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For those using an analog receiver to control the feed servo for polarity control.
Here's something I've been brainstorming. Programmed with a soldering iron.
A Work in progress. Anyone have any comment?
Theory:
LNB voltage is divided by equal resistances to equal 1/2 the LNB voltage. This will result in approx 6.5 and 9 volts applied to the comparators.
The other input to the comparators is clamped to 7.5 to 8 volts by a zener. This will result in one or the other comparator output being high.
This will turn on the corosponding LED and momentarily cause the associated transistor to conduct as the capacitor in its base lead charges.
The open collector outputs will appear as a momentary short to ground.
The reversed diode, base to emitter, discharges the capacitor when the comparator output goes low. This should ensure switching at rapid rates of channel change.
Will require further output circuitry if the channel UP / DOWN of the analog receiver is matrixed, and does not use ground as common.
Here's something I've been brainstorming. Programmed with a soldering iron.
A Work in progress. Anyone have any comment?
Theory:
LNB voltage is divided by equal resistances to equal 1/2 the LNB voltage. This will result in approx 6.5 and 9 volts applied to the comparators.
The other input to the comparators is clamped to 7.5 to 8 volts by a zener. This will result in one or the other comparator output being high.
This will turn on the corosponding LED and momentarily cause the associated transistor to conduct as the capacitor in its base lead charges.
The open collector outputs will appear as a momentary short to ground.
The reversed diode, base to emitter, discharges the capacitor when the comparator output goes low. This should ensure switching at rapid rates of channel change.
Will require further output circuitry if the channel UP / DOWN of the analog receiver is matrixed, and does not use ground as common.
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Two more thoughts...
- you could get to a condition where you were out of sync; would be cool to think of a way to auto-correct that.
- if the receiver buttons were not relative to ground (part of a matrix, as you mentioned), you could easily drive little reed relays with your transistors; the relay contacts would float and 'push your buttons'.
- you could get to a condition where you were out of sync; would be cool to think of a way to auto-correct that.
- if the receiver buttons were not relative to ground (part of a matrix, as you mentioned), you could easily drive little reed relays with your transistors; the relay contacts would float and 'push your buttons'.
When I brainstorm with friends on problems, we pitch all sorts of ideas, no matter how silly they sound.
What we've found is, my stupid idea may just be the basis for your brilliant insight!
So, here's what I came up with while out driving tonight:
- some electronics that monitor the pulse width the receiver is sending.... maybe with a CMOS one-shot.
- hot-glue a magnet and reed to the servo motor so we know where it's aimed...
- say, doesn't your receiver have LEDs on the front panel that says Odd/Even channel? If so, drive a reed relay with one!
Another thing I noticed, is that you have no hysteresis in your voltage detection circuit.
I'd put some in, just to improve the design.
And the last thought is this: maybe it's time to take a whole new approach?
If and when you want to chat, I'll be around.
A well integrated design with a motor controller, could be killer... and just a minor addition to the existing microprocessor.
We did suggest something like this for the next version of Sadoun's Gbox, and he seemed to like it, but with the poor economy, nothing ever happened.
With a knowledge of which satellite you were on, we could tune the servo to a custom/optimum position.
But even a stand-alone unit with a micro, could be outstanding, too!
(see Equant's design, mentioned in this thread)
What we've found is, my stupid idea may just be the basis for your brilliant insight!
So, here's what I came up with while out driving tonight:
- some electronics that monitor the pulse width the receiver is sending.... maybe with a CMOS one-shot.
- hot-glue a magnet and reed to the servo motor so we know where it's aimed...
- say, doesn't your receiver have LEDs on the front panel that says Odd/Even channel? If so, drive a reed relay with one!
Another thing I noticed, is that you have no hysteresis in your voltage detection circuit.
I'd put some in, just to improve the design.
And the last thought is this: maybe it's time to take a whole new approach?
If and when you want to chat, I'll be around.
A well integrated design with a motor controller, could be killer... and just a minor addition to the existing microprocessor.
We did suggest something like this for the next version of Sadoun's Gbox, and he seemed to like it, but with the poor economy, nothing ever happened.
With a knowledge of which satellite you were on, we could tune the servo to a custom/optimum position.
But even a stand-alone unit with a micro, could be outstanding, too!
(see Equant's design, mentioned in this thread)
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Thanks to Fitch Ratings ( who gives the ratings on Credit and debt, as approved by the SEC, so they have accurate numbers) we have the totals.
DIRECTV's video subscriber base is the third-largest traditional multi-channel video programming distributor (MVPD) in the U.S. with about 8.2 million subscribers at the end of 1Q26.
The last time it was reported, it was 8.8M at the end of 2Q25, so only a 600,000 loss for 3 quarters, which is a major improvement, since for many years before that, it was losing 500,000 a quarter, 2 Million a year.
It is now losing less than Dish/Sling combined, I believe the Genre Packs are helping to retain and get subscribers.
DIRECTV's video subscriber base is the third-largest traditional multi-channel video programming distributor (MVPD) in the U.S. with about 8.2 million subscribers at the end of 1Q26.
The last time it was reported, it was 8.8M at the end of 2Q25, so only a 600,000 loss for 3 quarters, which is a major improvement, since for many years before that, it was losing 500,000 a quarter, 2 Million a year.
It is now losing less than Dish/Sling combined, I believe the Genre Packs are helping to retain and get subscribers.
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Recently came back to DirectTV Satellite service and have two boxes, Gemini and a main HR54.
DirecTV is charging me two "TV access fees" of $10 each, but can only watch TV on the one without the server. Is there anything I can do to fix this?
DirecTV is charging me two "TV access fees" of $10 each, but can only watch TV on the one without the server. Is there anything I can do to fix this?
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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:
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Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
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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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I feel like this was discussed in another thread, but I can't find it. I have T-Mobile and my last iPhone upgrade was in 2020. I want to get a new iPhone, but what is the best way to go about doing it? Should I order the iPhone from T-Mobile directly, or should I buy from the Apple Store? I feel like there are pros/cons to each option.
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I have a Hopper with Sling. (Don't know exact model.) A couple nights ago, I went into the DVR screen, and noted that it was recording three programs. Yet I was able to view live TV (that was not one of the channels being recorded.) Did something change? In the past, it would only let me watch one of the channels being recorded, or any recording in the DVR menu. Maybe it was streaming, although there was no indication of that?
Apologies if this has been covered; I searched and didn't find anything.
Thanks.
Apologies if this has been covered; I searched and didn't find anything.
Thanks.
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Anyone have a DirecTV Local Channel Connector that you'd like to get rid of at a reasonable price? DirecTV is currently in a contract dispute with owner of my local ABC affiliate.
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I did that. The response was that the LCC is not available. Escalated the issue to a tech support person with the same results.
Could be out of them I guess ... I'd keep trying, every 3-4 days.I did that. The response was that the LCC is not available. Escalated the issue to a tech support person with the same results.
If they are not out of them as them WHY you can't get one, seeing Your in a Dispute. Thats what they are for.
I would make them give you a real answer, don't let them off the hook.
I had one, and it worked well, but I believe I gave it to another D* friend (also had a AM21), I know I gave them away ...
According to the tech support guy, they don't have any in stock. He said I should receive an email when and if they have them. I even told him I would accept a refurbished unit.
I'm not sure your going to find any Refurbished ones as D* doesn't ask for them back.According to the tech support guy, they don't have any in stock. He said I should receive an email when and if they have them. I even told him I would accept a refurbished unit.
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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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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
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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