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This is my first post, and i'm learning this stuff brand new. just installed a 3-LNB and it is getting all 3 satellites in the mid 80's and up for strength. I now understand I need 4 cables, not the 2 I had with my dual LNB, so I will get to that task next.
What I don't get is - if the dish has a multiswitch built in, why do I need a second multiswitch? The WB68 is being recommended (I only have a 3x4 now). But what does it do?
Thanks!
We have one tube TV and one HD TV with a local antenna. We haven't upgraded to an HD subscription yet, since I think we'd lose the local channels on the tube TV. Is that correct?
Thanks again!
This is my first post, and i'm learning this stuff brand new. just installed a 3-LNB and it is getting all 3 satellites in the mid 80's and up for strength. I now understand I need 4 cables, not the 2 I had with my dual LNB, so I will get to that task next.
What I don't get is - if the dish has a multiswitch built in, why do I need a second multiswitch? The WB68 is being recommended (I only have a 3x4 now). But what does it do?
Thanks!
We have one tube TV and one HD TV with a local antenna. We haven't upgraded to an HD subscription yet, since I think we'd lose the local channels on the tube TV. Is that correct?
Thanks again!
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The number of cables coming from the dish should match the number of connections you need (dvr's require 2 cables). If you do not need more than 4 connections, the built-in switch in the dish can handle it. If you need more than 4 connections, or if you think you will need more than 4 in the future, a multiswitch is needed.
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Wow am I confused! 
I was told by DirecTV that I need all 4 cables from the dish for my receivers (currently non-HD) to "see" all 3 sats 101 110 119. Will investing in 2 more cables improve my non-HD picture at all? The LCD TV picture is pretty crappy through my non-HD receiver, but the tube tv looks great.
The TiVo receiver is only seeing sat 101 with 2 cables currently off the dish into the 3x4 multi inside. It sounds like I need 3 cables for my current setup (1 DVR, 1 receiver), but per DirecTV that would still leave me seeing only sat 101.
Will seeing all 3 sats change the picture quality in non-HD?
If not, I might as will just leave it as is and save my $$.
I was told by DirecTV that I need all 4 cables from the dish for my receivers (currently non-HD) to "see" all 3 sats 101 110 119. Will investing in 2 more cables improve my non-HD picture at all? The LCD TV picture is pretty crappy through my non-HD receiver, but the tube tv looks great.
The TiVo receiver is only seeing sat 101 with 2 cables currently off the dish into the 3x4 multi inside. It sounds like I need 3 cables for my current setup (1 DVR, 1 receiver), but per DirecTV that would still leave me seeing only sat 101.
Will seeing all 3 sats change the picture quality in non-HD?
If not, I might as will just leave it as is and save my $$.
The switch that is built into the dish combines the signals from all 3 sats into each individual cable feeding out of the dish. Even if you only had 1 cable from the dish to the receiver, it should have all 3 sats on it. I think what D* meant was "if" you use the multiswitch, it should have all 4 cables fed into it.Wow am I confused!
I was told by DirecTV that I need all 4 cables from the dish for my receivers (currently non-HD) to "see" all 3 sats 101 110 119.
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Never realized that Tesla is losing to BYD at manufacturing too, which IMO is Tesla's biggest accomplishment and area of innovation. Nice writeup about the state of play and how we got here though. I have no faith that we're moving any productive direction though sadly, most changes and efforts feel reactionary rather than rooted in making use of the time being bought by tariffs, with few exceptions.
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Stumbled across this ... http://www.gaspricewatch.com/USGas_ZipSearch.asp
I found no local prices, although it did show stations at my location...
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I found no local prices, although it did show stations at my location...
Added these to this post...
USA National Gas Temperature Map
State By State Gasoline Taxes
Gas Buddy
Ethanol Free Stations
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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:
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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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Why are ViP922s So rare? like its crazy how ebay has none, i checked everywhere, also, i got a ViP222k now, which is actually activated!
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My year was almost up and we got the new bill for a year of service for $ 360.00 insane sat radio is becoming like cable!!! i logged into my acct and hopped onto chat and told the rep that i wanted to cancel. she understood my concern and went quiet for a few minutes. i figured that she was canceling my service. she comes back and said that she seen that i have been a sub since 07 and then offers me the same package for a year for 120.00 with taxes and fee's!!! i grabbed it. after almost having a stroke 
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Mrs. Foxbat reminded me it's that time of the year to do the Cancel Tango
The A.I. agent appears to be better than in the past. It got to the acceptable price quicker than previous years, no human operator involved. $5/mo and I still have over $50 in SiriusXM credit from my FordPartner benefits.
The A.I. agent appears to be better than in the past. It got to the acceptable price quicker than previous years, no human operator involved. $5/mo and I still have over $50 in SiriusXM credit from my FordPartner benefits.
I forgot you can pay that with Ford Pass points, I won't be due again till Feb, but I'll have to remember to try it ... Not sure what needs to be done, but I do have a substantial amount of points currently.Mrs. Foxbat reminded me it's that time of the year to do the Cancel Tango
The A.I. agent appears to be better than in the past. It got to the acceptable price quicker than previous years, no human operator involved. $5/mo and I still have over $50 in SiriusXM credit from my FordPartner benefits.
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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