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Last reply Mar 25, 2011 · posted in The DISH Network Uplink Center (Archive)

3/23/2011 4:16pm - Uplink Activity Report - 63 changes

SatelliteGuys.US DishNetwork Uplink Activity Report - 3/23/2011 4:16pm - 63 changes

Uplink Comparison Range: 03/23/2011 04:01P - 03/23/2011 04:16P

Channel Additions:
611 - BBTVP [MPEG2 SD] added to Anik F3 118.7W TP 15 ConUS beam (NA)
4231(231) - RFDTV [MPEG4 HD] added to Ciel-2 129W TP 19 ConUS beam (RFD TV) (A) (H)
4231(231) - RFDTV [MPEG4 HD] added to Nimiq5 72.7W TP 16 ConUS beam (RFD TV) (A) (H)
4830 - ING10 [MPEG4 HD] added to Anik F3 118.7W TP 16 ConUS beam (NA)
4831 - ING11 [MPEG4 HD] added to Anik F3 118.7W TP 16 ConUS beam (NA)
4832 - ING12 [MPEG4 HD] added to Anik F3 118.7W TP 16 ConUS beam (NA)
4833 - ING13 [MPEG4 HD] added to Anik F3 118.7W TP 16 ConUS beam (NA)
4834 - ING14 [MPEG4 SD] added to Anik F3 118.7W TP 16 ConUS beam (NA)
4835 - ING15 [MPEG4 SD] added to Anik F3 118.7W TP 16 ConUS beam (NA)
4836 - ING16 [MPEG4 SD] added to Anik F3 118.7W TP 16 ConUS beam (NA)
4837 - ING17 [MPEG4 SD] added to Anik F3 118.7W TP 16 ConUS beam (NA)
4849 - INV1 [MPEG4 HD] added to Echostar15 61.5W TP 23 ConUS beam (NA)
4860 - INV2 [MPEG4 HD] added to Echostar15 61.5W TP 23 ConUS beam (NA)
4861 - INV3 [MPEG4 HD] added to Echostar15 61.5W TP 23 ConUS beam (NA)
4862 - INV4 [MPEG4 HD] added to Echostar15 61.5W TP 23 ConUS beam (NA)
4863 - INV5 [MPEG4 HD] added to Echostar15 61.5W TP 23 ConUS beam (NA)
4864 - INV6 [MPEG4 HD] added to Echostar15 61.5W TP 23 ConUS beam (NA)
4865 - INV7 [MPEG4 HD] added to Echostar15 61.5W TP 23 ConUS beam (NA)
4866 - INV8 [MPEG4 HD] added to Echostar15 61.5W TP 23 ConUS beam (NA)
4867 - INV9 [MPEG4 HD] added to Echostar15 61.5W TP 23 ConUS beam (NA)
4868 - INV10 [MPEG4 SD] added to Echostar15 61.5W TP 23 ConUS beam (NA)
4869 - INV11 [MPEG4 SD] added to Echostar15 61.5W TP 23 ConUS beam (NA)
4870 - INV12 [MPEG4 SD] added to Echostar15 61.5W TP 23 ConUS beam (NA)
4871 - INV13 [MPEG4 SD] added to Echostar15 61.5W TP 23 ConUS beam (NA)
4872 - INV14 [MPEG4 SD] added to Echostar15 61.5W TP 23 ConUS beam (NA)
4873 - INV15 [MPEG4 SD] added to Echostar15 61.5W TP 23 ConUS beam (NA)
4874 - INV16 [MPEG4 SD] added to Echostar15 61.5W TP 23 ConUS beam (NA)
4875 - INV17 [MPEG4 SD] added to Echostar15 61.5W TP 23 ConUS beam (NA)
4876 - INV18 [MPEG4 SD] added to Echostar15 61.5W TP 23 ConUS beam (NA)
4877 - INV19 [MPEG4 SD] added to Echostar15 61.5W TP 23 ConUS beam (NA)
4878 - INV20 [MPEG2 SD] added to Echostar15 61.5W TP 23 ConUS beam (NA)
4879 - INV21 [MPEG2 SD] added to Echostar15 61.5W TP 23 ConUS beam (NA)
4880 - INV22 [MPEG2 SD] added to Echostar15 61.5W TP 23 ConUS beam (NA)
4881 - INV23 [MPEG2 SD] added to Echostar15 61.5W TP 23 ConUS beam (NA)
4882 - INV24 [MPEG2 SD] added to Echostar15 61.5W TP 23 ConUS beam (NA)
4883 - INV25 [MPEG2 SD] added to Echostar15 61.5W TP 23 ConUS beam (NA)
4884 - INV26 [MPEG2 SD] added to Echostar15 61.5W TP 23 ConUS beam (NA)
4885 - INV27 [MPEG2 SD] added to Echostar15 61.5W TP 23 ConUS beam (NA)
4886 - INV28 [MPEG2 SD] added to Echostar15 61.5W TP 23 ConUS beam (NA)
4887 - INV29 [MPEG2 SD] added to Echostar15 61.5W TP 23 ConUS beam (NA)
4888 - INV30 [MPEG2 SD] added to Echostar15 61.5W TP 23 ConUS beam (NA)
4889 - INV31 [MPEG2 SD] added to Echostar15 61.5W TP 23 ConUS beam (NA)
4890 - INV32 [MPEG2 SD] added to Echostar15 61.5W TP 23 ConUS beam (NA)
9397 - IMPCT [MPEG2 SD] added to EchoStar14 119W TP 16 ConUS beam (NA)
9397 - IMPCT [MPEG4 SD] added to Nimiq5 72.7W TP 22 ConUS beam (NA)
9449(231) - RFDTV [MPEG4 HD] added to Ciel-2 129W TP 19 ConUS beam (RFD TV) (A)
9449(231) - RFDTV [MPEG4 HD] added to Nimiq5 72.7W TP 16 ConUS beam (RFD TV) (A)
19239 - SPRTS [DATA] added to EchoStar14 119W TP 11 ConUS beam (A) (H)
19239 - SPRTS [DATA] added to Nimiq5 72.7W TP 23 ConUS beam (A) (H)

Channel Removals:
6817 - UP5 (NA) [MPEG2 SD] removed from Anik F3 118.7W TP 16 ConUS beam (Virtual Channel)
6850 - UP9 (NA) [MPEG4 HD] removed from Echostar15 61.5W TP 23 ConUS beam (Virtual Channel)
9472 - TMP E (NA) [MPEG4 HD] removed from Ciel-2 129W TP 19 ConUS beam
9472 - TMP E (NA) [MPEG4 HD] removed from Nimiq5 72.7W TP 16 ConUS beam

Channel Package Flag Changes:
9265(32) - WPSDD [MPEG2 SD] - EchoStar14 119W TP 04 Spotbeam B14 changed to Available (H) (Mkt:Paducah, KY-Paducah, KY-N/A)
9265(32) - WPSDD [MPEG4 SD] - EchoStar8 77W TP 12 ConUS beam changed to Available (H) (Mkt:Paducah, KY-Paducah, KY-N/A)
776 - MTVH [MPEG2 SD] - Anik F3 118.7W TP 08 ConUS beam removed from free preview (A)
776 - MTVH [MPEG2 SD] - EchoStar15 61.5W TP 14 ConUS beam removed from free preview (A)
5612 - KTBY [MPEG4 HD] - EchoStar14 119W TP 02 Spotbeam A25 changed to Available (H) (Anchorage, AK)
9511(209) - MSNBC [MPEG4 HD] - Ciel-2 129W TP 28 ConUS beam changed package flags (A) (MSNBC)
9511(209) - MSNBC [MPEG4 HD] - EchoStar15 61.5W TP 10 ConUS beam changed package flags (A) (MSNBC)

Channel Renames:
8377(51) - KNWS (Mkt:Houston, TX-Katy, TX-IND) - EchoStar14 119W TP 04 Spotbeam B11 renamed to KYAZ (Mkt:Houston, TX) (A) (H)
8377(51) - KNWS (Mkt:Houston, TX-Katy, TX-IND) - Echostar12 61.5W TP 13 Spotbeam 17 renamed to KYAZ (Mkt:Houston, TX) (A) (H)

Transponder Changes:
Echostar15 61.5W TP 23 ConUS beam changed from 20000 QPSK 7/8 to 21500 8PSK 2/3

Channels in the system: 7549
(A) = Available to subscribers
(NA) = Not Available
(H) = Hidden from non-subscribers
(FP) = Free Preview

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mike123abc

Mar 23, 2011

Well it is possible that TP 23 could be converted to spot beam. It could be possible that they are getting ready to turn on some locals. On E12 TPs 1-23 (odd) can be either CONUS or spot beam.

TheKrell

Mar 24, 2011

mike123abc said:
Well it is possible that TP 23 could be converted to spot beam. It could be possible that they are getting ready to turn on some locals. On E12 TPs 1-23 (odd) can be either CONUS or spot beam.

Presumably mike is discussing 23 because of all those INV channels uplinked in this thread. But it's also worth noting that 17, 19, and 21 are also currently in conus mode but could go to spots. 17 and 19 are carrying HD locals on conus for no apparent reason that I can see. Plus 21 is currently carrying SD internationals that, if I were running this show, would go on 72 or 77.

kstuart

Mar 24, 2011

9511(209) - MSNBC [MPEG4 HD] - Ciel-2 129W TP 28 ConUS beam changed package flags (A) (MSNBC)
9511(209) - MSNBC [MPEG4 HD] - EchoStar15 61.5W TP 10 ConUS beam changed package flags (A) (MSNBC)

I thought those package flags might be to match FOX-News by adding to AT120, but no.

I wonder what the change was ?

Tampa8

Mar 24, 2011

There is a long thread about a package that was supposed to have MSNBC but does not. This corrects that oversight. Directly related to the CSR's here on Satguys getting it done.

Jim S.

Mar 24, 2011

TheKrell said:
17 and 19 are carrying HD locals on conus for no apparent reason that I can see.

It's called, "no single spotbeam properly covers the DMA since the bird wasn't designed for this slot", and some of us are very glad that they're CONUS. Granted, I don't know why they haven't moved them to 72 or 77, but maybe they haven't converted everybody to EA yet. Remember, initially they wouldn't convert existing customers to EA.

Mojo Jojo

Mar 24, 2011

kstuart said:
I thought those package flags might be to match FOX-News by adding to AT120, but no.

I wonder what the change was ?

Dish America Silver and Gold I believe...
In the HD list Scott provided a while back (before the Disney dispute), msnbc was listed as a channel for both packages. However, many members here posted that they were not getting the channel.
Anyway, it seems that the Dish Response Team on the forum helped subs get msnbc in the packages it belongs in.

mike123abc

Mar 24, 2011

TheKrell said:
Presumably mike is discussing 23 because of all those INV channels uplinked in this thread. But it's also worth noting that 17, 19, and 21 are also currently in conus mode but could go to spots. 17 and 19 are carrying HD locals on conus for no apparent reason that I can see. Plus 21 is currently carrying SD internationals that, if I were running this show, would go on 72 or 77.

As mentioned above 17 and 19 are because of DMA coverage issues, perhaps they will be moved, or they could stay until the new spot beam sat is launched to 61.5.

23 may be better as a spot beam TP choice than 17,19 & 21 because different TPs can be used in different spot beams. 23 may be in the spots that they need and the other ones may not be.

It is just speculation of course given the large number of channels that were put in the table for the TP.

Uther Pendragon

Mar 25, 2011

I am exceedingly happy that Dish turned on RFD-TV. Next target - Outdoor Channel.

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dishstaller

Pub Member / Supporter Lifetime Supporter

Last reply 4 minutes ago · posted in The Chit Chat Club

4 ft LED tube bulbs now come with color selector

I bought the fixed color version of these bulbs for my store several years ago...work great and no more replacing ballast. Finally had one go out and when I went back to Amazon I saw that now they come in selectable versions so no more guess work as to what color light would do best in a certain area. They are now double OR single ended...used to be strictly one way or the other. If any of you are looking at replacing the old style 4 or 8 ft bulbs, you might want to give these a try. The 8 footers are BRIGHT. I put 5 in my shooting/target shed and you can get a decent tan if you are in there long enough.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D8K4951R?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

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Foxbat

Oct 15, 2026

When we re-lamped my in-Laws' house for sale last year, we were able to get all the Edison bulbs and a few fixtures with switch-selectable Color Temperature. We tried a few and settled on 3000°K as the best fit for the house. Matching the lighting in all the rooms made for an inviting experience. The Shop was the only place that we went with 4000°K for the LED 4' fixtures.

The house was sold within a month of going on the market, so we must have done something right.

The other advantage is if the new owners decide that they prefer a warmer light, they can unscrew the bulbs (I think it was close to 70 bulbs) and set them to the 2500K/2700K settings.

I'll have to check these out. Thanks!

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dishstaller

4 minutes ago

Wanted to come back and update this. Had to send them back.
The housing is about 3/16 of an inch longer than a standard housing and the fixture I was putting them in had no wiggle room. Going to try another brand

Marques Brownlee

10 minutes ago · posted in Marques Brownlee

Meta VR Glasses: What Vision Pro 2 COULD Have Been!

Time for another AWESOME video from Marques Brownlee!

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TheForce

Supporting Founder Pub Member / Supporter

Last reply 18 minutes ago · posted in The Phone & Tablet Zone

Apple Event September 2026

Apple Fall Hardware Event takes place today, September 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET. It marks the debut of new CEO John Ternus and the expected reveal of Apple's first foldable phone.

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harshness

Oct 27, 2026

Gone are the days when Apple "perfects" what debuted years earlier on an Android phone.

comfortably_numb

Oct 27, 2026

harshness said:
Gone are the days when Apple "perfects" what debuted years earlier on an Android phone.

Or better yet, innovate something "completely revolutionary!"

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slow_poke_pete

Oct 28, 2026

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slow_poke_pete

Oct 29, 2026

comfortably_numb said:
Or better yet, innovate something "completely revolutionary!"

when was the last time they innovated something

Foxbat

Oct 29, 2026

slow_poke_pete said:
when was the last time they innovated something

I'd probably say when they came up with their M-series of processors with integrated memory. That allowed Apple to get away from the inefficient Intel CPUs that were limiting their notebook computers.

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slow_poke_pete

Sunday at 9:25 PM

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Foxbat

18 minutes ago

Well, Munro and Associates are now a go-to for mobile device teardowns! Who knew? They have an idea what may be causing the iPhone Duo's inside folding screen to fail 40% up from the bottom:

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dishstaller

Pub Member / Supporter Lifetime Supporter

Last reply 24 minutes ago · posted in The Chit Chat Club

What supplements have you found that really helped your overall health

Didn't see a thread like this so I figured why not start one. This is about natural supplements. If you aren't into supplements, fine, but please let those of us who do want to discuss this discuss it.

The first one I wanted to mention has been a real life changer. I'm 62 and still do all of my own install work at my business....also do all the yard work at the house. A few years ago I started noticing that I was losing my range of movement, it was even getting hard to bend over and lace up my boots. Almost got stuck in an attic because I couldn't get turned around once the work was done. Didn't think much of it and figured with age comes stiffness that was only going to get worse as time went on.
It was then that I stumbled across a video which was discussing rotator cuff tears and why they were to prevalent these days. Turns out, the culprit is a simple deficiency in MANGANESE which is key in keeping your tendons flexible. Most anti-biotics strip your body of any manganese it might have had which is why certain anti-biotics, especially those in the Cipro family. I actually knew a man who had two tendons tear while on that stuff.
Went to Amazon and ordered some manganese. Now it took a while, it wasn't instant, but gradually I have regained all of my flexibility. I can bend over and touch my toes while standing with no pain and putting on my boots is no longer a chore.
Pretty cheap too. The bottle I ordered was a 200 ct for under $13. They said to take double the normal dose for the first month because most people are severely lacking, then go to one a day.

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(((Garyd)))

Oct 24, 2026

dishstaller said:
Didn't see a thread like this so I figured why not start one. This is about natural supplements. If you aren't into supplements, fine, but please let those of us who do want to discuss this discuss it.

The first one I wanted to mention has been a real life changer. I'm 62 and still do all of my own install work at my business....also do all the yard work at the house. A few years ago I started noticing that I was losing my range of movement, it was even getting hard to bend over and lace up my boots. Almost got stuck in an attic because I couldn't get turned around once the work was done. Didn't think much of it and figured with age comes stiffness that was only going to get worse as time went on.
It was then that I stumbled across a video which was discussing rotator cuff tears and why they were to prevalent these days. Turns out, the culprit is a simple deficiency in MANGANESE which is key in keeping your tendons flexible. Most anti-biotics strip your body of any manganese it might have had which is why certain anti-biotics, especially those in the Cipro family. I actually knew a man who had two tendons tear while on that stuff.
Went to Amazon and ordered some manganese. Now it took a while, it wasn't instant, but gradually I have regained all of my flexibility. I can bend over and touch my toes while standing with no pain and putting on my boots is no longer a chore.
Pretty cheap too. The bottle I ordered was a 200 ct for under $13. They said to take double the normal dose for the first month because most people are severely lacking, then go to one a day.

Chia Seeds

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dishstaller

Oct 24, 2026

(((Garyd))) said:
Chia Seeds

Kinda the whole idea is to mention something and explain WHY it is something we might want to add to our daily routine.
This is what I got from google. Looks like I'm going to be adding them, thanks

Key Health Benefits

- Digestive Health: One ounce (28 grams) of chia seeds provides nearly 10 grams of fiber, which promotes regular bowel movements, feeds beneficial gut bacteria, and helps prevent constipation. [1, 2]
- Heart and Cardiovascular Support: Rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)—an essential plant-based omega-3 fatty acid—chia seeds can help lower blood pressure, reduce triglycerides, and improve cholesterol profiles. [1, 2, 3]
- Blood Sugar Regulation: The combination of soluble fiber and protein slows down carbohydrate digestion, preventing sharp blood sugar spikes after meals. [1, 2]
- Weight Management: When soaked in liquid, chia seeds absorb up to 10 to 12 times their weight in water. The resulting gel expands in the stomach, increasing feelings of fullness and curbing appetite. [1, 2, 3]
- Bone Strength: They contain high levels of calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus, which are vital for maintaining bone density. [1, 2, 3]
- Antioxidant Protection: Compounds like chlorogenic acid and caffeic acid help fight cellular damage from free radicals and reduce chronic inflammation. [1, 2, 3]

(((Garyd)))

Oct 24, 2026

dishstaller said:
Kinda the whole idea is to mention something and explain WHY it is something we might want to add to our daily routine.
This is what I got from google. Looks like I'm going to be adding them, thanks

Key Health Benefits

Digestive Health: One ounce (28 grams) of chia seeds provides nearly 10 grams of fiber, which promotes regular bowel movements, feeds beneficial gut bacteria, and helps prevent constipation. [1, 2]

Heart and Cardiovascular Support: Rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)—an essential plant-based omega-3 fatty acid—chia seeds can help lower blood pressure, reduce triglycerides, and improve cholesterol profiles. [1, 2, 3]

Blood Sugar Regulation: The combination of soluble fiber and protein slows down carbohydrate digestion, preventing sharp blood sugar spikes after meals. [1, 2]

Weight Management: When soaked in liquid, chia seeds absorb up to 10 to 12 times their weight in water. The resulting gel expands in the stomach, increasing feelings of fullness and curbing appetite. [1, 2, 3]

Bone Strength: They contain high levels of calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus, which are vital for maintaining bone density. [1, 2, 3]

Antioxidant Protection: Compounds like chlorogenic acid and caffeic acid help fight cellular damage from free radicals and reduce chronic inflammation. [1, 2, 3]

Andy it builds your bones if I had used it in my food all my life I would not have the joint issues I have there is 3 types of calcium only the one from real foods build better bones

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dishstaller

Oct 24, 2026

(((Garyd))) said:
if I had used it in my food all my life I would not have the joint issues

I have taken this stuff for years to help my joints. Over 20 yrs ago my shoulder sounded like it had gravel in it when I rotated it. Started taking this and after a few months I had my range of motion back. I mentioned this product to a doctor and told him the results I had and he totally blew it off....said it was just a coincidence. This has no shellfish like most joint supplements.

https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Way-Glucosamine-Absorbing-Packaging/dp/B0013NB6LU?pd_rd_w=e1bH7&content-id=amzn1.sym.f3626488-c5a2-4cac-9b1d-06aacb66c381&pf_rd_p=f3626488-c5a2-4cac-9b1d-06aacb66c381&pf_rd_r=77JACPWVPGGRW9RCG2JH&pd_rd_wg=jebgc&pd_rd_r=0a605389-6ad7-437e-abeb-db170585626e&pd_rd_i=B0013NB6LU&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_grid_rp_0_1_ec_pr_t

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(((Garyd)))

Oct 24, 2026

dishstaller said:
I have taken this stuff for years to help my joints. Over 20 yrs ago my shoulder sounded like it had gravel in it when I rotated it. Started taking this and after a few months I had my range of motion back. I mentioned this product to a doctor and told him the results I had and he totally blew it off....said it was just a coincidence. This has no shellfish like most joint supplements.

https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Way-Glucosamine-Absorbing-Packaging/dp/B0013NB6LU?pd_rd_w=e1bH7&content-id=amzn1.sym.f3626488-c5a2-4cac-9b1d-06aacb66c381&pf_rd_p=f3626488-c5a2-4cac-9b1d-06aacb66c381&pf_rd_r=77JACPWVPGGRW9RCG2JH&pd_rd_wg=jebgc&pd_rd_r=0a605389-6ad7-437e-abeb-db170585626e&pd_rd_i=B0013NB6LU&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_grid_rp_0_1_ec_pr_t

IT FIXED my wife's shoulder and knee pain, I only wish I took it before I got into Sat in 83, that beat my body up, I'm still here I turn 85 on the 31th

reubenray

Oct 25, 2026

dishstaller said:
I have taken this stuff for years to help my joints. Over 20 yrs ago my shoulder sounded like it had gravel in it when I rotated it. Started taking this and after a few months I had my range of motion back. I mentioned this product to a doctor and told him the results I had and he totally blew it off....said it was just a coincidence. This has no shellfish like most joint supplements.

https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Way-Glucosamine-Absorbing-Packaging/dp/B0013NB6LU?pd_rd_w=e1bH7&content-id=amzn1.sym.f3626488-c5a2-4cac-9b1d-06aacb66c381&pf_rd_p=f3626488-c5a2-4cac-9b1d-06aacb66c381&pf_rd_r=77JACPWVPGGRW9RCG2JH&pd_rd_wg=jebgc&pd_rd_r=0a605389-6ad7-437e-abeb-db170585626e&pd_rd_i=B0013NB6LU&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_grid_rp_0_1_ec_pr_t

This would be good for me being I am allergic to shellfish. I have arthritis bad in my right sholder.

dishstaller

Oct 25, 2026

reubenray said:
This would be good for me being I am allergic to shellfish. I have arthritis bad in my right sholder.

I have tried the pill form and this liquid form and found the liquid to be far superior. It wasn't immediate, my joints slowly improved over time.

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dishstaller

24 minutes ago

Another supplement I wanted to mention was Luteolin. This has two major benefits
1) it helps improve your memory
2) it has a unique anti-greying affect. Saw a Daily Mail news story about a year ago I guess and they were testing different antioxidants on black mice and found that the ones they gave luteolin to barely greyed at all where the control group greyed normally. Has something to do with this stuff preventing the hair roots from becoming damaged which is one of the causes of going grey.

Now I've been taking this supplement for a long time and at 62 I barely have any grey hairs at all.
If it would only help improve my ability to remember NAMES!!

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TWiT Tech Podcast Network

40 minutes ago · posted in TWiT Tech Podcast Network

Apple's Q4 2026 Earnings Report

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!

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Neutron

Supporting Founder

Last reply 44 minutes ago · posted in Computers and Gadgets

Apple HomePod Home Automation

Does anyone here use Apple Home/HomeKit with HomePods or Apple TV to automate smart devices in their house? We have had Amazon's Alexa set up in our house for the last 10+ years and I have been waiting to switch them out to Apple for a few reasons; We are already in the Apple ecosystem with our phones, tablets, and computers. I have never liked Amazon's stance on privacy and I really like that Apple has pushed for privacy for a long time.

I bought 4 of the new HomePod Mini 2 speakers to go in various rooms in our house and we have one of the new Apple TVs on preorder that will be the start of me replacing our Rokus. I have the HomePod Mini 2s set up and have an RPi that is running HomeBridge for our legacy smart devices that worked natively with Alexa but don't work with Apple Home natively. I had trouble with the older smart bulbs not keeping the brightness or light color consistent with what our routines were with Alexa despite trying every setting in HomeBridge with the bulbs just not shining very bright. I ended up replacing them with updated versions that are Matter compatible so they work in Apple Home natively. That in and of itself has been interesting to set up because I have my home network segretated with the IoT devices on their own vlan and wifi and pretty locked down. Matter requires IPv6 and due to how my home network is designed I had to do some digging with AI to figure out how to make it all work correctly.

Apple Home definitely has some shortcomings that Alexa does much better with but I am hoping Apple will continue to improve their Home products and introduce features that will bring it closer to the functionality of Alexa.

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b4pjoe

Today at 3:44 PM

I tried HomeKit to be able to see my Ring cameras on my Apple TV as they are not supported natively on Apple devices. The best I could get was to be able to view the cameras live but I could not view any recordings. After the last major update version of HomeKit I could not even view the live cameras anymore. I gave up on it after that. If I were going to do it again I would only buy devices that can work on Apple devices natively as HomeKit didn't work well at all for me.

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Neutron

Today at 4:01 PM

b4pjoe said:
I tried HomeKit to be able to see my Ring cameras on my Apple TV as they are not supported natively on Apple devices. The best I could get was to be able to view the cameras live but I could not view any recordings. After the last major update version of HomeKit I could not even view the live cameras anymore. I gave up on it after that. If I were going to do it again I would only buy devices that can work on Apple devices natively as HomeKit didn't work well at all for me.

That's what I started doing after seeing legacy devices work hit or miss using the HomeBridge. At least Apple is following a standard now with Matter which is unusual for Apple. Looks like HomeBridge does allow you to see the live views but I haven't seen how to view past recordings. I'd really like to ditch Ring altogether due to their stance on privacy and if I had my choice I'd go with UniFi since that's what I use for my network and I like the idea of my camera recordings being all local and not in the cloud. UniFi doorbells and cameras are quite pricey though.

I'll try to access the Ring doorbells in Apple Home for now but I'll see if it's useful any.

Foxbat

51 minutes ago

I found that the IoT devices need to see the Apple TV to be able to use it as the HomeKit Hub. Unfortunately, that means being in the same IPv4 subnet.

I was thinking of getting a HomePod Mini for my Mother-in-Law to play music and set up HomeKit scenes, as well as make FaceTime Audio calls. When Apple announced their price rises due to RAMageddon, I kicked myself as they went up 50% in cost. I'll be curious to see the HomeView in person as this might not be a bad way to get her started on automation.

She asked about it because her friends have Alexa and they use it to control lights. But like you, I feel better putting in a HomePod or HomeView that's listening for commands instead of Amazon or Google.

b4pjoe

44 minutes ago

Neutron said:
That's what I started doing after seeing legacy devices work hit or miss using the HomeBridge.

Homebridge is what I meant when I said HomeKit. Forgot the name of it.

Bruce

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Last reply 46 minutes ago · posted in Internet Television (IPTV) Discussion Forum

Traditional/Streaming Live TV Providers Losses, 3rd Quarter 2026 Edition

Comcast is the first to report, with a massive 274,000 loss in video subscribers.

In the 3Q of 2016, Comcast had 21.42 million video subscribers and was the #1 provider, now at 10.39 million and is the #3 Provider, YTTV is #2 ( who also surpassed DirecTV-8 Million and Dish-under 5 Million), Charter/Spectrum is #1.

Comcast Just Lost 274,000 TV Customers & 144,000 Internet Customers In Just Three Months | Cord Cutters News

Comcast Corporation reported its third-quarter 2026 results on October 22, showing continued erosion in its domestic residential broadband internet and video customer bases as competitive pressures intensified across the connectivity market. The company recorded a net loss of 144,000 domestic...

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ncted

Today at 12:06 PM

All my parents had to do to get a discount on Spectrum Internet is say the words "Verizon Home Internet," and they cut the price by $30/month.

NYDutch

Today at 12:38 PM

ncted said:
All my parents had to do to get a discount on Spectrum Internet is say the words "Verizon Home Internet," and they cut the price by $30/month.

I don't think they'll go below the current $30 price since it's part of a deal they have with the non- profit that owns the apartment building.

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ncted

Today at 12:46 PM

NYDutch said:
I don't think they'll go below the current $30 price since it's part of a deal they have with the non- profit that owns the apartment building.

Yeah, I was just saying Spectrum suddenly wants to keep what customers they can.

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Tom Speer

Today at 1:26 PM

Optimum, which bought up our previous cable company, Suddenlink (originally COX), replac ed all of their coax disdripution with Fiber several years ago. They ran new fiber links to the house, but installed RFOG (RF over glass) devices on the outside of the house, which makes the house coax system look like a cable system. They used DOCSIS modems and of course we had the same assymetric bandwidth of cable internet. When I called them a couple years ago, and said I had installed a connection to the local Fiber provideer, MetroNet, They panicked and offered me the 300 MBit "Fiber powered" cable service for $20 per month. They were bleeding customers. I cancelled my Metronet and went with the $20 deal for a year, even though I didn't like the old cable technology.

Then T-moble Fiber struck a deal with Metronet Fiber where T-mobile would take over the marketing, billing and customer relations for residential Customers. They offered a "Founders Deal" for 2 Gigabit service, symmetric speeds, for $70 per month for new customers. That included all taxes and fees and was guaranteed for 10 years. I couldn't resist. That deal is no longer offered, but I am set for 9 more years.

Now the successaor to the old local telephone company, Brightspeed has also installed a modern Fiber system in the neighborhood, but won't be getting my business. But their Fiber technology is also superior to Optimums cable based system.

With Fiber competition, the cable companies are eventually doomed.

Foxbat

46 minutes ago

Meanwhile, my neighbor 300' away has gigabit fiber, and I'm stuck with copper solutions.

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klang

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Last reply Today at 4:07 PM · posted in TV Shows

Rockford Files Reboot - NBC, Peacock

'Rockford Files' Reboot Gets NBC Pilot Order

I grow tired of all the reboots. Most I don't bother with but will depend on the actor chosen.

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dfergie

Yesterday at 6:24 PM

Teaser

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long_time_Dish

Yesterday at 6:32 PM

dfergie said:
Teaser

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I wonder how they're/if they're going to do something like the answering machine message opening? It was always funny...

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Howard Simmons

Today at 11:41 AM

long_time_Dish said:
I wonder how they're/if they're going to do something like the answering machine message opening? It was always funny...

I hope they can find enough Pontiac Firebirds to keep the show going.

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dishstaller

Today at 12:16 PM

long_time_Dish said:
I wonder how they're/if they're going to do something like the answering machine message opening? It was always funny...

I had forgotten all about that part of the show. Used to really like it.

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osu1991

Today at 1:45 PM

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long_time_Dish

Today at 4:07 PM

The one where Beth is telling him about her cat is one of my favorites. "...he's not very discriminating".

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Scott Greczkowski

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Last reply Today at 4:03 PM · posted in The Chit Chat Club

Song Name Game Part 3!

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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dishstaller

Today at 11:22 AM

Knights In White Satin - The Moody Blues

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Today at 11:46 AM

The Topical Song - The Barron Knights

dishstaller

Today at 12:04 PM

The Logical Song - Supertramp

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Today at 1:26 PM

From a Logical Point of View - Robert Mitchum

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Today at 4:03 PM

Point Of Know Return - Kansas

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b4pjoe

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Last reply Today at 3:06 PM · posted in Computers and Gadgets

Fox Is Buying Roku in $22 Billion Deal

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Arctic_fox

Jun 25, 2026

MSN

harshness

Jun 25, 2026

Given that Tubi is one of the hottest FAST services out there, I don't expect it to go anywhere. Building up intolerance for ads takes a while, and as long as the advertisers are willing to foot the bill, why not?

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osu1991

Today at 11:42 AM

Fox Closes $22 Billion Roku Takeover, Says Streaming Platform Will Remain ‘Open Ecosystem’

Surprise! Fox Corp. has closed its acquisition of streaming platform Roku, a deal valued at $22 billion, well ahead of the expected 2027 date.

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Surprise! Fox Corp. said Friday it has closed the acquisition of streaming platform Roku, a deal valued at $22 billion, well ahead of the expected 2027 date.

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Neutron

Today at 3:04 PM

Another reason I'm glad we are swapping or Rokus out for Apple TVs. I was already planning on ditching the Rokus earlier this year and had been waiting on Apple to announce the new one last month. Our Rokus have had issues the last year or so with freezing video and reboots, and one with an HDCP issue randomly.

dishstaller

Today at 3:06 PM

harshness said:
Building up intolerance for ads takes a while, and as long as the advertisers are willing to foot the bill, why not?

That is what I have to explain to customers all the time. They want it free with no ads :facepalm

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