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Last reply · posted in The Dish Network Uplink Center (archive)
UPLINK ACTIVITY: SAMPLE TAKEN 02-26-2009 03:07:00 TO 02-26-2009 03:08:06 ET

1 ADD(S)

ADD 6442 KRON{SAN FRANCISCO, CA} MPEG4 HD Tp 7 North California EchoStar 7 119w UNAVAIL HIDE HD MAP 4

8 CHANGE(S)

CHNG 5151 WISC{MADISON, WI} MPEG4 HD Tp 5 Spot 14 Rainbow 1 61.5w UNAVAIL HIDE HD MAP 3
TO 5151 WISC{MADISON, WI} MPEG4 HD Tp 5 Spot 14 Rainbow 1 61.5w AVAIL HIDE HD MAP 3

CHNG 5161 WKRC{CINCINNATI, OH} MPEG4 HD Tp 4 EchoStar 8 77w UNAVAIL HIDE MAP 12
TO 5161 WKRC{CINCINNATI, OH} MPEG4 HD Tp 4 EchoStar 8 77w AVAIL HIDE MAP 12

CHNG 5170 WPTY{MEMPHIS, TN} MPEG4 HD Tp 5 Spot 19 Rainbow 1 61.5w UNAVAIL HIDE HD MAP 24
TO 5170 WPTY{MEMPHIS, TN} MPEG4 HD Tp 5 Spot 19 Rainbow 1 61.5w AVAIL HIDE HD MAP 24

CHNG 5223 KWKT{WACO, TX} MPEG4 HD Tp 11 Spot 13 Rainbow 1 61.5w UNAVAIL HIDE HD MAP 44
TO 5223 KWKT{WACO, TX} MPEG4 HD Tp 11 Spot 13 Rainbow 1 61.5w AVAIL HIDE HD MAP 44

CHNG 7165 WPTY{MEMPHIS, TN} MPEG4 SD Tp 5 Spot 19 Rainbow 1 61.5w AVAIL HIDE MAP 24
TO 7165 WPTY{MEMPHIS, TN} MPEG4 SD Tp 5 Spot 19 Rainbow 1 61.5w UNAVAIL HIDE MAP 24

CHNG 7281 WISC{MADISON, WI} MPEG4 SD Tp 5 Spot 14 Rainbow 1 61.5w AVAIL HIDE MAP 3
TO 7281 WISC{MADISON, WI} MPEG4 SD Tp 5 Spot 14 Rainbow 1 61.5w UNAVAIL HIDE MAP 3

CHNG 8351 WKRC{CINCINNATI, OH} MPEG4 SD Tp 4 EchoStar 8 77w AVAIL HIDE MAP2 12
TO 8351 WKRC{CINCINNATI, OH} MPEG4 SD Tp 4 EchoStar 8 77w UNAVAIL HIDE MAP2 12

CHNG 8988 KWKT{WACO, TX} MPEG4 SD Tp 11 Spot 13 Rainbow 1 61.5w AVAIL HIDE MAP 44
TO 8988 KWKT{WACO, TX} MPEG4 SD Tp 11 Spot 13 Rainbow 1 61.5w UNAVAIL HIDE MAP 44

1 MOVE(S) (May include other changes as well.)

MOVE 8165 WMCND{ATLANTIC CITY, NJ} MPEG2 SD Tp 26 Spot 4 EchoStar 10 110w AVAIL HIDE MAP 44
TO 8165 WMCND{ATLANTIC CITY, NJ} MPEG2 SD Tp 12 Spot 4 EchoStar 10 110w AVAIL HIDE MAP 44

TRANSPONDER CHANGES

CHANGE Tp 7 North California EchoStar 7 119w ,8PSK SR 21500 FEC 2/3
TO Tp 7 North California EchoStar 7 119w ,8PSK SR 21500 FEC 5/6

10 CHANGE(S) 6498 CHANNELS IN THE SYSTEM
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Paradox-SJ
TRANSPONDER CHANGES

CHANGE Tp 7 North California EchoStar 7 119w ,8PSK SR 21500 FEC 2/3
TO Tp 7 North California EchoStar 7 119w ,8PSK SR 21500 FEC 5/6


What does that mean exactly and does it have anything to do with this?


Channel Additions:
6442(4) - KRON [MPEG4 HD] added to EchoStar7 119W TP 07 North California beam (NA)(San Francisco, CA-MNT)
kstuart
TRANSPONDER CHANGES

CHANGE Tp 7 North California EchoStar 7 119w ,8PSK SR 21500 FEC 2/3
TO Tp 7 North California EchoStar 7 119w ,8PSK SR 21500 FEC 5/6


What does that mean exactly and does it have anything to do with this?


Channel Additions:
6442(4) - KRON [MPEG4 HD] added to EchoStar7 119W TP 07 North California beam (NA)(San Francisco, CA-MNT)

Thanks for pointing that out.

I was just about to say that the SF HD locals might get less bitrate as a result, BUT you pointed out that they have reduced the number of error bits on the transponder to compensate.

So, they are using up 20% of the transponder for KRON, but they freed up 16.6% by using less error correction.

So, each existing channel will only lose less than 1%, but Dish uses statistical multiplexing, so you would only see any difference in the unlikely scenario when 2 or 3 of the channels have a lot of movement at the same time.
Paradox-SJ
Thanks for pointing that out.

I was just about to say that the SF HD locals might get less bitrate as a result, BUT you pointed out that they have reduced the number of error bits on the transponder to compensate.

So, they are using up 20% of the transponder for KRON, but they freed up 16.6% by using less error correction.

So, each existing channel will only lose less than 1%, but Dish uses statistical multiplexing, so you would only see any difference in the unlikely scenario when 2 or 3 of the channels have a lot of movement at the same time.

Thank you for the explanation...okay my next question is WHY KRON?

They add an idependent that shows nothing when they could have added the CW that airs new content.

I dont even have KRON in my guide...go figure.
J
Thank you for the explanation...okay my next question is WHY KRON?

They add an idependent that shows nothing when they could have added the CW that airs new content.

I dont even have KRON in my guide...go figure.

Young Broadcasting (WKRN ABC Nashville to name one of their needed locals) !!!
tomcrown1
Thank you for the explanation...okay my next question is WHY KRON?

They add an independent that shows nothing when they could have added the CW that airs new content.

I don't even have KRON in my guide...go figure.


Agreed why ADD THAT WORTHLESS STATION you knows the idiots who tried to blackmail dish. Guess they got KRON for free.
Paradox-SJ
Agreed why ADD THAT WORTHLESS STATION you knows the idiots who tried to blackmail dish. Guess they got KRON for free.

What I thought was funny was back in Dec when Dish had the despute with Young Broadcasting and pulled KRON....they put up the link saying it was all Dish's fault. (WebCite query result) I didnt even know they were off the air if it werent for THIS site. They couldnt hold on to their NBC affiliation and just last week they filed for bankruptcy (TV station owner Young Broadcasting files Chp. 11 | Business news | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle)
guhuna
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I regularly watch KRON 4 instead of KTVU and CBS 5. Ya they dont air new content but sometimes its nice to get the news from a different source in HD. ;)
hhkr
Thanks for pointing that out.

I was just about to say that the SF HD locals might get less bitrate as a result, BUT you pointed out that they have reduced the number of error bits on the transponder to compensate.

So, they are using up 20% of the transponder for KRON, but they freed up 16.6% by using less error correction.

So, each existing channel will only lose less than 1%, but Dish uses statistical multiplexing, so you would only see any difference in the unlikely scenario when 2 or 3 of the channels have a lot of movement at the same time.

I lost the spotbeam for the hd locals in the morning yesterday for the first time in a long time. I had previously lots all the 40 sd channels in the 110/31 spotbeam about 2 months ago. I'm kind of on the fringe. I still manage to get the hd locals and in the daytime and the early evening, I just barely have them locked in now on the signal meter. Hope I don't lose them completely.
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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See You in September - The Happenings
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You Look Like You Love Me - Ella Langley
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See Me Feel Me - The Who
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Take It Easy On Me - Little River Band
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TAKE IT As It Comes-The Doors
SuperDish_Fan23
Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum
Why are ViP922s So rare? like its crazy how ebay has none, i checked everywhere, also, i got a ViP222k now, which is actually activated!
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dishdude
They didn't sell many, they were pricey and not out long. Quickly got replaced by the Hopper.
T
They were high-end specialty, somewhat buggy and the 612/622/722 just overwhelmed it in popularity.
Former member 208119
Last reply · posted in SiriusXM Satellite Radio
My year was almost up and we got the new bill for a year of service for $ 360.00 insane sat radio is becoming like cable!!! i logged into my acct and hopped onto chat and told the rep that i wanted to cancel. she understood my concern and went quiet for a few minutes. i figured that she was canceling my service. she comes back and said that she seen that i have been a sub since 07 and then offers me the same package for a year for 120.00 with taxes and fee's!!! i grabbed it. after almost having a stroke :biggrin
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What i noticed with my last renewal XM is now billing me $4.99 monthly instead of one time yearly payment.
Jimbo
What i noticed with my last renewal XM is now billing me $.99 monthly instead of one time yearly payment.
Did you accidentally get on the wrong plan ?
I still do the once a year plans.
B
Did you accidentally get on the wrong plan ?
I still do the once a year plans.
I have to think maybe more people dont keep track of the monthly XM bill. Every time i renew i put a reminder on my calendar week before its time to renew. My wife told me the other day not to renew her and then i told her you are not going to be able to listen to XM at home. Then she changed her mind...!!
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TRG
I have to think maybe more people dont keep track of the monthly XM bill. Every time i renew i put a reminder on my calendar week before its time to renew. My wife told me the other day not to renew her and then i told her you are not going to be able to listen to XM at home. Then she changed her mind...!!
I get an e-mail every month reminding me that X amount will be charged to my credit card. If I see it go up I get on chat or pick up the phone. But I also remember that my year is up in December.
B
I get an e-mail every month reminding me that X amount will be charged to my credit card. If I see it go up I get on chat or pick up the phone. But I also remember that my year is up in December.
yea i don't understand WHY, like you I get a notice each month. Mine is also up in December.
Jimbo
yea i don't understand WHY, like you I get a notice each month. Mine is also up in December.
You get an email every month to let you know they are billing you for the next month.
Foxbat
Mrs. Foxbat reminded me it's that time of the year to do the Cancel Tango💃🏽

The A.I. agent appears to be better than in the past. It got to the acceptable price quicker than previous years, no human operator involved. $5/mo and I still have over $50 in SiriusXM credit from my FordPartner benefits.
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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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bookworm370
Has anyone noticed an FF stutter with 713? I used to be able to hit FF a few times and skip smoothly. After 713 (maybe 712), when I skip forward, there is a definite stutter for as many times as I have pressed FF.

Can anyone check on this and report back? Recorded programs and then press skip forward a few times to see if it's smooth? Normally, it just jumps to the right place after the skips.
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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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R
Has anyone noticed an FF stutter with 713? I used to be able to hit FF a few times and skip smoothly. After 713 (maybe 712), when I skip forward, there is a definite stutter for as many times as I have pressed FF.

Can anyone check on this and report back? Recorded programs and then press skip forward a few times to see if it's smooth? Normally, it just jumps to the right place after the skips.
My wife mentioned that her remote is acting strange this morning. She hit FF and it went to 15x FF.
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Bobby
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.
This has been an ongoing issue. A fix is coming, probably in the next software version.
Foxbat
Wife bought me a t-shirt that has "have you tried turning it off and on again?"
Here's the one I need:
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dishstaller
Here's the one I need:
Just ordered one....that's great.
dfergie
Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU!
Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club
Stumbled across this ... http://www.gaspricewatch.com/USGas_ZipSearch.asp
I found no local prices, although it did show stations at my location...
Added these to this post...
USA National Gas Temperature Map
State By State Gasoline Taxes
Gas Buddy

Ethanol Free Stations

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Bobby
Regular$5.999​
Premium$6.399​
Diesel$7.999​
at Costco, Rohnert Park.​
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harshness
I wonder if California is getting into the Winter formula.
dishstaller
Regular$5.999​
Premium$6.399​
Odd that out there, Prem is only 40 cents higher. Here it's a full dollar more.

Last night it was about $4.17 gas, $6,19 diesel.
harshness
Odd that out there, Prem is only 40 cents higher. Here it's a full dollar more.
On the West Coast, a 40-cent differential is common. It used to be 30 cents before the prices rose above $3.

A "full dollar more" sounds like it may be boat gas (non-alcoholic), which is a whole different discussion.
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Here in Indiana, the difference between Regular and Premium is usually a dollar, but some charge even more:
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dishstaller
A "full dollar more" sounds like it may be boat gas (non-alcoholic),
Both non-ethanol and prem run about the same....buck more. When we were up in TN it was a buck more up there as well.
jokeworm
Last reply · posted in What's Cooking?
Ok, I'm bored .... actually - to be more precise - I'm bored of eating the same rotation of 9 or 10 meals that are currently my "go-to" meals. My wife works the long hours - I work from home as and when i feel like it ... which means i generally do most of the cooking ... and so by default - i also make out the shopping list ...

We cook at home 5 or even 6 nights a week - but we always seem to fall back on the same old tried and tested "quick and easy but tastes ok" meals. Week in week out.

Pot Roast - mash and Peas.
Spaghetti
Chicken Pasta in cheese sauce.
Curry & rice
(these are some of mine)

Now it's not that I'm not adventurous in the kitchen ... I'll try anything once or twice ... but we all do it. Unless your name is Martha Stewart or Rachel Ray .. we all eventually fall back on our 8-10 favorite "meals"

So i thought - if we shared some of our own go-to meals with each other ... we might be able to add a few "new" ones to our own arsenal of meals.

So again - I ask you ...

What's for dinner tonight ?

Please give me something new to add to my rotation ... its our weekly shop tomorrow - so i want to pull together a few idea's and try and eat a meal each day next week that I've never had before .. or at least something that is not on my current "go-to" meal plan.

What meal do you always seem to fall back on in your house ? Maybe its something that I've never tried or not had in a while. I need inspiration !! I've got a blank shopping list in front of me - and nothing sounds good .. HELP !
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TRG
Beef and vegetable stew with buttermilk biscuits. Water.
It seemed appropriate on an unusually cold and wet evening in New Mexico.
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Bobby
Chili Cheesebugers, Tater Tots.
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I made shrimp parmesan with spaghetti and a salad.
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venison lasagna
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Smoked some salmon on the grill while enjoying some Blue Moon beer. Kinda cool tonight so I fired up the heaters. Here in FL, we fire up heaters once the temps get below 60 :cool As for the salmon, I seared them first, then flipped them off to the side not over the coals and brushed on some lemon pepper marinade followed by some salmon seasoning. Threw some hickory chips on the coals and then closed the vents to about 10% airflow. Yum.
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osu1991
Pub Member / Supporter
Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club

The number-one US state for EV growth, according to the June 22 Yardi report?
Oklahoma.


:eek


It has no ZEV mandates and "minimal" incentives, Yardi says, but also has cheap electricity, high multi-car household rates (so, for example, a non-Lightning Ford F-150 pulls their trailers), and a consumer base willing to switch.
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navychop
Servant's problem.
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Never realized that Tesla is losing to BYD at manufacturing too, which IMO is Tesla's biggest accomplishment and area of innovation. Nice writeup about the state of play and how we got here though. I have no faith that we're moving any productive direction though sadly, most changes and efforts feel reactionary rather than rooted in making use of the time being bought by tariffs, with few exceptions.

So: how are the cars so cheap, and what is being cut to get there? The best public accounting comes from the Rhodium Group, which compared BYD, Geely, and Leapmotor against Tesla's Chinese operation, a fair comparison because it removes labor costs and shipping from the equation entirely. Their estimate is that BYD builds a car for about $4,700 less than Tesla builds a Model 3 in Shanghai, roughly 15 percent of the Model 3's price. The breakdown is the interesting part. Direct government grants account for about $292 per vehicle, which is 5 percent of the gap. The biggest single factor is vertical integration: BYD makes about 80 percent of its top-tier components in-house, against 37 percent for Tesla, and that eliminates roughly $2,369 per vehicle in supplier markups. Lower overhead, meaning cheaper engineering talent and administrative cost spread across enormous volume, accounts for another $1,719. And BYD pays its suppliers on 155-day terms, against Tesla's 60, which is worth about $214 per car in float. When people say the Chinese advantage is subsidies, the per-vehicle number says otherwise. When people say it is slave wages, the Tesla Shanghai comparison says otherwise too. The advantage is mostly that BYD decided, twenty years ago, to make its own batteries, its own motors, its own power electronics, and its own semiconductors, and Western automakers decided the opposite.​
harshness
The EV company to watch out for is SAIC. They seem likely to take over Government Motors at some point.

GM originally struck a JV deal with SAIC to gain access to China. Now SAIC has taken China back with the substantial library of technology GM shared and they're looking to export to Mexico, South America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
osu1991
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Ramy
Supporting Founder
Last reply · posted in The Sports Section
Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.
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Foxbat
They ought to have fun with this… :devilish
osu1991
They ought to have fun with this… :devilish
Was thinking same thing. It should be a good week for sec shorts and roll call
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A lot of upsets yesterday, but my LSU Tigers won.
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Foxbat
Best fan sign I saw during the ND-BYU game: "Bear ate your Lucky Charms!" (Bear being the Cougars' QB). I was going to suggest, "Have you or your team been involved in a Carr crash?"
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