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Shaw Direct turned on the Anik G1 satellite for customer use on May 29, 2013.
Given the lack of information on signal strength past the northern third of the U.S. Lower 48, it would be a helpful exercise for those equipped to do so to take some readings.
Please limit reports to those using the following equipment:
Shaw Direct DSR-600, DSR-605 or DVR-630 receivers.
Shaw Direct 75E elliptical antenna with Xtended Quad Ku LNBF or any larger solid offset with a special extended Ku LNBF, pointing at the 107.3 West spacecraft, and receiving Anik F1R and Anik G1.
Other receiver models are not helpful because they cannot receive MPEG-4 formatted signals such as those found on Anik G1.
We would like to limit stock Shaw Direct antennas reports to just the 75E, because the 60E has a very limited range southward from Canada.
No need for readings from Anik F2 (on those elliptical systems that get Anik F1R, G1 and F2) because we are doing a direct comparison of levels between Anik G1 and Anik F1R, at the same point in the sky.
Please confirm whether you are using ADVANCED or CLASSIC channel numbering scheme.
Knowledge Network will work on Channel 009 for ADVANCED systems and 354 on CLASSIC systems.
(No subscription needed...to confirm that you have the correct satellite position, from Anik F1R).
It would be preferable that you have a receiver that was previously authorized and working prior to May 29, and has had a chance to download new channels overnight, to enable Anik G1.
If you found Knowledge Network on Ch 9, check these ADVANCED channel numbers from Anik G1:
098 CBET Windsor 200 CICC-CTV Yorkton Call up OPTIONS 4-7 and list the reading in dB.
(may be a 30-45 second delay for meter to register).
If you are viewing Knowledge Network on Ch 354, you are using CLASSIC channel numbering scheme.
Please check the above two channels in these positions:
644 CBET Windsor 640 CICC-CTV Yorkton
This small amount of data will enable us to find how far south Anik G1 works, and more detailed surveys with larger antennas will be even more precise.
Here's my report...please format yours in a similar manner. Thank you!
PATRIOT 85E antenna with standalone Xtended Ku LNBF, parked on 107.3 West
Located in Plain, Wisconsin
DSR-600 Receiver with ADVANCED Channel numbers
Ch 009 Knowledge Network +8.7 dB ANIK F1R
Ch 098 CBET-CBC Windsor +7.1 dB ANIK G1
Ch 200 CICC-CTV Yorkton +7.1 dB ANIK G1
Given the lack of information on signal strength past the northern third of the U.S. Lower 48, it would be a helpful exercise for those equipped to do so to take some readings.
Please limit reports to those using the following equipment:
Shaw Direct DSR-600, DSR-605 or DVR-630 receivers.
Shaw Direct 75E elliptical antenna with Xtended Quad Ku LNBF or any larger solid offset with a special extended Ku LNBF, pointing at the 107.3 West spacecraft, and receiving Anik F1R and Anik G1.
Other receiver models are not helpful because they cannot receive MPEG-4 formatted signals such as those found on Anik G1.
We would like to limit stock Shaw Direct antennas reports to just the 75E, because the 60E has a very limited range southward from Canada.
No need for readings from Anik F2 (on those elliptical systems that get Anik F1R, G1 and F2) because we are doing a direct comparison of levels between Anik G1 and Anik F1R, at the same point in the sky.
Please confirm whether you are using ADVANCED or CLASSIC channel numbering scheme.
Knowledge Network will work on Channel 009 for ADVANCED systems and 354 on CLASSIC systems.
(No subscription needed...to confirm that you have the correct satellite position, from Anik F1R).
It would be preferable that you have a receiver that was previously authorized and working prior to May 29, and has had a chance to download new channels overnight, to enable Anik G1.
If you found Knowledge Network on Ch 9, check these ADVANCED channel numbers from Anik G1:
098 CBET Windsor 200 CICC-CTV Yorkton Call up OPTIONS 4-7 and list the reading in dB.
(may be a 30-45 second delay for meter to register).
If you are viewing Knowledge Network on Ch 354, you are using CLASSIC channel numbering scheme.
Please check the above two channels in these positions:
644 CBET Windsor 640 CICC-CTV Yorkton
This small amount of data will enable us to find how far south Anik G1 works, and more detailed surveys with larger antennas will be even more precise.
Here's my report...please format yours in a similar manner. Thank you!
PATRIOT 85E antenna with standalone Xtended Ku LNBF, parked on 107.3 West
Located in Plain, Wisconsin
DSR-600 Receiver with ADVANCED Channel numbers
Ch 009 Knowledge Network +8.7 dB ANIK F1R
Ch 098 CBET-CBC Windsor +7.1 dB ANIK G1
Ch 200 CICC-CTV Yorkton +7.1 dB ANIK G1
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Thanks to Fitch Ratings ( who gives the ratings on Credit and debt, as approved by the SEC, so they have accurate numbers) we have the totals.
DIRECTV's video subscriber base is the third-largest traditional multi-channel video programming distributor (MVPD) in the U.S. with about 8.2 million subscribers at the end of 1Q26.
The last time it was reported, it was 8.8M at the end of 2Q25, so only a 600,000 loss for 3 quarters, which is a major improvement, since for many years before that, it was losing 500,000 a quarter, 2 Million a year.
It is now losing less than Dish/Sling combined, I believe the Genre Packs are helping to retain and get subscribers.
DIRECTV's video subscriber base is the third-largest traditional multi-channel video programming distributor (MVPD) in the U.S. with about 8.2 million subscribers at the end of 1Q26.
The last time it was reported, it was 8.8M at the end of 2Q25, so only a 600,000 loss for 3 quarters, which is a major improvement, since for many years before that, it was losing 500,000 a quarter, 2 Million a year.
It is now losing less than Dish/Sling combined, I believe the Genre Packs are helping to retain and get subscribers.
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Recently came back to DirectTV Satellite service and have two boxes, Gemini and a main HR54.
DirecTV is charging me two "TV access fees" of $10 each, but can only watch TV on the one without the server. Is there anything I can do to fix this?
DirecTV is charging me two "TV access fees" of $10 each, but can only watch TV on the one without the server. Is there anything I can do to fix 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 feel like this was discussed in another thread, but I can't find it. I have T-Mobile and my last iPhone upgrade was in 2020. I want to get a new iPhone, but what is the best way to go about doing it? Should I order the iPhone from T-Mobile directly, or should I buy from the Apple Store? I feel like there are pros/cons to each option.
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I have a Hopper with Sling. (Don't know exact model.) A couple nights ago, I went into the DVR screen, and noted that it was recording three programs. Yet I was able to view live TV (that was not one of the channels being recorded.) Did something change? In the past, it would only let me watch one of the channels being recorded, or any recording in the DVR menu. Maybe it was streaming, although there was no indication of that?
Apologies if this has been covered; I searched and didn't find anything.
Thanks.
Apologies if this has been covered; I searched and didn't find anything.
Thanks.
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View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YJjxjYvmQ8s
Direct YouTube Link - Good Bye, Tim! Last WWDC
The official iJustine Website's Website
Buy her book!
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WANTED DirecTV LCC
Anyone have a DirecTV Local Channel Connector that you'd like to get rid of at a reasonable price? DirecTV is currently in a contract dispute with owner of my local ABC affiliate.
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I did that. The response was that the LCC is not available. Escalated the issue to a tech support person with the same results.
Could be out of them I guess ... I'd keep trying, every 3-4 days.I did that. The response was that the LCC is not available. Escalated the issue to a tech support person with the same results.
If they are not out of them as them WHY you can't get one, seeing Your in a Dispute. Thats what they are for.
I would make them give you a real answer, don't let them off the hook.
I had one, and it worked well, but I believe I gave it to another D* friend (also had a AM21), I know I gave them away ...
According to the tech support guy, they don't have any in stock. He said I should receive an email when and if they have them. I even told him I would accept a refurbished unit.
I'm not sure your going to find any Refurbished ones as D* doesn't ask for them back.According to the tech support guy, they don't have any in stock. He said I should receive an email when and if they have them. I even told him I would accept a refurbished unit.
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Did anyone have a price increase today on their equipment? I own my VIP211k's, and they have been $5.00. My bill that I received last week shows the "add-ons" as being $5.00. However, I just logged into my Dish account, and my "add-ons" are now $10.00. Did the additional receivers go up by $5.00 recently?
As I mentioned, my last bill shows $5.00 and under the notes, nothing is mentioned about a price increase.
As I mentioned, my last bill shows $5.00 and under the notes, nothing is mentioned about a price increase.
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Hello everyone, new guy here. I'm trying to solve problem I'm having with Dish bonus view channels. When I'm watching the bonus view channels then I switch back to regular dish channels, after few minutes the screen flips to black and after 30 seconds flips back to regular channels and continues to flip back and forth until I turn off TV. After I wait 30 minutes and turn back on , I can use regular channels again. So, its after I switch from bonus view channels to regular dish channels the problem starts. Been trying to fix this for a month, but no luck
Here what I've done.
i contacted Dish support and they sent me a new Joey3, but no help. Switched to a different HDMI input on TV, no help. Used different HDMI cable , no help. Used different electrical wall plug, no help.
Finally got a Dish tech to check it. He ran all systems check and was OK. Finally he brought in a small TV and plugged in the HDMI out from the Joey to the small TV. He could not get the problem to occur on his small TV, so the new Joey was working OK. So, then the problem must be myTV. He made some phone calls and came back with the answer that there must be a problem with the analog to digital switch in my TV. Has anyone ever heard of a problem like this, or is it time to be looking for a new TV? My tv LG OLED65C8PUA. TV has been trouble free til now. Thanks
Here what I've done.
i contacted Dish support and they sent me a new Joey3, but no help. Switched to a different HDMI input on TV, no help. Used different HDMI cable , no help. Used different electrical wall plug, no help.
Finally got a Dish tech to check it. He ran all systems check and was OK. Finally he brought in a small TV and plugged in the HDMI out from the Joey to the small TV. He could not get the problem to occur on his small TV, so the new Joey was working OK. So, then the problem must be myTV. He made some phone calls and came back with the answer that there must be a problem with the analog to digital switch in my TV. Has anyone ever heard of a problem like this, or is it time to be looking for a new TV? My tv LG OLED65C8PUA. TV has been trouble free til now. Thanks
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House of the Dragon, the prequel to Game of Thrones, premieres on HBO Max on 8/21. I will be warching
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'Game of Thrones' spinoff 'House of the Dragon' fires up release date at HBO, drops new character pics
The wait’s felt a little like watching for a dragon egg to hatch, but HBO’s hugely anticipated Game of Thrones prequel series finally has a release date. House of the Dragon will debut the first of its initial 10-episode season this summer, the network revealed today in a series of tweets that...
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