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Pardon me if this has been discussed before but I could not find it doing a search. Currently have Buffalo locals in our package (that are almost impossible to receive in HD - as mentioned in other threads) and I would like to drop them. When I log in to my account there is no option to drop them that I can see. I am looking at supplementing our service with ShawDirect and do not need 2 east coast network feeds.
Thanks - I hope that it is not just me and somewhere I can change this.
Steve
Thanks - I hope that it is not just me and somewhere I can change this.
Steve
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Hey Steve,
Yes, they removed the option to opt out of locals I think around the same time as the free hd for life.
As an aside... good gravy man, not Shaw Direct.... Are you considering a PVR through them? I'd suggest a rethink here... I had the 530 dvr which records one show at a time. Their having tons of issues with the new 630's and beyond that, the picture quality is horrid. TONS of macroblocking on all hd channels. After getting my new dish network setup, I couldn't stand watching Shaw because of the poor pq. They claim it's 1080, then compress the holy heck out of it. Bell, with their issues is really no better, IMO... at least they have decent receivers...
BTW my tv is a 50" sony... Dishnet and blue ray look amazing on it....
Hope you find a good solution
PS. You won't get Buffalo locals from Shaw either... Fox is Rochester, the other three are Detroit.
If you're having issues with signal on the Buffalo spot beam, perhaps a 'moving' would be a better solution... or a larger dish...
Yes, they removed the option to opt out of locals I think around the same time as the free hd for life.
As an aside... good gravy man, not Shaw Direct.... Are you considering a PVR through them? I'd suggest a rethink here... I had the 530 dvr which records one show at a time. Their having tons of issues with the new 630's and beyond that, the picture quality is horrid. TONS of macroblocking on all hd channels. After getting my new dish network setup, I couldn't stand watching Shaw because of the poor pq. They claim it's 1080, then compress the holy heck out of it. Bell, with their issues is really no better, IMO... at least they have decent receivers...
BTW my tv is a 50" sony... Dishnet and blue ray look amazing on it.... Hope you find a good solution
PS. You won't get Buffalo locals from Shaw either... Fox is Rochester, the other three are Detroit.
If you're having issues with signal on the Buffalo spot beam, perhaps a 'moving' would be a better solution... or a larger dish...
S
Not to continue on this but...
1) As Ice states, it is a spotbeam issue and I have a decicated 20" dish on it now.
2) We have had a SD505 receiver(s) in the past and absolutely no problems with HD picture quality - I just did not want to pay two bills (we only watch HD locals on Digital Basic)
3) I was considering the 630 but will wait a little while since most of the problems seem to be from the guide data they are receiving.
4) I can get a 605 for almost nothing after rebates and it has to be at least as good as my 505, I hope. ( I will have to check this out)
And to end this...
Alas, I called DN yesterday because they sent me a letter that I was not getting "all" of the channels I could because of my dish configuration. After a long protracted discussion where I mentioned that a tech was not required as I had installed a 1000.2 and a wing dish on 61.5 myself.
He checked his records and there will be no changing over of the HD local DMA for Buffalo until the new satellite launches next year.
Steve
1) As Ice states, it is a spotbeam issue and I have a decicated 20" dish on it now.
2) We have had a SD505 receiver(s) in the past and absolutely no problems with HD picture quality - I just did not want to pay two bills (we only watch HD locals on Digital Basic)
3) I was considering the 630 but will wait a little while since most of the problems seem to be from the guide data they are receiving.
4) I can get a 605 for almost nothing after rebates and it has to be at least as good as my 505, I hope. ( I will have to check this out)
And to end this...
Alas, I called DN yesterday because they sent me a letter that I was not getting "all" of the channels I could because of my dish configuration. After a long protracted discussion where I mentioned that a tech was not required as I had installed a 1000.2 and a wing dish on 61.5 myself.
He checked his records and there will be no changing over of the HD local DMA for Buffalo until the new satellite launches next year.
Steve
Interesting article about the work being done to develope an ATSC 3 converter box. Yes it does mention affordable.
www.tvtechnology.com
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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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.
S
WHAT ABOUT THE INTERNET PART OF IT. NO ONE WANTS A BOX CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET EITHER.
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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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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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!
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The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
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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.
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Another example:
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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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We have a Breakfast and Dinner thread so...
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
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now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
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Lately my eight year old Dell laptop has been shutting off even when I have a full battery. I have had to keep it plugged up all the time to keep this from happening. Any idea what is causing this? I replaced the battery about three years ago.
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