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As we quickly approach SatelliteGuys 10th Anniversary, I sit here and am amazed as it does not feel like 10 years at all!
When we first started SatelliteGuys the Satellite Companies distanced themselves from SatelliteGuys, but today how times have changed as now they embrace us, and this is no more evident than having the DISH Internet Response Team (DIRT) here as part of SatelliteGuys! To think of the number of people we helped over the past 10 years and the money we have saved our members in that time just boggles our minds!
Over the years SatelliteGuys has been the ONLY Satellite forum to give back to our members; it has always been our way of saying thanks for all of our success! Just at our annual Holiday Parties we have given away tens of thousands of dollars of prizes to our members!
As we approach our 10th birthday we have been trying to think of a prize to give away that would out do them all, and we think we have come up what may be the ultimate prize!
What is it? How can we thank our members for our success? We can do it by giving away one of the greatest prizes we have ever awarded!
SatelliteGuys is proud to announce that we will be giving away a DREAM VACATION FOR TWO ABOARD THE NEW NORWEGIAN BREAKAWAY!
Prize includes round-trip airfare and one night hotel stay in New York City, and then from there we take a cruise on the new Norwegian Breakaway headed for Bermuda! On board you will enjoy a cabin with your own private balcony. You will also get a $200 on board credit to use as you wish! In addition you will get to have dinner on board with SatelliteGuys Founders Scott and Eva Greczkowski, plus you will be treated to a relaxing excursion in Bermuda with the Greczkowski's as well!
It will be a time to remember and we will work to schedule this vacation around when is best for you. To make things even more fun once the date is set for the trip we will post the details here on SatelliteGuys so that if other members or SatelliteGuys staff wants to join us they will be welcome to as well! And unlike other cruises members will be able to book their cruise with us through their own travel agent!
This contest will be open to all active SatelliteGuys members of the age of 21or older who are in good standing as a member who have posted at least 25 times to our forums, no purchase necessary to enter to win. (SatelliteGuys staff is NOT eligible to enter this contest; however Staff will be eligible to enter for a special staff drawing for the same prize!) Winner will be responsible for all taxes and any additional costs not covered in the original prize (this includes if the winner wants to bring additional family members, additional costs on the ship such as the spa or is you use your entire $200 on board credit. etc.)
This contest is sponsored by SatelliteGuys and is not sponsored or endorsed by Norwegian Cruise Lines or its agents.
If winner selected does not want to go on the cruise or is unable to take this cruise they may opt for a onetime cash prize of $1000 instead. Value of the grand prize is undetermined.
Legalities – Full rules will be posted on or before August 7th. As of August 7th members will also be able to submit entries as well.
The lucky winner will have their arrangements booked by SatelliteGuys through our travel agent. Because of this the winner may be required to furnish SatelliteGuys, The Travel Agency or The Cruise line any requested personal documents and information as required. Winner may also be required to have a passport for all persons traveling with them.
Proof of identity is required for international travel. Without proper identification, a passport and necessary visas you will not be permitted to depart. It is your responsibility to verify your necessary travel documents.
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY – Because of the nature of the prize, SatelliteGuys is not liable for anything which results in any loss, damage, delay, or injury to you or your travel companions or group members. SatelliteGuys shall not be responsible for any injuries, damages, or losses caused to any traveler in connection with terrorist activities, social, or labor unrest, mechanical or construction failures or difficulties, diseases, local laws, climatic conditions, criminal acts or poor weather, abnormal conditions or developments, or any other actions, omissions, or conditions outside of SatelliteGuys control. Traveler assumes complete and full responsibility for, and hereby releases this SatelliteGuys from any duty of,checking and verifying any and all passport, visa, vaccination, or other entry requirements of each destination, & all safety or security conditions at such destinations, during the length of the proposed travel. For information concerning possible dangers at international destinations, contact the Travel Advisory Section of the U.S. State Department. For medical information, call the Public Health Service.. By embarking upon his/her travel, the travelers voluntarily assumes all risks involved in such travel, whether expected or unexpected. Traveler is hereby warned of such risks, and is advised to obtain appropriate insurance coverage against them. Traveler's retention of tickets, reservations, or bookings after issuance shall constitute a consent to the above, and an agreement on his/her part to convey the contents hereto to his/her travel companions or group members.
Thank you to each and every member and staff member for our success over the past 10 years, without you we wouldn't be here today!
When we first started SatelliteGuys the Satellite Companies distanced themselves from SatelliteGuys, but today how times have changed as now they embrace us, and this is no more evident than having the DISH Internet Response Team (DIRT) here as part of SatelliteGuys! To think of the number of people we helped over the past 10 years and the money we have saved our members in that time just boggles our minds!
Over the years SatelliteGuys has been the ONLY Satellite forum to give back to our members; it has always been our way of saying thanks for all of our success! Just at our annual Holiday Parties we have given away tens of thousands of dollars of prizes to our members!
As we approach our 10th birthday we have been trying to think of a prize to give away that would out do them all, and we think we have come up what may be the ultimate prize!
What is it? How can we thank our members for our success? We can do it by giving away one of the greatest prizes we have ever awarded!
SatelliteGuys is proud to announce that we will be giving away a DREAM VACATION FOR TWO ABOARD THE NEW NORWEGIAN BREAKAWAY!
Prize includes round-trip airfare and one night hotel stay in New York City, and then from there we take a cruise on the new Norwegian Breakaway headed for Bermuda! On board you will enjoy a cabin with your own private balcony. You will also get a $200 on board credit to use as you wish! In addition you will get to have dinner on board with SatelliteGuys Founders Scott and Eva Greczkowski, plus you will be treated to a relaxing excursion in Bermuda with the Greczkowski's as well!
It will be a time to remember and we will work to schedule this vacation around when is best for you. To make things even more fun once the date is set for the trip we will post the details here on SatelliteGuys so that if other members or SatelliteGuys staff wants to join us they will be welcome to as well! And unlike other cruises members will be able to book their cruise with us through their own travel agent!
This contest will be open to all active SatelliteGuys members of the age of 21or older who are in good standing as a member who have posted at least 25 times to our forums, no purchase necessary to enter to win. (SatelliteGuys staff is NOT eligible to enter this contest; however Staff will be eligible to enter for a special staff drawing for the same prize!) Winner will be responsible for all taxes and any additional costs not covered in the original prize (this includes if the winner wants to bring additional family members, additional costs on the ship such as the spa or is you use your entire $200 on board credit. etc.)
This contest is sponsored by SatelliteGuys and is not sponsored or endorsed by Norwegian Cruise Lines or its agents.
If winner selected does not want to go on the cruise or is unable to take this cruise they may opt for a onetime cash prize of $1000 instead. Value of the grand prize is undetermined.
Legalities – Full rules will be posted on or before August 7th. As of August 7th members will also be able to submit entries as well.
The lucky winner will have their arrangements booked by SatelliteGuys through our travel agent. Because of this the winner may be required to furnish SatelliteGuys, The Travel Agency or The Cruise line any requested personal documents and information as required. Winner may also be required to have a passport for all persons traveling with them.
Proof of identity is required for international travel. Without proper identification, a passport and necessary visas you will not be permitted to depart. It is your responsibility to verify your necessary travel documents.
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY – Because of the nature of the prize, SatelliteGuys is not liable for anything which results in any loss, damage, delay, or injury to you or your travel companions or group members. SatelliteGuys shall not be responsible for any injuries, damages, or losses caused to any traveler in connection with terrorist activities, social, or labor unrest, mechanical or construction failures or difficulties, diseases, local laws, climatic conditions, criminal acts or poor weather, abnormal conditions or developments, or any other actions, omissions, or conditions outside of SatelliteGuys control. Traveler assumes complete and full responsibility for, and hereby releases this SatelliteGuys from any duty of,checking and verifying any and all passport, visa, vaccination, or other entry requirements of each destination, & all safety or security conditions at such destinations, during the length of the proposed travel. For information concerning possible dangers at international destinations, contact the Travel Advisory Section of the U.S. State Department. For medical information, call the Public Health Service.. By embarking upon his/her travel, the travelers voluntarily assumes all risks involved in such travel, whether expected or unexpected. Traveler is hereby warned of such risks, and is advised to obtain appropriate insurance coverage against them. Traveler's retention of tickets, reservations, or bookings after issuance shall constitute a consent to the above, and an agreement on his/her part to convey the contents hereto to his/her travel companions or group members.
Thank you to each and every member and staff member for our success over the past 10 years, without you we wouldn't be here today!
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Congratulations!!!! 
Just an update...
We are excited that we once again were able to give back and say THANK YOU for our success! It might have been our birthday but we were the ones giving prizes!
A member contacted me and wanted to know if the cost of the cruises was being paid for by the SatelliteGuys operation fund or by me and my wife. The answer to that of course is by me and my wife. The operations fund is only used to pay for SatelliteGuys operation expenses.
I understand that Voyager6 is now working with my wife to book their Dream Cruise from New York for next year. Once we have the exact booking day locked in we will let all SatelliteGuys members know for those that wish to book through their own travel gent and join us on this special voyage!
The winner of the Staff Cruise Giveaway was Iceberg who has elected to receive the cash payout instead of going on the cruise. The money has been deposited into his account.
?Thanks to everyone who entered and thanks again for 10 great years!
We are excited that we once again were able to give back and say THANK YOU for our success! It might have been our birthday but we were the ones giving prizes!
A member contacted me and wanted to know if the cost of the cruises was being paid for by the SatelliteGuys operation fund or by me and my wife. The answer to that of course is by me and my wife. The operations fund is only used to pay for SatelliteGuys operation expenses.
I understand that Voyager6 is now working with my wife to book their Dream Cruise from New York for next year. Once we have the exact booking day locked in we will let all SatelliteGuys members know for those that wish to book through their own travel gent and join us on this special voyage!
The winner of the Staff Cruise Giveaway was Iceberg who has elected to receive the cash payout instead of going on the cruise. The money has been deposited into his account.
?Thanks to everyone who entered and thanks again for 10 great years!
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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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Time for another AWESOME video from iJustine!
View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YJjxjYvmQ8s
Direct YouTube Link - Good Bye, Tim! Last WWDC
The official iJustine Website's Website
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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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Cutting Edge
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...
View: https://youtu.be/fNwwt25mheo
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