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Coolsat 4000 Pro 1.3 Firmware:
A First Look
By W. Tracy Parnell
When a new firmware upgrade is released it is always of interest to the FTA community. Coolsat has just released version 1.3 for their popular 4000 Pro receiver. I may be selling my Coolsat soon, so I thought I would see if this firmware could make me change my mind. But first things first. In order to complete the upgrade you will need:
1. The RS-232 data cable that was supplied at purchase.
2. The loader software ( http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=74253&highlight=coolsat+firmware ).
3. The firmware itself (available at http://www.coolsatusa.com/support.htm ). BTW, the file you want is dated 8.03.05 and referred to as "Coolsat Card Reader Firmware for PRO and PLUS Models".
Upgrading is easy. Just follow the instructions on the Coolsat website (although they fail to mention the loader). You can have the loader auto-detect the port and begin the download to the receiver. Be sure to wait until the unit reboots indicating the process is complete. In my experience, the loader did nothing after the status bar reached 100% so just watch the receiver and when it reboots close the loader.
Unfortunately, the biggest news is what is not here-AC3 support. However, the digital coaxial connection will pass stereo to a connected audio receiver (this may have been true before the upgrade too-didn't try it). So, with the bad news out of the way, let's see what IS here.
The highlights of the new firmware:
1. The symbol rate now is shown after the frequency the second time you hit the "Info" button (Image 1). This is a major improvement since to find the SR for a channel previously you had to go to the "Manual Scan" or "PID Scan" screens.
2. The icons to the left of the menu items on the "Main Menu" (Image 2) now blink (they don't do anything else that I can see).
3. When using the "Channel List" the up and down arrows navigate through the list much faster. Very nice improvement.
4. When you hit the "Sat" button the list now shows the orbital location (93 W etc.) for each satellite (Image 3). A nice touch.
5. Someone at Coolsat must read this forum because one of the most suggested improvements has been implemented. Now when you switch satellites the screen displays "Moving Positioner" and then shows a bar graph with a green line moving from left to right to indicate the progress made (Image 4). This graph only indicates that the positioner is moving and is not meant to be a representation of how much time is remaining in the current move. For example, during a move from IA6 to AMC 5 the color bar will never get "full". Going to G10R from the eastern-most satellites will cause the bar to fill up several times before reaching its destination. But at least you know when the positioner is moving and when it is not. A major improvement and kudos to Coolsat for listening to the FTA community and implementing this much-needed feature!
Last but not least, Coolsat has again listened to the FTA community and implemented an improved "Blind Scan" albeit with mixed results in my admittedly preliminary tests (Image 5). The changes:
1. You can now set a frequency range for blind scans by simply inputting the low and high values. For example, on AMC 5 you can use the known low and high values according to Lyngsat of 11742 and 12182 if you want to.
2. You have the following options under "Symbol Rate"; 3.5 M and over, 3.5 M and under, 7.5 M over and under, Full and Detail.
3. Under "Pol" (polarity) the options are; All, V and H.
4. "Mode" shows the choices; TV, All, Free.
All of this sounds great at first and it certainly can yield good results. I ran a "Blind Scan" on AMC 5 with all options on (all frequencies on, Mode-All, Pol-All, SR-Full) and got a time of 6 minutes and 30 seconds-not bad. I then limited my search by setting the frequencies to 11742/12182 and SR to "7.5 under". This time I came in at a blindingly fast 1 minute and 20 seconds! I then further limited my search by setting the SR to "3.5 under" and assumed a faster speed would be forthcoming. Wrong! This time I crawled home at a disappointing 6 minutes and 50 seconds-even worse than with all options on.
Add this to the fact that the "3.5 under" setting fails to really find anything since the most common low SR is 3978 and it would seem that Coolsat failed to think about the frequency ranges that would be most useful to end users (4.0 M and under would make more sense) and used arbitrary numbers for the ranges. Still, the "7.5 under" scan was very fast and would probably find most new transponders on AMC 5 since its feeds often have a 3978 SR. With a lot of experimentation this new feature could prove very useful in spite of some flaws.
The firmware changes as they relate to scanning are a mixed bag though. "Auto Scan" appears unchanged but it is actually worse, at least on the satellite I tested-AMC 5. With the old firmware, an "Auto Scan" with parameters of "Free" and "Network" yielded a time of 2 minutes scanning 38 transponders. The new "Auto Scan" with the same settings and number of transponders came in at a pokey 3 minutes and 45 seconds. This is disappointing since the old "Auto Scan" was quite fast on some satellites. Once I ran a scan between commercials when my local-affiliate WIVB in Buffalo had their sports anchor reporting live from Bills training camp. I had found him on AMC 5 the previous day so I reasoned he might be there again but on what transponder? "Auto Scan" came through scanning in 2 minutes and logging in the name "WIVB Truck". Of course, your results with different satellites may vary.
In conclusion, each individual will have to decide if the changes are worth the time it takes to download, install, and learn to use. I am staying with the Pansat 3500s as my primary unit for now mainly because of the AC3. But those using the Coolsat will have a decision to make which will no doubt be made easier by their own experiences and future reports from the members here at Satellite Guys.
Update 1:
The subtitle of my review is "A First Look" and after a second look I have some additions to make. Following discussions here at the Forum with "Isat" it has become clear to me that by using the following settings you can "Blind Scan" most (if not all) satellites in 5 minutes or less:
Frequency Range-11700-12200
SR-Full
Pol-All
Mode-Free
I just tried AMC 9 which is a bird that seems to take longer than most-it came in at 3 minutes with the above settings. My favorite sat IA6 came in at 4 minutes.
This means that I can scan my 5 favorite satellites in well under a half-hour.
So to conclude, my criticisms of the "Auto Scan" mode and the somewhat arbitrary symbol rate parameters seem to be rendered moot by the power of the new "Blind Scan". I don't believe that the usefulness of this feature can be overstated. The major players in the FTA receiver wars need to take note and add this great feature.
Update 2:
It appears that the new firmware DOES provide at least partial support for AC3. Thanks to "Isat" for pointing this out (see discussion below).
:
Update 3:
They have also added a Hex/Decimal Calclator on the "System Settings" menu. Thanks to Dave Rinker for pointing this out.:
Update 4:
After using the Coolsat for a while I am in love with the new features and have decided to use it as my main unit and sell the Pansat.
Update 5:
A bug in the new firmware is the "Positioner Moving" graphic stays on too long and at inappropriate times. Thanks to Cascade who was the first to mention this.:
A First Look
By W. Tracy Parnell
When a new firmware upgrade is released it is always of interest to the FTA community. Coolsat has just released version 1.3 for their popular 4000 Pro receiver. I may be selling my Coolsat soon, so I thought I would see if this firmware could make me change my mind. But first things first. In order to complete the upgrade you will need:
1. The RS-232 data cable that was supplied at purchase.
2. The loader software ( http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=74253&highlight=coolsat+firmware ).
3. The firmware itself (available at http://www.coolsatusa.com/support.htm ). BTW, the file you want is dated 8.03.05 and referred to as "Coolsat Card Reader Firmware for PRO and PLUS Models".
Upgrading is easy. Just follow the instructions on the Coolsat website (although they fail to mention the loader). You can have the loader auto-detect the port and begin the download to the receiver. Be sure to wait until the unit reboots indicating the process is complete. In my experience, the loader did nothing after the status bar reached 100% so just watch the receiver and when it reboots close the loader.
Unfortunately, the biggest news is what is not here-AC3 support. However, the digital coaxial connection will pass stereo to a connected audio receiver (this may have been true before the upgrade too-didn't try it). So, with the bad news out of the way, let's see what IS here.
The highlights of the new firmware:
1. The symbol rate now is shown after the frequency the second time you hit the "Info" button (Image 1). This is a major improvement since to find the SR for a channel previously you had to go to the "Manual Scan" or "PID Scan" screens.
2. The icons to the left of the menu items on the "Main Menu" (Image 2) now blink (they don't do anything else that I can see).
3. When using the "Channel List" the up and down arrows navigate through the list much faster. Very nice improvement.
4. When you hit the "Sat" button the list now shows the orbital location (93 W etc.) for each satellite (Image 3). A nice touch.
5. Someone at Coolsat must read this forum because one of the most suggested improvements has been implemented. Now when you switch satellites the screen displays "Moving Positioner" and then shows a bar graph with a green line moving from left to right to indicate the progress made (Image 4). This graph only indicates that the positioner is moving and is not meant to be a representation of how much time is remaining in the current move. For example, during a move from IA6 to AMC 5 the color bar will never get "full". Going to G10R from the eastern-most satellites will cause the bar to fill up several times before reaching its destination. But at least you know when the positioner is moving and when it is not. A major improvement and kudos to Coolsat for listening to the FTA community and implementing this much-needed feature!
Last but not least, Coolsat has again listened to the FTA community and implemented an improved "Blind Scan" albeit with mixed results in my admittedly preliminary tests (Image 5). The changes:
1. You can now set a frequency range for blind scans by simply inputting the low and high values. For example, on AMC 5 you can use the known low and high values according to Lyngsat of 11742 and 12182 if you want to.
2. You have the following options under "Symbol Rate"; 3.5 M and over, 3.5 M and under, 7.5 M over and under, Full and Detail.
3. Under "Pol" (polarity) the options are; All, V and H.
4. "Mode" shows the choices; TV, All, Free.
All of this sounds great at first and it certainly can yield good results. I ran a "Blind Scan" on AMC 5 with all options on (all frequencies on, Mode-All, Pol-All, SR-Full) and got a time of 6 minutes and 30 seconds-not bad. I then limited my search by setting the frequencies to 11742/12182 and SR to "7.5 under". This time I came in at a blindingly fast 1 minute and 20 seconds! I then further limited my search by setting the SR to "3.5 under" and assumed a faster speed would be forthcoming. Wrong! This time I crawled home at a disappointing 6 minutes and 50 seconds-even worse than with all options on.
Add this to the fact that the "3.5 under" setting fails to really find anything since the most common low SR is 3978 and it would seem that Coolsat failed to think about the frequency ranges that would be most useful to end users (4.0 M and under would make more sense) and used arbitrary numbers for the ranges. Still, the "7.5 under" scan was very fast and would probably find most new transponders on AMC 5 since its feeds often have a 3978 SR. With a lot of experimentation this new feature could prove very useful in spite of some flaws.
The firmware changes as they relate to scanning are a mixed bag though. "Auto Scan" appears unchanged but it is actually worse, at least on the satellite I tested-AMC 5. With the old firmware, an "Auto Scan" with parameters of "Free" and "Network" yielded a time of 2 minutes scanning 38 transponders. The new "Auto Scan" with the same settings and number of transponders came in at a pokey 3 minutes and 45 seconds. This is disappointing since the old "Auto Scan" was quite fast on some satellites. Once I ran a scan between commercials when my local-affiliate WIVB in Buffalo had their sports anchor reporting live from Bills training camp. I had found him on AMC 5 the previous day so I reasoned he might be there again but on what transponder? "Auto Scan" came through scanning in 2 minutes and logging in the name "WIVB Truck". Of course, your results with different satellites may vary.
In conclusion, each individual will have to decide if the changes are worth the time it takes to download, install, and learn to use. I am staying with the Pansat 3500s as my primary unit for now mainly because of the AC3. But those using the Coolsat will have a decision to make which will no doubt be made easier by their own experiences and future reports from the members here at Satellite Guys.
Update 1:
The subtitle of my review is "A First Look" and after a second look I have some additions to make. Following discussions here at the Forum with "Isat" it has become clear to me that by using the following settings you can "Blind Scan" most (if not all) satellites in 5 minutes or less:
Frequency Range-11700-12200
SR-Full
Pol-All
Mode-Free
I just tried AMC 9 which is a bird that seems to take longer than most-it came in at 3 minutes with the above settings. My favorite sat IA6 came in at 4 minutes.
This means that I can scan my 5 favorite satellites in well under a half-hour.
So to conclude, my criticisms of the "Auto Scan" mode and the somewhat arbitrary symbol rate parameters seem to be rendered moot by the power of the new "Blind Scan". I don't believe that the usefulness of this feature can be overstated. The major players in the FTA receiver wars need to take note and add this great feature.
Update 2:
It appears that the new firmware DOES provide at least partial support for AC3. Thanks to "Isat" for pointing this out (see discussion below).
: Update 3:
They have also added a Hex/Decimal Calclator on the "System Settings" menu. Thanks to Dave Rinker for pointing this out.
: Update 4:
After using the Coolsat for a while I am in love with the new features and have decided to use it as my main unit and sell the Pansat.
Update 5:
A bug in the new firmware is the "Positioner Moving" graphic stays on too long and at inappropriate times. Thanks to Cascade who was the first to mention this.
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Howdy folks long time no write.
Issue(s): Horizontal transponders (esp. Weigel mux) breakup/mosaic/sputtering audio, JTV less so (but received perfectly up until a month or so ago.
Vertical is fine (Daystar). Up until recently couldn't even get any signal on Weigel Mux but JTV was perfect.
What I did to improve things: A slight westward move improved reception but only slightly (approx 72 on the micro HD, sorry no dB to post). I removed the 3-way C-Band splitter and used a 2-way to get a 1-2 db signal gain ( the power port goes to the Startrak - the micro HD doesn't have enough juice ! (1st clue) even after swapping the switching power supply it came with with a heftier linear 12 V supply (less RFI too !).
I have had issues with the uHD before signal breaking up that a reboot would clear up (clue #2 = dying tuner?) - FYI, I reinforced the IF input and removed all flux from the pcb completely with a Flux Removal Pen (MG Chemicals Cat No. 4140-P) which definitely makes a huge difference.
I went outside and pushed and pulled reflector slightly and no improvement. Pole (actually tower in yard - the neighbours love me..NOT) is plumb, checked with carpenters level. Dish was last peaked in 2017 or so, after overhauling 24" Von Weise, new Acme, fresh grease, etc. Focal length, f/d ratio etc meticulously adjusted. One panel has a tear so planning to repair that this weekend when my cousin comes over ( to help me out (old guy here) forecast calls for sunshine.
What has changed: My utility company has installed new high tension line poles (one smack dab in the middle of 101°W target! But they put it in last year and reception (of JTV (HOR) at least) was fine, BUT when they came out to transfer the wires over this year from the old (sawed in half) pole that's about when the troubles started (coincidence?), but again Daystar (VER) was fine. I always had this pole in the light of sight of 101° before with no issues. (fyi my zenith sat 74° is unobstucted, but can't test)
In the meantime Weigel mux is trying to break in MOSTLY in LATE at night (less cell usage?) (audio not video except for a frame here or there) so don't know what has changed with this mux which suddenly "woke up". I have never had to fuss with dish moves on this satellite ( the slightest move +/- motor clicks loses lock, wheres normally on C-band I can go significantly wider east or west and still have a strong signal ( have these gone "spot beam" or narrower somehow and what is the slight difference in Az listed on Lyngsat to 100.9° affect things ( isn't that the declination i.e. requiring a tweak of declination?).
Long story short (too late, ha), if I had another DVB-S2 box to try and / or a newer more stable PLL lnb ( I have been meaning to upgrade many a time but never got arround to it) I could determine if it's my antiquated receiving equipment, or my dish/feed alignment ( doubtful as it tracks everything from 55 °W to 133 ° W nicely.) or the dreaded 5G! (BUT only on HOR and not VER?).
I read another post where the OP (with his smaller 7.5 footer) played around with the illumination to peak desired transponder and reduce qrm on interfering/ stronger xpndrs (even on 103° W). So will play with that too - and cut away the RG-6 a and pull up a fresh section with new PPC and coax Seal. Open the throat cap see if any cobwebs are there and check servo operation (also changed in last maintence 10 years ago).
Finally, this will probably be the last chance I get to play with the BUD from the looks of it (providers leaving, auctioning off rest of spectrum imminent above 4.0 Ghz, and to keep the peace with neighbours so it would be nice to have that mux back for the long, cold and dark winters to comfort this old man before I call it quits and buy a VHF/UHF/FM Yagi and get MeTV, H&I from my Vermont local stations (checked at a friends today and they come in nicely - except ABC) .
Only one guy in town (Montreal) I may be able to get a receiver or PLL lnb from to try (RPS Sat) so hopefully with elimnate that as a possible culprit. Be nice to pick up a cheap or used PLL lnb to try w/o 5G BPF (money is tight )
Like others I couldn't care less about "tv" (well maybe just a liitle or a lot) it's the challenge that excites me , I can get MeTV other ways OTA (no pirate crap).
So what do you guys (and gals) think ?. p.s. I don't have a spectrum analyzer and there are def/ cell towers nearby (half a Km or so away).
Oh and time permitting will hammer out dings too and wire damaged mesh on one section for an extra dB or two. Hesitate to touch Declination, Elevation and pole mount but will play around with those a little too... Why is this mux for finicky suddenly ?(8psk, 5/6 fec, beamwidthetc.. man wish they went back to VER I think everthing would be fine! For the engineers out here does 5G QRM affect one poliarization (HOR) more than another (VER)? I understand the strong interference swamps out the input mixer/local oscilator in the hapless old C-band lnb (I think it at time affect KU too esp. LPB on 101°W KU - incidentally thos were weak or "gone' but are back almost at the time MeTV improved..hmm Terrestrial interference?
Any thoughts or suggestions ( cheap or free solutions please) greatly appreciated. Cheers.
p.p.s. Micro HD can't display Decades and Toons but records them fine so I can watch on another box/media player (Ali chip set issue). Another reason to upgrade.
Anybody interested in a nice C/KU system free ? (for next Spring/Summer 2027)
[Sami 10' mesh, Corotor II+, Eagle Aspen (very old) C-band lnb, Norsat Ku lnb, Channel Master C/Ku (H/V) switch, Startrak 400 Analog receiver w/ motor control, Geosat uHD DVD-S2, CW600S for Mpeg-2]
Issue(s): Horizontal transponders (esp. Weigel mux) breakup/mosaic/sputtering audio, JTV less so (but received perfectly up until a month or so ago.
Vertical is fine (Daystar). Up until recently couldn't even get any signal on Weigel Mux but JTV was perfect.
What I did to improve things: A slight westward move improved reception but only slightly (approx 72 on the micro HD, sorry no dB to post). I removed the 3-way C-Band splitter and used a 2-way to get a 1-2 db signal gain ( the power port goes to the Startrak - the micro HD doesn't have enough juice ! (1st clue) even after swapping the switching power supply it came with with a heftier linear 12 V supply (less RFI too !).
I have had issues with the uHD before signal breaking up that a reboot would clear up (clue #2 = dying tuner?) - FYI, I reinforced the IF input and removed all flux from the pcb completely with a Flux Removal Pen (MG Chemicals Cat No. 4140-P) which definitely makes a huge difference.
I went outside and pushed and pulled reflector slightly and no improvement. Pole (actually tower in yard - the neighbours love me..NOT) is plumb, checked with carpenters level. Dish was last peaked in 2017 or so, after overhauling 24" Von Weise, new Acme, fresh grease, etc. Focal length, f/d ratio etc meticulously adjusted. One panel has a tear so planning to repair that this weekend when my cousin comes over ( to help me out (old guy here) forecast calls for sunshine.
What has changed: My utility company has installed new high tension line poles (one smack dab in the middle of 101°W target! But they put it in last year and reception (of JTV (HOR) at least) was fine, BUT when they came out to transfer the wires over this year from the old (sawed in half) pole that's about when the troubles started (coincidence?), but again Daystar (VER) was fine. I always had this pole in the light of sight of 101° before with no issues. (fyi my zenith sat 74° is unobstucted, but can't test)
In the meantime Weigel mux is trying to break in MOSTLY in LATE at night (less cell usage?) (audio not video except for a frame here or there) so don't know what has changed with this mux which suddenly "woke up". I have never had to fuss with dish moves on this satellite ( the slightest move +/- motor clicks loses lock, wheres normally on C-band I can go significantly wider east or west and still have a strong signal ( have these gone "spot beam" or narrower somehow and what is the slight difference in Az listed on Lyngsat to 100.9° affect things ( isn't that the declination i.e. requiring a tweak of declination?).
Long story short (too late, ha), if I had another DVB-S2 box to try and / or a newer more stable PLL lnb ( I have been meaning to upgrade many a time but never got arround to it) I could determine if it's my antiquated receiving equipment, or my dish/feed alignment ( doubtful as it tracks everything from 55 °W to 133 ° W nicely.) or the dreaded 5G! (BUT only on HOR and not VER?).
I read another post where the OP (with his smaller 7.5 footer) played around with the illumination to peak desired transponder and reduce qrm on interfering/ stronger xpndrs (even on 103° W). So will play with that too - and cut away the RG-6 a and pull up a fresh section with new PPC and coax Seal. Open the throat cap see if any cobwebs are there and check servo operation (also changed in last maintence 10 years ago).
Finally, this will probably be the last chance I get to play with the BUD from the looks of it (providers leaving, auctioning off rest of spectrum imminent above 4.0 Ghz, and to keep the peace with neighbours so it would be nice to have that mux back for the long, cold and dark winters to comfort this old man before I call it quits and buy a VHF/UHF/FM Yagi and get MeTV, H&I from my Vermont local stations (checked at a friends today and they come in nicely - except ABC) .
Only one guy in town (Montreal) I may be able to get a receiver or PLL lnb from to try (RPS Sat) so hopefully with elimnate that as a possible culprit. Be nice to pick up a cheap or used PLL lnb to try w/o 5G BPF (money is tight )
Like others I couldn't care less about "tv" (well maybe just a liitle or a lot) it's the challenge that excites me , I can get MeTV other ways OTA (no pirate crap).
So what do you guys (and gals) think ?. p.s. I don't have a spectrum analyzer and there are def/ cell towers nearby (half a Km or so away).
Oh and time permitting will hammer out dings too and wire damaged mesh on one section for an extra dB or two. Hesitate to touch Declination, Elevation and pole mount but will play around with those a little too... Why is this mux for finicky suddenly ?(8psk, 5/6 fec, beamwidthetc.. man wish they went back to VER I think everthing would be fine! For the engineers out here does 5G QRM affect one poliarization (HOR) more than another (VER)? I understand the strong interference swamps out the input mixer/local oscilator in the hapless old C-band lnb (I think it at time affect KU too esp. LPB on 101°W KU - incidentally thos were weak or "gone' but are back almost at the time MeTV improved..hmm Terrestrial interference?
Any thoughts or suggestions ( cheap or free solutions please) greatly appreciated. Cheers.
p.p.s. Micro HD can't display Decades and Toons but records them fine so I can watch on another box/media player (Ali chip set issue). Another reason to upgrade.
Anybody interested in a nice C/KU system free ? (for next Spring/Summer 2027)
[Sami 10' mesh, Corotor II+, Eagle Aspen (very old) C-band lnb, Norsat Ku lnb, Channel Master C/Ku (H/V) switch, Startrak 400 Analog receiver w/ motor control, Geosat uHD DVD-S2, CW600S for Mpeg-2]
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With the microHD connected this afternoon and tuned to the Weigel mux, I can receive the mux well.
My conclusion is that the sensitivity of the receivers in descending order of sensitivity is as follows:
My conclusion is that the sensitivity of the receivers in descending order of sensitivity is as follows:
- V9 Prime (best)
- microHD
- Edision osmio4k+
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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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Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.
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I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
www.colts.com
Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
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Be nice to see a Cowboy headline like that.I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
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Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
I thought I would come here and find lots of complaints about the update to the dish anywhere mobile app, but am not seeing any. It used to look just like the desktop webpage. Now you can no longer filter by sports channels or movie channels. Plus that they made it look like a big button telephone and you see fewer channels in the screen which requires more scrolling. Yes I realize you can look at sports then select which sport you want to look at, I just liked being able to see all sporting events in the guide with all other channels being filtered out. Am I alone in the wilderness on this?
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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.
Source Gateworld
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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TFLEV
Time for another AWESOME video from TFL Electric Vehicles!
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Picked up a sweet directv dish, mount, twin lnbs and a short cable.
Has anyone converted one to FTA? A Frankenstein of sorts...
Has anyone converted one to FTA? A Frankenstein of sorts...
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Many of us have used a universal LNBF mount (or get creative with L brackets and plumbers tape - perforated metal strapping). Use a few inches of aluminum tube (or a piece of 1x2" lumber) to extend the support arm (replacing the plastic mount used by DirecTV and Dish) to place the LNBF throat opening at the correct distance from the reflector, the correct height and at the correct angle. Nothing magical... simply place the new linear LNBF in the center at the same distance, height and angle as the current combo.
www.amazon.com/Universal-Single-Bracket-Holder-FTA-US/dp/B074L85WK2
www.amazon.com/Universal-Single-Bracket-Holder-FTA-US/dp/B074L85WK2
To add: 101W Ku seems to be (one of if not the) strongest for me, and if I only had Ku I definitely want 101W for the music mux, it's robust FEC and strong signal help a lot. I've thought about using a used Dish/DirectTV dish at my Dads to supplement his OTA (mainly for my benefit when I visit 
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No idea what improvements might be involved.
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iJustine
Time for another AWESOME video from iJustine!
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View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/P4_TzYKwcNY
Direct YouTube Link - This is iPhone Duo!
The official iJustine Website's Website
Buy her book!
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