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Relatively new to SatGuys, but some fresh thoughts on radio stations and the way I do things:
1. I'm atypical of most younger people, I like analog radio and like to tune into analog radio, and specifically-formatted stations CAN be a good thing, if it's a good format. Here in NE TN I think we have a better radio landscape than many areas, although some stations have gone downhill, our main talk station (WFHG 92.9) used to be pretty great, with a decent amount of local programming in the mornings and a little in the evenings, along with the syndicated talk shows. They've cut out the local stuff except for news/weather/traffic and I've gotten disgusted with talk radio (and all politics in genera) so I rarely listen. WQUT (101.5) is the main classic rock station and must've had a regime change in the past few years because it's added an HD signal (meh), cranked up the audio processing (double meh) and in general is more annoying to listen to now. Couple this with the decline of Johnboy and Billy's new content (call me redneck), and I tune this one in occasionally. The main country station (WXBQ) is okay, it would be pretty decent if modern country was listenable.
Then there is the Possum (WPWT), my favorite station. It's a 10,000 watt daytime AM with a good coverage FM translator. When I lose the FM signal I just tune to AM and its there. It's not AM stereo but 10,000 watts means good range. Classic country all the way! 80s and 90s and plays the artists who weren't the biggest hits but had great music, very good station. I like stations that I can listen to at home, the music played isn't just conducive to those who are driving (hard to explain but hopefully makes sense). After 7pm WPWT has few commercials and almost every song is great, good local DJs keep you company. I can sit on the couch and just listen for a while... In fact I record this and WVEK occasionally with cassettes (I'm one of those people haha)
WVEK is the "Classic Hits" station but I think it just plays better classic rock than 'QUT, with fewer commercials and more 70s rock and other hits, my 2nd goto station here.
2. Other observation is that an actual stereo reciever is the best way to recieve FM broadcasts, people forget that FM radio was (like TV) intended for home reception, not in vehicles, FM stations are primarily horizontally polarized. I use an old TV antenna (big one) and split it out (with distribution amp) to my TV, OTA DVR, and the stereo receiver. I've even got the old rotor used on it to work and found a control box to rotate the thing.
Last summer I went through every FM frequency turning the antenna 360 deg and logging what I could recieve from the house, which is quite a lot (and absorbed my evenings after work). Some of the stations received were surprising, like WESC out of upstate SC, 75+ miles away through mountains. When aimed toward this one I can get pretty good stereo reception, not too much hiss.
My AM reception at home is more basic, I've got a tunable loop I bought so I can receive WSM (650) at night and WPWT during the day if FM goes down. But it works!
Anyway, just some ramblings of someone who likes all things radio and likes going beyond average with my AV setups. I like working for my signal, whether it be TV, FM, AM or FTA satellite. Also being free programming doesn't hurt!
1. I'm atypical of most younger people, I like analog radio and like to tune into analog radio, and specifically-formatted stations CAN be a good thing, if it's a good format. Here in NE TN I think we have a better radio landscape than many areas, although some stations have gone downhill, our main talk station (WFHG 92.9) used to be pretty great, with a decent amount of local programming in the mornings and a little in the evenings, along with the syndicated talk shows. They've cut out the local stuff except for news/weather/traffic and I've gotten disgusted with talk radio (and all politics in genera) so I rarely listen. WQUT (101.5) is the main classic rock station and must've had a regime change in the past few years because it's added an HD signal (meh), cranked up the audio processing (double meh) and in general is more annoying to listen to now. Couple this with the decline of Johnboy and Billy's new content (call me redneck), and I tune this one in occasionally. The main country station (WXBQ) is okay, it would be pretty decent if modern country was listenable.
Then there is the Possum (WPWT), my favorite station. It's a 10,000 watt daytime AM with a good coverage FM translator. When I lose the FM signal I just tune to AM and its there. It's not AM stereo but 10,000 watts means good range. Classic country all the way! 80s and 90s and plays the artists who weren't the biggest hits but had great music, very good station. I like stations that I can listen to at home, the music played isn't just conducive to those who are driving (hard to explain but hopefully makes sense). After 7pm WPWT has few commercials and almost every song is great, good local DJs keep you company. I can sit on the couch and just listen for a while... In fact I record this and WVEK occasionally with cassettes (I'm one of those people haha)
WVEK is the "Classic Hits" station but I think it just plays better classic rock than 'QUT, with fewer commercials and more 70s rock and other hits, my 2nd goto station here.
2. Other observation is that an actual stereo reciever is the best way to recieve FM broadcasts, people forget that FM radio was (like TV) intended for home reception, not in vehicles, FM stations are primarily horizontally polarized. I use an old TV antenna (big one) and split it out (with distribution amp) to my TV, OTA DVR, and the stereo receiver. I've even got the old rotor used on it to work and found a control box to rotate the thing.
Last summer I went through every FM frequency turning the antenna 360 deg and logging what I could recieve from the house, which is quite a lot (and absorbed my evenings after work). Some of the stations received were surprising, like WESC out of upstate SC, 75+ miles away through mountains. When aimed toward this one I can get pretty good stereo reception, not too much hiss.
My AM reception at home is more basic, I've got a tunable loop I bought so I can receive WSM (650) at night and WPWT during the day if FM goes down. But it works!
Anyway, just some ramblings of someone who likes all things radio and likes going beyond average with my AV setups. I like working for my signal, whether it be TV, FM, AM or FTA satellite. Also being free programming doesn't hurt!
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For the naysayers who did not think this service would make it, just added another 4.9M subscribers and that was after the removal of 1.2M Russia subscribers.
This is even better, Paramount+ revenue grew 120% and Subscription revenue grew 74% year-over-year ( 2nd quarter 2021/ 2nd quarter 2022) to $830M, principally reflecting paid subscriber growth on Paramount+.
Now compare that to Peacock with only 13 million paid, 13 million free.
This is even better, Paramount+ revenue grew 120% and Subscription revenue grew 74% year-over-year ( 2nd quarter 2021/ 2nd quarter 2022) to $830M, principally reflecting paid subscriber growth on Paramount+.
Now compare that to Peacock with only 13 million paid, 13 million free.
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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.
Paramount+ has always had the CBS shows on the CBS local channel and yes with commercials. What they are doing now is releasing the OnDemand versions of the show which I believe they don't release until after the shows air on the west coast. And they will be commercial free if you subscribe to the ad free version of Paramount+.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.
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.
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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I created this thread on the original Edgecutter Cutting Edge Forums site. It's simply a place for those to review the latest software available for those using Windows 10 and Windows 11. To date it has received 112,559 views. I have been asked by staff to continue this thread here.
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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.
For niche use cases, yes I agree. Kali for ethical hacking and security testing, and running a Cacti server for network monitoring are the two things I have experience in. Plus thousands and thousands of other things, but for every day use I just can't see it. The owner of the GMRS repeater that I pay to access is changing the Tx DPL tones tomorrow, while Chirp is available on Linux, the software to program my MXT500 is not.To each there own but I've found that Windows can't do much more than Linux can. Can't have everything.
I run Fedora and Ubuntu in VMWare, honestly I don't care much for the UI of either of them and I don't feel like spending days/weeks to customize the UI to make it look Windows-like when I could just use Windows. The cartoonish dock at the bottom of the screen reminds me of Apple products.
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.
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. 
WTF… …What the Foxbat!Remember folks... just like DNS... its always Foxbat.
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wow what a kick in the balls!!! the wife blames you when things don't work now scott's blaming youWTF… …What the Foxbat!
I know. Here's what Scott has in store for me if I get out of line:wow what a kick in the balls!!! the wife blames you when things don't work now scott's blaming you
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OMG to freaking funny
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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!
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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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.
