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I have 4 BellTV receivers, 2 6100, 1 6400 and 1 3100. I am using SW44 and the power box for switch is inside my house. System has been installed since Bell TV was launched and upgraded to HDTV about 3 years ago. Transponder readings are between 50-70, as seen on the receiver screens. I normally "lose" the signal in bad weather, probably like every one else.
I have encountered a problem and I am not sure which way to go with it.
I spent 8 weeks away on a trip to Asia this summer. When I got back, my 2nd half tells me that the 6400 receiver is dead. I check, no satellite input. I go to my 3100 to see the sat levels there and all of a sudden, the 6400 comes to life. The other 2 receivers are working fine.
About 2 weeks ago, the same receiver is dead again. This time, there is no coming back. I move it to other locations and there are no signal inputs at all. It had millions of errors when I did the diagnostics. I ordered and received another 6400. I installed it this morning and it worked within 1 minute. In other words, I concluded that my old 6400 was simply dead and that it was simply a coincidence that it came back to life (temporarily) when it did.
Last night, watching my beloved Habs, one of my 6100 randomly goes dead. Nothing on any of the transponders. I go outside, light overcast sky, no rain, no wind. I check the other 6100, same thing: no signal on either SAT but I did not check every transponder. I go to my 3100, signal on N82 T16 only. Signal at about 60%. Nothing on any of the other transponders. Within about 10 minutes, the 6100 comes back to life, initially only for analog and after 30 minutes, full HD on all channels. I checked the transponder signals and all is back to normal, between 55 and 75% which I will call normal for here.
When my 2nd half got home, she mentioned that over the summer (when I was away), at least once, the signal disappeared randomly, for no reason at all and came back to life on its own. In other words, I have some sort of intermittent failure (something that could have killed the 6400?).
I checked my SW power supply, nothing unusual,. I checked my SW44 (outside in an all-weather enclosure), nothing unusual noted. I checked the grounding which goes directly to the SW. Nothing noted. I saw that I have 2 crimp fittings on SAT1 and 2 compression fittings on SAT2 but since the cables are more or less static and the fittings protected from the elements, I can't see water getting inside. The SW44 itself is warm to touch but I assume that it's normal. I have not gone on roof as I don't know what I would look for there (apart from the bees' nest inside the mast!).
Any help appreciated!
I have encountered a problem and I am not sure which way to go with it.
I spent 8 weeks away on a trip to Asia this summer. When I got back, my 2nd half tells me that the 6400 receiver is dead. I check, no satellite input. I go to my 3100 to see the sat levels there and all of a sudden, the 6400 comes to life. The other 2 receivers are working fine.
About 2 weeks ago, the same receiver is dead again. This time, there is no coming back. I move it to other locations and there are no signal inputs at all. It had millions of errors when I did the diagnostics. I ordered and received another 6400. I installed it this morning and it worked within 1 minute. In other words, I concluded that my old 6400 was simply dead and that it was simply a coincidence that it came back to life (temporarily) when it did.
Last night, watching my beloved Habs, one of my 6100 randomly goes dead. Nothing on any of the transponders. I go outside, light overcast sky, no rain, no wind. I check the other 6100, same thing: no signal on either SAT but I did not check every transponder. I go to my 3100, signal on N82 T16 only. Signal at about 60%. Nothing on any of the other transponders. Within about 10 minutes, the 6100 comes back to life, initially only for analog and after 30 minutes, full HD on all channels. I checked the transponder signals and all is back to normal, between 55 and 75% which I will call normal for here.
When my 2nd half got home, she mentioned that over the summer (when I was away), at least once, the signal disappeared randomly, for no reason at all and came back to life on its own. In other words, I have some sort of intermittent failure (something that could have killed the 6400?).
I checked my SW power supply, nothing unusual,. I checked my SW44 (outside in an all-weather enclosure), nothing unusual noted. I checked the grounding which goes directly to the SW. Nothing noted. I saw that I have 2 crimp fittings on SAT1 and 2 compression fittings on SAT2 but since the cables are more or less static and the fittings protected from the elements, I can't see water getting inside. The SW44 itself is warm to touch but I assume that it's normal. I have not gone on roof as I don't know what I would look for there (apart from the bees' nest inside the mast!).
Any help appreciated!
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So, this means that those of us with Commercial Free subs, won't be Commercial Free, unless we wait till after the show is over ?
Which would make same day, not that big of a deal.
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Which would make same day, not that big of a deal.
The new curated multiview is now live.
While on many of the sports channels and non sports channels there is a multi view option button. It will pull up a side bar with many different multi view options.
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To each there own but I've found that Windows can't do much more than Linux can. Can't have everything.
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Is anyone else also having the same problem? Thanks in advance.
I'm also seeing longer appearances of the blue bar at the top and the "3 blue bars" loading symbol.
Is anyone else also having the same problem? Thanks in advance.
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Remember folks... just like DNS... its always Foxbat. 
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Several Dish offers showed up today in my account. Once you choose one the rest are removed. Offers were Showtime, Starz, AMC and others.
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Not for me, mines has no mention of how long aka the offer period and the Terms and conditions the $0.00 is good for. All I see is one can lose $5.00 if you decide to remove it before day 31 after you add it to the account.
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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!
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The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
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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.
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Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
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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:
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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Help, I'm a little confjused on the activation process.
I purchased the Joey 4 from Solid Signal and shipping box has Call 866 726-4282 to Avtivate new Receiver. That number is Solid Signals number.
I googled and that search said call Dish to activate. I assume that is correct unless this requires a 2 step process.
Please let me know.
Thanks
I purchased the Joey 4 from Solid Signal and shipping box has Call 866 726-4282 to Avtivate new Receiver. That number is Solid Signals number.
I googled and that search said call Dish to activate. I assume that is correct unless this requires a 2 step process.
Please let me know.
Thanks
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All good called Dish and new Joey 4 is activated and working.
Old Joey 2 deactivated and no need to return.
Old Joey 2 deactivated and no need to return.
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i bought mine straight from dish as it was only $ 100.00 bucks!!! had the protection plan they came out removed and deactivated the 4k joey and activated and installed the joey 4.All good called Dish and new Joey 4 is activated and working.
Old Joey 2 deactivated and no need to return.
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Apple has finally released their Apple TV 4K with built-in Siri and a microphone so it can respond to your queries even if you don't have the remote. It also increases in price, to $299. I had been planning on updating my current Apple TV 4K streamers, but that's $600 for the two of them, and that's a pass at this point.
At $299, it had better come with 256 GB of Storage, Gigabit (or better) Ethernet, the latest HDMI tech and standards, and one year of free Apple One. But it probably won't…
At $299, it had better come with 256 GB of Storage, Gigabit (or better) Ethernet, the latest HDMI tech and standards, and one year of free Apple One. But it probably won't…
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. apple's been making money off of software and not hardware for a while
they all do that anyways.. ever notice your cell phone slows down when you come up for an upgrade..
. apple's been making money off of software and not hardware for a while