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Dear All,

I hope that I am posting this query in the right place.

I have been struggling with my Pansat 3500s for four years now. I have had it repaired once, and those repairs are still working; nevertheless, the machine has aged. If I want to watch MPEG-2/DVB transmissions, I must occasionally kill and re-start it with its rear-mounted rocker switch. Otherwise, its quality meter will not work, and the receiver will reject the broadcaster's signal.

So, reluctantly, I am considering buying another receiver. The Pansat 9200HD has been out for two and one-half years. Pansat finally gave it a board that offers genuine "smart" search for DVB-S2. Presumably, the original machine has had a lot of its bugs fixed, and maybe the new board also functions reliably?

Should I soldier on with my 3500s, hoping that eventually we will see a receiver having the AZ Box's capacities, lacking its faults, and possessing blind search and reliability? Or, mindful that Santa Claus might be tripping over his beard when that new "Wundermaschine" comes out, should I buy a new Pansat 9200HD and board combination, trusting that our ten-foot dish will overcome its tuner's alleged relative insensibility?

Or, has a new receiver that features reliability, DVB-S2, blind search, and maybe even 4:2:2, already arrived?

Thanks, and Happy Thanksgiving!

Gordon F. Corbett
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Some receivers if you delete the transponder any channels associated with that transponder will be deleted. My Coolsat 5000 if I delete a transponder and there are 2 channels that are scanned in the list on that TP, they get deleted
Pansat & old Fortec units do not do this.

I could have 25 channels on (example) 91W KU and only have one transponder loaded in there (for the motor to move to that satellite).

Do you mean that after I delete Channel X's transponder, that I could click on Channel X and the receiver would retrieve the transponder and let me look at the channel?
correct
My Coolsat 8000 when I manually scan in a transponder doesnt "save" the TP in the list but stores the channel. So on one satellite I have 1 TP stored and 19 channels. I havent got around to deleting the channels as they were sports feeds :)
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Dear ICEBERG,

Thanks again.

By the way, I read a test-report you wrote about an approximately four-foot dish equipped with LNBFs. Given its size, this dish attained what looked to me like high quality readings; and, if I recall correctly, these readings were made possible by equipment accompanying the LNBFs. (You can tell that I do not understand a lot about electronics, but please bear with me.)

Should deals excluding most of our favorite channels from 4DTV reception turn our DSR-920 into an economic doorstop, we might want to change our LNBs for LNBFs so that an azimuth-changing "box" could let us continue to use our Pansat 9200HD with our ten-foot dish. Would I be able to buy similar quality-reading-boosting equipment for those LNBFs? And, presuming that I could obtain it, how much do you think that that equipment would boost my 9200's performance?

I understand that using the LNBFs with the "box" would let us change our 9200HD's polarity.

Thanks.

Gordon
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Dear ICEBERG,

Thanks again.

By the way, I read a test-report you wrote about an approximately four-foot dish equipped with LNBFs. Given its size, this dish attained what looked to me like high quality readings; and, if I recall correctly, these readings were made possible by equipment accompanying the LNBFs. (You can tell that I do not understand a lot about electronics, but please bear with me.)
I did take a 4 footer and got some C-Band on it but not a whole heckuva lot. I needed a special conical scale ring to get decent results. For KU the signal were very good.

Should deals excluding most of our favorite channels from 4DTV reception turn our DSR-920 into an economic doorstop, we might want to change our LNBs for LNBFs so that an azimuth-changing "box" could let us continue to use our Pansat 9200HD with our ten-foot dish. Would I be able to buy similar quality-reading-boosting equipment for those LNBFs? And, presuming that I could obtain it, how much do you think that that equipment would boost my 9200's performance?

I understand that using the LNBFs with the "box" would let us change our 9200HD's polarity.

There really isnt a definite answer as some older LNB's (the ones with 3 wires that a 920 would control) have worked better than the voltage sensored ones. I have a few voltage sensored ones and they all seem to work really well. They're C-Band only. My KU setups are separate from C-Band
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Dear ICEBERG,

Thanks again.

Gordon
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The one thing I have had happen on the newer coltage sensored units is being in Minnesota it can get COLD in January....like -30F is having one side (usually horizontal) just die on me.

Had one short out on me (more like freeze up) ;) in the winter.....its my "spring to fall LNB" :)
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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Midnight Train to Georgia - Gladys Knight & The Pips
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After Midnight - Eric Clapton
Bobby
Gotta Give A Little Love (Ten Years After) - Timmy Thomas
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Hear Me Calling - Ten Years After
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I Can Hear You Calling - Three Dog Night
cpdretired
Supporting Founder
Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum
Several Dish offers showed up today in my account. Once you choose one the rest are removed. Offers were Showtime, Starz, AMC and others.
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I tried on Hopper last night. Many more offers than the website has. I even got 3 free months of Gallery. Only offered 1 month on website
long_time_Dish
I got Starz/Encore again for 50% off for 3 months yesterday.
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I tried on Hopper last night. Many more offers than the website has. I even got 3 free months of Gallery. Only offered 1 month on website
How do I check for offers on my H3? My contract runs out in January.

OH - how about them Tigers!!
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Darrell S
How do I check for offers on my H3? My contract runs out in January.

OH - how about them Tigers!!
You have to find my account in the settings. Only works if you're connected to internet.
R
You have to find my account in the settings. Only works if you're connected to internet.
Thanks, I found it. I have no offers.
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Added the protection plan last week and went to cancel it. The website offered me 3 months free.
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nkapon
Last reply · posted in Canadian Satellite Services
Hello there :)

We are looking for Starlink installer that will be able to install a system in Burk's falls.

Please ping me if you are interested :)

Thanks,
Nimrod
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nelson61
Hello there :)

We are looking for Starlink installer that will be able to install a system in Burk's falls.

Please ping me if you are interested :)

Thanks,
Nimrod
It is really really simple install (no special tools or instruments required and they guide you through using their starlink app and a simple set of instructions.

You can order direct from starlink online or from an authorized retailer.

Not at all like the special equipment needed for a satellite install.
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It is really really simple install (no special tools or instruments required and they guide you through using their starlink app and a simple set of instructions.

You can order direct from starlink online or from an authorized retailer.

Not at all like the special equipment needed for a satellite install.
Thank you Nelson,
Yes, I fully agree. I can install it with my teeth, and both hands tied behind my back...but this installation is for a commercial user that will not do it themselves, and myself, Im overseas...

But it looks like that we managed to find someone who can drive there for the work.

Thank you 🙏
J
have you got it done
dishstaller
Pub Member / Supporter Lifetime Supporter
Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club
It states the average amount they are under water is OVER $7,000. :eek

Personally, I tend to be the type that drives a vehicle for a lot of years....do my own oil changes and other fluid changes. Just replaced the spark plugs and a couple coils. Youtube is great for things like this.

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Juan
I guess America can't afford 10 year autoloans
harshness
I guess America can't afford 10 year autoloans
I'm pretty sure the most you can get is seven.

What America can't afford is the payments on $80,000+ pickups and SUVs and $40,000+ crossovers.
dishstaller
I'm pretty sure the most you can get is seven.
Believe it or not, 8 yrs...96 mon is starting to become common.

What I can't believe is the interest rates they are charging now. I've got a high credit score and when recently at a Ford dealership I inquired about what the rates were for new vehicles and he said 6.9%. Yikes.
dishstaller
Pub Member / Supporter Lifetime Supporter
Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club
This should hit a lot of folks with a dose of reality. I can only imagine how much more common this will get as AI progresses.

I read several stories on this and most are clear as mud. They say a lot of the stolen bitcoin has been "locked out" and that everyone will be made financially whole. I guess time will tell if either of these statements are actually true.

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harshness
They say a lot of the stolen bitcoin has been "locked out" and that everyone will be made financially whole.
The "Secure Asset Fund" had about $1 billion in reserves... in Bitcoin.

The fund started in 2018, so it may take a while to make investors whole, much less replenish the fund.
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The "Secure Asset Fund" had about $1 billion in reserves... in Bitcoin.

The fund started in 2018, so it may take a while to make investors whole, much less replenish the fund.
That's kinda what I was seeing but all the news reports are suggesting that all investors will be made whole immediately.
The other thing they weren't clear about was the BTC that was "locked out" of the system. I guess that means that the stolen BTC is basically worthless now because I don't see how it could be replaced....but there is a LOT about the crypto world that leaves me scratching my head.
TheRatPatrol
Last reply · posted in TV Shows
Anyone else watch this show? Any guesses as to what was in the box Gibbs gave to Abby that was on her desk? It look liked it was glowing.

I also heard that someone was leaving the show at the end of this season. Any guesses as to who thats going to be?
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Jimbo

Howard ...
You don't like Tony, or Tony as the Director (he's only been there for 30 seconds now) or you don't like NCIS ?
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Howard ...
You don't like Tony, or Tony as the Director (he's only been there for 30 seconds now) or you don't like NCIS ?
Tony as the director.🙄
Jimbo
Tony as the director.🙄
Would you rather have LaRoche ???
Howard Simmons
Would you rather have LaRoche ???
No. Bring in someone new.🤔 Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.
Jimbo
No. Bring in someone new.🤔 Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.
I don't think Tim and Tony are that far apart in Age ...

Remember what Tony said to Tim when they first got back together ...
Tony said: I am the New Tony, Tim .... (something to that effect)

Tony has changed, he's been running his Security Business ... I'm sure he has grown up.

Give it time ... your judging the New Tony from the old Tony.

It sounds like Tim won't be around the Team much longer either.
KAB
KAB
I wonder it they will show the teased meeting (in Origins) with Tony and Gibbs.
Jimbo
I wonder it they will show the teased meeting (in Origins) with Tony and Gibbs.
I'm curious how they are going to implement Tony into Origins (If they do) ...
Tony was introduced to Gibbs and the team, on NCIS, which makes it the Mothership side of things, he worked in Baltimore prior to NCIS, NO mention when they met that anyone had known one another ...
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I wonder it they will show the teased meeting (in Origins) with Tony and Gibbs.
Teased Meeting ?
dfergie
I didn't recognize him till I saw this... (William Katt)

View: https://youtu.be/n9S3F87A588?si=tU_YQX6h3vDmrGEf

Good episode.
Neutron
Supporting Founder
Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club
Patrick Stewart died yesterday, October 28th at the age of 86. We lost yet another great actor. :(

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R.I.P.
mc6809e
Rest In Peace
sdfntx
R.I.P., Jean-Luc.
meStevo
Lifetime Supporter
Last reply · posted in TV Shows
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.

Keri Russell Wow GIF by NETFLIX
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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.
meStevo
One episode into season 4 that dropped today...

Jon Stewart Popcorn GIF
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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!
KAB
KAB
Finished 4 last night. Great stuff.

They do like to end each season with a Bang!
Great ending, but it ran in circles most of the season.