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Pathfinder450
Last reply · posted in DIRECTV General Forum
Greetingand Salutations to everyone here.
I'm new here and I thought that this sitewould give me some answers to direct me. I'm not sure to which thread to put this in as it concerns both the (BUD) big dish and the smaller dish size satellitedish.


Atthis present time I have Brighthouse cable in Tampa Florida. They are raisingtheir rates dramatically. A couple of years ago I was thinking of putting upsome big dishes and getting rid of cable back then. I found some big dishes forfree. Put in some heavy duty steel poles. Trouble was I didn't know how to dothe wiring and where to get the receivers for them. Right now I have two polesfor the 10' dishes and I also have a pole (Short, cut off from the ground) fora Birdview Satellite dish. No receiversfor any of the dishes. I looked for help from some satellite dealers who madeservice calls and came up with nothing. So I put it on the back burner in hopesthat one day I could find some help.

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LastlyI made a purchase of a new truck and new truck camper. The camper is set upwith a satellite dome antenna on the roof, plus I also have a portable satellitedome antenna that I'm planning to use on a picnic table to watch TV. I believethey set it up for the Dish Network.

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I had DirecTV years ago and was happy withit. So now I'm considering of setting up my home with DirecTV or Dish. I'm justnot sure which would be the best choice for me to put in my RV and Home. If thesatellite antennas are set up for the
Dish Network can they be modified to take DirecTV?Which service would be the best and why please?


Anybodyliving near Crystal River (34461) Florida that can help me with the big dishes would be appreciated!
Thanks!
Pathfinder450
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Pathfinder450
Hello,
I went to my local RV dealer and asked them if my Winegard RoadTrip Mission Automatic Satellite TV Antenna Model RTS-40W and my Carryout Automatic Portable Satellite TV Antenna Model GM-1518 would be able to get DirecTV. I was told that the Satellite TV Antenna's could get DirecTV, Dish and Bell. But that I should call Winegard just to be sure. I was told by Winegard that I could get DirecTV and Dish Network. Only thing that was in conflick was that with DirecTV that it would not be HD quality, just digital. I could get Dish in HD though. Also that I would need a bigger antenna for DTV. So everything is at a stand still now. I want to call Winegard again to double check.
Not sure about Dish Network as I never had their service or getting DirecTV without having HD quality in the RV
Anybody ut there that does have DTV with my type of dome antenna? How is Dish Network?
Thanks.
B
Trying to get to a "best" answer takes some basic understanding of what kind of programming you like since D* and Dish are not the same. Only you can answer that question.

Then you need to know that all D* HD programming is done on sats 99 and 103 which takes the slimline dish to receive. None of the domes (other than a very expensive nautical version) support something like the slimline size. So, if you want HD in a dome you are limited to Dish now.

I am not sure I understand all the photos of the back yard, but what I did see were a lot of trees. Do you have access to the southern sky where the satellites are located?
Jimbo
Hello,
I went to my local RV dealer and asked them if my Winegard RoadTrip Mission Automatic Satellite TV Antenna Model RTS-40W and my Carryout Automatic Portable Satellite TV Antenna Model GM-1518 would be able to get DirecTV. I was told that the Satellite TV Antenna's could get DirecTV, Dish and Bell. But that I should call Winegard just to be sure. I was told by Winegard that I could get DirecTV and Dish Network. Only thing that was in conflick was that with DirecTV that it would not be HD quality, just digital. I could get Dish in HD though. Also that I would need a bigger antenna for DTV. So everything is at a stand still now. I want to call Winegard again to double check.
Not sure about Dish Network as I never had their service or getting DirecTV without having HD quality in the RV
Anybody ut there that does have DTV with my type of dome antenna? How is Dish Network?
Thanks.
The Dome set up you have will get DISH and D*, however, in SD for D* only as D* uses the Ka and KU bands and the set up you have does one or the other, I don't remember which.

D* has a unit that does HD, we were just discussing it in another thread earlier in the week.
However, it cost alot more, but it too is automatic set up.

DISH network only uses one of the bands, thats why they can get the HD when D* can't.
Pathfinder450
Well from the looks of things after talking to Winegard about doing an upgrade on my Winegard RoadTrip Mission Automatic Satellite TV Antenna Model RTS-40W and my Carryout Automatic Portable Satellite TV Antenna Model GM-1518 for a larger and more expensive Satellite TV Antenna was a no go. Even though they both have not been in use ever. So what I could do in get Dish Network for me to be able to watch HD Quality in the house and RV. Or get Direct TV for the House and RV and not be able to get HD Quality in my Truck Camper. I would just get Digital quality only. Save my money then change antenna's and get me a Winegard TRAV'LER SK-3005 DIRECTV Slimline is the only satellite antenna to offer full DIRECTV HD programming for my RV. This will happen when I scrape together the price of near $1,186.00 to get one. Not sure about getting a portable antenna too? Would like to find out my cost options first. Maybe I can see what I have now for antenna's now but I'm not sure where to go to sell them. I hate Craig's List.
Thanks in advance for the help!
B
Or you could get a slimline dish, tripod and drag along one of your home receivers like I do. I cannot justify the expense of a dome for the few minutes it takes to setup the dish at a new location. Moreover, the domes don't work when you park among trees.
SuperDish_Fan23
· 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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Former member 208119
Last reply · posted in SiriusXM Satellite Radio
My year was almost up and we got the new bill for a year of service for $ 360.00 insane sat radio is becoming like cable!!! i logged into my acct and hopped onto chat and told the rep that i wanted to cancel. she understood my concern and went quiet for a few minutes. i figured that she was canceling my service. she comes back and said that she seen that i have been a sub since 07 and then offers me the same package for a year for 120.00 with taxes and fee's!!! i grabbed it. after almost having a stroke :biggrin
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B
What i noticed with my last renewal XM is now billing me $4.99 monthly instead of one time yearly payment.
Jimbo
What i noticed with my last renewal XM is now billing me $.99 monthly instead of one time yearly payment.
Did you accidentally get on the wrong plan ?
I still do the once a year plans.
B
Did you accidentally get on the wrong plan ?
I still do the once a year plans.
I have to think maybe more people dont keep track of the monthly XM bill. Every time i renew i put a reminder on my calendar week before its time to renew. My wife told me the other day not to renew her and then i told her you are not going to be able to listen to XM at home. Then she changed her mind...!!
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I have to think maybe more people dont keep track of the monthly XM bill. Every time i renew i put a reminder on my calendar week before its time to renew. My wife told me the other day not to renew her and then i told her you are not going to be able to listen to XM at home. Then she changed her mind...!!
I get an e-mail every month reminding me that X amount will be charged to my credit card. If I see it go up I get on chat or pick up the phone. But I also remember that my year is up in December.
B
I get an e-mail every month reminding me that X amount will be charged to my credit card. If I see it go up I get on chat or pick up the phone. But I also remember that my year is up in December.
yea i don't understand WHY, like you I get a notice each month. Mine is also up in December.
Jimbo
yea i don't understand WHY, like you I get a notice each month. Mine is also up in December.
You get an email every month to let you know they are billing you for the next month.
Foxbat
Mrs. Foxbat reminded me it's that time of the year to do the Cancel Tango💃🏽

The A.I. agent appears to be better than in the past. It got to the acceptable price quicker than previous years, no human operator involved. $5/mo and I still have over $50 in SiriusXM credit from my FordPartner benefits.
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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Can't You See - Marshall Tucker Band
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See You in September - The Happenings
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You Look Like You Love Me - Ella Langley
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See Me Feel Me - The Who
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Take It Easy On Me - Little River Band
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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bookworm370
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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Bobby
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.
This has been an ongoing issue. A fix is coming, probably in the next software version.
Foxbat
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.
dfergie
Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU!
Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club
Stumbled across this ... http://www.gaspricewatch.com/USGas_ZipSearch.asp
I found no local prices, although it did show stations at my location...
Added these to this post...
USA National Gas Temperature Map
State By State Gasoline Taxes
Gas Buddy

Ethanol Free Stations

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Bobby
Regular$5.999​
Premium$6.399​
Diesel$7.999​
at Costco, Rohnert Park.​
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I wonder if California is getting into the Winter formula.
dishstaller
Regular$5.999​
Premium$6.399​
Odd that out there, Prem is only 40 cents higher. Here it's a full dollar more.

Last night it was about $4.17 gas, $6,19 diesel.
harshness
Odd that out there, Prem is only 40 cents higher. Here it's a full dollar more.
On the West Coast, a 40-cent differential is common. It used to be 30 cents before the prices rose above $3.

A "full dollar more" sounds like it may be boat gas (non-alcoholic), which is a whole different discussion.
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Here in Indiana, the difference between Regular and Premium is usually a dollar, but some charge even more:
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A "full dollar more" sounds like it may be boat gas (non-alcoholic),
Both non-ethanol and prem run about the same....buck more. When we were up in TN it was a buck more up there as well.
jokeworm
Last reply · posted in What's Cooking?
Ok, I'm bored .... actually - to be more precise - I'm bored of eating the same rotation of 9 or 10 meals that are currently my "go-to" meals. My wife works the long hours - I work from home as and when i feel like it ... which means i generally do most of the cooking ... and so by default - i also make out the shopping list ...

We cook at home 5 or even 6 nights a week - but we always seem to fall back on the same old tried and tested "quick and easy but tastes ok" meals. Week in week out.

Pot Roast - mash and Peas.
Spaghetti
Chicken Pasta in cheese sauce.
Curry & rice
(these are some of mine)

Now it's not that I'm not adventurous in the kitchen ... I'll try anything once or twice ... but we all do it. Unless your name is Martha Stewart or Rachel Ray .. we all eventually fall back on our 8-10 favorite "meals"

So i thought - if we shared some of our own go-to meals with each other ... we might be able to add a few "new" ones to our own arsenal of meals.

So again - I ask you ...

What's for dinner tonight ?

Please give me something new to add to my rotation ... its our weekly shop tomorrow - so i want to pull together a few idea's and try and eat a meal each day next week that I've never had before .. or at least something that is not on my current "go-to" meal plan.

What meal do you always seem to fall back on in your house ? Maybe its something that I've never tried or not had in a while. I need inspiration !! I've got a blank shopping list in front of me - and nothing sounds good .. HELP !
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TRG
Beef and vegetable stew with buttermilk biscuits. Water.
It seemed appropriate on an unusually cold and wet evening in New Mexico.
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Chili Cheesebugers, Tater Tots.
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I made shrimp parmesan with spaghetti and a salad.
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venison lasagna
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Smoked some salmon on the grill while enjoying some Blue Moon beer. Kinda cool tonight so I fired up the heaters. Here in FL, we fire up heaters once the temps get below 60 :cool As for the salmon, I seared them first, then flipped them off to the side not over the coals and brushed on some lemon pepper marinade followed by some salmon seasoning. Threw some hickory chips on the coals and then closed the vents to about 10% airflow. Yum.
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osu1991
Pub Member / Supporter
Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club

The number-one US state for EV growth, according to the June 22 Yardi report?
Oklahoma.


:eek


It has no ZEV mandates and "minimal" incentives, Yardi says, but also has cheap electricity, high multi-car household rates (so, for example, a non-Lightning Ford F-150 pulls their trailers), and a consumer base willing to switch.
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navychop
Servant's problem.
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Never realized that Tesla is losing to BYD at manufacturing too, which IMO is Tesla's biggest accomplishment and area of innovation. Nice writeup about the state of play and how we got here though. I have no faith that we're moving any productive direction though sadly, most changes and efforts feel reactionary rather than rooted in making use of the time being bought by tariffs, with few exceptions.

So: how are the cars so cheap, and what is being cut to get there? The best public accounting comes from the Rhodium Group, which compared BYD, Geely, and Leapmotor against Tesla's Chinese operation, a fair comparison because it removes labor costs and shipping from the equation entirely. Their estimate is that BYD builds a car for about $4,700 less than Tesla builds a Model 3 in Shanghai, roughly 15 percent of the Model 3's price. The breakdown is the interesting part. Direct government grants account for about $292 per vehicle, which is 5 percent of the gap. The biggest single factor is vertical integration: BYD makes about 80 percent of its top-tier components in-house, against 37 percent for Tesla, and that eliminates roughly $2,369 per vehicle in supplier markups. Lower overhead, meaning cheaper engineering talent and administrative cost spread across enormous volume, accounts for another $1,719. And BYD pays its suppliers on 155-day terms, against Tesla's 60, which is worth about $214 per car in float. When people say the Chinese advantage is subsidies, the per-vehicle number says otherwise. When people say it is slave wages, the Tesla Shanghai comparison says otherwise too. The advantage is mostly that BYD decided, twenty years ago, to make its own batteries, its own motors, its own power electronics, and its own semiconductors, and Western automakers decided the opposite.​
harshness
The EV company to watch out for is SAIC. They seem likely to take over Government Motors at some point.

GM originally struck a JV deal with SAIC to gain access to China. Now SAIC has taken China back with the substantial library of technology GM shared and they're looking to export to Mexico, South America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
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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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They ought to have fun with this… :devilish
osu1991
They ought to have fun with this… :devilish
Was thinking same thing. It should be a good week for sec shorts and roll call
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A lot of upsets yesterday, but my LSU Tigers won.
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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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