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Here courtesy of Mark Lamutt from DBSTalk is a recap of tonight's Tech Chat. (Wow quick fingers there Mark!) 
Technical Forum Recap
by 2004 Mark Lamutt
This recap may be linked to from other forums, or it may be copied in its entirety, with no alterations permitted.
Welcome to the Tech Forum with our hosts Mark Jackson and Dan Minnick.
New product updates:
On the 311, by the end of November, updated graphics, new Sysinfo screen diagnostics, Spanish language menus, mobile installation functionality
On the 322/522, added ability to hide locks – when channels are locked, they won't show up in the guide, browse banner, or anywhere else.
On the 811, OTA guide data was recently added in areas where Dish carries the local channels in SD. Working on getting PBS added to guide. Added support for mosaic interactive technology (6 screens at once), fix to get rid of white line at top of LCD monitor.
On the 921, major software update this month. Local channel mapdown and OTA guide data by end of this month, or beginning of next month.
Here's Leslie to talk about tech tips. Talks about how to move quickly around the guides. Talks about the very useful search feature. (Her search example is sure faster than any receiver than I've ever seen on any Dish receiver…)
Giveaway time – an HD bundle! 921 and 40" TV! What are the 2 methods you can use together to keep others from deleting your recorded programs on the DVR receivers?
New price on 921/TV bundle from local retailers – 921 and 34" or 40" HDTV for $999! 921 now $549 for the Christmas special, or $599 including dish.
Now going to LCD TV! 30" and 40" sizes will be available. Explains what LCD technology is. Talks about advantages of LCD over plasma. 4" thick, 720p native mode, detached media box (controls) and detachable speakers. Should be available around end of November. Pricing – 30" $1999 and 40" $3999.
Question time!
Email from Jay Pennington – guide data is 1 minute ahead of networks. What's up?
Answer: Not a problem with the receiver. Broadcasts start earlier and end later. Dan gives an answer that only applies to the 721 and 921 (and maybe the 522). Other DVRs don't have the End Late.
Email from Rick: Someone else is changing my channel!
Answer: Change the remote address – Dan describes the procedure.
(nothing like softcore questions…)
Email from John Walker – will one dish antenna send the signal 600' to my guest house, or do I need a booster?
Answer: DishPro rated for only 200 feet – you need another dish on your guest house. 600 feet too far to be reliable.
Email from Jeffrey O'Neil. Has SW64, 3 satellite locations, just got new 510, wants to change to Dishpro – do I have enough cable runs for this?
Answer: Yes
Winner! Jinet (?)Taylor from CA . Answer – Protect DVR event and then system password must be entered to delete the program if the system is locked with a password.
Email from Andy: Where can I get remote manual?
Answer – download from Dish website
Now, Scott Higgins to talk about new interactive channels! Karaoke Channel!
And now, it's special guest time! Andrew Geisheimer, the regional product manager for Sirius to sell us on Sirius (er, tell us about Sirius)…
Sell…Sell…Sell…Sell…
He said touch and feel…heh heh
Buy Sirius! Lose that Barney tape!
Coming soon – 98 markets coming for real time traffic and weather info – that's cool! Can't wait for Denver to get added!
6.3 hours later…the Sirius infomercial is still on…
I'm pretty sure that Mark and Dan were sleeping during that infomercial.
Let's give something else to give away! SR200 Sirius system. First caller to answer: name 2 of the 3 exclusive services Sirius offers.
More Q&A now
Email – David Chapman has a Dish500, connected to one receiver, can I receive normal programming and hook HD to the current dish?
Answer – need new receiver, may need a switch. If in CBS O&O, need second wing dish.
Caller – Rodney: guess we don't have Rodney. He obviously was going to ask about the 921.
Email: Mark Handley – has Dish 500 with 508 receiver. One line from dish to receiver. No switch. How to install a 921?
Answer: Run another line from Dish to receiver, or use DishProPlus switch and separator. Also have new DishProPlus LNBs available today, but hard to get.
Caller – George: Lost George also! Another 921 question! Ha Ha!
Email: Joe – I want to get local HD channels. Terk TV44 clip on work with Dish 500?
Answer: Will fit on Dish 500, not useful in all markets. (It's a piece of crap antenna!) Go to antennaweb.org
Here's George's question: When will MLB be available on Sirius?
Answer – it's a ways out because XM has it locked down for the next 10 years.
Email: Suzanne Nielson – daughter reset remote control. How do I reprogram remote to work with receiver?
Answer: Check sysinfo screen from front panel on receiver, point remote at set top box, and press REC button. Sets remote to correct address.
Email: Charles – What's the best way to connect 811 to my new HDTV? Using component now, but not impressive connections.
Answer: Depends on television. Any of the flat screens should use DVI rather than component.
Email: David Craig – just bought a new flat TV, have problems setting up remote for the TV, and codes don't work.
Answer: Working on updating the remote codes for new equipment. Try using the powerscan feature to see if anything will work.
Email: John – has 6000, used to get HDTV. Why should I have to pay for new model or new receiver?
Answer: May be a card swap. If you lost HD 2-3 weeks ago, need new card. If you don't have your new card, call us.
Email: Just bought plasma tv – how do I connect this to my Dish 301 receiver?
Answer: Could do that, but you won't have HD or enhanced def. Connect using Svideo or composite video. Really should get a new HD receiver such as a 921 or 811.
Email: Lance – 921 deal wants one. Has older CRT projector that has a 3 wire RGB input. Converter available from component to RGB output?
Answer: 921 has DVI-I connector, so can use DVI-RGB converter. Projector is probably 5 connection – RGBHV rather than just RGB.
Email: Douglas loves the 921.
Email: Ed – When OTA guide data, when L189 released?
Answer: L189 in November – scheduled for the 18th. Next release includes OTA, in test now, scheduled for end of the month or first week in December.
Email: Kerry - Got new card in mail, but no instructions. How install it?
Answer: Should have had instructions. Email Mark for instructions.
Winner – Sirius stuff. Charles Rogers wins! Answer was Howard Stern, NFL, NPR
Out of time tonight! Thanks for joining us!
Next Charlie Chat next month December 13th, same time same channel!
Technical Forum Recap
by 2004 Mark Lamutt
This recap may be linked to from other forums, or it may be copied in its entirety, with no alterations permitted.
Welcome to the Tech Forum with our hosts Mark Jackson and Dan Minnick.
New product updates:
On the 311, by the end of November, updated graphics, new Sysinfo screen diagnostics, Spanish language menus, mobile installation functionality
On the 322/522, added ability to hide locks – when channels are locked, they won't show up in the guide, browse banner, or anywhere else.
On the 811, OTA guide data was recently added in areas where Dish carries the local channels in SD. Working on getting PBS added to guide. Added support for mosaic interactive technology (6 screens at once), fix to get rid of white line at top of LCD monitor.
On the 921, major software update this month. Local channel mapdown and OTA guide data by end of this month, or beginning of next month.
Here's Leslie to talk about tech tips. Talks about how to move quickly around the guides. Talks about the very useful search feature. (Her search example is sure faster than any receiver than I've ever seen on any Dish receiver…)
Giveaway time – an HD bundle! 921 and 40" TV! What are the 2 methods you can use together to keep others from deleting your recorded programs on the DVR receivers?
New price on 921/TV bundle from local retailers – 921 and 34" or 40" HDTV for $999! 921 now $549 for the Christmas special, or $599 including dish.
Now going to LCD TV! 30" and 40" sizes will be available. Explains what LCD technology is. Talks about advantages of LCD over plasma. 4" thick, 720p native mode, detached media box (controls) and detachable speakers. Should be available around end of November. Pricing – 30" $1999 and 40" $3999.
Question time!
Email from Jay Pennington – guide data is 1 minute ahead of networks. What's up?
Answer: Not a problem with the receiver. Broadcasts start earlier and end later. Dan gives an answer that only applies to the 721 and 921 (and maybe the 522). Other DVRs don't have the End Late.
Email from Rick: Someone else is changing my channel!
Answer: Change the remote address – Dan describes the procedure.
(nothing like softcore questions…)
Email from John Walker – will one dish antenna send the signal 600' to my guest house, or do I need a booster?
Answer: DishPro rated for only 200 feet – you need another dish on your guest house. 600 feet too far to be reliable.
Email from Jeffrey O'Neil. Has SW64, 3 satellite locations, just got new 510, wants to change to Dishpro – do I have enough cable runs for this?
Answer: Yes
Winner! Jinet (?)Taylor from CA . Answer – Protect DVR event and then system password must be entered to delete the program if the system is locked with a password.
Email from Andy: Where can I get remote manual?
Answer – download from Dish website
Now, Scott Higgins to talk about new interactive channels! Karaoke Channel!
And now, it's special guest time! Andrew Geisheimer, the regional product manager for Sirius to sell us on Sirius (er, tell us about Sirius)…
Sell…Sell…Sell…Sell…
He said touch and feel…heh heh
Buy Sirius! Lose that Barney tape!
Coming soon – 98 markets coming for real time traffic and weather info – that's cool! Can't wait for Denver to get added!
6.3 hours later…the Sirius infomercial is still on…
I'm pretty sure that Mark and Dan were sleeping during that infomercial.
Let's give something else to give away! SR200 Sirius system. First caller to answer: name 2 of the 3 exclusive services Sirius offers.
More Q&A now
Email – David Chapman has a Dish500, connected to one receiver, can I receive normal programming and hook HD to the current dish?
Answer – need new receiver, may need a switch. If in CBS O&O, need second wing dish.
Caller – Rodney: guess we don't have Rodney. He obviously was going to ask about the 921.
Email: Mark Handley – has Dish 500 with 508 receiver. One line from dish to receiver. No switch. How to install a 921?
Answer: Run another line from Dish to receiver, or use DishProPlus switch and separator. Also have new DishProPlus LNBs available today, but hard to get.
Caller – George: Lost George also! Another 921 question! Ha Ha!
Email: Joe – I want to get local HD channels. Terk TV44 clip on work with Dish 500?
Answer: Will fit on Dish 500, not useful in all markets. (It's a piece of crap antenna!) Go to antennaweb.org
Here's George's question: When will MLB be available on Sirius?
Answer – it's a ways out because XM has it locked down for the next 10 years.
Email: Suzanne Nielson – daughter reset remote control. How do I reprogram remote to work with receiver?
Answer: Check sysinfo screen from front panel on receiver, point remote at set top box, and press REC button. Sets remote to correct address.
Email: Charles – What's the best way to connect 811 to my new HDTV? Using component now, but not impressive connections.
Answer: Depends on television. Any of the flat screens should use DVI rather than component.
Email: David Craig – just bought a new flat TV, have problems setting up remote for the TV, and codes don't work.
Answer: Working on updating the remote codes for new equipment. Try using the powerscan feature to see if anything will work.
Email: John – has 6000, used to get HDTV. Why should I have to pay for new model or new receiver?
Answer: May be a card swap. If you lost HD 2-3 weeks ago, need new card. If you don't have your new card, call us.
Email: Just bought plasma tv – how do I connect this to my Dish 301 receiver?
Answer: Could do that, but you won't have HD or enhanced def. Connect using Svideo or composite video. Really should get a new HD receiver such as a 921 or 811.
Email: Lance – 921 deal wants one. Has older CRT projector that has a 3 wire RGB input. Converter available from component to RGB output?
Answer: 921 has DVI-I connector, so can use DVI-RGB converter. Projector is probably 5 connection – RGBHV rather than just RGB.
Email: Douglas loves the 921.
Email: Ed – When OTA guide data, when L189 released?
Answer: L189 in November – scheduled for the 18th. Next release includes OTA, in test now, scheduled for end of the month or first week in December.
Email: Kerry - Got new card in mail, but no instructions. How install it?
Answer: Should have had instructions. Email Mark for instructions.
Winner – Sirius stuff. Charles Rogers wins! Answer was Howard Stern, NFL, NPR
Out of time tonight! Thanks for joining us!
Next Charlie Chat next month December 13th, same time same channel!
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Hmmm... I wonder when the first upgrade for Karaoke will be( Version L11.9)?Pepper said:
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Jason
Thanks Art, this is a tough crowd, They keep chanting for George Carlin so I guess I need to take my bow and get off the stage before they start throwing stuff....hehe..bavaria72 said:LOL!!!!!!!
Jason
Who says dinner or lunch has to be the only good meals of the day?
Honey butter grits with scrambled eggs and grilled boneless pork ribs on flakey biscuits washed down with cranberry juice.
Honey butter grits with scrambled eggs and grilled boneless pork ribs on flakey biscuits washed down with cranberry juice.
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Breakfast Quesadillas. Grilled flour tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, hash browns, chopped green chile, cheddar & Jack cheese and bacon. Coffee.
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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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No idea what improvements might be involved.
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We were up in Pigeon Forge, TN a month ago and we couldn't get anything on our phones to work on mobile data...the Ookla speed test app couldn't even do a speed test. I have an older 13 and went into my settings and turned off the 5G, making it use LTE exclusively....did a speed test of over 300mbps so obviously the 5G bands were overwhelmed. Anyway, tried to do the same thing on my Wife's 15 and the cellular data options tab simply wasn't there. Any of you run into this? We've on Verizon
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Apparently I'm not a big enough nerd
since I did not read every Marvel Comic Book ever published. If I had, I might be comparing the comics' version of events compared to what's transpiring in "Visionquest". So, I am enjoying the series a lot, not weighed down by previous expectations, knowing only the Avengers MCU movies and the "Wandavision" / "Agatha All Along" TV series.
I found the Mr Know-it-All channel from his discussion about "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" and he's been gleefully picking these episodes apart, referencing the Marvel comics from the 1939 on. Turns out A.I. has been around since before World War II, at least in the comics. (Robots before that, yes, yes.) This show is going back into the archives.
since I did not read every Marvel Comic Book ever published. If I had, I might be comparing the comics' version of events compared to what's transpiring in "Visionquest". So, I am enjoying the series a lot, not weighed down by previous expectations, knowing only the Avengers MCU movies and the "Wandavision" / "Agatha All Along" TV series.I found the Mr Know-it-All channel from his discussion about "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" and he's been gleefully picking these episodes apart, referencing the Marvel comics from the 1939 on. Turns out A.I. has been around since before World War II, at least in the comics. (Robots before that, yes, yes.) This show is going back into the archives.
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It's time for my wife to get a new iphone as her iphone 12 is getting weak battery life test says 70% compared to when new. But it is beginning to show signs of screen freezing as well.
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BTW, iOS 26.3 is now out for iPhone, along with the OS 26.3 updates for all other supported Appley iDevices.
iJustine
Time for another AWESOME video from iJustine!
View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CjVbq6h2VZw
Direct YouTube Link - The new PROLED MacBook Pro has a Dynamic Island
The official iJustine Website's Website
Buy her book!
View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CjVbq6h2VZw
Direct YouTube Link - The new PROLED MacBook Pro has a Dynamic Island
The official iJustine Website's Website
Buy her book!
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iJustine
Time for another AWESOME video from iJustine!
View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ux8oQzvijl4
Direct YouTube Link - New PROLED MacBook Pro!
The official iJustine Website's Website
Buy her book!
View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ux8oQzvijl4
Direct YouTube Link - New PROLED MacBook Pro!
The official iJustine Website's Website
Buy her book!
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I created this thread on the original Edgecutter Cutting Edge Forums site. It's simply a place for those to review the latest software available for those using Windows 10 and Windows 11. To date it has received 112,559 views. I have been asked by staff to continue this thread here.
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To each there own but I've found that Windows can't do much more than Linux can. Can't have everything.
For niche use cases, yes I agree. Kali for ethical hacking and security testing, and running a Cacti server for network monitoring are the two things I have experience in. Plus thousands and thousands of other things, but for every day use I just can't see it. The owner of the GMRS repeater that I pay to access is changing the Tx DPL tones tomorrow, while Chirp is available on Linux, the software to program my MXT500 is not.To each there own but I've found that Windows can't do much more than Linux can. Can't have everything.
I run Fedora and Ubuntu in VMWare, honestly I don't care much for the UI of either of them and I don't feel like spending days/weeks to customize the UI to make it look Windows-like when I could just use Windows. The cartoonish dock at the bottom of the screen reminds me of Apple products.
TWiT Tech Podcast Network
Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MT4ptWNv2E
Direct YouTube Link - Windows Weekly 1007
TWIT's Website
TWIT Live Feed
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MT4ptWNv2E
Direct YouTube Link - Windows Weekly 1007
TWIT's Website
TWIT Live Feed
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