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I have a DreamBox 500-S and trying to get a channel list for 97W - but having no luck so far.
I'm using DreamBox Edit and have the 97W included in the satellites.xml file.
I went to Iceberg's FTA list and looked up one of the channels for 97W - so I chose
PAYAM E AFGHAN - it is 12122 Frequency - Horizontal - 3/4 - 20000 - 783 VPID and 784 APID.
If I chose one of the channels in my channel list and try to edit the transponder data for this channel to get the PAYAM E AFGHAN channel - I get an error message - "at end of table"?
Does anyone know where I can find a channel list for this bird - or info on how I can get it scanned in with my DM500S?
I'm using DreamBox Edit and have the 97W included in the satellites.xml file.
I went to Iceberg's FTA list and looked up one of the channels for 97W - so I chose
PAYAM E AFGHAN - it is 12122 Frequency - Horizontal - 3/4 - 20000 - 783 VPID and 784 APID.
If I chose one of the channels in my channel list and try to edit the transponder data for this channel to get the PAYAM E AFGHAN channel - I get an error message - "at end of table"?
Does anyone know where I can find a channel list for this bird - or info on how I can get it scanned in with my DM500S?
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The blindscan I can live without - it has some other features such as ethernet connection that make it a very popular box
I'm sure someone is already using it for 97W - I think all I need is one channel then I can do a manual scan for each of the transponders.
The blindscan I can live without - it has some other features such as ethernet connection that make it a very popular box
I'm sure someone is already using it for 97W - I think all I need is one channel then I can do a manual scan for each of the transponders.
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You should not have any problems scanning in 97 with your 500...
This is what I would do...l would start fresh with a new flash...
get rid of all the old stuff that way..
then reload your new satellite.xml file
after that then set up your lnb and make sure you are using the correct settings otherwise you will have issues..make sure you go through each page of the set up and and make sure to name 97 as Satellite 1 in your setup
By dumping your old flash it should clear out the old stuff and with a fresh start you shouldn't have any troubles..
Make sure you put the Satellite.XML file in the correct location otherwise it will do the exact same thing...it will be looking at the older version even with a re-flash.
DBedit should allow you to add or change settings on your transponders if your 500 is setup correctly...
As far as Blind Scan goes, I have never seen a need for that on a Dreambox as it scans in very well. Even if it misses a tp or channel I can always go into DBEdit and add the Channel..
You must use Channel Master along with DBEdit to make changes in your satellite.xml files..
You can't just do it with DBedit...alone..
Download your channel list from Dreambox and save it to a file..
Open it with DBedit and use the flag to keep all channels. Then save the file again and use Channel Master to import it and then ADD your channels. Save the channels using the Set Flag and then export it back.
Reload it using DBedit and you are good to go...Say for example you wanted to ADD the CW channels you would download the file to DBEdit and then save it to a file..Import it to Channel Master and then make your changes and add the CW Channels and information..pid and stuff..then export it in Dreambox format...then Go back to DBedit open the file and then send it back to Dreambox. You can use the reload command along with DCC and it should reload all your new channels. Drembox is not plug and play it will require some learning and trail and error...I find using the Reload Command Insures the new changes takes place..
Very simple once you get the hang of it....You can do all sorts of adds and changes with a Dreambox that you can not do with any other receiver...It might sound hard but really its very simple!
I might add I think Dreamboxes are by far the best FTA receiver on the market if they are setup correctly. They are still by far ahead of anything else out there. What they lack they make up for in other ways.
Simple...
You should not have any problems scanning in 97 with your 500...
This is what I would do...l would start fresh with a new flash...
get rid of all the old stuff that way..
then reload your new satellite.xml file
after that then set up your lnb and make sure you are using the correct settings otherwise you will have issues..make sure you go through each page of the set up and and make sure to name 97 as Satellite 1 in your setup
By dumping your old flash it should clear out the old stuff and with a fresh start you shouldn't have any troubles..
Make sure you put the Satellite.XML file in the correct location otherwise it will do the exact same thing...it will be looking at the older version even with a re-flash.
DBedit should allow you to add or change settings on your transponders if your 500 is setup correctly...
As far as Blind Scan goes, I have never seen a need for that on a Dreambox as it scans in very well. Even if it misses a tp or channel I can always go into DBEdit and add the Channel..
You must use Channel Master along with DBEdit to make changes in your satellite.xml files..
You can't just do it with DBedit...alone..
Download your channel list from Dreambox and save it to a file..
Open it with DBedit and use the flag to keep all channels. Then save the file again and use Channel Master to import it and then ADD your channels. Save the channels using the Set Flag and then export it back.
Reload it using DBedit and you are good to go...Say for example you wanted to ADD the CW channels you would download the file to DBEdit and then save it to a file..Import it to Channel Master and then make your changes and add the CW Channels and information..pid and stuff..then export it in Dreambox format...then Go back to DBedit open the file and then send it back to Dreambox. You can use the reload command along with DCC and it should reload all your new channels. Drembox is not plug and play it will require some learning and trail and error...I find using the Reload Command Insures the new changes takes place..
Very simple once you get the hang of it....You can do all sorts of adds and changes with a Dreambox that you can not do with any other receiver...It might sound hard but really its very simple!
I might add I think Dreamboxes are by far the best FTA receiver on the market if they are setup correctly. They are still by far ahead of anything else out there. What they lack they make up for in other ways.
Simple...
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I agree Ironsides,
I've had one for about 6 years and love it - it is the best box - bar none
It is amazing that most people in North America have never heard of this box. It looks intimidating - but actually is very easy to use and setup for most North American use.
I can scan, add, delete and edit SIDs without any problems in DBEdit - Iv'e been doing it for years - but this 97W has me stumped.
I've never had to use Channel Master before for my DreamBox - but may have to take another look and see if I need it for this.
I have attached my satellites.xml file that has the 97W satellite.
I thought this would be a snap - but so far it has me stumped.
Try using this attached satellites.xml file and then modify any channel to 97W?
You can use PAYAM E AFGHAN - it is 12122 Frequency - Horizontal - 3/4 - 20000 - 783 VPID and 784 APID.
If you right click on one of your channels and select "Edit Transponder Data" - what are you going to use for Transponder ID and Network ID?
I've had one for about 6 years and love it - it is the best box - bar none
It is amazing that most people in North America have never heard of this box. It looks intimidating - but actually is very easy to use and setup for most North American use.
I can scan, add, delete and edit SIDs without any problems in DBEdit - Iv'e been doing it for years - but this 97W has me stumped.
I've never had to use Channel Master before for my DreamBox - but may have to take another look and see if I need it for this.
I have attached my satellites.xml file that has the 97W satellite.
I thought this would be a snap - but so far it has me stumped.
Try using this attached satellites.xml file and then modify any channel to 97W?
You can use PAYAM E AFGHAN - it is 12122 Frequency - Horizontal - 3/4 - 20000 - 783 VPID and 784 APID.
If you right click on one of your channels and select "Edit Transponder Data" - what are you going to use for Transponder ID and Network ID?
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Hello everyone, new guy here. I'm trying to solve problem I'm having with Dish bonus view channels. When I'm watching the bonus view channels then I switch back to regular dish channels, after few minutes the screen flips to black and after 30 seconds flips back to regular channels and continues to flip back and forth until I turn off TV. After I wait 30 minutes and turn back on , I can use regular channels again. So, its after I switch from bonus view channels to regular dish channels the problem starts. Been trying to fix this for a month, but no luck
Here what I've done.
i contacted Dish support and they sent me a new Joey3, but no help. Switched to a different HDMI input on TV, no help. Used different HDMI cable , no help. Used different electrical wall plug, no help.
Finally got a Dish tech to check it. He ran all systems check and was OK. Finally he brought in a small TV and plugged in the HDMI out from the Joey to the small TV. He could not get the problem to occur on his small TV, so the new Joey was working OK. So, then the problem must be myTV. He made some phone calls and came back with the answer that there must be a problem with the analog to digital switch in my TV. Has anyone ever heard of a problem like this, or is it time to be looking for a new TV? My tv LG OLED65C8PUA. TV has been trouble free til now. Thanks
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i contacted Dish support and they sent me a new Joey3, but no help. Switched to a different HDMI input on TV, no help. Used different HDMI cable , no help. Used different electrical wall plug, no help.
Finally got a Dish tech to check it. He ran all systems check and was OK. Finally he brought in a small TV and plugged in the HDMI out from the Joey to the small TV. He could not get the problem to occur on his small TV, so the new Joey was working OK. So, then the problem must be myTV. He made some phone calls and came back with the answer that there must be a problem with the analog to digital switch in my TV. Has anyone ever heard of a problem like this, or is it time to be looking for a new TV? My tv LG OLED65C8PUA. TV has been trouble free til now. Thanks
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Pork shoulder, refried beans, cheddar and chopped green chile burrito with a pint of pale ale.
Its nice being able to have a pint with lunch during the week or whenever. I've been enjoying the retired life.
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Congrats! I love retirement, no wake ups, no e-mails...Pork shoulder, refried beans, cheddar and chopped green chile burrito with a pint of pale ale.
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New low power station has been granted by the FCC and the new call leter is K33OB-D on RF ch. 33.
Will run at 15 KW ERP, this one runs from the Westside same location as KWPL-LD a HC2 owned station.
It's going to be aimed at eastern part of Albuquerque, so it's tightly focused beam pattern.
This new station is owned by Digital Network and what kind of programmings is unkown at this time.
Will run at 15 KW ERP, this one runs from the Westside same location as KWPL-LD a HC2 owned station.
It's going to be aimed at eastern part of Albuquerque, so it's tightly focused beam pattern.
This new station is owned by Digital Network and what kind of programmings is unkown at this time.
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Yeah, there are some diginets like Heartland, Retro, The Family Channel diginetworks that we already have here in this market and we don't need duplicates, but bring the new diginets on like the Rev'n, Karate Acton movies, different kind of music videos on the new station. 
Yeah, there are some diginets like Heartland, Retro, The Family Channel diginetworks that we already have here in this market and we don't need duplicates, but bring the new diginets like Revn, Karate Acton movies, different kind of music videos on the new station.
I watch MovieSphere Gold channel a lot. Many recent movies on that digitnet
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Did anyone have a price increase today on their equipment? I own my VIP211k's, and they have been $5.00. My bill that I received last week shows the "add-ons" as being $5.00. However, I just logged into my Dish account, and my "add-ons" are now $10.00. Did the additional receivers go up by $5.00 recently?
As I mentioned, my last bill shows $5.00 and under the notes, nothing is mentioned about a price increase.
As I mentioned, my last bill shows $5.00 and under the notes, nothing is mentioned about a price increase.
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However, when I make a change (tried to add the Columbian pack for $2 so I could generate my bill) and there is a new line - it says "Access for TV" - whereas previously that line item was not there. I hope they aren't charging $5.00 for the initial TV now...
Possibly. In theory, $9 of the base pack has a rental fee built in. But now is this $5 a chance to get a little more? I don't know for sure. According to chat, it is a glitch and will be resolved in a timely manner, but we shall see. Part of my thinks there is a going to be a new charge, whether it is now or this fall. Here in Illinois, the law requires we are given 30 days notice of any fee changes, but I have not been given anything.
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Hello again, haven't posted here in a while.
This morning, around 6:30am, I woke up and found the front panel lights on my HR44 on (I leave it off all the time as it is co-located with one of my Geminis).
Immediately thinking that either a reboot or power outage occurred, I checked the software version, and found that it's still the same release that was sent out last month.
I then ruled out a power outage by checking the clocks on my appliances and seeing that they're still correct (they reset when there's an outage, somewhat similar to the "blinking 12" on VCRs).
I then confirmed a reboot by checking the Upcoming Recordings (fka To-Do List) and seeing that the number was much lower than before (it always resets after a reboot).
I am definitely guessing what happened (and it may very well be actually what happened) is that the "Reset Required" prompt may have come up sometime overnight, and it eventually timed out and rebooted automatically. IIRC that prompt comes up when new software "plugins" have to be installed.
Would like to hear your thoughts, especially since I probably haven't talked to some of you reading this in a while (was a former CE member, left almost a year ago).
Thank you all in advance!
This morning, around 6:30am, I woke up and found the front panel lights on my HR44 on (I leave it off all the time as it is co-located with one of my Geminis).
Immediately thinking that either a reboot or power outage occurred, I checked the software version, and found that it's still the same release that was sent out last month.
I then ruled out a power outage by checking the clocks on my appliances and seeing that they're still correct (they reset when there's an outage, somewhat similar to the "blinking 12" on VCRs).
I then confirmed a reboot by checking the Upcoming Recordings (fka To-Do List) and seeing that the number was much lower than before (it always resets after a reboot).
I am definitely guessing what happened (and it may very well be actually what happened) is that the "Reset Required" prompt may have come up sometime overnight, and it eventually timed out and rebooted automatically. IIRC that prompt comes up when new software "plugins" have to be installed.
Would like to hear your thoughts, especially since I probably haven't talked to some of you reading this in a while (was a former CE member, left almost a year ago).
Thank you all in advance!
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