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goaliebob99
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Last reply · posted in FTA Receiver / Equipment Support
I seem to be having issues locking on to transponders that simply just lock without any issues with my pansat9200. The GDMX feeds will lock for a second and then just go away like they are not there, and I cant lock at all the NBC HD mux on AMC1KU where as my pansat has no issues locking onto them.


So for those of you whom are able to lock onto them what software version are you using?
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When loading / reloading Firmwares, some (or all) of the Networking features may be turned off.
You need to re-enable them.

I am running 5209? and seem to have Diseqc 1.2 Motor issues and Poor response on Switch and Signal / Quality Meters, too lazy to switch back. LOL
AcWxRadar
When loading / reloading Firmwares, some (or all) of the Networking features may be turned off.
You need to re-enable them.

I am running 5209? and seem to have Diseqc 1.2 Motor issues and Poor response on Switch and Signal / Quality Meters, too lazy to switch back. LOL

Lak7,

Firmware 5209 is the most recent which tried to address the YouTube glitch. That sounds right from your description as I noticed that the signal level and quality level response were extremely slow to "pop" in. I didn't like this and I wasn't really concerned with the YouTube thing anyway, so I did switch back.

The DiSEqC 1.2 troubles apparently exist with all versions. However, I have a suspicion that this is partially our error as the "end user" and partially a frailty or programming problem from OpenSat. The way "we" want to use the AZBox, like we are accustomed to with other STB boxes, doesn't play well. If you use the editor programs, much of this goes away, but it still isn't perfect in my opinion. I didn't stick with the 5209 version long enough to test and verify if it was worse than the 5020 version, but I would certainly take your word for that if that is what your experience was.

Regarding firmware upgrades: If you are going upward in version and OpenSat does not specifically state that there is a change in the network services features, You should not witness a change in these settings UNLESS you perform a FORMAT APPLICATION AREA. If you simply upgrade via USB, you should not detect any settings alterations in this respect. They should all remain active and retain your personalized settings.

If you go in reverse (return to an older firmware version because you do not like the newest one that you installed) I have to question whether it will be required to perform the FORMAT APPLICATION AREA in order to truly return the box to the previous revision and especially when attempting to return to a much older one. I am quite sure that going forward (unless otherwise specified by OpenSat to do so) you can just load each new version upon the other and keep advancing as each firmware builds upon the previous versions. However, when reverting to past versions, I don't know if the same, simple process completely removes all the aspects of the newer versions so that you truly arrive at a "virgin" aspect of the older. I will try to find clarification on this from OpenSat directly, if I can.

RADAR
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Have my wireless working again with 5020. Had to force it to fail a wired connection when there wasn't one before it would present the setup parameters for a wireless connection.

Have noticed that since upgrading from 2238 I can't get a good recording of NBC HD East. Used to record okay, but in 4 gig segments. PBS HD East records okay with 5020. Acceleration on or off made no difference. I remember reading about problems with high bandwidth channels in the forum so I guess I'll have to do some reading to what the latest status of that problem is.

Haven't tried DiSEqC 1.2 since the upgrade yet, so don't know if I'll see any improvements there. I remember it never behaved with 2238.
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Neil
AcWxRadar
Lak7,

Firmware 5209 is the most recent which tried to address the YouTube glitch. That sounds right from your description as I noticed that the signal level and quality level response were extremely slow to "pop" in. I didn't like this and I wasn't really concerned with the YouTube thing anyway, so I did switch back.

The DiSEqC 1.2 troubles apparently exist with all versions. However, I have a suspicion that this is partially our error as the "end user" and partially a frailty or programming problem from OpenSat. The way "we" want to use the AZBox, like we are accustomed to with other STB boxes, doesn't play well. If you use the editor programs, much of this goes away, but it still isn't perfect in my opinion. I didn't stick with the 5209 version long enough to test and verify if it was worse than the 5020 version, but I would certainly take your word for that if that is what your experience was.

Regarding firmware upgrades: If you are going upward in version and OpenSat does not specifically state that there is a change in the network services features, You should not witness a change in these settings UNLESS you perform a FORMAT APPLICATION AREA. If you simply upgrade via USB, you should not detect any settings alterations in this respect. They should all remain active and retain your personalized settings.

If you go in reverse (return to an older firmware version because you do not like the newest one that you installed) I have to question whether it will be required to perform the FORMAT APPLICATION AREA in order to truly return the box to the previous revision and especially when attempting to return to a much older one. I am quite sure that going forward (unless otherwise specified by OpenSat to do so) you can just load each new version upon the other and keep advancing as each firmware builds upon the previous versions. However, when reverting to past versions, I don't know if the same, simple process completely removes all the aspects of the newer versions so that you truly arrive at a "virgin" aspect of the older. I will try to find clarification on this from OpenSat directly, if I can.

RADAR

I received a direct reply to the question regarding "FORMATTING THE APPLICATION AREA" from the OpenSat Support Team. Here is their answer:

Thank you so much for your contact.
We suggest to format the application area if you try to install a firmware version with important differences between them. For example if you have a very old version and you want to install the current one...

Best Regards,
Your Support Team
--
OpenSAT, Lda.
Edificio OPENSAT, Lagoa
C.P 4950-283 Mazedo, MNÇ - PORTUGAL


I think that this reveals that the OpenSat team perceives that it is important to perform the FORMAT APPLICATION AREA when progressing forward (in the instances mentioned) and therefore, if regressing in firmware versions to an older version, it would be VERY important.

RADAR
stanleyjohn
ill have to vote for 5020 also! thats what my ultra came with and after re-doing the satellite list i have had very few negative issues with it.
J
Like Lak7, I am using the latest Firmware 5209 for Youtube - (see the great Super Bowl commercials), and am also using DiSEqC1.2 with my Von Weise Actuator, VBoxIII, and 12 Ft Mesh Dish. I have 31 Sats Scanned in. There are a few quirks with DiSEqC1.2: ie the East Limit keeps coming in with every Sat that is scanned in, and I move the Dish to the new Sat positions for the Strongest Tp Signal for S & Q with the Remote from the VBox III. All these problems go away when you Store the Current Sat position in the Azbox Rx, and then Reboot immediately after Storing that latest Sat Position. At least this has worked fine for me.
SuperDish_Fan23
Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum
Why are ViP922s So rare? like its crazy how ebay has none, i checked everywhere, also, i got a ViP222k now, which is actually activated!
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They were high-end specialty, somewhat buggy and the 612/622/722 just overwhelmed it in popularity.
HipKat
I think they were more of a transitional receiver bridging the VIPs to the Hopper. They were a PITA to install and were buggy. Personally, I thought at the time that they were the best receiver out there. The versatility of the VIP's with the new Hopper GUI and, by far, the coolest-looking front plate and lighting.
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Well if it is because of reliability that wouldnt shock me.I went through 5 or 6 of them in little over 2 years. I loved the Sling when it worked! Saved lots of money having it in the day. That was probably 15 or 16 years ago?
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I think they were more of a transitional receiver bridging the VIPs to the Hopper. They were a PITA to install and were buggy. Personally, I thought at the time that they were the best receiver out there. The versatility of the VIP's with the new Hopper GUI and, by far, the coolest-looking front plate and lighting.
I don't recall that they came out just before hopper, but rather that they came out even before 722. Or could be thinking of 921.

As to the title pf the post, "rare" does not necessarily mean valuable or desirable.
Nominal
I don't recall that they came out just before hopper, but rather that they came out even before 722. Or could be thinking of 921.

As to the title pf the post, "rare" does not necessarily mean valuable or desirable.
You are thinking of the 921. The 922 was the first DVR with Sling functionality built in (that was eventually disabled along with the Sling Adapter for the 722s and the 1st Hopper because they relied on now-defunct Adobe Flash technology). With the bugginess described by others and the removal of its marquee feature (Sling) the 922 faded into obscurity once the Hopper 2 with built in Sling was released and they finally made the concept into a fully functional product.
Scott Greczkowski
Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU! Cutting Edge
Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club
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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Take It To The Limit - The Eagles
harshness
Take It To The Limit - The Eagles
The two instances of "The" should have been highlighted.

Take
Me to the River - Talking Heads
dishstaller
Blinded By The Light - Manfred Mann's Earth Band
Bobby
I Saw The Light - Todd Rundgren
long_time_Dish
Little Bit Of Light - Strange Weather
EatMyVolts
A Little Bit of Soap -- The Jarmels
Peter Parker
Supporting Founder Lifetime Supporter
Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum
No idea what improvements might be involved.
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Has anyone noticed an FF stutter with 713? I used to be able to hit FF a few times and skip smoothly. After 713 (maybe 712), when I skip forward, there is a definite stutter for as many times as I have pressed FF.

Can anyone check on this and report back? Recorded programs and then press skip forward a few times to see if it's smooth? Normally, it just jumps to the right place after the skips.
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I'm getting fabulous picture on Ch. 148 4k, but zero audio with H713. This is with a recorded show (Notre Dame game). Anyone else have this? Audio is fine on every other channel.
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Has anyone noticed an FF stutter with 713? I used to be able to hit FF a few times and skip smoothly. After 713 (maybe 712), when I skip forward, there is a definite stutter for as many times as I have pressed FF.

Can anyone check on this and report back? Recorded programs and then press skip forward a few times to see if it's smooth? Normally, it just jumps to the right place after the skips.
My wife mentioned that her remote is acting strange this morning. She hit FF and it went to 15x FF.
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Wife bought me a t-shirt that has "have you tried turning it off and on again?"
Here's the one I need:
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dishstaller
Here's the one I need:
Just ordered one....that's great.
jsmit86
I'm getting fabulous picture on Ch. 148 4k, but zero audio with H713. This is with a recorded show (Notre Dame game). Anyone else have this? Audio is fine on every other channel.
It's a known issue.
For a temporary fix, go into the menu, Audio, and turn Dolby Audio "OFF". You will have PCM stereo audio.

I was able to give the tech ops team some data logs so they could diagnose the problem, and they rolled me back to H708 temporarily. It fixed that issue.

They let me know that they understand what caused the issue, and it will be fixed within a few weeks in a new update.
long_time_Dish
They let me know that they understand what caused the issue, and it will be fixed within a few weeks in a new update.
Oh, you mean "soon"? :biggrin
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It's a known issue.
For a temporary fix, go into the menu, Audio, and turn Dolby Audio "OFF". You will have PCM stereo audio.

I was able to give the tech ops team some data logs so they could diagnose the problem, and they rolled me back to H708 temporarily. It fixed that issue.

They let me know that they understand what caused the issue, and it will be fixed within a few weeks in a new update.
I guess they will be busy when lots of people start asking for rollbacks to H708 now that you mention that downgrades of software does exist because it will likely fix the OTA Single Tuner and the IR Remote problems in H710-H713.
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dfergie
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Last reply · posted in What's Cooking?
We have a Breakfast and Dinner thread so... :)
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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TRG
Two Chicago style hot dogs and a Fanta orange soda.
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Little mini pepperoni pizza, green beans, apples and chocolate milk.
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Fanta orange soda.
Sitting in fridge cooling off, bought 1 along with 2 Mexican Cokes at La Tienda... (I keep a few cokes stashed as well as in fridge and camper fridge)
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Garlic cheese bread
Green beans
Apples
Chocolate Milk
Some weird noodles. ;)
(They have salad and a couple other fruits if wanted)
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Club sandwich and corn chowder. Iced tea.
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Chili dog bowl, water… (homemade chili)
dfergie
Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU!
Last reply · posted in TV Shows
Stargate SG-1 cancelled, Atlantis renewed
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Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
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The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.

Stargate Atlantis, meanwhile, has been renewed for a fourth season, with the network hoping to see that the spin-off series can stand alone, according to a source.
Source Gateworld
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dfergie
The Tokra pt 1, I know pt 2 will be next...
(came across on Pluto tv live, went to media server for "clean" version)
R
I have gotten back into watching SG-1 and I have recorded most of the episodes to binge watch. What episodes are about the Antarctic or was this a movie? Also where could I watch the SG-1 movies?
osu1991
long_time_Dish
I have gotten back into watching SG-1 and I have recorded most of the episodes to binge watch. What episodes are about the Antarctic or was this a movie? Also where could I watch the SG-1 movies?
Well, there are a couple involving the Antarctic. "Solitudes", S1 E17 (one of my favorites), Then, "Lost City', S7 E21 and E22. Then, in the SGA pilot, "Rising", S1 E1 and E2, it starts out in the Antarctic for about the first 20 minutes or so.
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Well, there are a couple involving the Antarctic. "Solitudes", S1 E17 (one of my favorites), Then, "Lost City', S7 E21 and E22. Then, in the SGA pilot, "Rising", S1 E1 and E2, it starts out in the Antarctic for about the first 20 minutes or so.
Which one has O'Neil being Ancients? I am at the end of Season 8 now.
Bobby
Supporting Founder Lifetime Supporter
Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum
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
MLB, Brewers at Dodgers, Thursday 10-15, 6PM PDT, Channel 148-02.
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CFB, Notre Dame at BYU, Saturday 10-27, 4:30PM PDT, Channel 148-03.
Bobby
NASCAR, Freeway Insurance 500, Sunday 10-18, 12PM PDT, Channel 148-04.
Bobby
CFB, Ohio State at Indiana, Saturday 10-17, 9AM PDT, Channel 148-01.
CFB, Arizona State at Texas Tech, Saturday 10-17, 12:30PM PDT, Channel 148-01.
Bobby
CFB, Ole Miss at Texas, Saturday 10-24, 4:30PM PDT, Channel 148-03.
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Ramy
Supporting Founder
Last reply · posted in The Sports Section
Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.
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A lot of upsets yesterday, but my LSU Tigers won.
Foxbat
Best fan sign I saw during the ND-BYU game: "Bear ate your Lucky Charms!" (Bear being the Cougars' QB). I was going to suggest, "Have you or your team been involved in a Carr crash?"
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They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.😈. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
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They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.😈. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
Yup, I agree, I'd rather be 2 or 3 till the last few weeks.
K
Pub Member / Supporter Lifetime Supporter
Last reply · posted in TV Shows
Season 2 order already in hand:

'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Renewed for Season 2, Tatiana Maslany to Guest Star in Season 1

I've not been optimistic about this show based on what I've read so far. Seems to be aimed at a younger audience. Interesting though that Tatiana Maslany will have some sort of role.
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K
I'm sure I will watch at least the first episode but I am not optimistic.
K
I'm sure I will watch at least the first episode but I am not optimistic.
Here i am over a year later and just finished season 1. Not great but not as bad as I was expecting. Did not care for the barefoot captain stuff but overall ok. Actually looking forward to see what they did for season 2.
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Here i am over a year later and just finished season 1. Not great but not as bad as I was expecting. Did not care for the barefoot captain stuff but overall ok. Actually looking forward to see what they did for season 2.
Yeah, the foot stuff was just nasty. I kept thinking of how dirty her feet would get traipsing around shoe-less. Funny, I love being shoe less at home and never wear shoes indoors in my home for long, but seeing her laying on all her furniture with her bare feet hanging out just kind of grossed me out.
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I kept thinking of how dirty her feet would get traipsing around shoe-less.
Where would this "dirt" come from? Dead skin and dandruff?
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Where would this "dirt" come from? Dead skin and dandruff?
There would still be dirt ,dust in the future I am sure. So walking around the station like she did she would get stuff on her feet. I am sure the robot vacuum is still going to miss stuff, with all those different alien species running around there.
harshness
There would still be dirt ,dust in the future I am sure.
Where is it going to come from -- specifically?

Why do you think cleaning technology won't improve in the next few hundred years? HEPA filtration was invented as part of the Manhattan Project.
MikeD-C05
Where is it going to come from -- specifically?

Why do you think cleaning technology won't improve in the next few hundred years? HEPA filtration was invented as part of the Manhattan Project.
I don't know, but I still don't like her walking through the station or the academy with out her shoes. It looks unprofessional and very "hippy like" for someone of her status and I personally don't get off to feet, so there is that. ;)
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I don't know, but I still don't like her walking through the station or the academy with out her shoes. It looks unprofessional and very "hippy like" for someone of her status and I personally don't get off to feet, so there is that. ;)
Stay out of my office. I rarely have shoes or socks on in the office. My office and business is at home though :clapping
K
I just thought her behavior, including the bare feet thing, was disrespectful to her position.
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