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Hope you guys can help me out. It was recently announced in our local newspaper that DirectTV will be offering the local channels for the Rochester, MN market. I went to the directv website and when I use the local channel lookup tool, it indicates that there are no plans to offer locals in my market. Here is where I get really confused. I have sent out 4 emails to Directv asking them about the locals and if I would need to upgrade my equipment. (I only have the equipment that receives the 101 satellite. 2 of my responses from Directv were "We are not going to offer your locals." Another response told me to tune to channel 496 to see if I had a message on my screen and then they made a reference to "checking both channels" The message was very confusing as they told me to tune to 496 but then said check both channels. I emailed them back for clarification, and was met with no reply to my confusion over the previous email, just that they were going to offer my locals in the near future. No one could shed light on whether I need to upgrade my equipment of not. Sorry for the long thread, but I am getting frustrated at Directv's customer service people not seeming to know what is going on.
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I'm new to Satelliteguys so let me give my perspective on Shaw TV reception from someone living in S. Indiana (about latitude 38.9). I have 4 800 series receivers (so all signals go through a multiswitch) and a 75 cm dish. I recently bought a signal meter, SATLINK WS-6933, but have been unable to measure a meaningful signal with it as the Quality Signal measures 0. Perhaps it's my meter settings or perhaps the incoming satellite signal is too weak. I believe it's the later. In any case, I typically measure the incoming signal by taking a Shaw box and a TV outside positioned next to the dish. If there are no adverse weather conditions, the typical signal level is 60 to 70 and EcbNo is 6.0 to 6.5. All strong enough to give me a decent picture. Below signal level 60, my picture starts fading in and out. On a bad weather day (rain, thunderstorms (not uncommon here), snow, etc.) the signal level typically drops below 60 thus no TV. My cable run for all TVs is about 100 yards from dish to TV and my signal loss seems to be minimal as I'll get similar readings at the dish and at the TV.
So, with that as background, I have 2 questions:
1. To boost the signal level, I'm considering replacing my dish for a larger dish, say 90 cm or 120 cm. I currently have an LNB, Shaw 75E-G1(T000409), so designed specifically to be used with a 75 cm dish. When I noticed my signal level decreasing, about 1 year ago, I replaced the LNB with a brand new one and saw no improvement in the signal level. Would this LNB still work with a larger dish? If so, are there any special adjustments that I would need to make in order to get it working? I know others have larger dishes, as one of the threads mentions someone in Denver with a 2.4m dish so there must be a way to make it work. Any advice on this would be appreciated.
2. To be sure my WS-6933 meter is set correctly, any advice on how to set all of the settings?
Sorry for the long post. Thanks in advance for all input.
So, with that as background, I have 2 questions:
1. To boost the signal level, I'm considering replacing my dish for a larger dish, say 90 cm or 120 cm. I currently have an LNB, Shaw 75E-G1(T000409), so designed specifically to be used with a 75 cm dish. When I noticed my signal level decreasing, about 1 year ago, I replaced the LNB with a brand new one and saw no improvement in the signal level. Would this LNB still work with a larger dish? If so, are there any special adjustments that I would need to make in order to get it working? I know others have larger dishes, as one of the threads mentions someone in Denver with a 2.4m dish so there must be a way to make it work. Any advice on this would be appreciated.
2. To be sure my WS-6933 meter is set correctly, any advice on how to set all of the settings?
Sorry for the long post. Thanks in advance for all input.
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910 News mix
912 business mix
915 kids mix
920 sports mix
921 league mix
925 local mix ( select markets)
Sunday sports mix coming Sept 7 in select signature packages and my sports genre pack.
Working great no lag
912 business mix
915 kids mix
920 sports mix
921 league mix
925 local mix ( select markets)
Sunday sports mix coming Sept 7 in select signature packages and my sports genre pack.
Working great no lag
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TWiT Tech Podcast Network
Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mx-Pil1JFNk
Direct YouTube Link - Windows Weekly 989
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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mx-Pil1JFNk
Direct YouTube Link - Windows Weekly 989
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TWIT Live Feed
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Linus Tech Tips
Time for another AWESOME video from Linus Tech Tips!
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bda1GHblwis
Direct YouTube Link - Working a Full Day in a Random Asian Tech Mall
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Direct YouTube Link - Working a Full Day in a Random Asian Tech Mall
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I feel like this was discussed in another thread, but I can't find it. I have T-Mobile and my last iPhone upgrade was in 2020. I want to get a new iPhone, but what is the best way to go about doing it? Should I order the iPhone from T-Mobile directly, or should I buy from the Apple Store? I feel like there are pros/cons to each option.
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Well maybe forget what I said about the iPhone 18. Its looking like it will be released NEXT YEAR.
www.macrumors.com
No iPhone 18 This Year, Apple Supplier Comments Seemingly Confirm
Apple's standard iPhone 18 model will launch in early 2027, based on comments from a partner in the company's supply chain that appear to corroborate rumors of a delayed spring release for the base model. Apple typically works on an annual smartphone launch cycle where it releases the entirety...
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Rumors, not yet confirmed: Advantages of 18 Pro Max over 17 Pro Max
A20 Pro chip on a 2nm process (vs. A19 Pro on 3nm). Expect ~15% better performance, significantly improved power efficiency, better sustained gaming/thermal management .
Variable aperture on the main lens (e.g., f/1.4–2.0 adjustable) for better low-light performance and depth-of-field control
Larger capacity (~5,000–5,200 mAh vs. ~4,800–5,088 mAh on 17 Pro Max
Higher RAM 16GB vs. 12GB)
Some rumors that Apple will not increase the price significantly. So the wait for the 18 over the 17 would typically reduce my 15PM trade-in $490 to $375. Typically, each year the current Pro Max trade in drops ~$100 when the new phone is announced in September.
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My Joey 4 is installed on a bedroom tv.
The diamond buttons had been reset.
I thought this was unusual.
I had to reprogram the double diamond button for PIP which I watch.
No problem.
PIP feature on the Joey 4 had been used to watch two channels at once which I thought was the limitation being only two channels vs.Hopper 3's multi-view four channels.
This time when I selected the PIP feature I noticed an option for Multi-View?
Could this be?
Yes it could.
This software update does this.
Multi-view PIP (4 channels) Is Now Available on Joey 4.
This is freaking awesome and very surprising!!!
Very wonderful for me.
The diamond buttons had been reset.
I thought this was unusual.
I had to reprogram the double diamond button for PIP which I watch.
No problem.
PIP feature on the Joey 4 had been used to watch two channels at once which I thought was the limitation being only two channels vs.Hopper 3's multi-view four channels.
This time when I selected the PIP feature I noticed an option for Multi-View?
Could this be?
Yes it could.
This software update does this.
Multi-view PIP (4 channels) Is Now Available on Joey 4.
This is freaking awesome and very surprising!!!
Very wonderful for me.
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Received this e-mail 3 days ago... At the bottom, it says limited to one Multi-view session per household. How does it work if someone had Hopper 3, Hopper 3 with Hopper Plus, Wired Joey 4 and a Wireless Joey 4 for example? Can they all do Multi-view session at the same time?
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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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Post any of the deals you find here.
Right now HBO Max has some deals if you pay for the year. $165 for the top plan again
Right now HBO Max has some deals if you pay for the year. $165 for the top plan again
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I'm still experimenting with OTA antennas at my new apartment. The mudflap works OK, but we had a dust/wind/rain storm the other day and it all but blew it away. I moved it indoors where the antenna is safer but the signals are marginal.
I bought a traditional Yagi antenna from Amazon and it seems to work more consistently, plus it's meant for outdoors where the mudflap is not.
Anyway, I've had success using umbrella bases paired with a fence post for satellite dishes, and I figured that could work for this as well. I'm just not sure where or what to get and what size pole for this application.
I bought a traditional Yagi antenna from Amazon and it seems to work more consistently, plus it's meant for outdoors where the mudflap is not.
Anyway, I've had success using umbrella bases paired with a fence post for satellite dishes, and I figured that could work for this as well. I'm just not sure where or what to get and what size pole for this application.
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I'm pretty sure this is what I used. Dang, the prices sure have gone up. I think I paid $8 15 years ago. 
I'm pretty sure this is what I used. Dang, the prices sure have gone up. I think I paid $8 15 years ago.
I suppose PVC would probably work also?
