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We've been with TW Cable for 7 years but thinking of switching to Dish to save some money. I've looked at all the other options available to us and Dish seems to be the best. Based on my research, I think we would need 2 hoppers/3 joeys to support our TV watching needs. We currently have basic cable to 3 TVs, 2 hd/dvrs and 1 hd set top box for 6 TVs. Since one son is off to college, we can go down 1 connection for now and add it back later when he is home for the summer. Our biggest concern it signal loss during bad weather. We live in a tornado prone area so it is critical to have local weather during storms. We had satellite years ago and would lose the signal every time we had a storm and be left without access to important weather info, that was main reason we moved to cable.
I have some questions so I hope you guys can help.
1. What are my options to get local stations if/when the satellite goes out? We live in a major market so all major networks and local stations are available in SD and HD. Can we just get an antenna in the attic and wire it up to the TV for those times? I just need signal to one TV as backup.
2. What is the max distant between hopper and joey? Hubby has a workshop in a detached garage and would want to get his sports out there. Would prefer to put joey out there rather than the extra hopper.
3. Does hopper work with wifi internet connection or would it need to be hardwired with ethernet?
4. I think I read somewhere that you can switch the joeys between hoppers based on what tuners are available. Is that true and is is easy to do?
Sorry if my questions are basic. We've been with cable for so long and I just want to make sure make the right choice since we'll be stuck for 2 years, if we don't like it.
thanks,
Jo
I have some questions so I hope you guys can help.
1. What are my options to get local stations if/when the satellite goes out? We live in a major market so all major networks and local stations are available in SD and HD. Can we just get an antenna in the attic and wire it up to the TV for those times? I just need signal to one TV as backup.
2. What is the max distant between hopper and joey? Hubby has a workshop in a detached garage and would want to get his sports out there. Would prefer to put joey out there rather than the extra hopper.
3. Does hopper work with wifi internet connection or would it need to be hardwired with ethernet?
4. I think I read somewhere that you can switch the joeys between hoppers based on what tuners are available. Is that true and is is easy to do?
Sorry if my questions are basic. We've been with cable for so long and I just want to make sure make the right choice since we'll be stuck for 2 years, if we don't like it.
thanks,
Jo
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Does someone still have the diagram showing how to connect two Hopper 3s again?
I currently have one H3 and one 4K Joey, set up through a 1000.2 eastern arc hybrid lnb and solo hub.
The plan is to replace the Joey with the second H3. Already purchased a duo hub and I have three coax cables coming in from outside, from back when I used to have the older 1000.4 dish and the hopper 2. I don't fully remember, but I think the other two coax cables are just tied up next to the dish outside; will have to check again.
I currently have one H3 and one 4K Joey, set up through a 1000.2 eastern arc hybrid lnb and solo hub.
The plan is to replace the Joey with the second H3. Already purchased a duo hub and I have three coax cables coming in from outside, from back when I used to have the older 1000.4 dish and the hopper 2. I don't fully remember, but I think the other two coax cables are just tied up next to the dish outside; will have to check again.
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Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?
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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....
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 know HipKat said that they were working on conversions but we got the official news yesterday right from Dish that starting next month all DMA's will be on the western arc, and all customers will be assigned to that. That's gonna mean a lot of customers around here aren't gonna get Dish unless there are exceptions. Too many mountains and trees.
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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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Interesting article about the work being done to develope an ATSC 3 converter box. Yes it does mention affordable.
www.tvtechnology.com
Pearl TV Issues Progress Report on Low-Cost 3.0 Converters in Advance of NAB Show New York
Group has secured lower pricing from key tech players to make less costly boxes available
www.tvtechnology.com
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It's dead, they just don't know it yet. They killed it by forcing DRM on it, and that TOTALLY botched implementing it.
There is absolutely NO compelling reason for anybody to switch to ATSC3.0. They only want it as a total and complete money grab.
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WHAT ABOUT THE INTERNET PART OF IT. NO ONE WANTS A BOX CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET EITHER.
It's dead, they just don't know it yet. They killed it by forcing DRM on it, and that TOTALLY botched implementing it.
There is absolutely NO compelling reason for anybody to switch to ATSC3.0. They only want it as a total and complete money grab.
That would be handy. Download the latest RNA snippets that can be updated over 5G and no more shots! You're a Genius!Cough, cough. COVID vaccine implants.
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Susan Saint James, Emmy-Winning Star of ‘Kate & Allie’ and ‘McMillan & Wife,’ Dies at 80
Susan Saint James, the Emmy-winning actress who starred in "Kate & Allie," died Monday after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She was 80.
variety.com
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. can we say over priced garbage!!!
