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Echostar 14 119W transition information

As always this information is subject to change as delays can happen. The spotbeam links will bring you to the beam maps.

On 6/10, TP 14 and TP 21 will change from 5/6 FEC to 7/8, the rest of them on 6/17 will change to 7/8 FEC. I suspect the few I have heard receiving a faint signal in Mexico will lose the lock on the signal with this FEC change.

5/19: DONE
Move CONUS Transponders 8,9,11,12,15,16,19,20
EchoStar14 119W TP 04 Spotbeam A2 21500 8PSK 2/3 - San Francisco, CA HD locals (from E7-TP 7)
EchoStar14 119W TP 04 Spotbeam A5 20000 QPSK 7/8 - Tucson SD locals (from E7-TP 5)
EchoStar14 119W TP 04 Spotbeam B12 20000 QPSK 7/8 - Milwaukee, WI SD locals (from E7-TP 5)
EchoStar14 119W TP 04 Spotbeam B18 20000 QPSK 7/8 - Savannah, GA, Columbia, SC SD locals (from E7-TP 5,7)
EchoStar14 119W TP 01 Spotbeam A24 20000 QPSK 7/8 - Anchorage, AK SD locals (from E7-TP 9)
EchoStar14 119W TP 05 Spotbeam A27 20000 QPSK 5/6 - Honolulu + TVJPN (from E7 TP 9)

5/24: DONE
Move CONUS Transponders 6,10,13,14,17,18,21
EchoStar14 119W TP 04 Spotbeam B11 20000 QPSK 7/8 - Houston, TX SD locals (from E7-TP 5,7)
EchoStar14 119W TP 04 Spotbeam B20 20000 QPSK 7/8 - West Palm Beach, FL, & Miami, FL SD locals (from E7-TP 1)
EchoStar14 119W TP 04 Spotbeam B17 20000 QPSK 7/8 - New York SD, Hartford, CT locals (from E7-TP 1,3)

5/26: DONE
EchoStar14 119W TP 01 Spotbeam A11 20000 QPSK 7/8 - South Bend, IN, FT Wayne, IN SD locals (from E7-TP 7)
EchoStar14 119W TP 01 Spotbeam A17 20000 QPSK 7/8 - Greenville, SC, [Charlotte,Atlanta,Macon,Augusta](1 CH each) SD locals (from E7-TP 5)
EchoStar14 119W TP 03 Spotbeam B13 20000 QPSK 7/8 - Champaign, IL, Terre Haute, IN SD locals (from E7-TP 5,7)
EchoStar14 119W TP 03 Spotbeam B16 20000 QPSK 7/8 - Wilkes-Barre, PA SD locals (from E7-TP 1)
EchoStar14 119W TP 05 Spotbeam B16 20000 QPSK 7/8 - Johnstown, PA, Washington DC SD locals (from E7-TP 1,3)
EchoStar14 119W TP 04 Spotbeam B18 20000 QPSK 7/8 - 1 CH Albany, GA
EchoStar14 119W TP 03 Spotbeam B21 20000 QPSK 7/8 - West Palm Beach, FL, & Miami, FL SD locals (from E7-TP 3)

5/27: DONE
CONUS: E7 Transponder 2 transfers to E14 Transponder 7 (no video services on TP 2 as of 5/26)
EchoStar14 119W TP 05 Spotbeam A1 20000 QPSK 7/8 - Seattle, WA SD locals (from E7-TP 3)
EchoStar14 119W TP 05 Spotbeam A4 20000 QPSK 7/8 - Reno, NV SD locals (from E7-TP 5)
EchoStar14 119W TP 05 Spotbeam A22 21500 8PSK 2/3 - Tucson, AZ HD locals (from E7-TP 7)
EchoStar14 119W TP 01 Spotbeam B2 20000 QPSK 7/8 - Eugene, OR(1 CH) Medford, OR SD locals (from E7-TP 5)
EchoStar14 119W TP 01 Spotbeam B3 20000 QPSK 7/8 - Los Angeles, CA SD locals (from E7-TP 1)
EchoStar14 119W TP 03 Spotbeam B3 20000 QPSK 7/8 - Los Angeles, CA SD locals (from E7-TP 3)
EchoStar14 119W TP 05 Spotbeam B10 20000 QPSK 7/8 - Austin, TX, Waco, TX SD locals (from E7-TP 5,7)
AK/HI - some HD channels moving from 110 to 119/129 spots

New HD Markets (Uplinked - available date unknown):
EchoStar14 119W TP 01 Spotbeam A7 21500 8PSK 2/3 - Rochester, MN HD Locals Planned (new market - date unknown)
EchoStar14 119W TP 01 Spotbeam A13 21500 8PSK 2/3 - Shreveport, LA HD Locals Planned (new market - date unknown)
EchoStar14 119W TP 03 Spotbeam A17 21500 8PSK 2/3 - Augusta, GA HD Locals Planned (new market - date unknown)
EchoStar14 119W TP 04 Spotbeam B9 21500 8PSK 2/3 - Wichita, KS HD Locals Planned (new market - date unknown)
EchoStar14 119W TP 03 Spotbeam B10 21500 8PSK 2/3 - San Angelo, TX HD Locals Planned (new market - date unknown)

Satellite Loading information:

Echostar14 119 Spots (as 5/27)
CONUS Beam
Capable of 1-32 transponders. 1-5 are currently being used as spotbeams and Echostar is only license for 1-21 at 119.

Spotbeam A1 - Seattle
5 - Not Used
7 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan

Spotbeam A2 - North/Central California
2 - Not Used
4 - Used
6 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan

Spotbeam A3 - East Oregon/Idaho
2 - Not Used
4 - Not Used
6 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan

Spotbeam A4 - Central California
5 - Used
7 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan
9 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan
11 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan

Spotbeam A5 - Arizona
4 - Used
6 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan

Spotbeam A6 - North Dakota
8 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan

Spotbeam A7 - Dakota/Nebraska/Iowa
1 - Used
5 - Used
7 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan
13 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan

Spotbeam A8 - Iowa/Missouri
2 - Used

Spotbeam A9 - Northeast Texas
4 - Not Used

Spotbeam A10 - South Texas
2 - Not Used

Spotbeam A11 - Central Great Lakes
1 - Used
5 - Not Used
7 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan
9 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan
13 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan

Spotbeam A12 - Indiana/Ohio
2 - Not Used
8 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan

Spotbeam A13 - Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas
1 - Used
7 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan
9 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan
13 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan

Spotbeam A14 - Louisiana/Mississippi
2 - Used
8 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan
10 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan

Spotbeam A15 - Northeast US #1
1 - Used
7 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan

Spotbeam A16 - Northeast US #2
2 - Not Used

Spotbeam A17 - Georgia/Carolinas
1 - Used
3 - Used
7 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan
11 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan

Spotbeam A18 - North Carolina/Virginia
2 - Used

Spotbeam A19 - Florida #1
2 - Not Used

Spotbeam A20 - Florida #1
1 - Not Used
5 - Not Used

Spotbeam A21 - Montana
1 - Not Used
13 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan

Spotbeam A22 - Arizona
5 - Used

Spotbeam A23 - West Texas/New Mexico
1 - Not Used
7 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan

Spotbeam A24 - Alaska #1
1 - Used
3 - Used
5 - Not Used

Spotbeam A25 - Alaska #2
2 - Not Used
4 - Not Used
10 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan

Spotbeam A26 - Cuba
1 - Not Used
5 - Not Used

Spotbeam A27 - Hawaii #1
1 - Used
3 - Not Used
5 - Used

Spotbeam A28 - Hawaii #2
2 - Used
4 - Used

Spotbeam B1 - Oregon
8 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan
10 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan

Spotbeam B2 - South Oregon/North Cali
1 - Used
3 - Used

Spotbeam B3 - South California/Nevada
1 - Used
3 - Used
13 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan

Spotbeam B4 - South California
2 - Not Used
8 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan

Spotbeam B5 - Minnesota/Wisconsin
9 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan

Spotbeam B6 - Utah
10 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan

Spotbeam B7 - Colorado/Wyoming
3 - Not Used
9 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan
11 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan

Spotbeam B8 - New Mexico
2 - Not Used

Spotbeam B9 - Oklahoma/Kansas
4 - Used
6 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan
8 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan
10 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan

Spotbeam B10 - South Texas Wide #1
3 - Used
5 - Used
11 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan

Spotbeam B11 - South Texas Wide #2
4 - Used
6 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan
8 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan

Spotbeam B12 - Wisconsin
4 - Used
6 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan
10 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan

Spotbeam B13 - Missouri/Illinois/Indiana
3 - Used
5 - Not Used
11 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan

Spotbeam B14 - Kentucky/Tennessee
4 - Used
6 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan
10 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan

Spotbeam B15 - Mississippi/Alabama
3 - Not Used
5 - Used

Spotbeam B16 - New York/Penn
3 - Used
5 - Used
9 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan
11 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan
13 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan

Spotbeam B17 - Northeast US
4 - Used
6 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan
8 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan
10 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan

Spotbeam B18 - Carolinas/Georgia
4 - Used
6 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan
10 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan

Spotbeam B19 - North Florida
9 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan
13 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan

Spotbeam B20 - South Florida #1
2 - Not Used
4 - Used

Spotbeam B21 - South Florida #2
3 - Used
7 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan

Spotbeam B22 - Puerto Rico #1
1 - Used
3 - Used
5 - Not Used
7 - Unable to use on current 1-5 spotbeam plan

Spotbeam B24 - Puerto Rico #2
4 - Used

Echostar7 119 Spots (as 5/26)
Spotbeam 1 - Hawaii
9 - Not Used

Spotbeam 2 - Alaska
9 - Not Used

Spotbeam 3 - West Washington
1 - Not Used
3 - Not Used

Spotbeam 4 - North California
5 - Not Used
7 - Not Used

Spotbeam 5 - South California
1 - Not Used
3 - Not Used

Spotbeam 6 - Arizona
5 - Not Used
7 - Not Used

Spotbeam 7 - Northern Utah
9 - Not Used

Spotbeam 8 - Mexico City
9 - Not Used

Spotbeam 9 - Oklahoma/Kansas
1 - Not Used
3 - Not Used

Spotbeam 10 - Southeast Texas
5 - Not Used
7 - Not Used

Spotbeam 11 - Illinois/Indiana
5 - Not Used
7 - Not Used

Spotbeam 12 - Louisiana/MS/Alabama
9 - Not Used

Spotbeam 13 - Northeast US
1 - Not Used
3 - Not Used

Spotbeam 14 - Carolinas
5 - Not Used
7 - Not Used

Spotbeam 15 - South Florida
1 - Not Used
3 - Not Used
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119 help

ok here's what I have done to try to get 119 in Northern Alberta Canada

I had it 119 before the switch was getting very good signal on Tp 11 around 90%
then nothing tried to re point it with no luck tried DP 301 DP 3700 DP 6141 d box fta
I can pick up 110 easy and 91,82, 129 no problem. but 119 is hard I'm using sat buddy finder. using 1.2 meter dish and legacy LNBF.

I tried Transponder 6 no luck

what are my options and what transponders should i use.

thank you for all your help in advance.

been with out my shows since it went down for me. other than 110 it's good.
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digiblur - when?

When will the transition of 119 be over, if you know?

Finnigan
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akira97 said:
ok here's what I have done to try to get 119 in Northern Alberta Canada

I had it 119 before the switch was getting very good signal on Tp 11 around 90%
then nothing tried to re point it with no luck tried DP 301 DP 3700 DP 6141 d box fta
I can pick up 110 easy and 91,82, 129 no problem. but 119 is hard I'm using sat buddy finder. using 1.2 meter dish and legacy LNBF.

I tried Transponder 6 no luck

what are my options and what transponders should i use.

thank you for all your help in advance.

been with out my shows since it went down for me. other than 110 it's good.
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How far north is north?

This is where you start when you are in a fringe area.

e14

Satkml: Echostar 14 119W TC1R Conus

e7

Satkml: Echostar 7 119W CONT Conus

Look at the EIRP number, not the color since the values are unique for each satellite.

I'd guess a 1.8 or 2.4M antenna would work well in Northern Alberta
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Finnigan said:
When will the transition of 119 be over, if you know?

Finnigan
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They are done as of last week or so when they moved the rest of the transponders to an FEC of 7/8.

Only thing you will see happening is possibly some moving of channels between transponders due to the slight gain of bandwidth with the FEC 7/8 and additional spotbeams receiving new HD local markets.
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Hi what transponder would I need to lock onto 72.7w
thanks
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SR 21500
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Apple Event September 2026

Apple Fall Hardware Event takes place today, September 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET. It marks the debut of new CEO John Ternus and the expected reveal of Apple's first foldable phone.
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Gone are the days when Apple "perfects" what debuted years earlier on an Android phone.
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Gone are the days when Apple "perfects" what debuted years earlier on an Android phone.
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Or better yet, innovate something "completely revolutionary!"
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Or better yet, innovate something "completely revolutionary!"
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when was the last time they innovated something:rolleyes:
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when was the last time they innovated something:rolleyes:
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I'd probably say when they came up with their M-series of processors with integrated memory. That allowed Apple to get away from the inefficient Intel CPUs that were limiting their notebook computers.
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What supplements have you found that really helped your overall health

Didn't see a thread like this so I figured why not start one. This is about natural supplements. If you aren't into supplements, fine, but please let those of us who do want to discuss this discuss it.

The first one I wanted to mention has been a real life changer. I'm 62 and still do all of my own install work at my business....also do all the yard work at the house. A few years ago I started noticing that I was losing my range of movement, it was even getting hard to bend over and lace up my boots. Almost got stuck in an attic because I couldn't get turned around once the work was done. Didn't think much of it and figured with age comes stiffness that was only going to get worse as time went on.
It was then that I stumbled across a video which was discussing rotator cuff tears and why they were to prevalent these days. Turns out, the culprit is a simple deficiency in MANGANESE which is key in keeping your tendons flexible. Most anti-biotics strip your body of any manganese it might have had which is why certain anti-biotics, especially those in the Cipro family. I actually knew a man who had two tendons tear while on that stuff.
Went to Amazon and ordered some manganese. Now it took a while, it wasn't instant, but gradually I have regained all of my flexibility. I can bend over and touch my toes while standing with no pain and putting on my boots is no longer a chore.
Pretty cheap too. The bottle I ordered was a 200 ct for under $13. They said to take double the normal dose for the first month because most people are severely lacking, then go to one a day.
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dishstaller said:
Didn't see a thread like this so I figured why not start one. This is about natural supplements. If you aren't into supplements, fine, but please let those of us who do want to discuss this discuss it.

The first one I wanted to mention has been a real life changer. I'm 62 and still do all of my own install work at my business....also do all the yard work at the house. A few years ago I started noticing that I was losing my range of movement, it was even getting hard to bend over and lace up my boots. Almost got stuck in an attic because I couldn't get turned around once the work was done. Didn't think much of it and figured with age comes stiffness that was only going to get worse as time went on.
It was then that I stumbled across a video which was discussing rotator cuff tears and why they were to prevalent these days. Turns out, the culprit is a simple deficiency in MANGANESE which is key in keeping your tendons flexible. Most anti-biotics strip your body of any manganese it might have had which is why certain anti-biotics, especially those in the Cipro family. I actually knew a man who had two tendons tear while on that stuff.
Went to Amazon and ordered some manganese. Now it took a while, it wasn't instant, but gradually I have regained all of my flexibility. I can bend over and touch my toes while standing with no pain and putting on my boots is no longer a chore.
Pretty cheap too. The bottle I ordered was a 200 ct for under $13. They said to take double the normal dose for the first month because most people are severely lacking, then go to one a day.
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Chia Seeds
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Chia Seeds
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Kinda the whole idea is to mention something and explain WHY it is something we might want to add to our daily routine.
This is what I got from google. Looks like I'm going to be adding them, thanks

Key Health Benefits
    • Digestive Health: One ounce (28 grams) of chia seeds provides nearly 10 grams of fiber, which promotes regular bowel movements, feeds beneficial gut bacteria, and helps prevent constipation. [1, 2]
    • Heart and Cardiovascular Support: Rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)—an essential plant-based omega-3 fatty acid—chia seeds can help lower blood pressure, reduce triglycerides, and improve cholesterol profiles. [1, 2, 3]
    • Blood Sugar Regulation: The combination of soluble fiber and protein slows down carbohydrate digestion, preventing sharp blood sugar spikes after meals. [1, 2]
    • Weight Management: When soaked in liquid, chia seeds absorb up to 10 to 12 times their weight in water. The resulting gel expands in the stomach, increasing feelings of fullness and curbing appetite. [1, 2, 3]
    • Bone Strength: They contain high levels of calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus, which are vital for maintaining bone density. [1, 2, 3]
    • Antioxidant Protection: Compounds like chlorogenic acid and caffeic acid help fight cellular damage from free radicals and reduce chronic inflammation. [1, 2, 3]
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Kinda the whole idea is to mention something and explain WHY it is something we might want to add to our daily routine.
This is what I got from google. Looks like I'm going to be adding them, thanks

Key Health Benefits
    • Digestive Health: One ounce (28 grams) of chia seeds provides nearly 10 grams of fiber, which promotes regular bowel movements, feeds beneficial gut bacteria, and helps prevent constipation. [1, 2]
    • Heart and Cardiovascular Support: Rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)—an essential plant-based omega-3 fatty acid—chia seeds can help lower blood pressure, reduce triglycerides, and improve cholesterol profiles. [1, 2, 3]
    • Blood Sugar Regulation: The combination of soluble fiber and protein slows down carbohydrate digestion, preventing sharp blood sugar spikes after meals. [1, 2]
    • Weight Management: When soaked in liquid, chia seeds absorb up to 10 to 12 times their weight in water. The resulting gel expands in the stomach, increasing feelings of fullness and curbing appetite. [1, 2, 3]
    • Bone Strength: They contain high levels of calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus, which are vital for maintaining bone density. [1, 2, 3]
    • Antioxidant Protection: Compounds like chlorogenic acid and caffeic acid help fight cellular damage from free radicals and reduce chronic inflammation. [1, 2, 3]
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Andy it builds your bones if I had used it in my food all my life I would not have the joint issues I have there is 3 types of calcium only the one from real foods build better bones


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if I had used it in my food all my life I would not have the joint issues
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I have taken this stuff for years to help my joints. Over 20 yrs ago my shoulder sounded like it had gravel in it when I rotated it. Started taking this and after a few months I had my range of motion back. I mentioned this product to a doctor and told him the results I had and he totally blew it off....said it was just a coincidence. This has no shellfish like most joint supplements.

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I have taken this stuff for years to help my joints. Over 20 yrs ago my shoulder sounded like it had gravel in it when I rotated it. Started taking this and after a few months I had my range of motion back. I mentioned this product to a doctor and told him the results I had and he totally blew it off....said it was just a coincidence. This has no shellfish like most joint supplements.

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IT FIXED my wife's shoulder and knee pain, I only wish I took it before I got into Sat in 83, that beat my body up, I'm still here I turn 85 on the 31th
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dishstaller said:
I have taken this stuff for years to help my joints. Over 20 yrs ago my shoulder sounded like it had gravel in it when I rotated it. Started taking this and after a few months I had my range of motion back. I mentioned this product to a doctor and told him the results I had and he totally blew it off....said it was just a coincidence. This has no shellfish like most joint supplements.

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This would be good for me being I am allergic to shellfish. I have arthritis bad in my right sholder.
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reubenray said:
This would be good for me being I am allergic to shellfish. I have arthritis bad in my right sholder.
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I have tried the pill form and this liquid form and found the liquid to be far superior. It wasn't immediate, my joints slowly improved over time.
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Another supplement I wanted to mention was Luteolin. This has two major benefits
1) it helps improve your memory
2) it has a unique anti-greying affect. Saw a Daily Mail news story about a year ago I guess and they were testing different antioxidants on black mice and found that the ones they gave luteolin to barely greyed at all where the control group greyed normally. Has something to do with this stuff preventing the hair roots from becoming damaged which is one of the causes of going grey.

Now I've been taking this supplement for a long time and at 62 I barely have any grey hairs at all.
If it would only help improve my ability to remember NAMES!!
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Apple HomePod Home Automation

Does anyone here use Apple Home/HomeKit with HomePods or Apple TV to automate smart devices in their house? We have had Amazon's Alexa set up in our house for the last 10+ years and I have been waiting to switch them out to Apple for a few reasons; We are already in the Apple ecosystem with our phones, tablets, and computers. I have never liked Amazon's stance on privacy and I really like that Apple has pushed for privacy for a long time.

I bought 4 of the new HomePod Mini 2 speakers to go in various rooms in our house and we have one of the new Apple TVs on preorder that will be the start of me replacing our Rokus. I have the HomePod Mini 2s set up and have an RPi that is running HomeBridge for our legacy smart devices that worked natively with Alexa but don't work with Apple Home natively. I had trouble with the older smart bulbs not keeping the brightness or light color consistent with what our routines were with Alexa despite trying every setting in HomeBridge with the bulbs just not shining very bright. I ended up replacing them with updated versions that are Matter compatible so they work in Apple Home natively. That in and of itself has been interesting to set up because I have my home network segretated with the IoT devices on their own vlan and wifi and pretty locked down. Matter requires IPv6 and due to how my home network is designed I had to do some digging with AI to figure out how to make it all work correctly.

Apple Home definitely has some shortcomings that Alexa does much better with but I am hoping Apple will continue to improve their Home products and introduce features that will bring it closer to the functionality of Alexa.
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I tried HomeKit to be able to see my Ring cameras on my Apple TV as they are not supported natively on Apple devices. The best I could get was to be able to view the cameras live but I could not view any recordings. After the last major update version of HomeKit I could not even view the live cameras anymore. I gave up on it after that. If I were going to do it again I would only buy devices that can work on Apple devices natively as HomeKit didn't work well at all for me.
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b4pjoe said:
I tried HomeKit to be able to see my Ring cameras on my Apple TV as they are not supported natively on Apple devices. The best I could get was to be able to view the cameras live but I could not view any recordings. After the last major update version of HomeKit I could not even view the live cameras anymore. I gave up on it after that. If I were going to do it again I would only buy devices that can work on Apple devices natively as HomeKit didn't work well at all for me.
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That's what I started doing after seeing legacy devices work hit or miss using the HomeBridge. At least Apple is following a standard now with Matter which is unusual for Apple. Looks like HomeBridge does allow you to see the live views but I haven't seen how to view past recordings. I'd really like to ditch Ring altogether due to their stance on privacy and if I had my choice I'd go with UniFi since that's what I use for my network and I like the idea of my camera recordings being all local and not in the cloud. UniFi doorbells and cameras are quite pricey though.

I'll try to access the Ring doorbells in Apple Home for now but I'll see if it's useful any.
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I found that the IoT devices need to see the Apple TV to be able to use it as the HomeKit Hub. Unfortunately, that means being in the same IPv4 subnet.

I was thinking of getting a HomePod Mini for my Mother-in-Law to play music and set up HomeKit scenes, as well as make FaceTime Audio calls. When Apple announced their price rises due to RAMageddon, I kicked myself as they went up 50% in cost. I'll be curious to see the HomeView in person as this might not be a bad way to get her started on automation.

She asked about it because her friends have Alexa and they use it to control lights. But like you, I feel better putting in a HomePod or HomeView that's listening for commands instead of Amazon or Google.
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That's what I started doing after seeing legacy devices work hit or miss using the HomeBridge.
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Homebridge is what I meant when I said HomeKit. Forgot the name of it.
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Traditional/Streaming Live TV Providers Losses, 3rd Quarter 2026 Edition

Comcast is the first to report, with a massive 274,000 loss in video subscribers.

In the 3Q of 2016, Comcast had 21.42 million video subscribers and was the #1 provider, now at 10.39 million and is the #3 Provider, YTTV is #2 ( who also surpassed DirecTV-8 Million and Dish-under 5 Million), Charter/Spectrum is #1.

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Comcast Just Lost 274,000 TV Customers & 144,000 Internet Customers In Just Three Months | Cord Cutters News

Comcast Corporation reported its third-quarter 2026 results on October 22, showing continued erosion in its domestic residential broadband internet and video customer bases as competitive pressures intensified across the connectivity market. The company recorded a net loss of 144,000 domestic...
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All my parents had to do to get a discount on Spectrum Internet is say the words "Verizon Home Internet," and they cut the price by $30/month.
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All my parents had to do to get a discount on Spectrum Internet is say the words "Verizon Home Internet," and they cut the price by $30/month.
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I don't think they'll go below the current $30 price since it's part of a deal they have with the non- profit that owns the apartment building.
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I don't think they'll go below the current $30 price since it's part of a deal they have with the non- profit that owns the apartment building.
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Yeah, I was just saying Spectrum suddenly wants to keep what customers they can.
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Optimum, which bought up our previous cable company, Suddenlink (originally COX), replac ed all of their coax disdripution with Fiber several years ago. They ran new fiber links to the house, but installed RFOG (RF over glass) devices on the outside of the house, which makes the house coax system look like a cable system. They used DOCSIS modems and of course we had the same assymetric bandwidth of cable internet. When I called them a couple years ago, and said I had installed a connection to the local Fiber provideer, MetroNet, They panicked and offered me the 300 MBit "Fiber powered" cable service for $20 per month. They were bleeding customers. I cancelled my Metronet and went with the $20 deal for a year, even though I didn't like the old cable technology.

Then T-moble Fiber struck a deal with Metronet Fiber where T-mobile would take over the marketing, billing and customer relations for residential Customers. They offered a "Founders Deal" for 2 Gigabit service, symmetric speeds, for $70 per month for new customers. That included all taxes and fees and was guaranteed for 10 years. I couldn't resist. That deal is no longer offered, but I am set for 9 more years.

Now the successaor to the old local telephone company, Brightspeed has also installed a modern Fiber system in the neighborhood, but won't be getting my business. But their Fiber technology is also superior to Optimums cable based system.

With Fiber competition, the cable companies are eventually doomed.
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Meanwhile, my neighbor 300' away has gigabit fiber, and I'm stuck with copper solutions.
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Rockford Files Reboot - NBC, Peacock

'Rockford Files' Reboot Gets NBC Pilot Order

I grow tired of all the reboots. Most I don't bother with but will depend on the actor chosen.
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Teaser

View: https://youtu.be/g7R669yokr4?is=wv_qN0B-YOBxRt24
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I wonder how they're/if they're going to do something like the answering machine message opening? It was always funny...
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I wonder how they're/if they're going to do something like the answering machine message opening? It was always funny...
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I hope they can find enough Pontiac Firebirds to keep the show going.🤔
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I wonder how they're/if they're going to do something like the answering machine message opening? It was always funny...
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I had forgotten all about that part of the show. Used to really like it.
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The one where Beth is telling him about her cat is one of my favorites. "...he's not very discriminating". 🤣
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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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Knights In White Satin - The Moody Blues
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The Topical Song - The Barron Knights
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The Logical Song - Supertramp
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From a Logical Point of View - Robert Mitchum
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Fox Is Buying Roku in $22 Billion Deal

Fox Is Buying Roku in $22 Billion Deal
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Given that Tubi is one of the hottest FAST services out there, I don't expect it to go anywhere. Building up intolerance for ads takes a while, and as long as the advertisers are willing to foot the bill, why not?
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Fox Closes $22 Billion Roku Takeover, Says Streaming Platform Will Remain ‘Open Ecosystem’

Surprise! Fox Corp. has closed its acquisition of streaming platform Roku, a deal valued at $22 billion, well ahead of the expected 2027 date.
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Surprise! Fox Corp. said Friday it has closed the acquisition of streaming platform Roku, a deal valued at $22 billion, well ahead of the expected 2027 date.
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Another reason I'm glad we are swapping or Rokus out for Apple TVs. I was already planning on ditching the Rokus earlier this year and had been waiting on Apple to announce the new one last month. Our Rokus have had issues the last year or so with freezing video and reboots, and one with an HDCP issue randomly.
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Building up intolerance for ads takes a while, and as long as the advertisers are willing to foot the bill, why not?
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That is what I have to explain to customers all the time. They want it free with no ads :facepalm
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It's easy to get into too much of a rush these days. Glad I slowed down this morning

Thought some might find this encouraging. It turned out good but I still feel a little bad about it.
Had to drop by Walmart on my way to the store this morning, I had enough time but no time to spare either. As I was walking across the parking lot I noticed an older gent pushing his buggy with a confused look on his face. I said hello as I passed but he didn't respond...something was bothering him. I kept walking and then stopped and chided myself for being in too much of a rush. I turned around and asked him if he needed some help. Turned out he had NO idea where he had parked his truck. He told what color and model and looked around...nothing. I asked him if he had tried his key fob, he wasn't sure what I was talking about and got it out and handed it to me. Hit the lock and listened for a horn like my F150 does. Nothing. Finally I hit the panic button and we heard his truck...it was on the complete other side of the parking lot. He thanked me and I went on about my business.

I felt bad however because I almost didn't stop. I was so focused on what I had to pick up that I almost just kept walking without seeing if I could help. Years ago I wouldn't have hesitated. It seems that as we age it is easy to focus more on ourselves and ignore others which is why you'll see footage of these muggings in big cities and people just walk by the wounded victim who is laying on the sidewalk.

Moral to the story: Don't let your humanity die just because so many others have allowed theirs to.
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Years ago you wouldn't have hesitated...What was your hesitation? In breaking stride to assess another's situation, which you wouldn't have done when younger? Usually it's younger people who are less observant or likely to break routine to help an old lady cross the street, etc.
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Kinda reminds me of a verse from an old John Prine song.

So if you're walking down the street sometime
And spot some hollow ancient eyes
Please don't just pass 'em by and stare as if you didn't care
Say, "Hello in there, hello"


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Thought some might find this encouraging. It turned out good but I still feel a little bad about it.
Had to drop by Walmart on my way to the store this morning, I had enough time but no time to spare either. As I was walking across the parking lot I noticed an older gent pushing his buggy with a confused look on his face. I said hello as I passed but he didn't respond...something was bothering him. I kept walking and then stopped and chided myself for being in too much of a rush. I turned around and asked him if he needed some help. Turned out he had NO idea where he had parked his truck. He told what color and model and looked around...nothing. I asked him if he had tried his key fob, he wasn't sure what I was talking about and got it out and handed it to me. Hit the lock and listened for a horn like my F150 does. Nothing. Finally I hit the panic button and we heard his truck...it was on the complete other side of the parking lot. He thanked me and I went on about my business.

I felt bad however because I almost didn't stop. I was so focused on what I had to pick up that I almost just kept walking without seeing if I could help. Years ago I wouldn't have hesitated. It seems that as we age it is easy to focus more on ourselves and ignore others which is why you'll see footage of these muggings in big cities and people just walk by the wounded victim who is laying on the sidewalk.

Moral to the story: Don't let your humanity die just because so many others have allowed theirs to.
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Actually, I think it's a bit different ... as we age, we do what we need to ... I being retired, don't leave home as early as I would other wise have, some day I have a ton of stops to make, others just a few ...

I think the problem is the generations behind us are all about themselves and generally could care less about others ...

Thats not everyone behind us, but I would guess a majority ...

There comes a time in life that you decide your going to do whats Right, or not ...
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This Week in Space 235

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZvzVN2MnSs


Direct YouTube Link - This Week in Space 235
TWIT's Website
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