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With the 1st Quarter Report just released, Dish lost another 180,000, now at 4.84 Million.
Sling now at 1.79 million subscribers, down approximately 190,000.
For comparison, YouTube TV now has about double the subscribers of Dish and Sling combined.
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Sling now at 1.79 million subscribers, down approximately 190,000.
For comparison, YouTube TV now has about double the subscribers of Dish and Sling combined.
DISH & Sling TV Lost Over 366,000 TV Subscribers In Just 3 Months | Cord Cutters News
EchoStar Corporation, the owner of the DISH Network satellite television service and the Sling TV streaming platform, continued to experience steep declines in its pay-television customer base during the first three months of 2026. The company reported a net loss of approximately 366,000 pay-TV...
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we only have a year left under the promo. will be interesting to see what they offer us or if we give em the two middle fingers and leave
!!! i'm thinking it will be the two middle fingers 
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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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How long can an AM station run their FM translator with the parent AM signal off of the air?
KAMA 750 in EL Paso, TX has been off of the air for over two weeks now. They continue to broadcast on the 92.7 translator and cite the AM 750 and FM K224FC frequencies near the top of the hour. (The station is owned by KBNA 97.5 and the FM translator is not listed on the FCC web site).
For a little background on this station, for over 20 years "Hit 104.3" originated here in El Paso but leased a transmitter in Juarez, Mexico. This has been a common arrangement in this area for many years. Evidently earlier this year they lost the lease for the Mexican facility and moved the operation ( with some minor programming changes) to long time Spanish broadcaster KAMA and it's relatively new FM translator.
Over the past couple of years I have tried to listen to KAMA's Sunday oldies show in English after it was discontinued on El Paso's only "Classic Hits" station. The audio on KAMA was always very distorted and the 250 watt FM translator is hard to tune in as it is sandwiched in between two 100K watt blowtorches on 92.3 and 93.1. The 750 AM signal seemed to improve a bit and at 10K watts I was able to listen to it half way to Carlsbad, NM on a recent trip. However, I doubt that very many of their listeners use the AM signal.
I have my doubts that this operation can survive which would be a shame as there are so few radio stations here that even announce in English. It does make for an interesting situation for this long time radio enthusiast.
KAMA 750 in EL Paso, TX has been off of the air for over two weeks now. They continue to broadcast on the 92.7 translator and cite the AM 750 and FM K224FC frequencies near the top of the hour. (The station is owned by KBNA 97.5 and the FM translator is not listed on the FCC web site).
For a little background on this station, for over 20 years "Hit 104.3" originated here in El Paso but leased a transmitter in Juarez, Mexico. This has been a common arrangement in this area for many years. Evidently earlier this year they lost the lease for the Mexican facility and moved the operation ( with some minor programming changes) to long time Spanish broadcaster KAMA and it's relatively new FM translator.
Over the past couple of years I have tried to listen to KAMA's Sunday oldies show in English after it was discontinued on El Paso's only "Classic Hits" station. The audio on KAMA was always very distorted and the 250 watt FM translator is hard to tune in as it is sandwiched in between two 100K watt blowtorches on 92.3 and 93.1. The 750 AM signal seemed to improve a bit and at 10K watts I was able to listen to it half way to Carlsbad, NM on a recent trip. However, I doubt that very many of their listeners use the AM signal.
I have my doubts that this operation can survive which would be a shame as there are so few radio stations here that even announce in English. It does make for an interesting situation for this long time radio enthusiast.
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I love a good hot dog every once in a while. I try to keep it simple and traditional though. True to my NY roots mustard and sauerkraut is a favorite. Onions in red sauce is another, although that's hard to find around here in NM. Even Chicago dogs with that neon green relish is a treat. But recently "gourmet" hot dogs seem to be the fad. I'm the kind of guy that will try just about anything. But here's the problem. There's too much of it. I used to grab a "dirty water dog" off a cart with a Coke in NYC and be on the move. You could eat one of those when you were walking no problem. These "gourmet" dogs have so much on them. And they are swimming in sauce that they squirt on them in a squiggly fashion. if you try to pick them up it makes a mess. Or worse, half of it winds up on your clothes or the ground. I want my hot dog to be portable. Not something I have to sit down and eat with a knife and fork. Maybe I'm just old fashioned. But in my humble opinion this is way overdone.
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I'll bet you didn't have fruit-loops on your hotdogs.
Speaking of over the top. How does spaghettio or fruit-loops on your hot dog?
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My wife says the first one looks like something pooped on it!
It does, doesn't it? It's called the "Three Ring Circus" because of the onion rings and spaghettios. I'm adventurous but not that adventurous.My wife says the first one looks like something pooped on it!
since when does cherrios look like fruit loops
I decided not to argue with the guy that wants to argue with everyone about everything. It's not productive.since when does cherrios look like fruit loops
Been posted elsewhere.
Nexstar's relationship with CBS brokedown in several markets, so on August 1st:
Albuquerque: CBS is moving to a subchannel of Hearst's KOAT, KRQE/13 is switching to FOX (FOX is currently on Nexstar's KRQE-D2)
Birmingham: CBS is moving to a subchannel of Hearst's WVTM, WIAT/42 is switching to CW (CW is currently on Sinclair's WTTO/21)
Greenville SC: CBS is moving to a subchannel of Hearst's WYFF, WSPA/7 is switching to CW (CW is currently on Nexstar's WYCW/62)
Jackson MS: CBS moving to a subchannel of Hearst's WAPT, WJTV/12 is switching to CW (CW is currently on Nexstar's WJTV-D2/13)
Minot-Bismarck: CBS is moving to a subchannel of Forum's KBMY, KXMB/12 is switching to CW (CW is currently on Nexstar's non-carried KXMB-D2). In other part of market Minot assume CBS moves to Forum's KMCY and KXMC moves to CW
Rapid City: CBS is moving to a subchannel of Forum's KNBN, KCLO/15 is switching to CW (CW is currently on Nexstar's KCLO-D2)
The other 36 Nexstar CBS markets were renewed
Nexstar's relationship with CBS brokedown in several markets, so on August 1st:
Albuquerque: CBS is moving to a subchannel of Hearst's KOAT, KRQE/13 is switching to FOX (FOX is currently on Nexstar's KRQE-D2)
Birmingham: CBS is moving to a subchannel of Hearst's WVTM, WIAT/42 is switching to CW (CW is currently on Sinclair's WTTO/21)
Greenville SC: CBS is moving to a subchannel of Hearst's WYFF, WSPA/7 is switching to CW (CW is currently on Nexstar's WYCW/62)
Jackson MS: CBS moving to a subchannel of Hearst's WAPT, WJTV/12 is switching to CW (CW is currently on Nexstar's WJTV-D2/13)
Minot-Bismarck: CBS is moving to a subchannel of Forum's KBMY, KXMB/12 is switching to CW (CW is currently on Nexstar's non-carried KXMB-D2). In other part of market Minot assume CBS moves to Forum's KMCY and KXMC moves to CW
Rapid City: CBS is moving to a subchannel of Forum's KNBN, KCLO/15 is switching to CW (CW is currently on Nexstar's KCLO-D2)
The other 36 Nexstar CBS markets were renewed
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FOX NM is actually on RF 13.2 not RF 16 from Mr Tony.
Rf ch. 16 RMP ch. 41.1 belongs to KTFQ-DT UniMas Spanish TV Network.
As for KOAT-DT they may have to kick one diginet out to make room for CBS-HD on 7.2 or bitstarved on one or more diginets!
You gotta keep college or NFL fans happy without any bitstarved pictures quality which is going to pretty hard on MPEG-2 encoders!
Rf ch. 16 RMP ch. 41.1 belongs to KTFQ-DT UniMas Spanish TV Network.
As for KOAT-DT they may have to kick one diginet out to make room for CBS-HD on 7.2 or bitstarved on one or more diginets!
You gotta keep college or NFL fans happy without any bitstarved pictures quality which is going to pretty hard on MPEG-2 encoders!
Rabbit Ears has already made updates. 
I only care about mine.
Now that KOAT is back up to full power, I was able to get some specs:
KOAT CBS is 1280x720, with a VBR as high as 11mbps.
KOAT ABC remains 1920x1080, also with a VBR as high as 11mbps.
KOAT CBS is 1280x720, with a VBR as high as 11mbps.
KOAT ABC remains 1920x1080, also with a VBR as high as 11mbps.
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So...DirecTV advertises the Choice package with 95+ bonus channels for Satellite customers. You don't want 90+ of the 95...
Excluding PPV, premium networks, infomercial, shopping, religion, and non-English programming, there are 7 channels on satellite that are not on streaming:
NFL Network, MavTV, FE TV, Free Speech, NASA, INSP, and Pursuit. I'm pretty sure a couple of those are public interest that they have to carry to meet an FCC quota on satellite.
I hope they get called out for this advertising because that is ridiculous. One big network, NFL, will probably get added to streaming when their next agreement comes up, and the rest are likely very low viewership.
What about streaming, what do you get extra with the Choice package that isn't on Satellite:
Two stations - one of which is an internet TV - Fox Weather, and Heros & Icons (a diginet). Nothing special here to look at either.
If they cleaned up a couple of their agreements, added a few public interest stations to streaming, they could probably have their lineups match. It's close now, if you take out all the garbage on satellite that they earn money on. If they can sell infomercials on satellite, why can't they on streaming, seems like a miss. A bigger miss, including those stations in the "bonus channels just for satellite customers." Pretty sad marketing right there.
Attached is a comparison sheet of satellite vs streaming for the three main packages if anyone is interested.
MOD EDIT: See Post #3 for an up to date list of what channels are available on sat but not on streaming/internet, see Post #21 for an up to date list of what's available in the app for streaming customers, but not for sat customers.
Excluding PPV, premium networks, infomercial, shopping, religion, and non-English programming, there are 7 channels on satellite that are not on streaming:
NFL Network, MavTV, FE TV, Free Speech, NASA, INSP, and Pursuit. I'm pretty sure a couple of those are public interest that they have to carry to meet an FCC quota on satellite.
I hope they get called out for this advertising because that is ridiculous. One big network, NFL, will probably get added to streaming when their next agreement comes up, and the rest are likely very low viewership.
What about streaming, what do you get extra with the Choice package that isn't on Satellite:
Two stations - one of which is an internet TV - Fox Weather, and Heros & Icons (a diginet). Nothing special here to look at either.
If they cleaned up a couple of their agreements, added a few public interest stations to streaming, they could probably have their lineups match. It's close now, if you take out all the garbage on satellite that they earn money on. If they can sell infomercials on satellite, why can't they on streaming, seems like a miss. A bigger miss, including those stations in the "bonus channels just for satellite customers." Pretty sad marketing right there.
Attached is a comparison sheet of satellite vs streaming for the three main packages if anyone is interested.
MOD EDIT: See Post #3 for an up to date list of what channels are available on sat but not on streaming/internet, see Post #21 for an up to date list of what's available in the app for streaming customers, but not for sat customers.
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Time for another AWESOME video from Lon Seidman of LON.TV!
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5Xxo5b_P44
Direct YouTube Link - Stress Test Your Media Server ! SpaceInvaderOne's Transcoding Benchmark
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Direct YouTube Link - Stress Test Your Media Server ! SpaceInvaderOne's Transcoding Benchmark
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My OTA is not working anymore. This started after the latest update. I have the OTA dongle with a OTA antenna that I've been using for years. My hopper does not recognize the dongle anymore and when I go to the OTA setting, it has a screen that says to plug a dongle into the USB. I tried unplugging and plugging back, in the same usb port and other ports. The Hopper does not recognize it. Anyone have same issue?
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