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iBoston
Last reply · posted in Free To Air (FTA) Discussion
Happy New year. I am happy to release the install package for Sat2IP for Windows!! This will allow you stream your Amiko STB with Big2Small server to a Windows system.

Please follow these steps :

1. Install http://www.topcity.com/sat2ip/Sat2IP_Install.exe
2. Install SMplayer for Windows.http://smplayer.sourceforge.net/en/downloads (there is a 32 and 64 bit version)

Make sure you know the IP address of your Amiko STB. I highly suggest you lock the IP address of your Amiko by assigning the Mac address to a set IP address for DHCP within your router. This way the IP address won't change on you.

You wan to Launch Sat2IP. First time you load, you will need to enter the IP address of the Amiko. That will be remembered. It will populate the channels if it successfully found your Amiko. Make sure you Amiko is in Application menu because you cannot stream while you are watching TV.

Suggestions :

1. Within SMplayer, i suggest you turn off Mplayer crash log from within options/preferences/advanced.

2. When you are done watching a stream, close SMplayer. Sat2IP will automatically detect you shutdown SMplayer and stop the stream. This way you don't have to worry about manually clicking the stop stream button on Sat2Ip.

#3 Add the following to the SMplayer options/preferences/advanced 'Options for Mplayer' tab. Add the following Options line : -demuxer +lavf -nocorrect-pts -mc 1
Without that option added, some channels may not play at all.

If you have questions, please post them. Enjoy! I know i have been!!!

Ps. Because this stream has no header information, it can take between 5-30 seconds for the video/audio to start. It depends on the channel and how often they are sending key information in the stream to decipher it. -- This does NOT include any time needed to move the dish.

iBoston
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iBoston
Hey there, i got your PM too, but ill respond here. As for the SMplayer not starting, make sure you let it install in the default location. Also, i would suggest installing the version of SMplayer that was specified at the beginning of this thread. Make sure you you get the SMplayer stuff working first. As for the errors returned, it might have to do with that its not detecting any software trying to initiate the stream.. Thats why i suggest getting SMPlayer working.

Also, even though i wrote the program, i have not used it in well over a year. I no longer use my Amiko STB. I wouldn't think amiko would change anything on the Big2small server, but then again, their might be subtle differences that might make it no longer work. There might be other users here that can chime in.

I can tell you when i originally programmed it, i ran a TCP sniffer program that i installed on the android so that i could watch exactly what the Android program was sending to the Amiko and what response were getting returned. I was then able to replicate that to make it work in this windows program. If the Big2Small android app still works and it hasn't been updated in years, then this program should work too.
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Hey there, i got your PM too, but ill respond here. As for the SMplayer not starting, make sure you let it install in the default location. Also, i would suggest installing the version of SMplayer that was specified at the beginning of this thread. Make sure you you get the SMplayer stuff working first. As for the errors returned, it might have to do with that its not detecting any software trying to initiate the stream.. Thats why i suggest getting SMPlayer working.

Also, even though i wrote the program, i have not used it in well over a year. I no longer use my Amiko STB. I wouldn't think amiko would change anything on the Big2small server, but then again, their might be subtle differences that might make it no longer work. There might be other users here that can chime in.

I can tell you when i originally programmed it, i ran a TCP sniffer program that i installed on the android so that i could watch exactly what the Android program was sending to the Amiko and what response were getting returned. I was then able to replicate that to make it work in this windows program. If the Big2Small android app still works and it hasn't been updated in years, then this program should work too.

Thanks for your answer. It's frustrating now that I'm trying to solve this since 5 days, now. The Android up is having the same issue. It's showing the chanels but it's not playing them saying that there is a server problem. Regarding SMPlayer, when i click the link you suggested, it is pointing me to the newest version of the program. So, what was the version of SMPlayer you were reffering when you started this thread? I already have it installed the wewest version of SMPlayer and it's not working. After, i uninstalled it and installed an older version, and still no result.
Thanks again for your patience.
iBoston
Thanks for your answer. It's frustrating now that I'm trying to solve this since 5 days, now. The Android up is having the same issue. It's showing the chanels but it's not playing them saying that there is a server problem. Regarding SMPlayer, when i click the link you suggested, it is pointing me to the newest version of the program. So, what was the version of SMPlayer you were reffering when you started this thread? I already have it installed the wewest version of SMPlayer and it's not working. After, i uninstalled it and installed an older version, and still no result.
Thanks again for your patience.


Well, if its doing the same thing on the android app, that doesn't encourage me at all. You might be out of luck, there might be some issue with that Amiko firmware. As for the smplayer, you should be able to do a google search for VERSION listed on the first few posts.. The smplayer usually has a site where you can download older versions.
comfortably_numb
I believe I remember KE4EST saying at one point that Amiko was phasing out Big2Small and that they were no longer supporting it, but I could be mistaken on that.
FTA4PA
Just FYI, I just tried and have this working on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS using WINE v4.0. I did not do anything special - just downloaded SAT2IP v1.3.38 and extracted it. Downloaded current SMPlayer (Version: 19.1.0 (revision 9191) (32-bit)), installed it using WINE and added the parameters (-demuxer +lavf -nocorrect-pts -mc 1) mentioned in the first post in this thread. Ran SAT2IP with WINE and entered the IP of my Amiko Mini HD SE. Receiver was found and the satellite/channel list populated. Selected a channel and it worked right off the bat. Pretty sure I recall this not working directly under Linux before unless I ran Windows in a Virtualbox. Attached is a screen capture (thumbnailed). :)

Screenshot from 2019-03-13 17-00-49.jpg

P.S. I found that if I resize SMPlayer or switch it to full screen during playback the window will resize but the video stays at the previous size. Stopping the stream playback (using SMPlayer stop button) and restarting it then sizes the video correctly. If you set your window size before starting a stream the video displays correctly. Not a big deal but wanted to mention it. :)
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wow, nice to see it running on Ubuntu. I have the wife running Ubuntu to get familiar with it. Windows 7 will be the last Microsoft operating system i plan on running. I have another program i wrote that is running on Ubuntu too, but never tried the Sat2IP. As I'm sure you are aware of, my new project for the sat community is the DSRC. ;)
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wow, nice to see it running on Ubuntu. I have the wife running Ubuntu to get familiar with it. Windows 7 will be the last Microsoft operating system i plan on running. I have another program i wrote that is running on Ubuntu too, but never tried the Sat2IP. As I'm sure you are aware of, my new project for the sat community is the DSRC. ;)
Yes, I have seen your new project. It looks very interesting! May give it a try if I can get the equipment. Thanks for all you have done for us Satellite Guys (and Gals)! :)
Scott Greczkowski
Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU! Cutting Edge
Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club
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....
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Rock And Roll All Nite - Kiss
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Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution - AC/DC
Bobby
Kiss - The Art Of Noise
long_time_Dish
Beautiful Noise - Neil Diamond
sdfntx
White Noise - Jessie Baylin
dishstaller
Pub Member / Supporter Lifetime Supporter
Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club
Can't help but wonder if a worker overlooked checking the harness. I rarely ride a roller coaster anymore but when I do I check the harness myself pretty aggressively.
Can't imagine what the son is going through.

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Jimbo
dishstaller
Had no idea there were that many redundancies built into those restraints.
Jimbo
Had no idea there were that many redundancies built into those restraints.
It makes sense, however, I would want more types of restraints, so if one doesn't work, the other does ... the restraints coming over the shoulder I would have expected ... with a Seat belt as last resort.

Fwiw, I inquired with what they use on Coasters at Cedar Point, various Coasters, different restraints according to what the car and track requires ...

NONE of the Coasters at CP use THAT particular system :)
I'm glad to see ...
dishstaller
with a Seat belt as last resort.
According to the article, when you see a seat belt on a ride like this, it is basically used as a way of making sure the rider isn't too large/fat to safely ride the ride.
Jimbo
According to the article, when you see a seat belt on a ride like this, it is basically used as a way of making sure the rider isn't too large/fat to safely ride the ride.
Well, the over the shoulder support is better, but would require reconfiguring the cars.
Jimbo
Heres an article from the Akron Beacon ... seeing Six Flags has bought Cedar Point and Kings Island, they are included ...
I said earlier that Cedar Point doesn't use this type of seat restraint ... well, it does use it, But the difference is, the ones up here ALSO have the Over the shoulder restraint as well ... like I was suggesting that they should have used with the Goliath.

One of the new(er) one at Cedar point the Gate Keeper, uses the Clam shell .. I have rode it many times and have Mostly felt secure, that ride will stop you part way on the ride and you just hang, till the ride is ready to continue ... I typically ride the Front Car ... when its getting ready, you ARE hanging, in the car, looking down .... it would require 2 separate restraint systems to unlock at the same time to possibly get out of it.

meStevo
Lifetime Supporter
Last reply · posted in The Sports Section
Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.
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Selfish Drake Maye holds back on giving the ball to Bills unlike Jags game, gets the win on the road.
zippyfrog
That image is so true - especially after that Giants/Commanders game yesterday.
dfergie
Some tight games that went to the wire...
Y
Selfish Drake Maye holds back on giving the ball to Bills unlike Jags game, gets the win on the road.
A big win for the Patriots, and they are now 3-2.

Browns lose a close one with... The Jets. That is a classic Browns loss (granted, any loss is a classic one it seems). 49'ers, Vikings, and Chiefs remain undefeated. The AFC north have a three way tie at 3-2 for second place. :eek:
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Hopefully nowhere near a microphone.
Ramy
Supporting Founder
Last reply · posted in The Sports Section
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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Foxbat
I noticed you missed last week's… Much like the SEC Shorts!😉
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osu1991
I noticed you missed last week's… Much like the SEC Shorts!😉
I thought I posted it as I usually have nothing to do but sit at my desk in the morning scrolling the interwebs , but my mom passed away the day before so my mind was mush.
Ronnie-
I thought I posted it as I usually have nothing to do but sit at my desk in the morning scrolling the interwebs , but my mom passed away the day before so my mind was mush.
Sorry for your loss.
Y
24 team playoff seems to be real close.

Are we really that far from a 64-team tournament?

The benefit of the 24 team playoff:
  • All the cartel teams that cartels want in playoff are in playoff
    • Independent of record too! Bonus.
  • MONEY!!!!! for the cartels.
  • I'm out of ideas.
Cons
  • Regular season really doesn't matter now other than the rivalry games
    • Top cartel teams can lose three games and still make the playoff
  • Going to start resting players?
    • The playoff is going to be *checks notes* several games!
    • Resting players could make games dumb.
    • Maybe even restrict NIL players from games played.
  • How much are streaming sub costs going up a month to pay for this?!
osu1991
AZ.
AZ.
24 team playoff seems to be real close.

Are we really that far from a 64-team tournament?

The benefit of the 24 team playoff:
  • All the cartel teams that cartels want in playoff are in playoff
    • Independent of record too! Bonus.
  • MONEY!!!!! for the cartels.
  • I'm out of ideas.
Cons
  • Regular season really doesn't matter now other than the rivalry games
    • Top cartel teams can lose three games and still make the playoff
  • Going to start resting players?
    • The playoff is going to be *checks notes* several games!
    • Resting players could make games dumb.
    • Maybe even restrict NIL players from games played.
  • How much are streaming sub costs going up a month to pay for this?!
One of the pro's I see is in a year with so many undefeated teams they have a good chance of an opening. Few years back you had lower divisions that didnt get a shot. I love collage football and I have no problem with that addition.

We are in what week 5 now? Been two real good ranked games to watch.....Other than that top 25 teams are playing nothing.
dishstaller
Pub Member / Supporter Lifetime Supporter
Last reply · posted in Internet Television (IPTV) Discussion Forum
Wasn't exactly sure where to post this. Just had a customer come in inquiring about internet. He has HughesNet and had heard good things about mine. He asked if we provided email addresses and it kinda caught me off guard. I said he should be able to keep whatever email he had been using....my sister in law is still using a BellSouth email addy and they haven't been around here for many years. He said he had gotten a letter from HughesNet stating that they had until Nov 16th to save, move, forward, whatever, their Hughesnet emails because they would lose them after that date.

I have never heard of a company simply mass-deleting email accounts (the customer still has his HughesNet service). From what I understand, in the past, the company who was ditching their email service simply sold the customer base to a company like Google.

Anyone else getting this letter. He said he would show it to me tomorrow when I go out there and set up his internet.
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Foxbat
Doing a Google of the HughesNet Email notice, it seems that HughesNet has been trying to eliminate hosting emails since 2019. And with HughesNet filing Chapter 11 back in August, it would be a smart move to switch to a more stable Email provider. Even AT&T farmed out their Email to Yahoo! years ago.

SpaceX's Starlink and the Cellular 5G Home Internet solutions have pretty much relegated HughesNet and its high latency, low bandwidth Internet service to History. If Earth had shorter days, maybe a Geostationary Internet Solution might have stood a fighting chance…
dishstaller
Well, I helped him set up a gmail acct....I actually wanted to see what the new process is for setting up a gmail acct since it had been years since I set mine up. Anyway, I showed him how to forward the emails he wanted to keep over.
navychop
If Earth had shorter days,

Wouldn't we then die of old age sooner?

🙄
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Wouldn't we then die of old age sooner?

🙄
Still the same number of years, just more Sunsets…😉
K
Even AT&T farmed out their Email to Yahoo! years ago.

I still have one of those although I've been trying to wean myself off it.
JSheridan
Among my many email accounts I still have a .netscape.net which AOL assimilated a while back.
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dfergie
Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU!
Last reply · posted in TV Shows
Hard getting used to the new younger Gibbs, Mark Harmons son had the right look but I understand he didn't want the role.
Still I'm enjoying, pretty good job with Franks.
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"MysteryMan"
Best episode ever.
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Jimbo
Best episode ever.
I actually think the very first episode was One of the Best ...
S1 E1 Yankee White
Where it all started in what was it, 2003 ?

edit:
Sorry, I got the shows mixed up, were talking Origins ...
I've liked Most of them once we've gotten past the 1st 3-4, getting to know who was who took a bit in the beginning.
It's a bit harder seeing we already Know the person, then go back and see how they became that person.
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KAB
Mark Harmon is coming back as Gibbs in Origins, for the full season. Just saw, Dinozzo too, on NCIS . That will be an interesting writing project.
dfergie
Really good one with OG Gibbs bookending it...
R
Really good one with OG Gibbs bookending it...
Will the OG Gibbs be on NCIS or will Tony be on NCIS Origins?
TheRatPatrol
Last reply · posted in TV Shows
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

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 ...
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
Tony as the director.🙄
Would you rather have LaRoche ???
dfergie
I liked this episode and a toned down Tony...
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Last reply · posted in FTA Receiver / Equipment Support
I just received 6 receiver 2 port mini Multiswitch and it work great, no external power need it, and you can connect 6 receiver instead of 4 on most Mini Multiswitches... If anyone is interested in where they can get one PM me....
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Titanium
Have you tested using external power? Over the years, have found unpowered polarity switching to be unreliable. Especially problematic when used with DiSEqC motors or switch stacking.
H
No I have not. I just got it the other day and it is connected to six receivers working just fine. What I do is non power mini multi-switches work best with LNBF's and with LNB's
H
It also has a IPS and a OPS switch on the side of it with a power led light showing when is on. It seems to be very nice build switch
Bobby
Supporting Founder Lifetime Supporter
Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum
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.
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Bobby
MLB, Brewers at Dodgers, Wednesday 10-14, 5PM PDT, Channel 148-02.
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MLB, Brewers at Dodgers, Thursday 10-15, 6PM PDT, Channel 148-02.
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Bobby
CFB, Notre Dame at BYU, Saturday 10-27, 4:30PM PDT, Channel 148-03.
Bobby
NASCAR, Freeway Insurance 500, Sunday 10-18, 12PM PDT, Channel 148-04.
Bobby
CFB, Ohio State at Indiana, Saturday 10-17, 9AM PDT, Channel 148-01.
CFB, Arizona State at Texas Tech, Saturday 10-17, 12:30PM PDT, Channel 148-01.
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Last reply · posted in SatelliteGuys Support Center
For some reason, the satelliteguys.us site is loading a lot slower than usual on both Chrome on my Asus laptop and Safari on my iPhone.
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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Yeah. It's probably something going on with the MacBook as my iPhone has been pretty snappy.
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I have been optimizing the site the past few days... and got us here now. :) We are rocking now!

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Foxbat
Yeah. It's probably something going on with the MacBook as my iPhone has been pretty snappy.
I rebooted my MacBook Air and it's zipping right along. Sorry, but it was taking over 20 seconds to load pages, with the pulsing blue bars so it was munching on something.
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Remember folks... just like DNS... its always Foxbat. :D
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Remember folks... just like DNS... its always Foxbat. :D
WTF… …What the Foxbat!😱