can only adjust by the guide... you can manually add time in the manual timers and put end late.
Q: e-mail
Paul
I have an external hard drive and I want to sort the folders how do I do this?
A:
In the upcoming software releases you can sort by going into My Recordings and by using sort options go from there.
Q: e-mail
Tom
When is Dish going to come out with a UHF to IR converter for TV2?
A: The TV2 to IR converter will be available in a few months.
Q: e-mail
Mark
Does Dish Network broadcast in a true 1080p signal on your HD channels? I am hearing conflicted reports on this.
A:
1080p is available on Dish Network, keep in mind you need the Hardware a 612, 622, 722 or the upcoming 722k those are all capable of 1080p, you need a 1080p display. We pass along the format as received from the broadcaster. Keep in mind we do have VOD 1080p movies.
Q: e-mail
Dan
Another EHDD Question
Dan gives an overview:
We work with USB EHDD's with the limit that they be single LUN, if the drive is over an inch to an inch and half it will likely work, right now we do not support multi-LUN drives but we hope to do that in the spring.
Q: Caller
Scott
I live in the Scranton DMA and with Ciel 2 going up there is talk of adding more HDLIL areas, our problem is the spot beam doesn't cover the entire state and we are outside of that area and cannot get OTA (I keep up with this on SatelliteGuys)and thing coming?
A:
Not sure where the Ciel 2 spots are at, send us an e-mail and we will try to let you know our plans if any for your area.
Q: e-mail
Frank
How do I get the pip to work on my 722 receiver, right now in dual mode?
A:
Start by opening up the little door on the front of the receiver behind the door press the mode button to go into the single user mode for the receiver to be able to function with pip, then press the pip button on the remote then you will have the feature.
Q: e-mail
Tracy
Why is it we can only watch 1 TV while using the DVR, I'd like to watch regular TV while doing this, How can we watch both TV's?
A:
It depends on the model of the DVR, with a single tuner DVR you can record a live program and press the DVR button to watch a pre-recorded program on the DVR. On a 2 tuner DVR if in dual-mode you can watch independent programming on the 2 TV's connected.
Q: Caller
Larry
I have just upgraded to a 722 and my router does not have a landline, it's wireless only, is there a way to hook up the 722 wireless to get VOD.
A:
Right now the 722 doesn't support wifi, you will need to get a homeplug and connect to the router then it talks back to the receiver for more details go totech.dishnetwork.comthen click on the receivers link and find your model 722, there is home network instructions that will walk you through that. (Homeplug available at Best Buy)
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Winner of Trivia Question:
Tom O'Grady 240 Watt's per FCC Filing
Tom Won a Slingpro HD
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Sling
John Paul Sr. Executive VP with Sling:
Slingguide lets you remotely access your DVR,
* All you need is a pc or mac and be a Dish subscriber and have a 612, 622, 722 or a 722k you have to connect the receiver to Broadband Internet
Sling Video Clip
www.slingmedia.com
* 6,000 are using this now, to sign up please go to:
www.slingmedia.com/slingguide
* Give us your e-mail address and sign up, give us your feedback and we will be in Beta till the spring when it will be available to all Dish customers.
* iPhone Demo(can be used as a remote)
Macworld
Slingplayer Mobile for iPhone won:
* Best of Macworld
* Best of Show (iProng Magazine)
* Editors Choice (iPhone Ally)
With a Slingbox and ViP 622 or 722 you can stream video back to your iPhone
* Works on 3G network or Wifi
* Works with all iPhones
Works with BlackBerry's
* BlackBerry smartphones supported in the public beta:
-- BlackBerry Bold
-- BlackBerry Curve
-- BlackBerry 8820
-- BlackBerry Curve 8320
-- BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220
-- BlackBerry Pearl 8120
*SlingPlayer Mobile requires BlackBerry Device Software 4.5 or greater.
For more specs visit Select Country on your Blackberry.
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Sling Monitor
* Sling technology
* 802.11 WiFi connected
* Anywhere in home
* Exclusive to 922
(coming this summer)
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SlingCatcher Giveaway
What file system is necessary to view programming from an EHDD to the SlingCatcher?
Winner: Douglas Aladna -- FAT 32
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Questions
Q: e-mailJason
I was wondering if the DVR 922 will come with a keyboard as an optional upgrade and will support Java and Flash?
A:
Yes it will support Java and Flash and yes we are working on the keyboard.
Q: Caller
Jeff
I have been trying to download the 1080p VOD program the Beast I have tried over 20 times, I get failed each time.
A:
e-mail us, this could be many things, connection speed, time-out etc.
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Next Tech Forum -- May 11th
Next Charlie Chat -- March 9th
:Tech Chat Recap
2.9.09
Hosts: Mark Jackson & Dan Minnick
Topics:
* A sneak peek - Slingloaded High-Def DVR
* Cool Gadgets from CES
* New ways to organize your DVR list
* Sling Media guest
* Prizes!
* Q&A
----------------------------------------------------------
Questions:
E-mail or Call
techforum@dishnetwork.com
1-888-621-2078
----------------------------------------------------------
CES
* Clips of Sling and Dishnetwork Booths
* Clips of ViP 922
* GUI's
(note: for SatelliteGuys Coverage of CES and Dish Network Products with Video Please Click Here)
Clips from outside Sources
* G-4
* C-net
Echostar Sling Loaded DVR named Best of CES for 2009
Mark: 922 will be out this spring
------------------------------------------------------------
Dan: The ViP722k will be out within a few weeks
Leslie Harper:
Shows the Groups features of the 722k
* Able to name group
* MyRecordings ordered by Group
* Select Program(s) to Move
* Select Edit
* Choose Program(s) then Add to Group
New Feature! Custom Groups
* Select group when setting timers
* Select DVR events to place in the group
* Name groups; sort and delete by group
* Coming soon on 612, 622, and 722
* Available on 722k at launch
----------------------------------------------------------------
Ciel2
Video Clips and discussion
----------------------------------------------------------------
TriviaQ (1-888-662-3474)
What is the amplifying power of the Ciel 2 twta's for a single Conus transponder?
Twta= traveling wave tube amplifier (tweeter)
Conus = Signal covers continental United States
------------------------------------------------------------------
Back to CES
* Film clip of CES and Various Gadgets
------------------------------------------------------------------
Questions:
Q: Caller
Gerald
I record a program on my 722 and had a timer set for a program and the Presidents press conference went over time by 5 minutes, is there any way to extend recording time?
A:
We can only adjust by the guide... you can manually add time in the manual timers and put end late.
Q: e-mail
Paul
I have an external hard drive and I want to sort the folders how do I do this?
A:
In the upcoming software releases you can sort by going into My Recordings and by using sort options go from there.
Q: e-mail
Tom
When is Dish going to come out with a UHF to IR converter for TV2?
A: The TV2 to IR converter will be available in a few months.
Q: e-mail
Mark
Does Dish Network broadcast in a true 1080p signal on your HD channels? I am hearing conflicted reports on this.
A:
1080p is available on Dish Network, keep in mind you need the Hardware a 612, 622, 722 or the upcoming 722k those are all capable of 1080p, you need a 1080p display. We pass along the format as received from the broadcaster. Keep in mind we do have VOD 1080p movies.
Q: e-mail
Dan
Another EHDD Question
Dan gives an overview:
We work with USB EHDD's with the limit that they be single LUN, if the drive is over an inch to an inch and half it will likely work, right now we do not support multi-LUN drives but we hope to do that in the spring.
Q: Caller
Scott
I live in the Scranton DMA and with Ciel 2 going up there is talk of adding more HDLIL areas, our problem is the spot beam doesn't cover the entire state and we are outside of that area and cannot get OTA (I keep up with this on SatelliteGuys)and thing coming?
A:
Not sure where the Ciel 2 spots are at, send us an e-mail and we will try to let you know our plans if any for your area.
Q: e-mail
Frank
How do I get the pip to work on my 722 receiver, right now in dual mode?
A:
Start by opening up the little door on the front of the receiver behind the door press the mode button to go into the single user mode for the receiver to be able to function with pip, then press the pip button on the remote then you will have the feature.
Q: e-mail
Tracy
Why is it we can only watch 1 TV while using the DVR, I'd like to watch regular TV while doing this, How can we watch both TV's?
A:
It depends on the model of the DVR, with a single tuner DVR you can record a live program and press the DVR button to watch a pre-recorded program on the DVR. On a 2 tuner DVR if in dual-mode you can watch independent programming on the 2 TV's connected.
Q: Caller
Larry
I have just upgraded to a 722 and my router does not have a landline, it's wireless only, is there a way to hook up the 722 wireless to get VOD.
A:
Right now the 722 doesn't support wifi, you will need to get a homeplug and connect to the router then it talks back to the receiver for more details go totech.dishnetwork.comthen click on the receivers link and find your model 722, there is home network instructions that will walk you through that. (Homeplug available at Best Buy)
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Winner of Trivia Question:
Tom O'Grady 240 Watt's per FCC Filing
Tom Won a Slingpro HD
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Sling
John Paul Sr. Executive VP with Sling:
Slingguide lets you remotely access your DVR,
* All you need is a pc or mac and be a Dish subscriber and have a 612, 622, 722 or a 722k you have to connect the receiver to Broadband Internet
Sling Video Clip
www.slingmedia.com
* 6,000 are using this now, to sign up please go to:
www.slingmedia.com/slingguide
* Give us your e-mail address and sign up, give us your feedback and we will be in Beta till the spring when it will be available to all Dish customers.
* iPhone Demo(can be used as a remote)
Macworld
Slingplayer Mobile for iPhone won:
* Best of Macworld
* Best of Show (iProng Magazine)
* Editors Choice (iPhone Ally)
With a Slingbox and ViP 622 or 722 you can stream video back to your iPhone
* Works on 3G network or Wifi
* Works with all iPhones
Works with BlackBerry's
* BlackBerry smartphones supported in the public beta:
-- BlackBerry Bold
-- BlackBerry Curve
-- BlackBerry 8820
-- BlackBerry Curve 8320
-- BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220
-- BlackBerry Pearl 8120
*SlingPlayer Mobile requires BlackBerry Device Software 4.5 or greater.
For more specs visit Select Country on your Blackberry.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sling Monitor
* Sling technology
* 802.11 WiFi connected
* Anywhere in home
* Exclusive to 922
(coming this summer)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
SlingCatcher Giveaway
What file system is necessary to view programming from an EHDD to the SlingCatcher?
Winner: Douglas Aladna -- FAT 32
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Questions
Q: e-mailJason
I was wondering if the DVR 922 will come with a keyboard as an optional upgrade and will support Java and Flash?
A:
Yes it will support Java and Flash and yes we are working on the keyboard.
Q: Caller
Jeff
I have been trying to download the 1080p VOD program the Beast I have tried over 20 times, I get failed each time.
A:
e-mail us, this could be many things, connection speed, time-out etc.
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Next Tech Forum -- May 11th
Next Charlie Chat -- March 9th
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There is retailer sensitive information that Scott doesn't pass along... 
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Cutting Edge
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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Lifetime Supporter
Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.
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Mahomes is the biggest cry baby I have ever seen. He thinks he's privileged or something.
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So is Kelce.Mahomes is the biggest cry baby I have ever seen. He thinks he's privileged or something.
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Ham Radio 2.0
Time for another AWESOME video from Ham Radio 2.0!
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V_Ny4b8gNo
Direct YouTube Link - Xiegu G7250: The NEW 100W Radio You Need to See
Ham Radio 2.0 Website
Ham Radio 2.0 on Facebook
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V_Ny4b8gNo
Direct YouTube Link - Xiegu G7250: The NEW 100W Radio You Need to See
Ham Radio 2.0 Website
Ham Radio 2.0 on Facebook
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Pub Member / Supporter
Not sure saving $24/year is worth it unless you're a hardcore Philo user. I'll stick with monthly.
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I have Dish with Hopper3. I choose to get local channels OTA and had a "guide list" established at my previous home. Having moved a few miles away, I wanted to update the list by appending a couple new stations via a rescan. As many would know, some stations come in with the UHF/VHF antenna aimed in one direction, while others come in better with a different direction.
Unfortunately, when a scan is done (bringing in 25-30 stations for that particular antenna aim), the dialog screen does not present the established guide list; it presents an empty field to the right that the scanned stations may be selected one by one and added to the empty guide. But because of antenna aim, some stations originally saved are missing, and would have to be retrieved with a different antenna aim. But as I explain, if a 2nd scan is done with a different antenna aim, the stations saved from the first scan are lost.
It troubles me that Dish didn't develop software that would allow a user to simply append only 1 or 2 channels to the established list.
Any thought on this? Has anyone experienced this or heard of this from others?
Unfortunately, when a scan is done (bringing in 25-30 stations for that particular antenna aim), the dialog screen does not present the established guide list; it presents an empty field to the right that the scanned stations may be selected one by one and added to the empty guide. But because of antenna aim, some stations originally saved are missing, and would have to be retrieved with a different antenna aim. But as I explain, if a 2nd scan is done with a different antenna aim, the stations saved from the first scan are lost.
It troubles me that Dish didn't develop software that would allow a user to simply append only 1 or 2 channels to the established list.
Any thought on this? Has anyone experienced this or heard of this from others?
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TWiT Tech Podcast Network
Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!
View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/X5Yp6dbu76U
Direct YouTube Link - Ginux: A Rust Operating System Kernel Built in 11 Days #shorts
TWIT's Website
TWIT Live Feed
View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/X5Yp6dbu76U
Direct YouTube Link - Ginux: A Rust Operating System Kernel Built in 11 Days #shorts
TWIT's Website
TWIT Live Feed
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Pub Member / Supporter
Pissed off at the crappy healthcare costs
My health Insurance renewal for 2027 just came in. Going from $827 a month to $1,187 a month. Deductible going up a $1k to $9,350. Max out of pocket also going up $1k to $11,000. Doctor co-pay of $40. Urgent Care co-pay $50. ER 50% coinsurance after deductible. That's all in network. Out of network is double, should it be needed.
Have to think about this. I'm really tempted to just go without now. I only go to the doctor once or twice a year. I pay out of pocket for Tirzepitide and can do without the Rosuvastatin (crestor) now. Really tired of spending over $10k a year and getting nothing out of it.
After years with Blue Cross I switched last year to Ambetter as my Blue Cross premium was going from $1200 to $1800 for a Silver plan and the Bronze plan was still going to be $1300 at BCBS. Ambetter was $827 for the same coverage with a Bronze plan. Didn't think it would jump this much so soon.
I'm guessing a Silver plan is probably over $2,000 a month for 2027.
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Such a scam. Healthcare.gov shows me cheaper individual plans available for 2027 from ambetter that ambetter doesn't show on their website. Looked it up. I've spent $68,000 in premiums the last 5 years and got nothing out of it except a few doctors visits and labs.
AI is now deciding who gets healthcare in 6 US states – and it's already harming patients | BBC Science Focus Magazine
An AI pilot programme is attempting to cut down on ‘wasteful’ medical procedures, and patients are paying the price
www.sciencefocus.com
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During the summer I was hospitalized prior to having a pacemaker inserted. Shortly after discharge I received a letter from United Healthcare denying the level of coverage during the hospitalization. The denial text was written by a AI that sounded like a third grader. The hospital appealed immediately and it was eventually overturned.AI is now deciding who gets healthcare in 6 US states – and it's already harming patients | BBC Science Focus Magazine
An AI pilot programme is attempting to cut down on ‘wasteful’ medical procedures, and patients are paying the price
I was bewildered with all the new DISH TV "Bonus View" channels, so I put together a web page table with all the info I could find. It's at:
https://anythingpeaceful.org/dishtv/DISH_TV_Bonus_View_Channels.html
Here's a partial screenshot of the table, as sorted by Channel Name. (You can click on a column header to sort.)
If you have any corrections or suggestions, please post here.
https://anythingpeaceful.org/dishtv/DISH_TV_Bonus_View_Channels.html
Here's a partial screenshot of the table, as sorted by Channel Name. (You can click on a column header to sort.)
If you have any corrections or suggestions, please post here.
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Two new Bonus View channels Added today:
And two Removed:
My full list is at: DISH TV "Bonus View" Channels
Thanks to Pat for the heads up.
And two Removed:
My full list is at: DISH TV "Bonus View" Channels
Thanks to Pat for the heads up.
T
One Bonus View channel added today. And one correction (on my part):
One Removed:
My full list is at: DISH TV "Bonus View" Channels
BTW, not a Bonus View item, but there was a temporary channel 304 Spooktacular added, I imagine just for the Halloween season.
Thanks again to Pat for the many tips.
One Removed:
My full list is at: DISH TV "Bonus View" Channels
BTW, not a Bonus View item, but there was a temporary channel 304 Spooktacular added, I imagine just for the Halloween season.
Thanks again to Pat for the many tips.
T
Three new Bonus View channels today:
My full list is at: DISH TV "Bonus View" Channels
As always, thanks to Pat for the tips.
My full list is at: DISH TV "Bonus View" Channels
As always, thanks to Pat for the tips.
TFLEV
Time for another AWESOME video from TFL Electric Vehicles!
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvCXgeUJXS0
Direct YouTube Link - Geely E5 (EX5) First Drive: Meet The Toyota RAV4 of China!
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvCXgeUJXS0
Direct YouTube Link - Geely E5 (EX5) First Drive: Meet The Toyota RAV4 of China!
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