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Well - after just three days of having Voom, I've already had one of my HT buddies decide to sign up for a two room system. Hopefully if we can keep the subs growing our beloved Voom will continue to provide service into the distant future...
Being an old C-Bander and Voom being my first foray into the small dish world, I'm still uninformed about some of the technology used for an unmovable dish that may pick up multiple satillites (in the future). And, since I only have a single TV and therefore a single STB, I'm not really familiar with what is needed to go multi-STB (and my buddy relies on me for intelligent conversations around his stuff). So, I was wondering if anyone had a link or could provide some info on how that works.
I'm pretty sure the multi-switch comes into play here, right? How many cable runs are needed for multiple STBs, and where in the coax line does the split occur? How does polarity switching come into play if you have more than one STB - in a C-Band system the polarity is switched in the LNB - same for the small dish? Etc., etc.
Any pointers, links, or discussion would be appreciated from this knowledgeable crowd.
Thanks,
Doug
Being an old C-Bander and Voom being my first foray into the small dish world, I'm still uninformed about some of the technology used for an unmovable dish that may pick up multiple satillites (in the future). And, since I only have a single TV and therefore a single STB, I'm not really familiar with what is needed to go multi-STB (and my buddy relies on me for intelligent conversations around his stuff). So, I was wondering if anyone had a link or could provide some info on how that works.
I'm pretty sure the multi-switch comes into play here, right? How many cable runs are needed for multiple STBs, and where in the coax line does the split occur? How does polarity switching come into play if you have more than one STB - in a C-Band system the polarity is switched in the LNB - same for the small dish? Etc., etc.
Any pointers, links, or discussion would be appreciated from this knowledgeable crowd.
Thanks,
Doug
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It's still not clear to me how this will all work with the future multi-satellite dish, but currently a typical multi-room setup involves a multiswitch and diplexers. The multiswitch would normally have three inputs: two coming from the LNB (one for each polarity) and one for the OTA antenna. If the OTA antenna has a pre-amp, that OTA input should pass DC voltage. If the OTA antenna is not amplified, then the OTA input should not pass DC voltage. The multiswitch would have several outputs (typically 4): one going to each STB. A diplexer attached to the back of the STB would separate satellite and OTA signals. Polarity is switched within the multiswitch by selecting one of the two LNB inputs. That's about it. 
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Thanks Ilya - now I understand it better. So there are two lines running from the LNB, one for each polarity and the MS determines which one is needed for the selected channel. Also sounds like the MS at the dish end also has a diplexer built in, right? I wasn't sure how that part worked either.
Thanks again!
Doug
Thanks again!
Doug
Sure would be nice to run RG-6 or Cat5e and patch the hole in my basement ceiling...
Last month I added two receivers (three total) and ran separate coax for Sat and OTA. I ran an extra coax from the multiswitch to the STB which I plan to replace with a multiple tuner HD DVR. However, I still haven't patched a hole I created in the basement ceiling since I will need to run RG-6 or Cat5e to support Whole Home Networking. I sure wish VOOM would tell us how these devices are going to be connected: (1) I have a three acre lot and once the grass starts growing I won't have time to run cables or patch holes in walls. (2) Wife is getting tired of seeing the hole in the ceiling and wants it repaired.
There are only 73 more days (max) prior to deployment of the DVR. So what is it gonna be...Coax or Cat5e?
I can't believe someone at VOOM doesn't know the answer to this question at this late hour. And I can't believe they wouldn't wish to pass along this information as quickly as possible. Anyone from Installs Inc. out there? My DVR install should be a piece of cake since I plan to have the cable installed and tested prior to installation.
A little off-topic, but just a few other questions: First, as I understand it version 1.0 of the HD DVR will have DVI and will not support Whole Home Networking...correct? Second, another version of the HD DVR, rumored to be released in mid-summer, will support Whole Home Networking and MPEG-4. Will this box also offer HDMI, larger hard drive, beefed up memory/processor and will it support firewire?
Last month I added two receivers (three total) and ran separate coax for Sat and OTA. I ran an extra coax from the multiswitch to the STB which I plan to replace with a multiple tuner HD DVR. However, I still haven't patched a hole I created in the basement ceiling since I will need to run RG-6 or Cat5e to support Whole Home Networking. I sure wish VOOM would tell us how these devices are going to be connected: (1) I have a three acre lot and once the grass starts growing I won't have time to run cables or patch holes in walls. (2) Wife is getting tired of seeing the hole in the ceiling and wants it repaired.
There are only 73 more days (max) prior to deployment of the DVR. So what is it gonna be...Coax or Cat5e?
I can't believe someone at VOOM doesn't know the answer to this question at this late hour. And I can't believe they wouldn't wish to pass along this information as quickly as possible. Anyone from Installs Inc. out there? My DVR install should be a piece of cake since I plan to have the cable installed and tested prior to installation. A little off-topic, but just a few other questions: First, as I understand it version 1.0 of the HD DVR will have DVI and will not support Whole Home Networking...correct? Second, another version of the HD DVR, rumored to be released in mid-summer, will support Whole Home Networking and MPEG-4. Will this box also offer HDMI, larger hard drive, beefed up memory/processor and will it support firewire?
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Time for another AWESOME video from TFL Electric Vehicles!
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Direct YouTube Link - Watch the New Tesla Roadster Jump, Fly and Barrel-Roll in Mid-Air!
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Direct YouTube Link - Watch the New Tesla Roadster Jump, Fly and Barrel-Roll in Mid-Air!
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Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!
View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0k5iT-OlpdE
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Direct YouTube Link - The Apple HomeView
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But.....if you like Tulsa King....looks like you would probably like this as well. I don't mind spin-offs as long as they don't involve a sassy niece who moves from the big cityAnother Tulsa King spin off.
I thought I would come here and find lots of complaints about the update to the dish anywhere mobile app, but am not seeing any. It used to look just like the desktop webpage. Now you can no longer filter by sports channels or movie channels. Plus that they made it look like a big button telephone and you see fewer channels in the screen which requires more scrolling. Yes I realize you can look at sports then select which sport you want to look at, I just liked being able to see all sporting events in the guide with all other channels being filtered out. Am I alone in the wilderness on this?
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Anyone else watch this show? Any guesses as to what was in the box Gibbs gave to Abby that was on her desk? It look liked it was glowing.
I also heard that someone was leaving the show at the end of this season. Any guesses as to who thats going to be?
I also heard that someone was leaving the show at the end of this season. Any guesses as to who thats going to be?
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Tony as the director.
Would you rather have LaRoche ???Tony as the director.
No. Bring in someone new.
Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.
I don't think Tim and Tony are that far apart in Age ...No. Bring in someone new.
Remember what Tony said to Tim when they first got back together ...
Tony said: I am the New Tony, Tim .... (something to that effect)
Tony has changed, he's been running his Security Business ... I'm sure he has grown up.
Give it time ... your judging the New Tony from the old Tony.
It sounds like Tim won't be around the Team much longer either.
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Might be worth a watch when it comes out. Looks like typical big corp against the little guy movie BUT....there is a reason this plot type is so oft repeated, it draws audiences.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-f9OGsKHd4
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If you're going try to read / listen to the book (can't recommend the audio book enough) before this comes out, I'd avoid trailers.
Trailer below, spoiling it to make sure you read the above bold message first. The book / audio book are fantastic. Go into this blind if you can IMO!
Kind of disappointed at how much they show. A lot still to see, but man, some good reveals in the book that are just served up here.
Trailer below, spoiling it to make sure you read the above bold message first. The book / audio book are fantastic. Go into this blind if you can IMO!
Kind of disappointed at how much they show. A lot still to see, but man, some good reveals in the book that are just served up here.
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"Project Hail Mary" should be on Prime Video starting Friday, July 3.
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'It Is Time Go!' — Project Hail Mary Is Officially Coming to Prime Video
Amazon has confirmed that Project Hail Mary will be coming to Prime Video.
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That's what I will be watching this weekend."Project Hail Mary" should be on Prime Video starting Friday, July 3.
'It Is Time Go!' — Project Hail Mary Is Officially Coming to Prime Video
Amazon has confirmed that Project Hail Mary will be coming to Prime Video.
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Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.
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Browns lose a close one with... The Jets. That is a classic Browns loss (granted, any loss is a classic one it seems). 49'ers, Vikings, and Chiefs remain undefeated. The AFC north have a three way tie at 3-2 for second place.
A big win for the Patriots, and they are now 3-2.
Browns lose a close one with... The Jets. That is a classic Browns loss (granted, any loss is a classic one it seems). 49'ers, Vikings, and Chiefs remain undefeated. The AFC north have a three way tie at 3-2 for second place.
Troy Aikman seems to confirm he'll be leaving ESPN
Aikman says he looks forward to "where my next landing spot will be."
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Hopefully nowhere near a microphone.Troy Aikman seems to confirm he'll be leaving ESPN
Aikman says he looks forward to "where my next landing spot will be."
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I had quit watching this show years ago because I ended up more annoyed than entertained. Well......I'm STILL more annoyed than entertained. I DO find it interesting to see how things work behind the scenes at many businesses. What annoys me is how utterly out of touch CEOs are with the companies they run. At the end of almost every episode the head of the company is amazed at how hard the employees have to work and many times have to work around impossible guidelines set forth from headquarters.
I found this one interesting because the new CEO had big plans for this company, Muscle Maker Grill, and it looked like the stores were all pretty busy. Recent history hasn't been good to this company however. I bet the covid lockdowns were the real killer.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIhZm0qkz0o
I found this one interesting because the new CEO had big plans for this company, Muscle Maker Grill, and it looked like the stores were all pretty busy. Recent history hasn't been good to this company however. I bet the covid lockdowns were the real killer.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIhZm0qkz0o
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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....
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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