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I have a VIP622 receiver. It was purchased in 2020 from an online dealer through eBay that was selling 'New Old Stock" receivers, LNB's, etc.
The way it was packaged in shrink wrap and was not packed in an actual Dish Network box, seems to indicate a refurbished receiver, but the seller didn't elaborate on that in the listing. Anyone trying to buy these older receivers knows how hard it can be to find one that's usable because of Dish's practice to disable VIP and older boxes that were removed from service on another account, so that they can't be legally installed on a new users system if they bought it used somewhere... I wasn't too picky on it's status as new or refurb, just excited to find one I could install.
No issues with the receiver otherwise, it still works fine in all other ways after the March 23' SD removal, as others have. But for the past month (possibly more) it randomly goes through a receiver update multiple times throughout the day and night.
NOTE: I want to mention that it isn't simply a reboot sequence or reset sequence where the receiver shuts down, processes, and comes back to life in 5 minutes or so after a signal refresh, it's the actual nightly update sequence that it's supposed to do only once at a specific time (mine is set at the factory default of 3AM) where it cycles through updating the guide and checking for software, and is unusable for roughly an hour.
This random updating doesn't affect recordings, and oddly, it only seems to happen when the receiver is off/standby mode ... if I have the receiver on and am watching live TV, DVR recordings, or listening to the music channels for a couple hours, it hasn't yet ever happened. Also, it does correctly update at it's programmed 3AM time too, sometimes that can even happen just minutes after one of the random updates has finished.
Because it never happens when the receiver and TV are on, I can't give any info as to any pop up messages that might signal it beforehand (the way the nightly update does) or what the screen actually does when this kicks in during live TV.
I know (or I estimate, I should say) that it actually is the updating sequence every time this happens despite not seeing the pop up, because the sequence is exactly the same. You hear the fan kick on very loudly for a second, followed by the water trickle sound of the internal hard drive engaging, the leds on the receiver light up for a few seconds, and then the led on the external HDD flickers constantly for the next 50 something minutes with occasional noises from the internal hard drive. Eventually the external HDD stops flickering, the receiver lights up briefly, and the fan kicks in again. If I try turning it on right after that I get the signal reboot sequence the same way you do if you turn the receiver back on too soon after the nightly update, this flows fine and the signal is live again. In this time frame, just like with the nightly update, the receiver can not be used, no buttons function, the screen just shows the standard Dish standby images.
Any ideas or tips are appreciated, thanks for reading.
I have a VIP622 receiver. It was purchased in 2020 from an online dealer through eBay that was selling 'New Old Stock" receivers, LNB's, etc.
The way it was packaged in shrink wrap and was not packed in an actual Dish Network box, seems to indicate a refurbished receiver, but the seller didn't elaborate on that in the listing. Anyone trying to buy these older receivers knows how hard it can be to find one that's usable because of Dish's practice to disable VIP and older boxes that were removed from service on another account, so that they can't be legally installed on a new users system if they bought it used somewhere... I wasn't too picky on it's status as new or refurb, just excited to find one I could install.
No issues with the receiver otherwise, it still works fine in all other ways after the March 23' SD removal, as others have. But for the past month (possibly more) it randomly goes through a receiver update multiple times throughout the day and night.
NOTE: I want to mention that it isn't simply a reboot sequence or reset sequence where the receiver shuts down, processes, and comes back to life in 5 minutes or so after a signal refresh, it's the actual nightly update sequence that it's supposed to do only once at a specific time (mine is set at the factory default of 3AM) where it cycles through updating the guide and checking for software, and is unusable for roughly an hour.
This random updating doesn't affect recordings, and oddly, it only seems to happen when the receiver is off/standby mode ... if I have the receiver on and am watching live TV, DVR recordings, or listening to the music channels for a couple hours, it hasn't yet ever happened. Also, it does correctly update at it's programmed 3AM time too, sometimes that can even happen just minutes after one of the random updates has finished.
Because it never happens when the receiver and TV are on, I can't give any info as to any pop up messages that might signal it beforehand (the way the nightly update does) or what the screen actually does when this kicks in during live TV.
I know (or I estimate, I should say) that it actually is the updating sequence every time this happens despite not seeing the pop up, because the sequence is exactly the same. You hear the fan kick on very loudly for a second, followed by the water trickle sound of the internal hard drive engaging, the leds on the receiver light up for a few seconds, and then the led on the external HDD flickers constantly for the next 50 something minutes with occasional noises from the internal hard drive. Eventually the external HDD stops flickering, the receiver lights up briefly, and the fan kicks in again. If I try turning it on right after that I get the signal reboot sequence the same way you do if you turn the receiver back on too soon after the nightly update, this flows fine and the signal is live again. In this time frame, just like with the nightly update, the receiver can not be used, no buttons function, the screen just shows the standard Dish standby images.
Any ideas or tips are appreciated, thanks for reading.
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Looks like DTV made a deal. I'm now getting it on ch 650. The tv promise slate is gone.
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I'm surprised Walmart hasn't banned this guy from all of their stores. He has been on their CASE the past few months.
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It goes on sale all the time here. Like NOW! I'm gonna go stock up today. This is at Albertsons.
BTW I don't buy Ice cream for it's nutritional value. But I understand that some people need to keep an eye on that sort of thing for personal health reasons.
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I was reading this article
thehill.com
That said this-
Last summer, for the first time, streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime claimed the largest share of the television viewing audience, surpassing both cable and broadcast TV. Streaming captured 34.8 percent of July viewers, according to Nielsen data, compared to 34.4 percent for cable and 21.6 percent for broadcast.
And then, sometime in the second half of 2022, cord-cutters became the majority. The share of cable and satellite television subscribers dipped to 48 percent, according to a report from Samba TV, a television technology company.
Now I do not consider those with YTTV and the likes, Cord Cutters, but they still do not have Traditional Cable/Satellite delivered Live TV, so I decided to do the math.
There are, now, 129 Million Households in the United States.
In 2015, there were 100 Million Cable/Sat Subscribers , no streaming Live TV Service.
Today, there are 66 Million Live TV subscribers, including Cable, Satellite and Streaming.
Roughly, Streaming Live TV has 14 Million subs including all of them.
So that means, Cable/Satellite now has, roughly, 51 Million Households
So in just 8 years, lost 49% of their subscribers and by the end of this year, expected sub count to be, roughly, 45 million households.
That means a total loss of 55% since 2015 at the end of 2023.
But out of 129 Million households, 45 million will mean only 35% will get Cable/Satellite Delivered Live TV by the end of 2023.
Imagine what 2024 will be like.
Cable TV ‘cord-cutters’ became the majority in 2022
The steady decline of cable and broadcast television, and the rise of streaming services, reached a sort of inflection point over the past year. Last summer, for the first time, streaming ser…
thehill.com
That said this-
Last summer, for the first time, streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime claimed the largest share of the television viewing audience, surpassing both cable and broadcast TV. Streaming captured 34.8 percent of July viewers, according to Nielsen data, compared to 34.4 percent for cable and 21.6 percent for broadcast.
And then, sometime in the second half of 2022, cord-cutters became the majority. The share of cable and satellite television subscribers dipped to 48 percent, according to a report from Samba TV, a television technology company.
Now I do not consider those with YTTV and the likes, Cord Cutters, but they still do not have Traditional Cable/Satellite delivered Live TV, so I decided to do the math.
There are, now, 129 Million Households in the United States.
In 2015, there were 100 Million Cable/Sat Subscribers , no streaming Live TV Service.
Today, there are 66 Million Live TV subscribers, including Cable, Satellite and Streaming.
Roughly, Streaming Live TV has 14 Million subs including all of them.
So that means, Cable/Satellite now has, roughly, 51 Million Households
So in just 8 years, lost 49% of their subscribers and by the end of this year, expected sub count to be, roughly, 45 million households.
That means a total loss of 55% since 2015 at the end of 2023.
But out of 129 Million households, 45 million will mean only 35% will get Cable/Satellite Delivered Live TV by the end of 2023.
Imagine what 2024 will be like.
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And again, 15 months in a row, streaming wins-
Cable and Broadcast added together-36.4%
Streaming with a massive 49.6%, 13.2% higher than Broadcast/Streaming.
Cable and Broadcast added together-36.4%
Streaming with a massive 49.6%, 13.2% higher than Broadcast/Streaming.
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I set up a music server for my brother a few years ago. It's basically a small headless computer but it needs to have a DHCP IP address reserved for it in the router settings. This was easy to do in his DSL router. He's switching to Starlink now and I was wondering if these setting are easily accessible in the Starlink router. I'm pretty sure he will be getting the latest V5 router.
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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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IS Amiko MIRA 3 any good ???
Can you recommend the best to cover all bases. NO BEEPS on certain channels 101w (NEWSMAX ,NEWS NATION), a clock that keeps working STEADY for timed recording ,solid unit with good lifespan. My Amiko died AND my Linkbox has NO Favorites Button and BEEPS on many channels. Picking up 105 west with a NEW SHED IN THE Way with 6 foot Cband ..95 percent quality ...unbelievable.
Can you recommend the best to cover all bases. NO BEEPS on certain channels 101w (NEWSMAX ,NEWS NATION), a clock that keeps working STEADY for timed recording ,solid unit with good lifespan. My Amiko died AND my Linkbox has NO Favorites Button and BEEPS on many channels. Picking up 105 west with a NEW SHED IN THE Way with 6 foot Cband ..95 percent quality ...unbelievable.
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Season 2 order already in hand:
'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.
'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.
Say, I don't wear socks or shoes in my house either. But for a captain in Star Fleet it looks bad to be walking around the academy with no shoes. Gives off 1960 Hippie vibes.Stay out of my office. I rarely have shoes or socks on in the office. My office and business is at home though