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Last reply Jun 9, 2010 · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

PR lost 2 HD channels

Just now, June 2:

GREEN and CI have slates saying they are no longer available in PR, 49xx range...

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SoftwrDude

Jun 7, 2010

Puerto Rico HD programming options for current HD Pack customer

I have the old Puerto Rico HD Pack and I am paying $10.00 a month for it right now with the top 120 and locals.

Channels I have right now:

4900 Animal Planet HD
4901 Discovery HD
4902 History HD
4903 Cartoon Network HD
4904 Comedy Central HD
4905 Disney HD
4906 Disney XD HD
4907 Nickelodeon HD
4908 TNT
4909 USA
4910 A&E HD
4911 SYFY
4912 Bravo HD
4913 Food Network HD
4914 FX HD
4915 HGTV HD
4916 Lifetime HD
4917 Spike HD
4918 TBS HD
4919 HDTHR
4920 HDNET

4925 HDNMV
4926 MTV HD
4927 CNBC HD
4928 CNN HD
4929 The Weather Channel HD
4930 ESPN
4931 ESPN2 HD
4932 The Learning Channel (TLC) HD
*4933 CI - removed last week
4934 WGN
*4935 GREEN - removed last week

31 channels and 2 *removed last week

I was expecting additional channels added to my current account when Dish turned on the new 119 sat, but I was disappointed again by Dish.

Sometimes I help around the satelliteguys site with technical and/or software questions but this time, I am having trouble with the programming packages that Dish changed last week and it is time for me to ask for help.

I want to know my options for getting the new HD channels on the 119 spotbeams? Keep in mind that right now I am paying for the PR HD Pack $10.00/month. What am I going to lose if I upgrade to another package? Price, advantages and disadvantages.

Thanks in advance to all!

neljtorres

Jun 7, 2010

SoftwrDude said:
I have the old Puerto Rico HD Pack and I am paying $10.00 a month for it right now with the top 120 and locals.

Channels I have right now:

4900 Animal Planet HD
4901 Discovery HD
4902 History HD
4903 Cartoon Network HD
4904 Comedy Central HD
4905 Disney HD
4906 Disney XD HD
4907 Nickelodeon HD
4908 TNT
4909 USA
4910 A&E HD
4911 SYFY
4912 Bravo HD
4913 Food Network HD
4914 FX HD
4915 HGTV HD
4916 Lifetime HD
4917 Spike HD
4918 TBS HD
4919 HDTHR
4920 HDNET

4925 HDNMV
4926 MTV HD
4927 CNBC HD
4928 CNN HD
4929 The Weather Channel HD
4930 ESPN
4931 ESPN2 HD
4932 The Learning Channel (TLC) HD
*4933 CI - removed last week
4934 WGN
*4935 GREEN - removed last week

31 channels and 2 *removed last week

I was expecting additional channels added to my current account when Dish turned on the new 119 sat, but I was disappointed again by Dish.

Sometimes I help around the satelliteguys site with technical and/or software questions but this time, I am having trouble with the programming packages that Dish changed last week and it is time for me to ask for help.

I want to know my options for getting the new HD channels on the 119 spotbeams? Keep in mind that right now I am paying for the PR HD Pack $10.00/month. What am I going to lose if I upgrade to another package? Price, advantages and disadvantages.

Thanks in advance to all!

Hello Software we have been discussing this in another post http://www.satelliteguys.us/dish-network-forum/215450-page-ranking-lost-2-hd-channels.html

If you want the New HD you hav to cancel the PR HD pack and get the HD available that your package has I have top 200 and I switch mine on june 3 for NFL, NBA and Speed

STEVEMATHEWS

Jun 8, 2010

PUERTO RICO LOST MORE THAN 2 HD CHANNELS SINCE THE ECHOSTAR TRANSITION. I HAVE DISH NETWOK AMERICA'S EVERYTHING PACK WICH INCLUDED ALL AVAILABLE PREMIUMS IN HD. MY PREMIUMS HD WERE STARZ EAST,STARZ WEST,STARZ EDGE,ENCORE EAST,TMC EAST,HBO EAST AND SHOWTIME EAST.
SINCE LAST WEEK STARZ WEST, STARZ EDGE AND ENCORE EAST VANISHED FROM THE GUIDE.
*TMC EAST SUDDENLY SAYS THAT IS BEING BLACKED OUT IN MY AREA WICH IS OUTRAGEOUS BECAUSE I WAS VIEWING THIS CHANNEL WITHOUT A PROBLRM BEFORE.
I HAVE TWO DISHES POINTING AT 110 AND 119.
I CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY SAID THAT THOSE PREMIUM CHANNELS ARE IN 119 AND THAT I SHOULD RECEIVE THEM, BUT I THINK SOMEONE DID SOMETHING DURING THR TRANSITION TO ECHOSTAR 14 AND MESS UP THOSE PREMIUM CHANNELS.

PotentialNoobie

Jun 8, 2010

neljtorres said:
...If you want the New HD you hav to cancel the PR HD pack and get the HD available that your package has I have top 200 and I switch mine on june 3 for NFL, NBA and Speed

Ok, I've been reading and reading and still a bit confused...

I did a check switch to see if my HD channels got updated, but no dice...

I got the America's Top 200 With Locals & HD PR pak currently been credited.
So, if I drop the HD Pak and add the new HD Free For Life, what exactly would I be loosing?

Will I loose 4919 HDTHR, 4920 HDNET, 4925 HDNMV? I kind of like those...

Thanks

neljtorres

Jun 9, 2010

PotentialNoobie said:
Ok, I've been reading and reading and still a bit confused...

I did a check switch to see if my HD channels got updated, but no dice...

I got the America's Top 200 With Locals & HD PR pak currently been credited.
So, if I drop the HD Pak and add the new HD Free For Life, what exactly would I be loosing?

Will I loose 4919 HDTHR, 4920 HDNET, 4925 HDNMV? I kind of like those...

Thanks

I will explain it to you again my friend you have the same setup as me.
I cancel my PR existing pack and subscribed to the new HD pack for my package 200. I lost HD THE, HD Movies they are going to be put in a new HD Platinum package. I started this month paying the 9.99 for HD already so I don't mind if you want the HD free for life 2 things you can do existing customer can get a new upgrade contract for 2 years, autopay or pay 99.99 with no contract and

You will Rec NFL NET, NBA, ABC FAM, E, BBCA, TRAHD, SPEED

PotentialNoobie

Jun 9, 2010

neljtorres said:
...
I cancel my PR existing pack and subscribed to the new HD pack for my package 200. I lost HD THE, HD Movies they are going to be put in a new HD Platinum package. I started this month paying the 9.99 for HD already so I don't mind ...

Thanks, but still confused...

You already cancel your PR HD Pak, and got the Free For Life, and yet you are paying 9.99?

Was there a typo? I don't know "HD THE".

And back when I got Dish, I tried to get the platinum, but they told me I could not get it... I only have one dish pointing to 119, 110.

neljtorres

Jun 9, 2010

PotentialNoobie said:
Thanks, but still confused...

You already cancel your PR HD Pak, and got the Free For Life, and yet you are paying 9.99?

Was there a typo? I don't know "HD THE".

And back when I got Dish, I tried to get the platinum, but they told me I could not get it... I only have one dish pointing to 119, 110.

I have not payed the 99. dollars yet I am paying the regular monthly fee I will pay the fee in a couple of weeks. And to get the new HD you have to cancel the PR HD Pack

HD THE is HD THEATHER.

Wait until the new Echostar15 on 61.5 starts on august you will rc it wth a 30' inch dish

STEVEMATHEWS

Jun 9, 2010

TO MY FRIEND WHO WANTS THE NEW HD CHANNELS, YOU JUST HAVE TO CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE AND TELL THEM THAT YOU WANT TO HAVE THE NEW HD CHANNELS THAT WAS ADDED TO PUERTO RICO AND THEY WILL ADD THE HD CHANNELS THAT YOU SHOULD HAVE DEPENDING OF YOUR PACKAGE.

IN ANOTHER SUBJECT CONCERNING THE LOST OF 4 HD PREMIUM (STARZ WEST, STARZ EDGE, ENCORE EAST AND TMC EAST) CHANNELS IN PUERTO RICO I CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE IN 4 DIFFERENT TIMES BUT THEY REALLY DON'T KNOW ANYTHING. I THINK THAT THE PEOPLE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TRANSITION TO THE NEW ECHOSTAR 14 RESTRICTED THOSE PREMIUM CHANNELS TO PUERTO RICO AND THAT'S WHY 3 OF THEM VANISHED FROM THE GUIDE AND TMC EAST SAYS THAT IS BLACKED OUT IN MY AREA. THEY EVEN SUGGESTED THAT I SHOULD CHANGE MY VIP 722, BUT I AM NOT GOING TO DO THAT BECAUSE THE PROBLEM IS NOT MY RECEIVER. I REALLY HOPE THAT THE DISH NETWORK DEALERS IN PUERTO RICO TALK DIRECTLY TO THE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMMING BECAUSE THE PEOPLE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE REALLY DOESN'T KNOW WHAT'S HAPPENING.

PLEASE I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF SOMEONE ELSE CALLED DISH NETWORK REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. THANK YOU!

holy_devil

Jun 9, 2010

STEVEMATHEWS said:
PUERTO RICO LOST MORE THAN 2 HD CHANNELS SINCE THE ECHOSTAR TRANSITION. I HAVE DISH NETWOK AMERICA'S EVERYTHING PACK WICH INCLUDED ALL AVAILABLE PREMIUMS IN HD. MY PREMIUMS HD WERE STARZ EAST,STARZ WEST,STARZ EDGE,ENCORE EAST,TMC EAST,HBO EAST AND SHOWTIME EAST.
SINCE LAST WEEK STARZ WEST, STARZ EDGE AND ENCORE EAST VANISHED FROM THE GUIDE.
*TMC EAST SUDDENLY SAYS THAT IS BEING BLACKED OUT IN MY AREA WICH IS OUTRAGEOUS BECAUSE I WAS VIEWING THIS CHANNEL WITHOUT A PROBLRM BEFORE.
I HAVE TWO DISHES POINTING AT 110 AND 119.
I CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY SAID THAT THOSE PREMIUM CHANNELS ARE IN 119 AND THAT I SHOULD RECEIVE THEM, BUT I THINK SOMEONE DID SOMETHING DURING THR TRANSITION TO ECHOSTAR 14 AND MESS UP THOSE PREMIUM CHANNELS.

It has nothing to do with echo 14, those channels are in 110, well at least the HD versions are. I believe they are messing with the PR accounts. We have to complain, we should receive all the channels available in 110 and 119.

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meStevo

Lifetime Supporter

Last reply 4 minutes ago · posted in TV Shows

The Diplomat (Netflix)

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.

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meStevo

Oct 16, 2025

Finished it this evening. General impressions with no story spoilers, but will spoil it anyways as it just came out today.

Not quite as impactful of a finale as past seasons I thought, we'll see how far down the rabbit hole things go as the latest plot twists and turns unravel. Thought this season had a full episode or two too much rom-com style disagreements, but it was more or less paid off later. Ultimately didn't enjoy that being more of a throughline in the stories this season compared to what I remember of the priors.

My least favorite of the 3 seasons, but still very good. Really wonder how far they'll go with things, hard to see a nuclear attack or something ever actually happening. They just had a better story to tell and more meaningful beats in the prior season.

KAB

Oct 17, 2025

Not in a hurry to watch it this time.

klang

Oct 21, 2025

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

Oct 15, 2026

One episode into season 4 that dropped today...

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meStevo

4 minutes ago

Renewed for season 5.

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Neutron

Supporting Founder

Last reply 13 minutes ago · posted in The Chit Chat Club

RIP Patrick Stewart

Patrick Stewart died yesterday, October 28th at the age of 86. We lost yet another great actor.

Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ Captain and ‘X-Men’ Superhero, Dies at 86

He’s forever known for playing Jean-Luc Picard and Charles Xavier, whom he “admired for their morality, for their kindness, for their sensitivity, for their compassion.”

www.hollywoodreporter.com

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dfergie

Today at 4:45 PM

This hits hard, R.I.P. ...

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Foxbat

57 minutes ago

Rest in Peace…

Bobby

41 minutes ago

Rest in peace. Long live Jean Luc Picard…

long_time_Dish

39 minutes ago

Rest in peace. Wow, so many good roles, but Jean Luc Picard will always be my favorite...

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meStevo

13 minutes ago

Yeah, this one is tough. RIP.

View: https://www.threads.com/@tismarkart/post/DfF4ONpkYPG

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Gary Toma

Staff member Pub Member / Supporter Cutting Edge

Last reply 23 minutes ago · posted in DIRECTV Technical Resources Forum

DIRECTV Transponder Map ~ Data 10/28/2026

The TPN Map Excel Presents all DIRECTV Channels:

National (50-States or wide/NAT+PR beams)
Local (Local-Into-Local or narrow/Spot beams)

Additional tabs provide:

OTA the (Over-The-Air) Database
VOD (Video On_Demand) Records
Offline Records
Engr Records
Net Decoder a graphic presentation of all satellites and transponders

Domestic Satellites
@99W...... D11, D14
@101W.... D16
@103W.... D12, D15
@110W.... D5
@119W.... D8

Understanding the TPN Map

Making Sense of the TPN Map Display Conventions

DIRECTV_TPN_Map_261028.xlsx 1,878 KB

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KyL416

Monday at 1:50 PM

Both, and they just made it official with a multiyear deal that also includes TV Everywhere authentication for the DAZN app, and commercial distribution.

DIRECTV, the premier provider of digital television entertainment in the United States, and DAZN, the world's leading sports entertainment platform, today announced a new multi-year distribution agreement for local telecasts of Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, and San Antonio Spurs games for DIRECTV streaming, satellite, and U-verse customers in each team's respective NBA-designated home territories.

These DAZN telecasts will be available to DIRECTV customers who subscribe to the Choice or higher packages and to U-verse TV customers who subscribe to the U200 or higher package. Each of DAZN's team services provides live pregame, postgame, and in-game coverage for the respective team.

In the coming weeks, customers who receive access to these teams via DIRECTV will also be able to login to the DAZN platform at no additional cost using their DIRECTV login credentials.

This agreement also provides distribution rights to each of the five NBA teams to all of DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS' thousands of sports bars, restaurants, fitness clubs, and other commercial venues located within each team's respective region.

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doctor J

Yesterday at 7:25 AM

DirecTV Satellite Transponder Updates for Oct 28 2026

Comparison of Transponder Data for Oct 28 2026 vs Oct 21 2026:

No changes in system tables for any transponder tuning parameters.

Changes to the use of defined transponders:

1 Transponder cleared of all Streams::
Net 15 TID 12 Beam NAT is a National Transponder on D12@103ca, TPN 13

2 Previously unused Transponders with current APG records::
Net 0 TID 28 Beam NAT + PR is a National Transponder on D16@101, TPN 29
Net 10 TID 126 Beam NAT is a National Transponder on D11@99cb, TPN 3

Stream (PID) counts:

LIVE Streams	National		Spot Beams
	Count	Change	Count	Change
4K	4
HD	264		1449
SD mpeg4	144	-1	194
SD mpeg2	434	1
RB
Audio	89
Push	26
Slate	19		1

TEST Streams	National		Spot Beams
	Count	Change	Count	Change
4K
HD			1
SD mpeg4
SD mpeg2
RB
Engr Work	38

The PID count Excel workbook provides much more count detail.

Newly updated tables of Streams on each transponder are available in the DataDigesters TPN Grids

More details of changes in individual channels will follow in the Weekly Analysis
and Gary Toma's Domestic TPN Map Excel files
A few remaps
Weekly Analysis soon
Enjoy
DataDigesters

doctor J

Yesterday at 7:26 AM

Weekly Analysis for 10/28/2026:

Weekly_Analysis_261028.xlsx 16 KB

KyL416

Yesterday at 8:31 AM

ElectionHQ mixes testing with BBC News, CNBC, CNN, FBN, FNC, MSNOW, NewsMax and NewsNation

Some more reshuffles

Updating the TMSIDs for KSBI and KQCW to use the cable feeds with Thunder games instead of the OTA feeds

An additional commercial PPV channel is now on 9530

coolman302003

23 minutes ago

Monday 11/2 is a full slate for NBA League Pass as all 30 teams are playing and 14 out of 15 total games are on NBALP. Only one national TV game on NBC (Thunder @ Cavs).

DirecTV is even having to use several MLB EI channels (from 745-748) and a NHL CI (770) channel to fit all of them in the guide close together. 5 games at 7:30 ET, 3 games at 8 ET, 2 games at 8:30 ET, 1 game at 9 ET, 3 games at 10 ET. Luckily NHL CI is light on Monday (3 games on CI).

DirecTV is providing both broadcast feeds for all League Pass games except Hornets, Magic, Bucks & Raptors that night. These are all teams that have local broadcasts via a OTA channel which is on spotbeams and have streaming deals (DTC) that are not exclusive DAZN teams which DirecTV just signed a deal with (à la Spurs, Grizzlies, Cavs, Pacers & T'Wolves). Its also very common that we don't get Raptors broadcast very often from TSN or Sportsnet Ontario on League Pass.

11/2/26 (MON) EASTERN	7:00 PM	7:30 PM	8:00 PM	8:30 PM	9:00 PM	10:00 PM
NBC	Thunder @ Cavaliers
NBA League Pass	None	Pistons (745) @ Hornets	Kings (755) @ Mavericks (756)	Celtics (760) @ Rockets (761)	Trail Blazers (764) @ Nuggets (765)	Suns (769) @ Warriors (770)
		Hawks (746) @ Pacers (747)	Pelicans (757) @ Grizzlies (758)	Jazz (762) @ Spurs (763)		Raptors @ Clippers (766)
		Nets (748) @ Knicks (751)	Bucks @ T'Wolves (759)			Heat (767) @ Lakers (768)
		Wizards (752) @ Magic
		Bulls (753) @ 76ers (754)
		*No Hornets, Magic local broadcasts	*No Bucks local broadcast			*No Raptors local broadcast

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Scott Greczkowski

Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU! Cutting Edge

Last reply 35 minutes ago · posted in The Chit Chat Club

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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Today at 11:41 AM

It's Easy - Boston

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Take It Easy On Me - Little River Band

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Take It Easy - The Eagles

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Take It as It Comes - Steve Winwood

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Bobby

Supporting Founder Lifetime Supporter

Last reply 57 minutes ago · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Dish 4K Event Listings (No Discussion)

This is a thread that will keep you apprised of 4K events that will be showing on Dish channel 540. Keep looking here for information.

As of today, 9-27-17, there are no scheduled events posted for the next 2 weeks. That is subject to change on a daily basis.

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Bobby

Friday at 2:55 PM

MLB, Rays at Brewers, Saturday 10-24, 5PM PDT, Channel 148-01.

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Bobby

Friday at 2:57 PM

MLB, Brewers at Rays, Monday 10-26, 5PM PDT, Channel 148-01.

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Bobby

Friday at 2:59 PM

MLB, Brewers at Rays, Tuesday 10-27, 5PM PDT, Channel 148-01.

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Bobby

Monday at 5:13 PM

CFB, Florida vs Georgia, Saturday 10-31, 12:30PM PDT, Channel 148-03.

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Bobby

57 minutes ago

CFB, Wisconsin at Iowa, Saturday 10-31, 9AM PDT, Channel 148-01.
CFB, Arizona St at BYU, Saturday 10-31, 12:30PM PDT, Channel 148-01.

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dishstaller

Pub Member / Supporter Lifetime Supporter

Last reply Today at 4:49 PM · posted in The Chit Chat Club

I think we could all use a laugh - Rodney Dangerfield on Carson

Good...simple humor. Enjoy

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E92AtfTLge4

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJy0WnejlF4

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Jimbo

Today at 12:37 AM

Not Rodney, but a laugh ...

View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WHEcmortfK0?feature=share

dishstaller

Today at 10:27 AM

Sorry for posting the wrong link. Just corrected it.

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dfergie

Today at 3:44 PM

I loved it when Rodney was on the Tonight Show...

Foxbat

Today at 3:52 PM

dishstaller said:
Sorry for posting the wrong link. Just corrected it.

Thanks, I wasn't sure if you had the wrong Subject or the wrong YouTube link.

osu1991

Today at 4:49 PM

Was a Don Rickles fan. I've dvr'd most of his appearances on Carson from the antenna tv replays.

"MysteryMan"

Pub Member / Supporter Cutting Edge

Last reply Today at 3:48 PM · posted in Computers and Gadgets

Windows 10/11 Download

I created this thread on the original Edgecutter Cutting Edge Forums site. It's simply a place for those to review the latest software available for those using Windows 10 and Windows 11. To date it has received 112,559 views. I have been asked by staff to continue this thread here.

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EarDemon

Oct 13, 2026

If it wasn't for what I want, I wouldn't need any of this.

Do I need a collection of handheld radios, scanners and speed enforcement countermeasures? Nope, but I want them. Very little, if any of the software used to interface with these devices is available on Linux.

WhiteBeard

Oct 13, 2026

EarDemon said:
If it wasn't for what I want, I wouldn't need any of this.

Do I need a collection of handheld radios, scanners and speed enforcement countermeasures? Nope, but I want them. Very little, if any of the software used to interface with these devices is available on Linux.

To each there own but I've found that Windows can't do much more than Linux can. Can't have everything.

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EarDemon

Oct 14, 2026

WhiteBeard said:
To each there own but I've found that Windows can't do much more than Linux can. Can't have everything.

For niche use cases, yes I agree. Kali for ethical hacking and security testing, and running a Cacti server for network monitoring are the two things I have experience in. Plus thousands and thousands of other things, but for every day use I just can't see it. The owner of the GMRS repeater that I pay to access is changing the Tx DPL tones tomorrow, while Chirp is available on Linux, the software to program my MXT500 is not.

I run Fedora and Ubuntu in VMWare, honestly I don't care much for the UI of either of them and I don't feel like spending days/weeks to customize the UI to make it look Windows-like when I could just use Windows. The cartoonish dock at the bottom of the screen reminds me of Apple products.

harshness

Oct 15, 2026

EarDemon said:
I don't care much for the UI of either of them and I don't feel like spending days/weeks to customize the UI to make it look Windows-like when I could just use Windows.

What is so fantabulous about the Windows UI? By many accounts, it has been going downhill since Windows 7.

There are Linux desktops that offer Windows or Mac UIs, yet you don't hear much chatter about them outside of questions about when the creators might get sued.

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EarDemon

Oct 15, 2026

harshness said:
What is so fantabulous about the Windows UI?

Because it's what I prefer. I know I've said this a few times, I use Open Shell to give me the cascading start menu a la WIN 95 and NT4.0. The only reason I went from Windows Vista to 7 back in the day was because of Classic Shell. I cannot stand anything other than the OG start menu from 30+ years ago. I'm using ExplorerPatcher to give me Windows 10 UI elements of the taskbar and right click context menus.

If you could take a look at how I set up Windows 95, you'd find many similarities to how I use 11.

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EarDemon

Oct 15, 2026

I could probably use that as a starting point, but I don't like the full size icons. If you have to click on each folder that's also a no-go for me, it has to be cascading.

I used to have Peppermint Linux in a VM, that was about as close as I could get to recreating a Windows NT4.0 style of menu structure, but I could never get it to scale properly in VMWare on a 4K display and eventually gave up.

Whatever the boot up time it's fine with me. The longest part of my bootup is the HP SureStart BIOS integrity check. Once that is done, it's only a few more seconds. I haven't done this reg tweak yet since the reformat, but I switched the bootup animation to the Windows 10 style spinning circle of dots, and it's two and a half rotations. I can live with that.

harshness

Oct 16, 2026

EarDemon said:
Because it's what I prefer.

I hope you don't believe that makes it wonderful (especially when you're using workarounds for Microsoft's malfeasance).

I use LibreOffice as opposed to Microsoft office (even in Windows) because it's UI is like the Office of old, so I'm putting my money where my mouth is (in a manner of speaking). The ribbon was one of the worst ideas to come out Redmond.

HipKat

Oct 16, 2026

EarDemon said:
I could probably use that as a starting point, but I don't like the full size icons. If you have to click on each folder that's also a no-go for me, it has to be cascading.

I used to have Peppermint Linux in a VM, that was about as close as I could get to recreating a Windows NT4.0 style of menu structure, but I could never get it to scale properly in VMWare on a 4K display and eventually gave up.

Whatever the boot up time it's fine with me. The longest part of my bootup is the HP SureStart BIOS integrity check. Once that is done, it's only a few more seconds. I haven't done this reg tweak yet since the reformat, but I switched the bootup animation to the Windows 10 style spinning circle of dots, and it's two and a half rotations. I can live with that.

I used to pin the C: drive to the Win Taskbar and it would open in cascading style

"MysteryMan"

Yesterday at 2:25 PM

2026-10 Preview Update Builds: 26300.9818 and 26200.9818 (KB5127936) has been released. Moderate time needed for those choosing to perform a manual download/install/restart. Quality improvements only. No new operating system features.

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JSheridan

Today at 3:48 PM

Actually it looks like there are a lot of features new or updated, although most are on a gradual rollout schedule.

KB5127936 Windows 11 Cumulative Update Preview build 26200.9818 (25H2) and 26300.9818 (26H2) - Oct. 28

Microsoft Support: This cumulative update for Windows 11, versions 26H2 and 25H2 (KB5127936), includes production-quality improvements. Announcements and messages This section provides key notifications related to this release, including announcements, change logs, and end-of-support notices...

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MartyDe

Last reply Today at 3:20 PM · posted in Over the Air Television By RabbitEars.Info

ATSC 3 converter boxes

Interesting article about the work being done to develope an ATSC 3 converter box. Yes it does mention affordable.

Pearl TV Issues Progress Report on Low-Cost 3.0 Converters in Advance of NAB Show New York

Group has secured lower pricing from key tech players to make less costly boxes available

www.tvtechnology.com

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navychop

Oct 20, 2026

DEATH TO NEXGEN!

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primestar31

Oct 21, 2026

navychop said:
DEATH TO NEXGEN!

It's dead, they just don't know it yet. They killed it by forcing DRM on it, and that TOTALLY botched implementing it.

There is absolutely NO compelling reason for anybody to switch to ATSC3.0. They only want it as a total and complete money grab.

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Mister B

Oct 22, 2026

What bothers me is the total waste of broadcasting spectrum in this very crowded market. It has been almost three years now since KFOX converted their broadcast tower to ATSC 3.0 and moved all of their channels to other towers causing noticeable degradation of the picture quality.
I have a Sony TV with 3.0 capabilities but still use the 1.0 version of locals due to the fact that one or all of the 3.0 channels are often missing or unwatchable. In this city of 800K I doubt that more than a few hundred even know about ATSC 3.0.
The only thing that could motivate me to be interested in 3.0 would be if all of the minor networks (diginets) could be in at least 720P rather than blurry ultra-compressed 480i.
Three years is long enough to waste one of the few available RF frequencies in the area for this trial.
It is time to either move on with this experiment or call it quits.

navychop

Oct 22, 2026

Mister B said:
It is time to either move on with this experiment or call it quits.

QFT. Of course, my preference involves a curb and some kicking.

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slow_poke_pete

Tuesday at 5:37 PM

primestar31 said:
It's dead, they just don't know it yet. They killed it by forcing DRM on it, and that TOTALLY botched implementing it.

There is absolutely NO compelling reason for anybody to switch to ATSC3.0. They only want it as a total and complete money grab.

WHAT ABOUT THE INTERNET PART OF IT. NO ONE WANTS A BOX CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET EITHER.

navychop

Tuesday at 9:47 PM

Cough, cough. COVID vaccine implants.

:oldlaugh

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Foxbat

Yesterday at 6:39 PM

navychop said:
Cough, cough. COVID vaccine implants.

That would be handy. Download the latest RNA snippets that can be updated over 5G and no more shots! You're a Genius!

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Redbullsnation

Today at 3:20 PM

I want it and I have to have it.

I can neuter the phoning home with adguard home so it won't be doing that in my castle but I prefer without Internet so that my TVs in the house don't turn into e-waste

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mheisen

Last reply Today at 2:50 PM · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Hopper 3 with Hopper plus internet connection problems

Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?

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Almighty1

Today at 2:50 PM

mheisen said:
Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?

I have a DISH Hopper 3 (Software H713) with Hopper Plus (Software P15403). I have not tried streaming services but I primarily watch TVB Jadeworld international package which is only available by streaming and when I have an issue, I usually have to go to a non-streaming satellite channel first before the streaming channels will work again. What software versions do you have and what is the error message if any are showing on your screen? or is that Dish downloading logo just stuck and never finishes?

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dishstaller

Pub Member / Supporter Lifetime Supporter

Today at 2:43 PM · posted in The Chit Chat Club

New report states 29% of vehicles being traded in are under water

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.

Nearly 3 In 10 New-Car Trade-Ins Are Underwater, Edmunds Finds | ZeroHedge

ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero

www.zerohedge.com

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