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JUNE BRINGS A SLEW OF SUMMER PREMIERES ON VOOM HD NETWORKS<O
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</OARTSTAR, THE NEW REALITY/DOCU SERIES SET IN THE NEW YORK ARTWORLD<O</O
</OLIVE BROADCAST OF CANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE GAMES TO FEED YOUR FOOTBALL HABIT<O</O
</OAND PICME, AN ANIMATED SERIES FEATURING PHOTOS OF REAL PRE-SCHOOLERS<O></O>
></O><O</O
</OPLUS , JUNE IS JAMES BOND MONTH ON VOOM, WITH <O</O
THE WORLD HIGH-DEFINITION PREMIERE OF 17 JAMES BOND FILMS ON FILM FEST HD; <O</O
</OTHE WORLD HIGH-DEFINITION PREMIERE OF 17 JAMES BOND FILMS ON FILM FEST HD; <O
</OAND THE CHANCE TO OWN A RARE PIECE OF BOND HISTORY WITH A LIVE INTERACTIVE AUCTION <O</O
SIMULCAST ON TREASURE HD FROM PLANET HOLLYWOOD IN NEW YORK AND LONDON. <O</O
<O</O
</OSIMULCAST ON TREASURE HD FROM PLANET HOLLYWOOD IN NEW YORK AND LONDON. <O
</O<O
</OAND MORE MUSIC, MORE MOVIES, MORE FUN ON VOOM!<O</O
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</O<O
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Things are definitely heating up in June on VOOM HD Networks, television's largest and most diverse suite of high-definition channels. Follow the search for the next Artstar on GALLERY HD; catch the world high-def premieres of 17 James Bond films on FILMFEST HD; and experience the horror of a frightening Frankenstein marathon on MONSTERS HD. This month, VOOM HD Networks truly offer something for every viewer.<O
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</OAvailable nationally on the DISH Network, VOOM HD Networks provide breathtaking content that brings television to a new level of experience. The 15 VOOM channels provide TV made for HD, 24-hours-a-day, with commercial-free programming that includes movies, sports, animation and family fare, fashion, music, art, news and ever-expanding slate of new original programming. Details of the June program highlights are as follows:
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</OGALLERY HD<O</O
ARTSTAR (Series Premiere)<O</O
Thursday, June 1 at 9:00pm ET/PT on DISH channel 9472<O</O
Hundreds of aspiring artists lined up around a New York City block for a chance to be the next ARTSTAR, but only eight artists were chosen to work on the collaborative exhibition with Jeffrey Deitch at Deitch Projects. Watch their excitement, struggle and frustration as they are exposed to aspects of the real art world beyond the studio. In the end, one will earn a solo show and representation with one of the most important contemporary art galleries in the world. Watch high-definition's exclusive docu/reality series to see who becomes the first ever ARTSTAR! A Gallery HD original series.
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<O</O
TREASURE HD<O</O
JAMES BOND AUCTION <O</O
Saturday, June 17 11am-4pm ET. Preview Show premieres Sunday May 27<SUP>th</SUP> <O</O
on DISH channel 9473 <O</O
Now's your chance to get some James Bond secret-agent cool with rare and highly coveted memorabilia from the classic icon's films. The James Bond Auction will be simulcast on June 17 from Planet Hollywood in New York City and London. Bid yourself via www.treasurehd.com or by phone, or see how high the prices will climb LIVE on TREASURE HD! Thanks to the better-than-being-there clarity of 1080i HD, see the items in up-close detail from the comfort of your living room couch. Among the many Bond-related items in the sale are Odd Job's gold ring and his infamous black derby hat, a deadly device sharp enough to severe the head off a stone statue in "Goldfinger"! Or, if you have the big bucks, you can even drive away in Bond's original Lotus Turbo--bidding will start a $250,000. Also in the sale, led by renowned Hollywood memorabilia auctioneer Julien's Auctions, important one-of-a-kind items from Elvis, the Beatles, Marlon Brando, Marilyn Monroe and more. <O</O
<O</O
FILMFEST HD<O</O
JAMES BOND HD PREMIERES<O</O
June 1 through 30 on DISH channel 9480<O</O
You've never seen Bond like you will this June on FILMFEST HD with the world high-definition premieres of 17 Bond classics. The cars are faster, the women are sexier, and the gadgets are sleeker. Titles include: Diamonds Are Forever (1971), Dr. No (1962), For Your Eyes Only (1981), From Russia With Love (1963), Goldfinger (1964), License to Kill (1989), Live and Let Die (1973), The Living Daylights (1987), The Man with the Golden Gun (1974), Moonraker (1979), Never Say Never Again (1983), Octopussy (1983), On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969), The Spy Who Loved Me (1977), Thunderball (1967), A View to a Kill (1985), You Only Live Twice (1968)
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ANIMANIA HD<O</O
PICME<O</O
Premieres June 1st on DISH channel 9474<O</O
Turn your pre-schooler into an HDTV star! Photos of real kids' faces will be inserted into each five-minute episode of the adorably fun new animated series, PIC ME. Parents can submit a photo of their 3-5 year old by going to animaniahd.com for more information.
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<O</O
WORLDSPORT HD<O</O
CANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE<O</O
Airing Fridays throughout June on DISH channel 9477 <O</O
Aside from the NFL, the Canadian Football league (CFL) boasts the greatest talent of any league in the world. Prominent NFL Stars such as Joe Theismann, Warren Moon and Doug Flutie all did stints in the league during their careers. WorldSport HD will be the exclusive hi-definition home this summer for LIVE regular season games on Friday nights.
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MONSTERS HD<O</O
FRANKENSTEIN FESTIVAL<O</O
Airs June 24 on DISH channel 9481<O</O
Victor Frankenstein, you've created a monster…and one of the most popular screen characters of all time. The screen legend comes alive again with 12 films airing in horrific high-definition in June on MONSTERS HD. Relive the terror in spooky, startling clarity with the following titles: Frankenstein '31 (the original!), Bride of Frankenstein, Son of Frankenstein, Ghost of Frankenstein, Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman, House of Frankenstein, House of Dracula, Frankenstein Meets the Space Monster, Frankenstein Conquers the World, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, The Monster Squad, How to Make a Monster.
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<O</O
RAVE HD<O</O
LATER…WITH JOOLS HOLLAND<O</O
Airs June 2<SUP>nd</SUP>, 9<SUP>th</SUP>, 16<SUP>th</SUP> and 23<SUP>rd</SUP> at 9:00pm EST on DISH channel 9470<O</O
He first came to fame as a founding member of The Cure, but now Jools Holland is known around the world for his landmark BBC performance series, which gathers on its stage the best acts in the music business. In June, experience four premiere episodes—all with the glorious "front row WOW!" of 5.1 Dolby surround sound—with Kaiser Chiefs, John Legend, and Van Morrison on June 2nd, New Order, The Coral, Faith Evans, Rufus Wainwright, Acoustic Ladylike, James Blunt and Son of Dave on June 9<SUP>th</SUP>, Beck, Doves, Ian Brown, Interpol, Plantlife, Kubb, David Sanborn, and M Ward on June 16<SUP>th</SUP>, and Coldplay, Jamiroqui, Amadou & Mariam, The Magic Numbers, Billy Preston, Antony & the Johnsons, and Old Crow Medicine Show on June 23<SUP>rd</SUP>.<O</O
<O</OARTSTAR (Series Premiere)<O
</OThursday, June 1 at 9:00pm ET/PT on DISH channel 9472<O
</OHundreds of aspiring artists lined up around a New York City block for a chance to be the next ARTSTAR, but only eight artists were chosen to work on the collaborative exhibition with Jeffrey Deitch at Deitch Projects. Watch their excitement, struggle and frustration as they are exposed to aspects of the real art world beyond the studio. In the end, one will earn a solo show and representation with one of the most important contemporary art galleries in the world. Watch high-definition's exclusive docu/reality series to see who becomes the first ever ARTSTAR! A Gallery HD original series.
<O
</O<O
</OTREASURE HD<O
</OJAMES BOND AUCTION <O
</OSaturday, June 17 11am-4pm ET. Preview Show premieres Sunday May 27<SUP>th</SUP> <O
</Oon DISH channel 9473 <O
</ONow's your chance to get some James Bond secret-agent cool with rare and highly coveted memorabilia from the classic icon's films. The James Bond Auction will be simulcast on June 17 from Planet Hollywood in New York City and London. Bid yourself via www.treasurehd.com or by phone, or see how high the prices will climb LIVE on TREASURE HD! Thanks to the better-than-being-there clarity of 1080i HD, see the items in up-close detail from the comfort of your living room couch. Among the many Bond-related items in the sale are Odd Job's gold ring and his infamous black derby hat, a deadly device sharp enough to severe the head off a stone statue in "Goldfinger"! Or, if you have the big bucks, you can even drive away in Bond's original Lotus Turbo--bidding will start a $250,000. Also in the sale, led by renowned Hollywood memorabilia auctioneer Julien's Auctions, important one-of-a-kind items from Elvis, the Beatles, Marlon Brando, Marilyn Monroe and more. <O
</O<O
</OFILMFEST HD<O
</OJAMES BOND HD PREMIERES<O
</OJune 1 through 30 on DISH channel 9480<O
</OYou've never seen Bond like you will this June on FILMFEST HD with the world high-definition premieres of 17 Bond classics. The cars are faster, the women are sexier, and the gadgets are sleeker. Titles include: Diamonds Are Forever (1971), Dr. No (1962), For Your Eyes Only (1981), From Russia With Love (1963), Goldfinger (1964), License to Kill (1989), Live and Let Die (1973), The Living Daylights (1987), The Man with the Golden Gun (1974), Moonraker (1979), Never Say Never Again (1983), Octopussy (1983), On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969), The Spy Who Loved Me (1977), Thunderball (1967), A View to a Kill (1985), You Only Live Twice (1968)
<O
</O<O
</OANIMANIA HD<O
</OPICME<O
</OPremieres June 1st on DISH channel 9474<O
</OTurn your pre-schooler into an HDTV star! Photos of real kids' faces will be inserted into each five-minute episode of the adorably fun new animated series, PIC ME. Parents can submit a photo of their 3-5 year old by going to animaniahd.com for more information.
<O
</O<O
</OWORLDSPORT HD<O
</OCANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE<O
</OAiring Fridays throughout June on DISH channel 9477 <O
</OAside from the NFL, the Canadian Football league (CFL) boasts the greatest talent of any league in the world. Prominent NFL Stars such as Joe Theismann, Warren Moon and Doug Flutie all did stints in the league during their careers. WorldSport HD will be the exclusive hi-definition home this summer for LIVE regular season games on Friday nights.
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</O<O
</OMONSTERS HD<O
</OFRANKENSTEIN FESTIVAL<O
</OAirs June 24 on DISH channel 9481<O
</OVictor Frankenstein, you've created a monster…and one of the most popular screen characters of all time. The screen legend comes alive again with 12 films airing in horrific high-definition in June on MONSTERS HD. Relive the terror in spooky, startling clarity with the following titles: Frankenstein '31 (the original!), Bride of Frankenstein, Son of Frankenstein, Ghost of Frankenstein, Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman, House of Frankenstein, House of Dracula, Frankenstein Meets the Space Monster, Frankenstein Conquers the World, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, The Monster Squad, How to Make a Monster.
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</O<O
</ORAVE HD<O
</OLATER…WITH JOOLS HOLLAND<O
</OAirs June 2<SUP>nd</SUP>, 9<SUP>th</SUP>, 16<SUP>th</SUP> and 23<SUP>rd</SUP> at 9:00pm EST on DISH channel 9470<O
</OHe first came to fame as a founding member of The Cure, but now Jools Holland is known around the world for his landmark BBC performance series, which gathers on its stage the best acts in the music business. In June, experience four premiere episodes—all with the glorious "front row WOW!" of 5.1 Dolby surround sound—with Kaiser Chiefs, John Legend, and Van Morrison on June 2nd, New Order, The Coral, Faith Evans, Rufus Wainwright, Acoustic Ladylike, James Blunt and Son of Dave on June 9<SUP>th</SUP>, Beck, Doves, Ian Brown, Interpol, Plantlife, Kubb, David Sanborn, and M Ward on June 16<SUP>th</SUP>, and Coldplay, Jamiroqui, Amadou & Mariam, The Magic Numbers, Billy Preston, Antony & the Johnsons, and Old Crow Medicine Show on June 23<SUP>rd</SUP>.<O
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</OThe 15 VOOM HD Networks, available nationally on DISH Network are:
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</OHDNews The only HD source for 24/7 news, sports and weather.<O
</OEquator HD The most extraordinary places and people on the planet.<O
</OGallery HD Stunning imagery and stories from the front line of the art world.<O
</ORush HD Life on the edge with adrenaline junkies of adventure sports.<O
</ORave HD Live music as a whole new experience in HD and 5.1 surround sound. <O
</OUltra HD The hottest fashion, the coolest styles and insight into the 'luxe life from around the world.<O
</OAnimania HD Eye-popping HD animation from the groundbreaking to the classic.<O
</OMonsters HD The masters of movie horror in terrifying HD clarity.<O
</OGameplay HD Enter the virtual worlds of video gaming for the first time in HD.<O
</OTreasure HD Live auctions and original series for and about people with a passion for collecting.<O
</OWorldsport HD Live sports coverage from premier arenas around the globe.<O
</OFamily Room HD Movies and entertainment for the whole family.<O
</OFilm Fest HD A non-stop film festival for movie fans, remastered in HD.<O
</OKung Fu HD All martial arts action, all the time.<O
</OWorld Cinema HD Award-winning and top-performing movies without borders.<O
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</OAbout VOOM HD<O
</OVOOM HD Networks is the largest suite of high-definition channels available anywhere, produced exclusively in high definition for distribution in the U.S. through satellite and cable operators. The VOOM HD Networks carry programming in categories as diverse as sports, movies, fashion, music and art. Today, the VOOM HD Networks are available nationally on Echostar's DISH Network. The VOOM HD Networks were developed by Rainbow Media to meet the growing demand for quality high-definition programming, building on Rainbow Media's history of original programming innovation.<O
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</OAbout Rainbow Media Holdings LLC<O
</OA leader in the entertainment industry, Rainbow Media Holdings LLC is a subsidiary of Cablevision Systems Corporation. Rainbow creates and manages some of the country's most compelling and dynamic programming with linear networks including national networks - AMC, fuse, IFC (The Independent Film Channel) and WE: Women's Entertainment; its regional programming service - Rainbow Sports Networks; on-demand networks including Mag Rack and sportskool; and the largest suite of high definition channels available anywhere - the VOOM HD Networks. Rainbow's other businesses include its film distribution, production and exhibition division - IFC Entertainment; in addition to its advertising sales division - Rainbow Advertising Sales Corporation - and its full service network programming origination and distribution company - Rainbow Network Communications.<O
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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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Love this guy's channel. Looks like Walmart has thrown in the towel when it comes to conventional car batteries.
I bought a new AGM battery from Walmart about a year ago, it is already needing replacing. I thought about just buying a regular battery but from what I've read, that might not be a smart move. Might check my Forscan program and see if I can change the battery type from AGM.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awe7kY5nvdU
I bought a new AGM battery from Walmart about a year ago, it is already needing replacing. I thought about just buying a regular battery but from what I've read, that might not be a smart move. Might check my Forscan program and see if I can change the battery type from AGM.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awe7kY5nvdU
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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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Susan Saint James, Emmy-Winning Star of ‘Kate & Allie’ and ‘McMillan & Wife,’ Dies at 80
Susan Saint James, the Emmy-winning actress who starred in "Kate & Allie," died Monday after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She was 80.
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Lon.TV
Time for another AWESOME video from Lon Seidman of LON.TV!
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFY_gHuMhUU
Direct YouTube Link - I Used AI to Replace Apps I Was Paying For
The Official LON.TV Website
Lon on Facebook
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFY_gHuMhUU
Direct YouTube Link - I Used AI to Replace Apps I Was Paying For
The Official LON.TV Website
Lon on Facebook
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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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Hi all. If you were using a single tuner USB OTA adapter that is no longer working, please PM me. Thanks. 
I have the dual tuner OTA adapter currently connected, but I have 2 of the single tuner OTA adapters that I can quickly connect - neither is seen by my H3.Hi all. If you were using a single tuner USB OTA adapter that is no longer working, please PM me. Thanks.
TWiT Tech Podcast Network
Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK11O-VoMBU
Direct YouTube Link - Security Now 1102
TWIT's Website
TWIT Live Feed
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK11O-VoMBU
Direct YouTube Link - Security Now 1102
TWIT's Website
TWIT Live Feed
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Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.
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Interesting article about the work being done to develope an ATSC 3 converter box. Yes it does mention affordable.
www.tvtechnology.com
Pearl TV Issues Progress Report on Low-Cost 3.0 Converters in Advance of NAB Show New York
Group has secured lower pricing from key tech players to make less costly boxes available
www.tvtechnology.com
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It's dead, they just don't know it yet. They killed it by forcing DRM on it, and that TOTALLY botched implementing it.
There is absolutely NO compelling reason for anybody to switch to ATSC3.0. They only want it as a total and complete money grab.
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WHAT ABOUT THE INTERNET PART OF IT. NO ONE WANTS A BOX CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET EITHER.
It's dead, they just don't know it yet. They killed it by forcing DRM on it, and that TOTALLY botched implementing it.
There is absolutely NO compelling reason for anybody to switch to ATSC3.0. They only want it as a total and complete money grab.
Pub Member / Supporter
House Passes AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act
(Washington, DC) - The U.S. House has passed the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, marking a major step forward for broadcasters and listeners who have pushed to keep AM radio available in new cars and
wabcradio.com
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