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Last reply Sep 16, 2013 · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Tailgater & VIP211K No Satellites Found

I have a Tailgater and VIP211K that I have used for tailgating for the last two seasons without any issues until Saturday(9-14). We have setup our satellite in the same location with the same clear view of the southern sky for several years. This game-day when I started setting up around 7am the VIP211K Point Dish/Select your State Screen was displayed. I selected my state and the checking Steps 1 of 3 began as normal, however that is where the problem began. After about 1-2 minutes of Step 1 of 3, A message was displayed "No Satellites Found" which is code 151.

I immediately called Dish Network for assistance, and after countless explanations of why receiver is not at my house, and having them explain to me in very-very-detailed steps of how to verify that I had installed the coax correctly. I assured the customer service rep that I have connected this system about a hundred times. After getting nowhere, I was transferred to advanced tech support, who asked me to verify movement of the Tailgater by feeling and listening. I was able to confirm that the Tailgater is moving, but the technician could never help me get past step 1 of 3 on the setup. After working with the advanced technician for nearly 30 minutes I was asked to leave a message for someone, not sure who, and they would call me back next week with more ability to help. This was NO HELP on game-day!

Has anyone seen this? Any Ideas or suggestions, is there any way to reset the VIP211K besides the 10 second unplug method? Could I have missed an important update from Dish between this Saturday(9-14) and its last use (9-7)

*note I tried using another RG6 coaxial cable to rule out that issue.
I do not have Dish Network at home.

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SomeDishGuy

Sep 15, 2013

mctech123 said:
I have a Tailgater and VIP211K that I have used for tailgating for the last two seasons without any issues until Saturday(9-14). We have setup our satellite in the same location with the same clear view of the southern sky for several years. This game-day when I started setting up around 7am the VIP211K Point Dish/Select your State Screen was displayed. I selected my state and the checking Steps 1 of 3 began as normal, however that is where the problem began. After about 1-2 minutes of Step 1 of 3, A message was displayed "No Satellites Found" which is code 151.

I immediately called Dish Network for assistance, and after countless explanations of why receiver is not at my house, and having them explain to me in very-very-detailed steps of how to verify that I had installed the coax correctly. I assured the customer service rep that I have connected this system about a hundred times. After getting nowhere, I was transferred to advanced tech support, who asked me to verify movement of the Tailgater by feeling and listening. I was able to confirm that the Tailgater is moving, but the technician could never help me get past step 1 of 3 on the setup. After working with the advanced technician for nearly 30 minutes I was asked to leave a message for someone, not sure who, and they would call me back next week with more ability to help. This was NO HELP on game-day!

Has anyone seen this? Any Ideas or suggestions, is there any way to reset the VIP211K besides the 10 second unplug method? Could I have missed an important update from Dish between this Saturday(9-14) and its last use (9-7)

*note I tried using another RG6 coaxial cable to rule out that issue.
I do not have Dish Network at home.

You most likely were transferred to King Controls, who does the tech and warranty work on the Tailgater. They manufacture it for Dish.

If you do indeed have a clear view of the southern and southwestern sky (depending on where you are), and you do indeed have a straight coax running from the tailgater to the sat in spot on the back of the 211K, the two explanations are generally that either there is an obstruction (you say no), or that something is wrong with the Tailgater antenna. In the troubleshooting flow for the Tailgater, if the tailgater is moving, we (Dish) generally do not transfer to King Controls, they will usually always say it's not their problem if the antenna can be heard to move during the scan.

King Controls works banker's hours, and their tech support staff is generally surly and indifferent, so you may (or may not) get a call back from them eventually. Unlike Dish, who is getting money from you monthly, King gets nothing from you, and they generally act like it (from my experience with them).

Big picture, Dish is pretty limited here. You're connecting to an antenna that is not made by Dish (there is plenty of room for criticism here, since it does have Dish branded right on it, but it's not made by Dish), and if the antenna isn't pulling in sats, it's generally a problem with the antenna.

Here is my synopsis:

1. Problem with the receiver? I'd advise the customer to connect the 211k to a home system, run check switch, and see if it can get all the satellites the other receivers in the house get. If so? It's not the receiver.

2. Problem with the coax? Is the Tailgater connected directly to the receiver? Not connected through the wiring inside the RV walls? Try another coax. If another coax has the same issue, it's not the coax.

3. Problem with the tailgater? Is that Tailgater moving and making noise during the scan? If so, that often means nothing is wrong with the tailgater, although I do not believe that to be the case 100% of the time. The Tailgaters tend to be a bit flimsy.

4. Problem with the line of sight? If nothing else seems to be the problem, this is a likely issue. Especially if the scan finds some of the sats, and misses one like 129 (which is the hardest to lock). Is weather OK about 10 miles south and southwest of the location? That is the most likely weather issue location.

jerryez

Sep 15, 2013

Did you run check switch when connecting the 211k to the tailgater after using the 211k with your home sat dish.

boba

Sep 15, 2013

jerryez said:
Did you run check switch when connecting the 211k to the tailgater after using the 211k with your home sat dish.

Reread last line of post#1

dvrexpander

Sep 15, 2013

Biggest issue I've seen with these things are people not putting them on level ground or and obstruction. I was able to fix one of these for a tailgater while at a game the other weekend, needless to say he was happy and it was one of these two reasons it wasn't working.

Scherrman

Sep 16, 2013

My bet is there is an issue with the Tailgater. We have sold about a dozen or so Tailgaters and have had issues with half of them. As stated before, you were probably calling King Controls and leaving them a message. I've had to call them numerous times and they generally call me back within 20 minutes. They are not always the friendliest or even that helpful to be honest. If you've had the Tailgater for two years then it is out of warranty so you will have to send it back to King Controls on your own dime if you want them to fix it.

meStevo

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Volcanic Eruptions

Continuing the Kilauea thread in the Pub here. Perhaps the Iceland one too next time there's remarkable activity.

Currently there is precursory lava flowing into the crater, leading to the next episode that'll probably start within the next day.

You can see the pace of inflation / deflation here. It serves as the primary predictor for when the expect the eruptions, which coincide w/ inflation turning into significant deflation and last for several hours on average with significant fountaining.

Monitoring Data for Kīlauea

For more information on how electronic tiltmeters and GPS receivers help monitor the deformation of Kīlauea volcano, see the HVO Deformation page.

www.usgs.gov

View: https://youtu.be/Uecu2seh4b4

Wife and I like the AfarTV feeds, for the discussion along w/ them, though they're otherwise just mirrors of the official USGS feeds.

View: https://youtu.be/iws3rh5vLAQ

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meStevo

Oct 1, 2026

View: https://youtu.be/tv37YPVfHME

Gemini summary:

In this video from Shawn Willsey: Geology Explained, geology professor Shawn Willsey details rapid subsurface and surface changes at Kīlauea volcano in Hawaii:

Signs of a Magma Intrusion (Dike): Summit tiltmeters recorded an unprecedented, rapid inflation spike of around 45 microradians [04:00 Opens in a new window ], accompanied by a dramatic surge of over 100 shallow earthquakes within 24 hours (peaking at a magnitude 3.4) [01:44 Opens in a new window ]. The deformation indicates that magma is intruding in an east-west orientation beneath the southern caldera/Halemaʻumaʻu region [01:16 Opens in a new window ].
No Rift Zone Migration: Tilt and seismic data confirm magma is remaining confined to the summit area rather than traveling down the East Rift Zone [02:40 Opens in a new window ].
Structural Pathways: Willsey notes that pre-existing faults and fractures expanded during the 2018 caldera collapse [08:32 Opens in a new window ]. Because these fracture zones remain unsealed, magma can move and mobilize toward the surface much faster than before [10:17 Opens in a new window ].
Potential Outcomes: The intrusion could stall underground without erupting, or it could feed a new east-west fissure eruption inside the summit caldera, similar to the September 2023 event [02:47 Opens in a new window ].
Shift to Dome Overflows: Webcam footage from overnight reveals repeated pulses of fluid lava overflowing the spatter cone at the North Vent [11:42 Opens in a new window ]. Occurring roughly every 20 to 50 minutes and lasting several minutes each [12:36 Opens in a new window ], these cyclic overflows suggest Kīlauea may be transitioning away from high-fountaining episodes toward regular surface overflows [14:54 Opens in a new window ].

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Oct 8, 2026

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Today at 8:50 AM

Foxbat

15 minutes ago

Oooo, quite the show now. All three vents have doming and overflows. The cone that built up around the North vent lost its upper quarter at 02:50 Oct 17 and is now spewing lava at a healthy rate. Don't know if I would say it's a fountain, but it's close.

edit: The USGS has called the official start of Episode 55 as starting at 03:19 HST Oct 17, 2026:

Alert Level: WATCH, Color Code: ORANGE 2026-10-17 13:43:56 UTC
HVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice

Volcano: Kilauea (VNUM #332010)

Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE

Issued: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 3:43 AM HST
Source: Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
Notice Number: 2026/H488
Location: N 19 deg 25 min W 155 deg 17 min
Elevation: 4091 ft (1247 m)
Area: Hawaii

Summary: Episode 55 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption began at 3:19 AM HST on October 17, 2026.

Volcanic Activity:
Episode 55 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu began at the summit of Kīlauea began at 3:19 AM HST on October 17, 2026.

Fountain heights are relatively low at about 100-150 feet (30-45 m), and it is not clear whether this episode will evolve to the same heights as previous episodes. Continuous overflows from the vents began yesterday, October 16, just before 6 a.m. HST and transitioned into episode 55 fountains at 3:19 a.m. HST this morning. The current forecast is for winds are blowing from the north-northeast direction, which suggests that volcanic gas emissions and volcanic material may be distributed to the south-southwest direction from Halemaʻumaʻu.

All eruptive vents and lava flows are confined to Halemaʻumaʻu crater within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Tephra fall from volcanic ash clouds is greatest within 3 miles (5 km) of the vents, lighter ash and Pele's Hair may stay suspended for large distances from the vents.

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Military grade antenna for your off-grid setup #hamradio #satcom #offgrid

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Van

Last reply 22 minutes ago · posted in What's Cooking?

Whats for breakfast?

Who says dinner or lunch has to be the only good meals of the day?

Honey butter grits with scrambled eggs and grilled boneless pork ribs on flakey biscuits washed down with cranberry juice.

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dfergie

Oct 9, 2026

Egg, sausage and cheese sandwich between bread toasted in butter in skillet... Chocolate milk.

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Sunday at 11:17 AM

dfergie said:
Egg, sausage and cheese sandwich between bread toasted in butter in skillet... Chocolate milk.

Add fresh hash browns, delete chocolate for milk with a slice of bacon.

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Sunday at 12:06 PM

Bacon, eggs, hash browns and toast. Coffee.

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Monday at 2:11 PM

Wound up at the Waffle House this morning. Got the two egg breakfast with coffee.

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Monday at 6:08 PM

Speaking of waffles, I'm going to put my mini waffle iron on stove so I'll remember to make waffles in the morning... Had some last week, been awhile.

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Dos cackleberrys over easy on top of 2 corned beef hash patties fried in skillet... Chocolate milk.

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dfergie

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Last reply 23 minutes ago · posted in What's Cooking?

Homemade Breakfast Sausage

Anyone making their own breakfast sausage? I've recently been trying different recipes, found some I like, some I've modified...

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navychop

Today at 8:14 AM

Bob Evans Sage.

reubenray

Today at 8:41 AM

navychop said:
Bob Evans Sage.

I will look, but I don't think I have seen it. Owen's breakfast sausage use to be favorite, but I can't find it anymore. Jimmy Dean's country mild is OK also when I can find it.

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dfergie

Today at 8:45 AM

Swaggerty's isn't too bad, sausage prices are lower per lb than making my own from pork butts right now so I've been buying JC Potter or Owen lately.
(Swaggerty's at Sam's is pre cut, I usually partially freeze the rolls and cut with my slicer and vacuum seal on parchment paper)

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slow_poke_pete

Today at 8:47 AM

reubenray said:
I will look, but I don't think I have seen it. Owen's breakfast sausage use to be favorite, but I can't find it anymore. Jimmy Dean's country mild is OK also when I can find it.

amazon maybe :what

slow_poke_pete

Today at 8:52 AM

reubenray said:
I will look, but I don't think I have seen it. Owen's breakfast sausage use to be favorite, but I can't find it anymore. Jimmy Dean's country mild is OK also when I can find it.

owens on amazon is 54.99 for a 4 pk 16 oz a sausage. i feel that's kind of steep!!!

slow_poke_pete

Today at 8:54 AM

dfergie said:
Swaggerty's isn't too bad, sausage prices are lower per lb than making my own from pork butts right now so I've been buying JC Potter or Owen lately.
(Swaggerty's at Sam's is pre cut, I usually partially freeze the rolls and cut with my slicer and vacuum seal on parchment paper)

id'e rather make my own vs store bought.

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reubenray

42 minutes ago

slow_poke_pete said:
owens on amazon is 54.99 for a 4 pk 16 oz a sausage. i feel that's kind of steep!!!

Especially when I can get a two pound roll of Jimmy Dean from Sam's Club for $7.38.

dfergie

23 minutes ago

They run Owens at $3.99 for lb and $7.99 a couple times a month at some grocery stores here, I actually was wrong, just checked a pork sirloin roast it was $1.99 a lb. (cooked it yesterday so pack was in trash)

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Last reply Today at 9:02 AM · posted in The Chit Chat Club

Song Name Game Part 3!

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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:

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Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio

Another example:

Ride the Lightning -- Metallica

Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne

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TheRatPatrol

Last reply Today at 7:40 AM · posted in TV Shows

NCIS

Anyone else watch this show? Any guesses as to what was in the box Gibbs gave to Abby that was on her desk? It look liked it was glowing.

I also heard that someone was leaving the show at the end of this season. Any guesses as to who thats going to be?

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Jimbo

Monday at 11:41 PM

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Jimbo

Tuesday at 6:25 PM

Jimbo said:
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Howard ...
You don't like Tony, or Tony as the Director (he's only been there for 30 seconds now) or you don't like NCIS ?

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Howard Simmons

Thursday at 1:19 PM

Jimbo said:
Howard ...
You don't like Tony, or Tony as the Director (he's only been there for 30 seconds now) or you don't like NCIS ?

Tony as the director.

Jimbo

Thursday at 2:13 PM

Howard Simmons said:
Tony as the director.

Would you rather have LaRoche ???

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dfergie

Thursday at 4:37 PM

I liked this episode and a toned down Tony...

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Howard Simmons

Yesterday at 11:30 AM

Jimbo said:
Would you rather have LaRoche ???

No. Bring in someone new.

Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.

Jimbo

Yesterday at 12:50 PM

Howard Simmons said:
No. Bring in someone new. Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.

I don't think Tim and Tony are that far apart in Age ...

Remember what Tony said to Tim when they first got back together ...
Tony said: I am the New Tony, Tim .... (something to that effect)

Tony has changed, he's been running his Security Business ... I'm sure he has grown up.

Give it time ... your judging the New Tony from the old Tony.

It sounds like Tim won't be around the Team much longer either.

KAB

Today at 6:18 AM

I wonder it they will show the teased meeting (in Origins) with Tony and Gibbs.

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Jimbo

Today at 7:40 AM

KAB said:
I wonder it they will show the teased meeting (in Origins) with Tony and Gibbs.

I'm curious how they are going to implement Tony into Origins (If they do) ...
Tony was introduced to Gibbs and the team, on NCIS, which makes it the Mothership side of things, he worked in Baltimore prior to NCIS, NO mention when they met that anyone had known one another ...

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