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I've been experiencing some bizarre behavior with the Amiko A3 and not sure what to make of it all; so wanted to obtain your thoughts. I sent a message to Michael (ke4est) too. I know this is a long story, but I was up until 1:30AM getting it finally figured out and fixed.
I got home Friday night and turned on the TV to discover the A3 had crashed and not responsive after being left on NHK World channel 99W KU for the past week. No problem, I rebooted, and then noticed NHK World channel was coming in weaker than usual. The signal fluctuated between 0-45% Signal Quality, I thought maybe it was the weather, but other channels came in much better with clear skies; so I started to blame the uplinker for playing games again with the controls. I moved on with watching other channels on other satellites which I could do just fine. Later I went back to 99W KU and did a blind scan, which I also did on 97W KU. For both satellites doing a blind scan, it was picking up the other satellites 2 degrees away and scanning all those channels instead. I rebooted several times, unplugged the Amiko several times to reset, I tried to get the motor back to 0 reference multiple times and it was still doing all the same crazy things like a 2 year old having a tantrum. I did not know what much else to do other than to climb up on the roof to reset the motor which I haven't done yet, and wonder if my switch had gone bad already. Meanwhile, the Amiko would turn to the satellites correctly to watch TV but NHK World still wasn't coming in with any signal. Finally after running out of solutions, I turned back to my Manhattan reciever wondering if I had to go back to using that. The Manhattan has a Loop Out Cable Output, and I began to daydream as to what would happen if I hooked up the Amiko A3 to that Loop Out. I ran my satellite dish cable back to the Manhattan, ran an RG-6 cable from the Manhattan Loop Out to the Amiko, plugged in the Manhattan and switched it on as well as plugging back in the Amiko A3 to have that reset again. I went to the Manhattan reciever first to bring the dish back to 0 reference and verified that I could get NHK World on 99W KU which I did at 72% Signal Quality! That's pretty weird and that's what I thought it should be all along. I turned off the Manhattan and brought up the Amiko A3 to surprisingly find out that now I can get NHK World on 99W KU at 72% Signal Quality and it now blind scans in satellites correctly on the correct satellites! Isn't that crazy bizarre??! So now the Amiko A3 doesn't behave properly unless the older parent Manhattan is there to hold its hand with the help of the Loop Out cable. The A3 can still control the motor as long as the Manhattan is turned off but power supplied to it. The Signal Quality is now much better on alot of satellites on the A3, which makes me want to delete the TP's and do a fresh blind scan for everything. What are your thoughts for such crazy behavior? I have the most recent A3 software and I no longer suspect the cable, switch or motor going bad on me. I appreciate any explanations you might have, as I am still scratching my head over this one as to why. The A3 for the most part has been working fine, the signals have been a little lower than I would like, but I always figured it was the weather. Everything is working just fine now, as long as I have the A3 holding hands with the Manhattan for parental control. I shouldn't have to do that obviously, but I don't know why it's operating that way.........:-/ At least I can still use the A3.
I got home Friday night and turned on the TV to discover the A3 had crashed and not responsive after being left on NHK World channel 99W KU for the past week. No problem, I rebooted, and then noticed NHK World channel was coming in weaker than usual. The signal fluctuated between 0-45% Signal Quality, I thought maybe it was the weather, but other channels came in much better with clear skies; so I started to blame the uplinker for playing games again with the controls. I moved on with watching other channels on other satellites which I could do just fine. Later I went back to 99W KU and did a blind scan, which I also did on 97W KU. For both satellites doing a blind scan, it was picking up the other satellites 2 degrees away and scanning all those channels instead. I rebooted several times, unplugged the Amiko several times to reset, I tried to get the motor back to 0 reference multiple times and it was still doing all the same crazy things like a 2 year old having a tantrum. I did not know what much else to do other than to climb up on the roof to reset the motor which I haven't done yet, and wonder if my switch had gone bad already. Meanwhile, the Amiko would turn to the satellites correctly to watch TV but NHK World still wasn't coming in with any signal. Finally after running out of solutions, I turned back to my Manhattan reciever wondering if I had to go back to using that. The Manhattan has a Loop Out Cable Output, and I began to daydream as to what would happen if I hooked up the Amiko A3 to that Loop Out. I ran my satellite dish cable back to the Manhattan, ran an RG-6 cable from the Manhattan Loop Out to the Amiko, plugged in the Manhattan and switched it on as well as plugging back in the Amiko A3 to have that reset again. I went to the Manhattan reciever first to bring the dish back to 0 reference and verified that I could get NHK World on 99W KU which I did at 72% Signal Quality! That's pretty weird and that's what I thought it should be all along. I turned off the Manhattan and brought up the Amiko A3 to surprisingly find out that now I can get NHK World on 99W KU at 72% Signal Quality and it now blind scans in satellites correctly on the correct satellites! Isn't that crazy bizarre??! So now the Amiko A3 doesn't behave properly unless the older parent Manhattan is there to hold its hand with the help of the Loop Out cable. The A3 can still control the motor as long as the Manhattan is turned off but power supplied to it. The Signal Quality is now much better on alot of satellites on the A3, which makes me want to delete the TP's and do a fresh blind scan for everything. What are your thoughts for such crazy behavior? I have the most recent A3 software and I no longer suspect the cable, switch or motor going bad on me. I appreciate any explanations you might have, as I am still scratching my head over this one as to why. The A3 for the most part has been working fine, the signals have been a little lower than I would like, but I always figured it was the weather. Everything is working just fine now, as long as I have the A3 holding hands with the Manhattan for parental control. I shouldn't have to do that obviously, but I don't know why it's operating that way.........:-/ At least I can still use the A3.
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I have refrained from commenting in this thread up to this point but I think it's about time to say something.
My A3 came with a Quick Start Guide and a sheet that stated "Please visit www.Amiko-A3.us for guides and instructions" as well as the FCC Part 15(b) compliance notice. Knowing I was going to receive the A3 I had already read and downloaded all the guides so I had some idea what should be done. I still went to the indicated web site and selecting "Guides And Instructions" and was greeted with this:
The very first thing I did was insert a microSD card into the A3 and make a full backup of the system and apps to it, just like the instructions say to do. I also made a backup to a USB flash drive just for insurance. As the web site says, the A3 does not operate like any other STB and I wanted to be sure I could start over if I screwed it up during setup.
Everyone makes mistakes (been there, done that) and should learn from them. If a backup of the A3 had been made before any updates were applied the OP could have just restored it and started over when it was discovered that a European ROM had been installed. Since the Americas ROM adds features and functions not in the European ROM, the EU updater won't load an Americas ROM. The EU update replaces the Americas apps with European versions, maybe great for Europe but not so good for FTA here in the Americas.
The A3 is an Android-based computer and not a MicroHD, MiniHD SE, Pansat, S-10, or any of the other "traditional" STB's. It requires different procedures and you have to learn new ways of doing things.
There have been a few bumps in the road but overall I've had less trouble with the A3 than any other receiver I've owned, and NO, I have no connection with any of the Amiko dealers or the distributor except for being a paying customer.
Ernie
My A3 came with a Quick Start Guide and a sheet that stated "Please visit www.Amiko-A3.us for guides and instructions" as well as the FCC Part 15(b) compliance notice. Knowing I was going to receive the A3 I had already read and downloaded all the guides so I had some idea what should be done. I still went to the indicated web site and selecting "Guides And Instructions" and was greeted with this:
The very first thing I did was insert a microSD card into the A3 and make a full backup of the system and apps to it, just like the instructions say to do. I also made a backup to a USB flash drive just for insurance. As the web site says, the A3 does not operate like any other STB and I wanted to be sure I could start over if I screwed it up during setup.
Everyone makes mistakes (been there, done that) and should learn from them. If a backup of the A3 had been made before any updates were applied the OP could have just restored it and started over when it was discovered that a European ROM had been installed. Since the Americas ROM adds features and functions not in the European ROM, the EU updater won't load an Americas ROM. The EU update replaces the Americas apps with European versions, maybe great for Europe but not so good for FTA here in the Americas.
The A3 is an Android-based computer and not a MicroHD, MiniHD SE, Pansat, S-10, or any of the other "traditional" STB's. It requires different procedures and you have to learn new ways of doing things.
There have been a few bumps in the road but overall I've had less trouble with the A3 than any other receiver I've owned, and NO, I have no connection with any of the Amiko dealers or the distributor except for being a paying customer.
Ernie
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This unit is a real computer. If you take your "real" computer and format the hard drive and install a different OS and then get mad cause you can't upgrade(directly from that other OS) to the newest version of OS X is that Apples fault?
BINGO!
The OP was informed about the need to back-up several times during email before he received the unit.
"real" was probably not the best word to use there, but what I meant to imply was a general-purpose computer that could be used for multiple purposes, including as a standard desktop computer. Nowadays receivers are computers too, but they are dedicated to a particular purpose. You couldn't easily use a receiver as a general desktop computer, not that you'd want to. And in most receivers there are no card slots, so you couldn't plug in a DVB-S2 tuner card - again, not that you'd want to, but that's the distinction I was trying to make with my poor choice of words.
The OP was informed about the need to back-up several times during email before he received the unit.
Well, then, in that case it's clearly his own fault. It boggles the mind that anyone could ignore that specific of a warning and then act so clueless. Carry on!
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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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We have a Breakfast and Dinner thread so... 
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
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Garlic cheese bread
Green beans
Apples
Chocolate Milk
Some weird noodles.
(They have salad and a couple other fruits if wanted)
Green beans
Apples
Chocolate Milk
Some weird noodles.
(They have salad and a couple other fruits if wanted)
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Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.
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They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
Yup, I agree, I'd rather be 2 or 3 till the last few weeks.They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
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'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Renewed for Season 2, Tatiana Maslany to Guest Star in Season 1
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'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Renewed for Season 2, Tatiana Maslany to Guest Star in Season 1
I've not been optimistic about this show based on what I've read so far. Seems to be aimed at a younger audience. Interesting though that Tatiana Maslany will have some sort of role.
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I don't know, but I still don't like her walking through the station or the academy with out her shoes. It looks unprofessional and very "hippy like" for someone of her status and I personally don't get off to feet, so there is that.
Stay out of my office. I rarely have shoes or socks on in the office. My office and business is at home thoughI don't know, but I still don't like her walking through the station or the academy with out her shoes. It looks unprofessional and very "hippy like" for someone of her status and I personally don't get off to feet, so there is that.
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Stargate SG-1 cancelled, Atlantis renewed
Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.
Stargate Atlantis, meanwhile, has been renewed for a fourth season, with the network hoping to see that the spin-off series can stand alone, according to a source.
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Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.
Stargate Atlantis, meanwhile, has been renewed for a fourth season, with the network hoping to see that the spin-off series can stand alone, according to a source.
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Two of my favorite Replicator episodes.
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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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