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Last reply · posted in Free To Air (FTA) Discussion
I know that FTA pertains to unencrypted satellite channels, but what about the "in the clear" cable channels??? :confused:
I have cable for my internet service. When the installer put the cable to my house he told me that I could hook the coax to my TV and receive about 20 channels! :eek: These channel frequencies cannot be filtered out or I would not be able to get on the internet he explained. Enjoy! A couple of other service guys told me the same. The only time I tried it is when my internet went off and the service person on the phone told me to hook up a TV and presto... TV! (My modem was at fault for no internet!)
Is it legal to hook up and watch TV like this???
FTA satellite TV is basically "unfiltered" signals too?!?!?! Right???
The AZBox marries satellite and cable reception but what cable is available on the AZBox??? Is it these "in the clear" cable channels??? :confused:

:up Hopefully Santa is bringing me a AZBox!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!............. :D
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Phottoman
After reading all this, I too tried hooking my cable to a small portable TV, the one I use when adjusting dishes, and yes, there are about 20 channels. Nothing spectacular in there to watch, my OTA gives great reception for most of these channels, but there were a couple that I can't get OTA.

IF I put a splitter from before the router to my livingroom TV, will that affect my cable for internet? I seem to be reading several thoughts on that within this thread.

Anyway, if I AM going to try this, I'll have to wait till my next day off, Wednesday next week, to go get a splitter. Which/what splitter do I need for this?

Photto
ikki
> You need to check your contract with the cable company to see if they allow you to connect any of your devices or only their cable boxes. It varies with each cable system.

Thats covered by the FCC, as long as the device is FCC type accepted, and you are paying for the service into the home. You can connect as many devices to the cable system as long as it doesn't harm the cable providers equipment. (This presuming its a single family dwelling)
K
After reading all this, I too tried hooking my cable to a small portable TV, the one I use when adjusting dishes, and yes, there are about 20 channels. Nothing spectacular in there to watch, my OTA gives great reception for most of these channels, but there were a couple that I can't get OTA.

IF I put a splitter from before the router to my livingroom TV, will that affect my cable for internet? I seem to be reading several thoughts on that within this thread.

Anyway, if I AM going to try this, I'll have to wait till my next day off, Wednesday next week, to go get a splitter. Which/what splitter do I need for this?

Photto

You won't negativley impact your Internet signal with a splitter as long as you get one that handles higher frequencies. Internet comes over the coax on a higher frequency band than the modulated TV signal so if you get one of those low quality TV-only splitters it will act like a filter and won't pass the Internet signal through to your modem.

I *think* the splitter needs to be rated up to 2GHz but I don't remember exactly - its been about 5 years since I had cabe Internet.
USDownlink
You won't negativley impact your Internet signal with a splitter as long as you get one that handles higher frequencies. Internet comes over the coax on a higher frequency band than the modulated TV signal so if you get one of those low quality TV-only splitters it will act like a filter and won't pass the Internet signal through to your modem.

I *think* the splitter needs to be rated up to 2GHz but I don't remember exactly - its been about 5 years since I had cabe Internet.

Have to correct a few things here.

The downstream channel is a regular channel slot, below ~850MHz. Mine is currently running at 579MHz. The upstream channel, as Iceberg mentioned above, is below ~50Mhz. Any splitter rated to 900Mhz will work, and that includes all of them. I've never seen one that isn't rated to at least that.
K
Have to correct a few things here.

The downstream channel is a regular channel slot, below ~850MHz. Mine is currently running at 579MHz. The upstream channel, as Iceberg mentioned above, is below ~50Mhz. Any splitter rated to 900Mhz will work, and that includes all of them. I've never seen one that isn't rated to at least that.

Today your modem may be locked on at 579MHz but that could change anytime:

The DOCSIS spec (which defines the cable modem line protocol) states that communication frequencies between the provider's Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS) and your cable modem is 1) Variable and 2) In the range of 54MHz-1GHz.

If he puts in a 900MHz splitter and his cable co runs the data band higher than this then he has no Internet. If it works with that splitter today and the cable co decides to switch to a higher frequency tomorrow then his Internet drops. So if he is going to put in a splitter then its best to put in a higher frequency one and save the hassle of dealing with potential outages.
D
> You need to check your contract with the cable company to see if they allow you to connect any of your devices or only their cable boxes. It varies with each cable system.

I have my own gateway (combo modem and router) connected for my internet service and they discount me $3 a month for having my own modem. :)

I called my cable company and asked them about "free" channels. I blocked my phone number and gave no name. My call was eventually transfered to the "right" department for my question. I stated that someone told me about this and I mentioned that on the internet someone said to check with the cable company. The agent said that it is impossible to get any TV channels when you are paying for the internet only because the TV is filtered out. :eek:

My TV is not hooked to cable but I guess I better... :shh
ynnedibanez
for your modem config page to check signal levels type the default gateway address in your browser, should be 192.168.100.1 for cable. :)
i am currently using a cable inet conn
i could have ordered just inet but it would have been about $60 a month
instead i ordered limited basic for $18 and got inet access for $20 a month with it
they put a filter at the pole and all i get on cable that i dont get with my ota antenna tree (a beautiful array of antennas and signal combiners) ;) is mtv, which i hate and dont want. so im paying for tv that i dont use to get my inet access cheaper. kinda weird if you think about it.
Scott Greczkowski
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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
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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
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cpdretired
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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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Darrell S
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.
R
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.
S
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.
nkapon
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
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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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dishstaller
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.
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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.
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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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K
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...

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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.