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ronfelder

Last reply Dec 14, 2009 · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

upgrading soon to HD

Been a E* customer for just shory\t of ten years now. Planning on going HD with in the next three months or so.

I have a Dish 500 with Dish Plus Pro pointing at 110 and 119 degrees. Also have a Dish 300 pointing at 61.5 degrees. I live in South Jersey. Will I need to get a change made to my installation to receive the HD?

Secondly which receiver should I get? I only know that I want an HD DVR that feeds two tv's. I do know and am ok with TV2 being in SD. Should I be getting the DuoDVR VIP 722 or there other recommendations out there? Also take any tips on which HD package to get. Currently with the Classic Gold 250 package. If i understand correctly it costs only $10 to upgrade to HD from any SD package you already sub to. Am I correct with this assumption?

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whatchel1

Dec 12, 2009

If 3 months

If you are waiting 3 months then you will have choice between the 722k or 922. The 722k has been out nearing a year now and most of bugs have been worked out. The 922 is still in beta right and still has some problems. That's why it is still in beta instead of being released before X-mas like they wanted to do. So keep reading here over the next months and it will help you decide (was that a blatant plug or not and Scott isn't even paying me for it).

Yes the 922 has the sling built in.

ronfelder

Dec 13, 2009

whatchel1 said:
If you are waiting 3 months then you will have choice between the 722k or 922. The 722k has been out nearing a year now and most of bugs have been worked out. The 922 is still in beta right and still has some problems. That's why it is still in beta instead of being released before X-mas like they wanted to do. So keep reading here over the next months and it will help you decide (was that a blatant plug or not and Scott isn't even paying me for it). Yes the 922 has the sling built in.

How much will it cost me to upgrade to any of the above receivers?

whatchel1

Dec 13, 2009

DISH'N IT UP

ronfelder said:
How much will it cost me to upgrade to any of the above receivers?

I think that DISH'N IT UP promo is 75 but not for sure. Go on line to your account and look under offers. It should give you some type of idea what the offers are available to you. I got mine free due to having a 622 in which the HDMI broke off and they did the upgrade for free. An OTA module will cost you a 1 time fee of $40 and to me it's is worth it since it allows me to record 4 things at one time. The 922 isn't out yet.

ronfelder

Dec 13, 2009

whatchel1 said:
I think that DISH'N IT UP promo is 75 but not for sure. Go on line to your account and look under offers. It should give you some type of idea what the offers are available to you. I got mine free due to having a 622 in which the HDMI broke off and they did the upgrade for free. An OTA module will cost you a 1 time fee of $40 and to me it's is worth it since it allows me to record 4 things at one time. The 922 isn't out yet.

My account says

High Definition DuoDVR Receiver
$50 Shipped
$100 Installed

or

Enhanced High Definition DuoDVR Receiver
$75 Shipped
$125 Installed

What is the differenc in the recxeivers? What's the enhancement? I know I want HD dvr and to be able to view it from two tv's. I do know the second set is in SD. Might I be able to order the receiver now even though I won't be getting the set until about February? I'd just not sub to the HD. That allowed?

thanks for the help all.

Ron

whatchel1

Dec 13, 2009

2 units

ronfelder said:
My account says

High Definition DuoDVR Receiver
$50 Shipped
$100 Installed

or

Enhanced High Definition DuoDVR Receiver
$75 Shipped
$125 Installed

What is the differenc in the recxeivers? What's the enhancement? I know I want HD dvr and to be able to view it from two tv's. I do know the second set is in SD. Might I be able to order the receiver now even though I won't be getting the set until about February? I'd just not sub to the HD. That allowed?

thanks for the help all.

Ron

I would say the 1st is a 722 & the 2nd is 722k. Since you are upgrading from SD to HD they will need to do install. They will need to change out your dish. Unless you are very familiar with multi-beam (LNB's) dishes you will be better off going with the installed version. Trying to save the $25 could wind up costing you a more expensive service call to fix the problems. Also you will need to find out if the 2nd price includes the OTA module. If you use OTA you want it so you can record 4 at one time (2 sat & 2 OTA). As far as doing it now or waiting it's up to you. You can watch higher quality SD if you sub to HD even with an SD TV. Hope this helps.

ronfelder

Dec 13, 2009

whatchel1 said:
I would say the 1st is a 722 & the 2nd is 722k. Since you are upgrading from SD to HD they will need to do install. They will need to change out your dish. Unless you are very familiar with multi-beam (LNB's) dishes you will be better off going with the installed version. Trying to save the $25 could wind up costing you a more expensive service call to fix the problems. Also you will need to find out if the 2nd price includes the OTA module. If you use OTA you want it so you can record 4 at one time (2 sat & 2 OTA). As far as doing it now or waiting it's up to you. You can watch higher quality SD if you sub to HD even with an SD TV. Hope this helps.

I have a Dish 500 with Dish Plus Pro pointing at 110 and 119 degrees. Also have a Dish 300 pointing at 61.5 degrees. I live in the Philly DMA. Someone previously said that what I had was enough to get HD and I only need upgrade the receiver and programming.
Ron

whatchel1

Dec 13, 2009

With separator

ronfelder said:
I have a Dish 500 with Dish Plus Pro pointing at 110 and 119 degrees. Also have a Dish 300 pointing at 61.5 degrees. I live in the Philly DMA. Someone previously said that what I had was enough to get HD and I only need upgrade the receiver and programming.
Ron

As long as you have a separator to split the sat tuners. Thinks that's about all I can help with. The rest is your decision. Good Luck w/it.

ronfelder

Dec 13, 2009

whatchel1 said:
As long as you have a separator to split the sat tuners. Thinks that's about all I can help with. The rest is your decision. Good Luck w/it.

Have it. Thanks

ronfelder

Dec 14, 2009

whatchel1 said:
I think that DISH'N IT UP promo is 75 but not for sure. Go on line to your account and look under offers. It should give you some type of idea what the offers are available to you. I got mine free due to having a 622 in which the HDMI broke off and they did the upgrade for free. An OTA module will cost you a 1 time fee of $40 and to me it's is worth it since it allows me to record 4 things at one time. The 922 isn't out yet.

Spoke to a CSR this morning and was told since i've been with them for ten years i'm getting my 722k for free. Will decide latter if I want to get the additional OTA module. Even though i'll have the 722k before the tv i've decided to sub to the HD programming. since the box isn't here for another five days or so if I decide to wait for the HD programming i'll let them know. They told me I can add the HD programming anytime I wish. I naturally have a two year commitment. No problem there for me.

thanks for the help.

ron

ronfelder

Dec 14, 2009

order mixup

Well though the Dish CSR knew I wanted a 722k I observed on dish's website that they were sending me a 622. So after speaking to them moments ago i'm to refuse the 622 and send it back by UPS. Then i'm to call Dish and let them know it's on the way back and they'll redo the order with the proper receiver. Not to frustrated but still a slight inconvenience.

Ron

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Scott Greczkowski

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Song Name Game Part 3!

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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Gray Hair

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Last reply Yesterday at 11:39 PM · posted in Computers and Gadgets

Repair DX100 American Electrola Radio, AM FM SW?

I have a DX100 American Electrola Radio, AM FM SW. It is a receiver only, which quit working many years ago. Several years ago the seller had stated that capacitors would need replaced because they go bad.

In this particular xxx://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zUbXgNT8Oo they mentioned the backup battery being the problem.

Several years back when asking about having the capacitors replaced one former repairman said send it back to the factory, well there is not any. Another response several years ago from a person who repaired circuit boards for industry said they could repair it if they had a schematic, again I do not have.

This radio was built in Pittsburgh, PA out of as many American parts as they could find. Your thoughts on getting the radio to work?

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deheza

Jul 1, 2013

I can e-mail you pdf copies of the the manuals and schematics. The tuning not working is probably the tuning encoder. I recently found one that fits my DXC-100 from Mouser Electronic Supply. I'll be glad to include the encoder part number used to repair my radio. My radio doesn't have the battery so may be a bit different than mine.

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Gray Hair

Dec 27, 2013

deheza said:
I can e-mail you pdf copies of the the manuals and schematics. The tuning not working is probably the tuning encoder. I recently found one that fits my DXC-100 from Mouser Electronic Supply. I'll be glad to include the encoder part number used to repair my radio. My radio doesn't have the battery so may be a bit different than mine.

Deheza,

Thanks for your information and offer. My Radio is actually a DXC 100 as well, was a typo in the title. Am puzzled by yours not having the battery, since they only made two runs. While the schematics would be great, I believe by the amount of views it would be better to post all the information here.

I see where numerous people have posted pdf files, just not sure how they do it.

Sorry about the long response time, just was not sure how to handle it.

Thanks,

Respectively,

Gray Hair

. Raine

Dec 28, 2013

If you change that diode, make sure you know what type it is, a regular rectifier, zener, whatever, don't just throw any old diode in. Try to read the number on it and look it up. Do you have a multimeter? A lot of the things in there can be easily checked with a meter.

Trying to run it off a clean 12 V source like a battery would be a good idea, like someone else suggested. In a couple of your pictures there's a 9v regulator [7809CT], and I think I saw a 5 V regulator [7805]. The 5v probably supplies the display and the 9v the radio circuitry. If you have a meter that would be a first place to check, check the three pins on each for a 12v input, a gnd, a 5v output on the 5v and a 9v output on the 9v. Bad solder connections is another good possibility.

That radio looks to be in nice shape inside. It doesn't look like anyone's worked it over, looks nice.

The back-up battery is probably just for a memory function, when you replace it make sure you use the same type, cadmium, lithium-ion, whatever it is, it should say on it what type it is and the voltage, or have a part# that can be looked up.

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OZ65

Jan 31, 2024

I have just started working on one of these and could really use the schematics and a copy of the manual - can anybody send them to me or attach a link? I did construct a manual from "azenithnut" , but his zip file is missing pages 16,17. My radio display only briefly lights up when powered on. the tuner and audio section appears to work fine. I have already replaced the back-up battery. I have the second generation radio. TIA

Revenerd

Yesterday at 6:15 PM

Another necropost here. I picked one of these up today. Does anyone out there have this manual (I'd take schematics too). I too found azenithnut's post with the missing pages 16 and 17.

(((Garyd)))

Yesterday at 11:39 PM

OZ65 said:
I have just started working on one of these and could really use the schematics and a copy of the manual - can anybody send them to me or attach a link? I did construct a manual from "azenithnut" , but his zip file is missing pages 16,17. My radio display only briefly lights up when powered on. the tuner and audio section appears to work fine. I have already replaced the back-up battery. I have the second generation radio. TIA

Can you send the serial-number label and photos of the tuner board, that should help distinguish its circuit revision; collector records say serials marked OB were the second production run. Use a heat gun or hair dryer to find bad caps if it works for A FEW SECONDS ITS A BAD CAP, THAN ONLY HEAT HALF OF THE RADIO

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This Week in Tech 1109

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The Agentic Web & When AI Agents Escape Their Sandbox

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!

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garyreno

Last reply Yesterday at 5:12 PM · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Updated to H715 on a Hopper 3 from H713

After a strange reboot last night in the middle of viewing, this morning several more reboots and about a half an hour download.

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Almighty1

Saturday at 3:03 PM

Just did the update check manually about an hour ago with Hopper 3 on H713 and Hopper Plus on P15403.
Noticed something new when I clicked on the Update Software, it presented a pop-up as follows:
"Update software 1573
Update later Update now Cancel" with those three buttons which did not exist before.

After updating the H715 - I guess there must be major bugs as both H709 and H714 were skipped.

So here are the issue(s):

Issue #1
It did fix the problem with H713 which was:
"One of the problems I am seeing is that the Available Joey Software section no longer is showing the Android TV versions even after a manual software reset twice and the nightly reboot. Until it does, nether Technician Android TV download and Hopper Plus is able to check, download and update the Android TV software."

This was a major problem with H703.

H710 removed that dependency so H711 and H712 were working without that dependency but H713 brought it back which is fixed in H715 as no P versions or Android TV versions are shown in the Available Joey Software on the main Diagnostics screen.
However, with that said, the TECHNICIAN SETTINGS, Download ATV (Android TV) Files is not working correctly as the Download ATV Files shows:
"Download ATV Files 3000
Download in progress. This operation will be
complete when the files are downloaded

Joey 4 : P554- Failed
Joey 4 : P55403- Failed
Wireless Joey 4 : P654- Failed
Wireless Joey 4 : P65403- Complete
HopperPlus : P154- Complete
HopperPlus : P15403- Failed

OK"
From what I can tell, each of them goes through the Downloading followed by the Processing stages first before it goes into the Failed or Complete stage. It seemed to be going in a loop earlier as it will start downloading from the first item being the Joey 4 each time before it eventually stopped. This is the first time ever since 2023 that I had ever seen it Failed.

With that said, the dependency appears to still be required for the Hopper Plus to check, download and update the Android TV software as it says Failed, No Target when going to "Device Preferences", About, "Software Update"

Issue #2
Still cannot cast to Hopper 3 with Hopper Plus(Software P15317) with the Hopper Plus "Google Chromecast Built-In" feature" as it shows up as a casting device when the Hopper Plus is online and disappears when the Hopper 3 and Hopper Plus does it's nightly reboots but times out when one tries to cast to it and always shows up as Not available in the Google Home app on Android phone. No one else anywhere on the internet had confirmed whether it is working for them or not. Per brittanygarden in DM on October 16, 2026:
"We've been working with Google on this. We have a fix on the Google side projected for Q4. I know we're in Q4 now, but I will try to get a narrowed down timeline for you."

brittanygarden and Rick Durham

jsmit86 and naptime - If you are able to use H715, does the issue mentioned below still exist?

https://www.satelliteguys.us/xen/th...ftware-version-713-is-out.423921/post-5108817

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jsmit86

Yesterday at 9:54 AM

Almighty1 said:
Just did the update check manually about an hour ago with Hopper 3 on H713 and Hopper Plus on P15403.
Noticed something new when I clicked on the Update Software, it presented a pop-up as follows:
"Update software 1573
Update later Update now Cancel" with those three buttons which did not exist before.

After updating the H715 - I guess there must be major bugs as both H709 and H714 were skipped.

So here are the issue(s):

Issue #1
It did fix the problem with H713 which was:
"One of the problems I am seeing is that the Available Joey Software section no longer is showing the Android TV versions even after a manual software reset twice and the nightly reboot. Until it does, nether Technician Android TV download and Hopper Plus is able to check, download and update the Android TV software."

This was a major problem with H703.

H710 removed that dependency so H711 and H712 were working without that dependency but H713 brought it back which is fixed in H715 as no P versions or Android TV versions are shown in the Available Joey Software on the main Diagnostics screen.
However, with that said, the TECHNICIAN SETTINGS, Download ATV (Android TV) Files is not working correctly as the Download ATV Files shows:
"Download ATV Files 3000
Download in progress. This operation will be
complete when the files are downloaded

Joey 4 : P554- Failed
Joey 4 : P55403- Failed
Wireless Joey 4 : P654- Failed
Wireless Joey 4 : P65403- Complete
HopperPlus : P154- Complete
HopperPlus : P15403- Failed

OK"
From what I can tell, each of them goes through the Downloading followed by the Processing stages first before it goes into the Failed or Complete stage. It seemed to be going in a loop earlier as it will start downloading from the first item being the Joey 4 each time before it eventually stopped. This is the first time ever since 2023 that I had ever seen it Failed.

With that said, the dependency appears to still be required for the Hopper Plus to check, download and update the Android TV software as it says Failed, No Target when going to "Device Preferences", About, "Software Update"

Issue #2
Still cannot cast to Hopper 3 with Hopper Plus(Software P15317) with the Hopper Plus "Google Chromecast Built-In" feature" as it shows up as a casting device when the Hopper Plus is online and disappears when the Hopper 3 and Hopper Plus does it's nightly reboots but times out when one tries to cast to it and always shows up as Not available in the Google Home app on Android phone. No one else anywhere on the internet had confirmed whether it is working for them or not. Per brittanygarden in DM on October 16, 2026:
"We've been working with Google on this. We have a fix on the Google side projected for Q4. I know we're in Q4 now, but I will try to get a narrowed down timeline for you."

brittanygarden and Rick Durham

jsmit86 and naptime - If you are able to use H715, does the issue mentioned below still exist?

https://www.satelliteguys.us/xen/th...ftware-version-713-is-out.423921/post-5108817

I have not been updated to 715 yet. I am on a QE "Beta" or Test version that did fix the audio issue. The last communication I had with the team mentioned that the full release of that fix was likely in December.
It would be nice to know if 715 does solve that issue of no audio when Dolby is ON, during 4K HDR events.

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Almighty1

Yesterday at 5:12 PM

jsmit86 said:
I have not been updated to 715 yet. I am on a QE "Beta" or Test version that did fix the audio issue. The last communication I had with the team mentioned that the full release of that fix was likely in December.
It would be nice to know if 715 does solve that issue of no audio when Dolby is ON, during 4K HDR events.

Interesting, is QE "Beta" or Test version different than the H708 you had mentioned that they rolled you back to or is that a newer version after that?

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Ramy

Supporting Founder

Last reply Yesterday at 4:20 PM · posted in The Sports Section

2026-27 NCAA College Football

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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Ronnie-

Yesterday at 3:11 PM

The game time was just a product of so many top 25 matchups. I think they said it was the most in one day since the 1930s.

Not everyone can play at night and get a tv slot.

Of course Lane is gonna complain. It's what he does.

Roll tide.

Jimbo

Yesterday at 3:23 PM

Ronnie- said:
The game time was just a product of so many top 25 matchups. I think they said it was the most in one day since the 1930s.

Not everyone can play at night and get a tv slot.

Of course Lane is gonna complain. It's what he does.

Roll tide.

With Streaming, they should all be able to be on at night, no issue with TV slots

(Everybody can be on Peacock ... :argue

)

Ronnie-

Yesterday at 3:28 PM

Jimbo said:
With Streaming, they should all be able to be on at night, no issue with TV slots

(Everybody can be on Peacock ... )

Could. Yes.

But you know as well as I that they are not going A: put all of their prime matchups on at the same time. And B: take their main games off of the main channels.

You had bama vs lsu, and Georgia vs Ole Miss to choose from.

Considering Georgia had beaten Bama and Ole Miss had beaten LSU, I can see that why they chose that game for the night matchup (without the benefit of hindsight as to how the game's Saturday would play out).

You also had Tennessee vs Kentucky to fit in the mix.

Someone had to be at 2:30. Which imo is honestly my preferred slot for bama games no matter who they are playing or where.

None of them was going to be a streaming only game, and none where going on an "alternate" channel.

Jimbo

Yesterday at 3:58 PM

Ronnie- said:
Could. Yes.

But you know as well as I that they are not going A: put all of their prime matchups on at the same time. And B: take their main games off of the main channels.

You had bama vs lsu, and Georgia vs Ole Miss to choose from.

Considering Georgia had beaten Bama and Ole Miss had beaten LSU, I can see that why they chose that game for the night matchup (without the benefit of hindsight as to how the game's Saturday would play out).

You also had Tennessee vs Kentucky to fit in the mix.

Someone had to be at 2:30. Which imo is honestly my preferred slot for bama games no matter who they are playing or where.

None of them was going to be a streaming only game, and none where going on an "alternate" channel.

Of course ... but they Could.

Did you realize how early that Utah vs BYU game was Saturday ... I believe it was 12 Noon EST, they are in Mountain time zone, which means they started thier game a 10 AM.

Ronnie-

Yesterday at 4:20 PM

Jimbo said:
Of course ... but they Could.

Yes. I even said so. But for reasons I gave, they won't. Wouldn't make sense for them too and they would lose money. A lot of these people that watch one of these games, watch more than one.

They want those eyeballs on as many games as possible. It just makes financial sense.

Jimbo said:
Did you realize how early that Utah vs BYU game was Saturday ... I believe it was 12 Noon EST, they are in Mountain time zone, which means they started thier game a 10 AM.

It was early. Sure.

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dfergie

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Last reply Yesterday at 3:41 PM · posted in What's Cooking?

What's For Lunch?

We have a Breakfast and Dinner thread so...

Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...

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Yesterday at 2:32 PM · posted in Ham Radio 2.0

XTOC: Your Command Center for Off-Grid Communications | LIVE

Time for another AWESOME video from Ham Radio 2.0!

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dishstaller

Pub Member / Supporter Lifetime Supporter

Last reply Yesterday at 1:46 PM · posted in The Chit Chat Club

Color blind man sees full colors for first time at age 66

Videos like this can make you appreciate the things we take for granted.

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telstar_1

Saturday at 2:02 PM

Often people who have organic vision or hearing activated as adults after never having had it cannot practically utilize it because their brains never developed the massive neural network needed to make sense of any of it.

Well, he sees in color, just differently. Can't he just enjoy that? My granny had anachromatic color blindness, meaning pretty much like a b&w tv

jayn_j

Yesterday at 10:45 AM

My son is rg colorblind, but we found there are degrees. If something is vivid red or green, he can see a hint of color. I bought him a pair of the glasses when they first came out. He said they did improve things slightly, but not to the extent they are being touted. I think they are sitting in a drawer somewhere.

dishstaller

Yesterday at 12:50 PM

jayn_j said:
My son is rg colorblind, but we found there are degrees. If something is vivid red or green, he can see a hint of color. I bought him a pair of the glasses when they first came out. He said they did improve things slightly, but not to the extent they are being touted. I think they are sitting in a drawer somewhere.

Are the glasses one size fits all or do they make different models for different degrees of colorblindness.

navychop

Yesterday at 12:56 PM

Dr Pol did not like or use his

telstar_1

Yesterday at 1:46 PM

dishstaller said:
Are the glasses one size fits all or do they make different models for different degrees of colorblindness.

It looked like there were at least three iterations to try to match up to the given individual deficit, and a test to take to determine which would best help. But at best they seem a marginal measure and not practical.

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Linus Tech Tips

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I Let My Staff Upgrade the Office (They Almost Ruined It)

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I Let My Staff Upgrade the Office (They Almost Ruined It)