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Are you experiencing the following issues on only KGMB/KHNL (CBS/NBC)?...
Pixelation
Audio Dropouts
Audio Garble
Video Freezes/Pixelation
Video "jump"
I've been having these problems on these stations for over a month now - and it's only on these 2 local networks. All other stations emanating from the satellite are fine. When I took the time to count, I counted over 27 audio dropouts/garble and over 10 video freezes/pixelation per hour.
I worked with Ray from the DIRT Team. We reset and ran checkswitch on the DVR (722k), Changed HDMI cables, changed ports on the TV. The problems persist only on these two stations and also occur on the SD channels as well as the locals in the 5000 range and the 0xx-xxx range.
Ray put in a trouble ticket over two weeks ago and I thank him immensely for that. The problem has not improved here on Maui and after calling various tech support lines at DISH, I was told, "this will take awhile - 7 to 10 days before anyone looks at it".
I offered to send (email, ftp, whatever) several video files documenting each one of these issues but DISH tech cannot accept them.
As I stress, these issues occur only on these two stations which are owned by the same broadcaster and I assume emanate from the same broadcast center. If you are having the same issues in Hawaii, I will also contact the local affiliates, but it would be helpful to find if there are others who are experiencing the same.
Are you experiencing the following issues on only KGMB/KHNL (CBS/NBC)?...
Pixelation
Audio Dropouts
Audio Garble
Video Freezes/Pixelation
Video "jump"
I've been having these problems on these stations for over a month now - and it's only on these 2 local networks. All other stations emanating from the satellite are fine. When I took the time to count, I counted over 27 audio dropouts/garble and over 10 video freezes/pixelation per hour.
I worked with Ray from the DIRT Team. We reset and ran checkswitch on the DVR (722k), Changed HDMI cables, changed ports on the TV. The problems persist only on these two stations and also occur on the SD channels as well as the locals in the 5000 range and the 0xx-xxx range.
Ray put in a trouble ticket over two weeks ago and I thank him immensely for that. The problem has not improved here on Maui and after calling various tech support lines at DISH, I was told, "this will take awhile - 7 to 10 days before anyone looks at it".
I offered to send (email, ftp, whatever) several video files documenting each one of these issues but DISH tech cannot accept them.
As I stress, these issues occur only on these two stations which are owned by the same broadcaster and I assume emanate from the same broadcast center. If you are having the same issues in Hawaii, I will also contact the local affiliates, but it would be helpful to find if there are others who are experiencing the same.
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Both KGMB & KHNL seems ok so far. 
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Several years ago there was a somewhat similar issue that affected our locals. At the time, one of the suppositions was that the local signals were being over compressed.
In this most recent episode that lasted 5 months or more, the issue affected 2 stations/signals owned and operated by the same company.
Was this the way they prepared their transmission for the satellite providers? Was this a result of the way that the satellite providers received and retransmitted the feed?
The reason I hope there might be an answer is not to point blame but rather, if this occurs again, to be able to "recollect" past experiences and perhaps help resolve future issues in a more timely manner.
Hawaii (and others) are smaller markets which is why we do not receive some stations at all which are included in our packages. Or we receive only SD feeds whereas mainland subs get HD. The point is, I believe we are at the low end of the list for problem resolution. If we can say, "the last time this happened...", we may be able to help point troubleshooting efforts in a good direction.
As an NHL fan, the NBC broadcasts were so painful to watch at times this season that using my computer on a much smaller and lesser picture was preferable to seeing the TV coverage on my HD TV. My other alternative was to grab a cardio machine at my gym and watch on the cable channel at each machine.
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In this most recent episode that lasted 5 months or more, the issue affected 2 stations/signals owned and operated by the same company.
Was this the way they prepared their transmission for the satellite providers? Was this a result of the way that the satellite providers received and retransmitted the feed?
The reason I hope there might be an answer is not to point blame but rather, if this occurs again, to be able to "recollect" past experiences and perhaps help resolve future issues in a more timely manner.
Hawaii (and others) are smaller markets which is why we do not receive some stations at all which are included in our packages. Or we receive only SD feeds whereas mainland subs get HD. The point is, I believe we are at the low end of the list for problem resolution. If we can say, "the last time this happened...", we may be able to help point troubleshooting efforts in a good direction.
As an NHL fan, the NBC broadcasts were so painful to watch at times this season that using my computer on a much smaller and lesser picture was preferable to seeing the TV coverage on my HD TV. My other alternative was to grab a cardio machine at my gym and watch on the cable channel at each machine.
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This was actually one of the more disturbing videos I've seen on this channel. IF this guy hadn't been driving a Tesla which has 360 degree cams, he would probably become a felon and had his life ruined.....all because of a lying cop. The other officers in this video didn't impress me too much either, their whole mentality was how can we nail this guy.
This is a perfect example of why I'm always a bit nervous when I get below Perry, FL. There is a huge difference between north and south Florida and everyone who lives here knows this.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4Q8q0KQQ14
This is a perfect example of why I'm always a bit nervous when I get below Perry, FL. There is a huge difference between north and south Florida and everyone who lives here knows this.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4Q8q0KQQ14
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I was reading this article
thehill.com
That said this-
Last summer, for the first time, streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime claimed the largest share of the television viewing audience, surpassing both cable and broadcast TV. Streaming captured 34.8 percent of July viewers, according to Nielsen data, compared to 34.4 percent for cable and 21.6 percent for broadcast.
And then, sometime in the second half of 2022, cord-cutters became the majority. The share of cable and satellite television subscribers dipped to 48 percent, according to a report from Samba TV, a television technology company.
Now I do not consider those with YTTV and the likes, Cord Cutters, but they still do not have Traditional Cable/Satellite delivered Live TV, so I decided to do the math.
There are, now, 129 Million Households in the United States.
In 2015, there were 100 Million Cable/Sat Subscribers , no streaming Live TV Service.
Today, there are 66 Million Live TV subscribers, including Cable, Satellite and Streaming.
Roughly, Streaming Live TV has 14 Million subs including all of them.
So that means, Cable/Satellite now has, roughly, 51 Million Households
So in just 8 years, lost 49% of their subscribers and by the end of this year, expected sub count to be, roughly, 45 million households.
That means a total loss of 55% since 2015 at the end of 2023.
But out of 129 Million households, 45 million will mean only 35% will get Cable/Satellite Delivered Live TV by the end of 2023.
Imagine what 2024 will be like.
Cable TV ‘cord-cutters’ became the majority in 2022
The steady decline of cable and broadcast television, and the rise of streaming services, reached a sort of inflection point over the past year. Last summer, for the first time, streaming ser…
thehill.com
That said this-
Last summer, for the first time, streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime claimed the largest share of the television viewing audience, surpassing both cable and broadcast TV. Streaming captured 34.8 percent of July viewers, according to Nielsen data, compared to 34.4 percent for cable and 21.6 percent for broadcast.
And then, sometime in the second half of 2022, cord-cutters became the majority. The share of cable and satellite television subscribers dipped to 48 percent, according to a report from Samba TV, a television technology company.
Now I do not consider those with YTTV and the likes, Cord Cutters, but they still do not have Traditional Cable/Satellite delivered Live TV, so I decided to do the math.
There are, now, 129 Million Households in the United States.
In 2015, there were 100 Million Cable/Sat Subscribers , no streaming Live TV Service.
Today, there are 66 Million Live TV subscribers, including Cable, Satellite and Streaming.
Roughly, Streaming Live TV has 14 Million subs including all of them.
So that means, Cable/Satellite now has, roughly, 51 Million Households
So in just 8 years, lost 49% of their subscribers and by the end of this year, expected sub count to be, roughly, 45 million households.
That means a total loss of 55% since 2015 at the end of 2023.
But out of 129 Million households, 45 million will mean only 35% will get Cable/Satellite Delivered Live TV by the end of 2023.
Imagine what 2024 will be like.
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The TPN Map Excel Presents all DIRECTV Channels:
Understanding the TPN Map
Making Sense of the TPN Map Display Conventions
National (50-States or wide/NAT+PR beams)
Local (Local-Into-Local or narrow/Spot beams)
Local (Local-Into-Local or narrow/Spot beams)
Additional tabs provide:
OTA the (Over-The-Air) Database
VOD (Video On_Demand) Records
Offline Records
Engr Records
Net Decoder a graphic presentation of all satellites and transponders
VOD (Video On_Demand) Records
Offline Records
Engr Records
Net Decoder a graphic presentation of all satellites and transponders
Domestic Satellites
@99W...... D11, D14
@101W.... D16
@103W.... D12, D15
@110W.... D5
@119W.... D8
@99W...... D11, D14
@101W.... D16
@103W.... D12, D15
@110W.... D5
@119W.... D8
Understanding the TPN Map
Making Sense of the TPN Map Display Conventions
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I haven't posted in almost 17 years. Over the air, sat, offline, anything-but-the-internet is still one of my avid pursuits. Been playing with offline tv viewing and offline web browsing. I have great appreciations for this site still being here. It's so hard to find public communities that haven't sold out to social media company.
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Welcome back, as you can see we branched off into a bunch of things since Satellite is what it is now, so lots to talk about here.
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This is a thread that will keep you apprised of 4K events that will be showing on Dish channel 540. Keep looking here for information.
As of today, 9-27-17, there are no scheduled events posted for the next 2 weeks. That is subject to change on a daily basis.
As of today, 9-27-17, there are no scheduled events posted for the next 2 weeks. That is subject to change on a daily basis.
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Linus Tech Tips
Time for another AWESOME video from Linus Tech Tips!
View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FtjH_HHTpeg
Direct YouTube Link - Guessing Costco Tech Prices
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The LTT Store
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Direct YouTube Link - Guessing Costco Tech Prices
Linus on Facebook
The LTT Store
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TWiT Tech Podcast Network
Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP8521ndPdA
Direct YouTube Link - This Week in Space 233
TWIT's Website
TWIT Live Feed
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP8521ndPdA
Direct YouTube Link - This Week in Space 233
TWIT's Website
TWIT Live Feed
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TWiT Tech Podcast Network
Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!
View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/iFQxaEwwh2k
Direct YouTube Link - How It Feels Holding an iPhone Duo in Hand
TWIT's Website
TWIT Live Feed
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Direct YouTube Link - How It Feels Holding an iPhone Duo in Hand
TWIT's Website
TWIT Live Feed
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The following is from Reddit. -
View: https://www.reddit.com/r/DirectvStream/s/orzHBkmqQW
There appears to be a new DIRECTV Gemini OTT box, the C81KW-650.
The FCC listing is partially available, and a Geekbench entry confirms it uses an Amlogic S905X5, a solid SoC for a set-top box.
I also see 4GB of RAM, and the manufacturer is SEI Robotics.
DIRECTV C81KW OTT Box - Android TV Guide
Ok found a picture of the Box too on Reddit:
View: https://www.reddit.com/r/DirectvStream/comments/1twlex0/comment/opzeqi1/
View: https://www.reddit.com/r/DirectvStream/s/orzHBkmqQW
There appears to be a new DIRECTV Gemini OTT box, the C81KW-650.
The FCC listing is partially available, and a Geekbench entry confirms it uses an Amlogic S905X5, a solid SoC for a set-top box.
I also see 4GB of RAM, and the manufacturer is SEI Robotics.
DIRECTV C81KW OTT Box - Android TV Guide
Ok found a picture of the Box too on Reddit:
View: https://www.reddit.com/r/DirectvStream/comments/1twlex0/comment/opzeqi1/
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The Roku Ultra series (the larger square box models that attach via hdmi) have ethernet ports
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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.
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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