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I need some help to get the new X4 map that starts at X4-201 and goes to X4-941. I programmed X4 at the W5 location. My X4 map starts at X4-100 and goes to X4-856. The DMX music is at X4-820 to X4-856. I started with a channel count of 4977 on W5-603 and 4933 on X4-216. My TDT was/is 1776. I have a 920 new in 2000 and had programming (Denver Stations) until 12/24/2010. Here is what I have done so far:

1. Went to W5-603 (Gospel channel with color bars). Removed X4 programming (Via Opt 644). Unplugged the unit, waited 30 seconds and plugged it in again. After about an hour, I programmed in X4 (via Opt 644) at the W5 location. W5 channel count was 4930 and the X4 channel count was 4886. The X4 map was still the same as before. Start at 210, end at 856, music from 820-856. I removed X4 again.

2. Decided to change provider stream from 4096 to 4160 anyway. Did options 67780 to reset and verified as zero using option 605. Went to W5-603, did a hit. Hit count went to 5. Let it sit there overnight. In the morning I had a guide with 18 entries:

W5-409 G1-5 W4-504
W5-603 C4-660 W4-505
W5-640 C4-801 W4-608
W5-710 GB-10 W1-20
W5-730 G4-15 W1-300
C3-13 W4-16 W1-400

3. Reprogrammed in X4 and went to X4-216 and let set for a while. Several more guide entries were added for X4, but the guide looped on itself from X4-603, X4-640, X4-644, X4-710, X4-730, X4-201, X4-603, etc, etc. So, I left the receiver on X4-216, pulled the power again, repower unit and waited 30 minutes. Went to W5-603, removed X4 programming, and reprogrammed again. Still the old map.

4. Removed X4 programming again. Used G0 map to program at W5 satellite position. Per instructions, G0-10 did not have DC2 light, but G0-13 did, so I used G0-13. The Channel count was 4798. I unplugged the unit, waited 30 secs, pluged in the unit and let it set for 30 minutes. Right after power on, the channel count was 4512. After a few minutes, it was up to 4538. After an hour I tried to program X4 again. The old map was still there.

So, here I am stuck. I have a X4 map, but it does not match SRL channel assignments. I get part of a guide. I might get more if I leave it on X4-216 overnight with X4 programmed in. What now?
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What receiver are you guys talking about? Has anyone tried the "Options 6. 7. 7. 8, 0? You won't see any change in the screens but it is supposed to clear the provider key. You may need a re-hit after.

When I set up my 922, I first went to W-5 bird and did the options 6,7,7,8,0 and then programmed in the X-4. Called and turned on a package. Had a few minor issues but after a power cycle, things seemed to straighten out.

Also, you may want to trick the receiver and chose a c-band only LNB in the installation menu. Then , if all goes well, return to your previous setting.

Just another useless suggestion.
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Some 4DTV's seem to be stubborn with the conversion still. From what I know a MR will clear it up. If the memory is corrupted by a high channel count or TDT count there are issues. It's too bad some people didn't follow the steps I posted on my site prior to 1/4. I did my best to inform everyone and still update the site at least weekly with new info. http://www.themusicworkshopchicago.com/4dtv/index.html Now without any data on G1-3 you cannot currently get those maps back. I don't think Comcast will ever support them. Some may have to deal with a crippled 4DTV with only X4 and the stock tiles until 4play TNG makes a breakthrough. Things are slow because we lack the equipment and funds to go full speed ahead. It will remain this way until something changes. We are still assembling the team and have looked into what we have access too. If all in the team could quit their jobs and dedicate all the time to the project with unlimited funds and equipment things would be different but in reality it is as is for now. If anyone has some spare 4D's they wish to donate for testing or anything else we can use please contact us here 4Play The Next Generation I hate begging but we can use all the help from the 4DTV community we can get. It will pay off on the long run.

Thanks again, TvroPro.

BTW Programming info was updated on the 4D site this week.
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Some 4DTV's seem to be stubborn with the conversion still. From what I know a MR will clear it up. If the memory is corrupted by a high channel count or TDT count there are issues. It's too bad some people didn't follow the steps I posted on my site prior to 1/4. I did my best to inform everyone and still update the site at least weekly with new info.

I did follow the instructions prior to 1/4 plus your latest conversion instructions. It still failed for me. Then I followed the instructions at Skyvision with no success either. I have been reading everything on this site for the last few months and try to keep as informed as possible. Will continue to do so and hope that something will come along which will enable me to convert. That or Skyvision will finally call me back and be able to help.Until then, I'll just enjoy the freebies and FTA.
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What receiver are you guys talking about? Has anyone tried the "Options 6. 7. 7. 8, 0? You won't see any change in the screens but it is supposed to clear the provider key. You may need a re-hit after.

When I set up my 922, I first went to W-5 bird and did the options 6,7,7,8,0 and then programmed in the X-4. Called and turned on a package. Had a few minor issues but after a power cycle, things seemed to straighten out.

Mine is a 922. I have the correct provider in, and it says X4 is C band, I checked to make sure, thinking perhaps that was the problem. I guess I could try changing it to C band LNB only, couldn't hurt anything. Thanks.
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I did follow the instructions prior to 1/4 plus your latest conversion instructions. It still failed for me. Then I followed the instructions at Skyvision with no success either. I have been reading everything on this site for the last few months and try to keep as informed as possible. Will continue to do so and hope that something will come along which will enable me to convert. That or Skyvision will finally call me back and be able to help.Until then, I'll just enjoy the freebies and FTA.

Did you get the proper X4 prior to 1/4? Is your channel count under 4800 and TDT less than 1920? Doing a soft boot usually gets the proper map in there if the above are good.

Skyvision is very busy and will hopefully get back to every one who called in. If it still won't convert who knows it may just be a lemon receiver. In that case if a MR don't work you need to look into getting another IRD. I'm sorry your having such problems. Theres not much more I can suggest here on sat-guys. I would have to step through all the diagnostics of your receiver and see where there may be an issue. That is impossible on a forum.
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I been trying since last year but my 905 doesn't want to flush out the old X4. Maybe because I had KU subs back when and watched it a lot.
Didn't know about channel count, especially for a 905 till about 2 weeks ago.
Will keeep watching discussions a while to see if those with old tiles and high channel count convert successfully w/o a MR.
BTW Anybody have experience with the ebay seller with multiple 410's for sale @ $50. May go that route.
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Some 4DTV's seem to be stubborn with the conversion still. From what I know a MR will clear it up. If the memory is corrupted by a high channel count or TDT count there are issues. It's too bad some people didn't follow the steps I posted on my site prior to 1/4. I did my best to inform everyone and still update the site at least weekly with new info.

I know you tried, but I among others are stuck with an old X4 map and saying 'we shudda' is not going to help solve the current problem. I have a good TDT of 1776 and now a channel count of 4305 on G9-1. I have tried about everything, and can not get X4 to the new layout. I went through the soft reset again and am letting my unit set on G9-1 for a few days. I do not want to do a master reset. If you can come up with something new, I will give it a try. BTW, I am an very experienced assembler & C programmer, so I might be interested in giving a hand on your 4play mapping project.
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BTW, I am an very experienced assembler & C programmer, so I might be interested in giving a hand on your 4play mapping project.

If your interested in getting involved in 4Play send us some information here: 4DTV Online... Contact Us I will forward it to our head programmer and have him get back with you.
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Anyone making their own breakfast sausage? I've recently been trying different recipes, found some I like, some I've modified...
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Bob Evans Sage.
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Bob Evans Sage.
I will look, but I don't think I have seen it. Owen's breakfast sausage use to be favorite, but I can't find it anymore. Jimmy Dean's country mild is OK also when I can find it.
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Swaggerty's isn't too bad, sausage prices are lower per lb than making my own from pork butts right now so I've been buying JC Potter or Owen lately.
(Swaggerty's at Sam's is pre cut, I usually partially freeze the rolls and cut with my slicer and vacuum seal on parchment paper)
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I will look, but I don't think I have seen it. Owen's breakfast sausage use to be favorite, but I can't find it anymore. Jimmy Dean's country mild is OK also when I can find it.
amazon maybe :what
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I will look, but I don't think I have seen it. Owen's breakfast sausage use to be favorite, but I can't find it anymore. Jimmy Dean's country mild is OK also when I can find it.
owens on amazon is 54.99 for a 4 pk 16 oz a sausage. i feel that's kind of steep!!!
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Swaggerty's isn't too bad, sausage prices are lower per lb than making my own from pork butts right now so I've been buying JC Potter or Owen lately.
(Swaggerty's at Sam's is pre cut, I usually partially freeze the rolls and cut with my slicer and vacuum seal on parchment paper)
id'e rather make my own vs store bought.
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owens on amazon is 54.99 for a 4 pk 16 oz a sausage. i feel that's kind of steep!!!
Especially when I can get a two pound roll of Jimmy Dean from Sam's Club for $7.38.
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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....
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Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette) -- Tex Williams
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Don't Do Me Like That - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
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I LIKE It LIKE THAT-The Dave Clark Five
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Five O'Clock World - The Vogues
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All Around The World - Oasis
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Continuing the Kilauea thread in the Pub here. Perhaps the Iceland one too next time there's remarkable activity.

Currently there is precursory lava flowing into the crater, leading to the next episode that'll probably start within the next day.

You can see the pace of inflation / deflation here. It serves as the primary predictor for when the expect the eruptions, which coincide w/ inflation turning into significant deflation and last for several hours on average with significant fountaining.



View: https://youtu.be/Uecu2seh4b4


Wife and I like the AfarTV feeds, for the discussion along w/ them, though they're otherwise just mirrors of the official USGS feeds.


View: https://youtu.be/iws3rh5vLAQ
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Some wild inflation and significant uptick in earthquake activity in the caldera. Magma intrusion, could lead to new fissure(s). Or not.

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Summary: A shallow intrusion of magma is occurring within the summit region near the existing eruption location in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.

Activity Summary: Earthquake activity has increased in the summit region of Kīlauea beneath Halemaʻumaʻu crater and the south caldera region. Ground deformation patterns recorded by summit tiltmeters suggest that magma is intruding beneath the ground in this area, in an east-west orientation, near the western or southern part of Halemaʻumaʻu crater.

Increased earthquake activity began this afternoon, September 30, 2026, at approximately 2 p.m. HST, underneath Halemaʻumaʻu. Since then, about 40 earthquakes have been detected and activity is still on-going. The largest event, so far, a magnitude 3.4 earthquake, occurred at 9:52 p.m. HST, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) beneath the surface in the northeast part of Halemaʻumaʻu. Starting around 8 p.m. HST., summit tiltmeters began to show extremely rapid changes consistent with crack growth in an east-west orientation possible near the current vent area, suggesting that magma is intruding in this region.

Historically, east-west trending fissures have erupted in the southeastern part of Halemaʻumaʻu and extending through the Keanakākoʻi crater area all the way to Chain of Craters Road near Lua Manu. The last east-west fissure in this area erupted in September 2023 and extended from the middle of Halemaʻumaʻu to the eastern wall just beneath the Keanakākoʻi overlook. An event of this type is also possible under current conditions.

Currently, there are no signs of a change at the surface as the existing eruptive vent complex in Halemaʻumaʻu, including the north and south vents, continue to intermittently spatter with strong glow and flames; however, conditions could change quickly. It is possible that this event ends without reaching the surface or it produces a fissure eruption in a new location within the summit caldera region.
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View: https://youtu.be/tv37YPVfHME


Gemini summary:

In this video from Shawn Willsey: Geology Explained, geology professor Shawn Willsey details rapid subsurface and surface changes at Kīlauea volcano in Hawaii:
  • Signs of a Magma Intrusion (Dike): Summit tiltmeters recorded an unprecedented, rapid inflation spike of around 45 microradians [04:00 Opens in a new window ], accompanied by a dramatic surge of over 100 shallow earthquakes within 24 hours (peaking at a magnitude 3.4) [01:44 Opens in a new window ]. The deformation indicates that magma is intruding in an east-west orientation beneath the southern caldera/Halemaʻumaʻu region [01:16 Opens in a new window ].

  • No Rift Zone Migration: Tilt and seismic data confirm magma is remaining confined to the summit area rather than traveling down the East Rift Zone [02:40 Opens in a new window ].

  • Structural Pathways: Willsey notes that pre-existing faults and fractures expanded during the 2018 caldera collapse [08:32 Opens in a new window ]. Because these fracture zones remain unsealed, magma can move and mobilize toward the surface much faster than before [10:17 Opens in a new window ].

  • Potential Outcomes: The intrusion could stall underground without erupting, or it could feed a new east-west fissure eruption inside the summit caldera, similar to the September 2023 event [02:47 Opens in a new window ].

  • Shift to Dome Overflows: Webcam footage from overnight reveals repeated pulses of fluid lava overflowing the spatter cone at the North Vent [11:42 Opens in a new window ]. Occurring roughly every 20 to 50 minutes and lasting several minutes each [12:36 Opens in a new window ], these cyclic overflows suggest Kīlauea may be transitioning away from high-fountaining episodes toward regular surface overflows [14:54 Opens in a new window ].

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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?
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Jimbo

Howard ...
You don't like Tony, or Tony as the Director (he's only been there for 30 seconds now) or you don't like NCIS ?
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Howard ...
You don't like Tony, or Tony as the Director (he's only been there for 30 seconds now) or you don't like NCIS ?
Tony as the director.🙄
Jimbo
Tony as the director.🙄
Would you rather have LaRoche ???
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I liked this episode and a toned down Tony...
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Would you rather have LaRoche ???
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.
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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 ...

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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I wonder it they will show the teased meeting (in Origins) with Tony and Gibbs.
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I wonder it they will show the teased meeting (in Origins) with Tony and Gibbs.
I'm curious how they are going to implement Tony into Origins (If they do) ...
Tony was introduced to Gibbs and the team, on NCIS, which makes it the Mothership side of things, he worked in Baltimore prior to NCIS, NO mention when they met that anyone had known one another ...
Anony55
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For quite a while now, people with a VIP211k have been losing their recordings on their activated external HDDs... even when there's nothing physically wrong with HDD. I believe this is an intentional and underhanded tactic that Dish is pulling in an attempt to force users away from the VIP211k.

They are obviously regretting that they ever let users have a "non-dvr" dvr in the first place. You would think they would be happy charging you a $40 one time fee... and then be happy letting the customer be the one responsible for HDD failures.

Dish clearly hates the 211k bitter-clingers. This recording deletion problem is intentional (IMO), and I think it is just one more tool that they are using. Hopper and a 2-year agreement... that's what they want you to have. Think about that... a 2-year agreement... with a company $30 Billion in debt (that's with a B). What happens when all that debt causes them to drop the channel that may have been your whole reason for having Dish in the first place? Guess who's stuck with a service that no longer suits their needs... for the remainder of the 2-year agreement.

On top of that, they don't want you to install it yourself. I purchased and installed all my equipment myself. That used to be common. Now, they lie to me and tell me that my dish must be updated to use a Hopper. Funny thing is... they don't even know what dish I have because they didn't install it, and I didn't tell them. If you ask what type of dish/LNBs the hopper needs... good luck getting an answer. All they know is that whatever you have needs to be upgraded by an installer.

It is quite apparent to me that they care much more about staying in their box, than they do working with the customer. That's too bad, because it hasn't always been that way. It's like they are totally unaware of the current business environment that they are trying to compete in.

I have been a customer since 2010. I will be cancelling my service before the next period. Yeah, I know, my $1,200 a year won't make a difference to them. It just seems like they have forgotten who needs who, especially when you consider the competition in today's streaming world. But hey, they will have succeed in forcing me off the 211k.
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Nebugeater
Got a 211k that works fine, and I no longer need it if someone wants to throw me a few bucks and pay shipping. Not tied to my account as of last week. Used with a tailgater and got a wally
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Got a 211k that works fine, and I no longer need it if someone wants to throw me a few bucks and pay shipping. Not tied to my account as of last week. Used with a tailgater and got a wally
Is the 211k still available? If so, I'm interested.
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Is the 211k still available? If so, I'm interested.


Actually, it is. A couple of people PMed me when I posted this, and when I asked for an address, they never responded. Then I just sort of let it go. Send me a PM to continue the discussion
Anony55
Well, after nine months of being on pause, I finally figured out that I was wasting $5 a month. So I cancelled. For the first time since 2010, I no longer have a Dish account.

I do have to say that I did appreciate the account pause option. That just gives a person some time to see what the fallout of cancelling will be... without having to go all the way over the cliff first.

Since I never once had an "oh shoot, I need Dish Network for..." moment, the decision was a lot easier.

Funny enough, when I called to cancel (for real, not playing the pricing game), all of a sudden, they were offering me deals that I was told before that I couldn't get without changing out my VIP211k. Now, I could have had those specials with them just sending me a new card for the receiver. LOL!

Of course, my mind was already made up because of having not missed the service while on pause. That, and the fact that I bet the 211k still kills recordings.

All in all, I'm glad that I had Dish for all those years. I just outgrew the need, and they pressed the issue by deleting recordings. I would have eventually went this route without the deleted recordings issue. But, for sure, that did hasten the outcome.

I'll still pop in at this site from time to time. Believe it or not, I still have a C/Ku BUD that I intend on playing with again if life ever slows down.
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Actually, it is. A couple of people PMed me when I posted this, and when I asked for an address, they never responded. Then I just sort of let it go. Send me a PM to continue the discussion
Unless things have changed at Dish, which is entirely possible, they won't activate the 211, even as a replacement. I gave one to a customer a while back....which when I turned it off I made sure to tell the CSR I wanted it freed up so another customer could use it, I was assured it was.....and when they called to swap out there's they were told it couldn't be done. Now like I said, things MIGHT HAVE CHANGED.
Anony55
Unless things have changed at Dish, which is entirely possible, they won't activate the 211, even as a replacement. I gave one to a customer a while back....which when I turned it off I made sure to tell the CSR I wanted it freed up so another customer could use it, I was assured it was.....and when they called to swap out there's they were told it couldn't be done. Now like I said, things MIGHT HAVE CHANGED.
It hasn't changed. When I cancelled my service the other day, they told me I didn't need to return the receiver (which I already knew because I purchased it).

But in addition to that, the young man told me not to sell it, but to take it to a recycling place. The reason he gave for the advice was because 211Ks can no longer be activated.

So as far as the VIP211k goes... once grandpa dies, he's dead.
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They tell you to trash it and not to sell simply because they're phasing them out, not particularly because someone might be "confused" into buying it and not be able to activate. They tell people that in every case where they're not acting to get a box back, either from a replacement or service cancel.
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Although my VIP211K hasn't been subscribed or connected to a dish in probably 5 years since canceling service, my 1 TB HDD full of programming still works fine.

Upon occasion I power it up to watch something I recorded as far back as 2010. The last time I had it going in September it even let me rescan the local OTA channels which I think it refused at some earlier time. I will use it until the day it fails but this topic makes me think some software download is responsible for current subscribers.
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