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Scott Greczkowski

Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU! Cutting Edge

Last reply Dec 2, 2006 · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Two Breaking News Items

Been a busy day here at SatelliteGuys.US!

A tip of the hat to our friends from Transmitter News who brings up the following breaking News Updates...

Court Of Appeals Rejects EchoStar Motion For Stay

and

EchoStar's Response To Networks Emergency Motion Request

To read both of these please visit the following URL:
http://www.transmitternews.com/NewsWire/113006newsletterupd.cfm

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Scott Greczkowski

Nov 30, 2006

Seperate.

Whats kind of funny if you read yesterdays press release from DirecTV it mentions the denial by the court of appeals, which didn't even happen until today.

Smoky

Nov 30, 2006

Scott Greczkowski said:
Seperate.

Whats kind of funny if you read yesterdays press release from DirecTV it mentions the denial by the court of appeals, which didn't even happen until today.

That makes ya wonder.

Chris Walker

Nov 30, 2006

Smoky said:
That makes ya wonder.

The Florida judge is completely in bed with the networks and NAB. That's obvious from his denial of any extension of the injunction and the way this case has been handled all along.

makman

Nov 30, 2006

I think the press release from DTV can be interpreted to mean the Appeals court decision months ago. The one that ordered the FL judge to issue the injunction. I don't think they mean the recent ruling from the appeals court.

Mitch

Stargazer

Nov 30, 2006

That could change next year with DirecTv's plans. DirecTv will then be the HD leader unless Dish has some things up their sleeves.

I couldn't beleive the offer I got in the mail today from Directv. Four rooms with free DVR or free HD upgrade installed free. I expected that. I did not expect to see free portable DVD player, $150 in programming credits ($10 a month for 15 months), Free Starz and showtime for a year, and I did not see the $5 charge for the locals either, and the DVR or HD package fee waived for 12 months. I never seen this advertised elsewhere with those extra's like that. They seem to be getting very aggressive now. I added this up to be around $750 in extra's in addition to the free setup.

rockymtnhigh

Dec 1, 2006

makman said:
I think the press release from DTV can be interpreted to mean the Appeals court decision months ago. The one that ordered the FL judge to issue the injunction. I don't think they mean the recent ruling from the appeals court.

Mitch

I agree. There was nothing in that that talked about today.

ThomasRz

Dec 1, 2006

rockymtnhigh said:
I agree. There was nothing in that that talked about today.

Of course you are correct. This is patently obvious. But the rabid anti-Rupert crowd smelled a conspiracy and were off and running - suggesting bribe taking by the judge in public and who knows what else behind their closed minds. I'm waiting for one or more to publicly apologize to the judge. Hello? [crickets chirping].......What is it about Ergen that creates a Manson-like adulation from some people. Maybe it's just the name Charlie?

cablewithaview

Dec 1, 2006

Chris Walker said:
The Florida judge is completely in bed with the networks and NAB. That's obvious from his denial of any extension of the injunction and the way this case has been handled all along.

Wasn't this the same judge that ruled against Gulfcom in broadcasting Miami networks a few years back?

Stargazer

Dec 2, 2006

Why would I want to pay two different providers for what is about the same type of service? That seems wasteful to me. I might as well wait until the last day that the Directv offer will be in place and if I cannot get the $150 offer anyways then I might as well wait since it is the same offer that everybody else is able to get. I know someone else that got a letter too just up the road from me that is a Dish Network subscriber. They should not have advertised the $150 off and so forth if they are not going to be able to honor it in this area.

Super Dave

Dec 2, 2006

Stargazer said:
That could change next year with DirecTv's plans. DirecTv will then be the HD leader unless Dish has some things up their sleeves.

I couldn't beleive the offer I got in the mail today from Directv. Four rooms with free DVR or free HD upgrade installed free. I expected that. I did not expect to see free portable DVD player, $150 in programming credits ($10 a month for 15 months), Free Starz and showtime for a year, and I did not see the $5 charge for the locals either, and the DVR or HD package fee waived for 12 months. I never seen this advertised elsewhere with those extra's like that. They seem to be getting very aggressive now. I added this up to be around $750 in extra's in addition to the free setup.

They are offering this on their web site. I filled out an order to check it out and gee, the most important item to us reads:
DIRECTV® HD DVR

Record, watch, pause and rewind your favorite high-definition shows.

Due to unprecedented demand, we're taking a waiting list for this amazing receiver. However, if you order today using another receiver, you can register for the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR priority list and you'll have the first opportunity to see the future of television.

The total package for me would be $81/month for 12 months, $23 off. Right now I have the 622 and 3 times the HD for $75/month with $20 off. Their offer isn't all that aggressisve, what a free portable DVD player, if it is made like their DVR I don't want it. I am happy I switched, and I am bringing family members with HD sets with me. We are all leaving DTV.

Stargazer

Dec 2, 2006

They are sending out these offers to people that will not qualify for the offer. Seems like a misleading offer they are sending to people to me. The $150 rebate offer is only for those affected by the distant network issues.

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Lon.TV

Last reply 33 minutes ago · posted in Lon.TV

Broadcasters To Encrypt Emergency Messages with DRM..

Time for another AWESOME video from Lon Seidman of LON.TV!

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dViecB76yco

Direct YouTube Link - Broadcasters To Encrypt Emergency Messages with DRM..
The Official LON.TV Website
Lon on Facebook

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Redbullsnation

33 minutes ago

Well, ATSC 3 is a flop

Scott Greczkowski

Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU! Cutting Edge

Last reply 48 minutes ago · posted in The Chit Chat Club

Song Name Game Part 3!

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....

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Today at 5:51 AM

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ewindowman

Lifetime Supporter

Last reply Today at 11:35 AM · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Dish Bankruptcy - Business as Usual

Looks like dish is Bankrupt. Filling tomorrow Tuesday June 30th

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slow_poke_pete

Yesterday at 6:38 PM

https://www.phonearena.com/news/att-reshoring-customer-care_id184650

Meanwhile att is getting rid of overseas call centers

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comfortably_numb

Yesterday at 6:52 PM

slow_poke_pete said:
https://www.phonearena.com/news/att-reshoring-customer-care_id184650

Meanwhile att is getting rid of overseas call centers

Too bad their service is expensive and their coverage sucks compared to the other two of the Big 3

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Juan

Yesterday at 9:50 PM

comfortably_numb said:
Too bad their service is expensive and their coverage sucks compared to the other two of the Big 3

Was that a back door compliment for Verizon?

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comfortably_numb

Today at 9:27 AM

Juan said:
Was that a back door compliment for Verizon?

And TMO. If anybody's lagging behind the most, it's ATT.

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ERSanders

Today at 10:52 AM

The short term financial thinking by MBAs is what killed Xerox. Ask me how I know!

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navychop

Today at 11:09 AM

So you have a MBA?
:devilish

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Juan

Today at 11:35 AM

ERSanders said:
The short term financial thinking by MBAs is what killed Xerox. Ask me how I know!

I thought it was when Bill Gates stole DOS

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dishdude

Today at 11:35 AM

Juan said:
I thought it was when Bill Gates stole DOS

And Steve Jobs stole the mouse and GUI

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juventusbrown

Last reply Today at 11:33 AM · posted in C-BAND Satellite Discussion

40w transponder

Hi guys, is anyone getting any quality on transponder 4135 L 30000 I'm not getting any quality few weeks now.

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Satfaca

Today at 11:33 AM

No problem here (in central Europe) with a 10-footer. Do note that 9.4 dB required for the lock.
The mod is DVB-S2 8PSK with FEC 5/6.

dfergie

Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU!

Last reply Today at 10:44 AM · posted in The Chit Chat Club

Gas Price Info With National Gas Temperature Map

Stumbled across this ... http://www.gaspricewatch.com/USGas_ZipSearch.asp
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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Bobby

Yesterday at 11:04 AM

Regular$5.299
Premium$5.859
Diesel$7.599
at Costco, Rohnert Park.

harshness

Yesterday at 4:41 PM

Finally! Some big movement in California diesel pricing (and no, there is no such beastie as a diesel "winter formula").

Crude (combined pricing) is around $90/barrel now, so prices should have, at least, fallen in step with the crude futures.

dishstaller

Today at 8:19 AM

harshness said:
Finally! Some big movement in California diesel pricing (and no, there is no such beastie as a diesel "winter formula").

Just curious here.....then why is diesel so much higher out there than it is elsewhere. Bobby just posted $7.59/gal, locally it is $5.59.....that's two bucks difference. :eeek

harshness

Today at 10:25 AM

dishstaller said:
Just curious here.....then why is diesel so much higher out there than it is elsewhere.

California has a ~93¢ per gallon consumer tax rate on automotive diesel, along with significantly higher refinement standards.

The fact that consumers can only buy some new full-sized truck models and a couple of vans with diesel power makes the fuel an odd duck in refinery priorities.

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ts27330

Today at 9:47 AM · posted in Cable Television and Fiber Providers

Charter/Spectrum tv app works with more brands

The Charter/Spectrum tv app has been updated to make it downloaded with more tv brands. I recently added it to my LG Oled tv.

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Bobby

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Last reply Today at 9:27 AM · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

4K Events Discussion Thread

This thread is a place to discuss the 4K events that appear on channel 540. We are getting, at this point, one college football game a week. Let's hope there is more coming.

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long_time_Dish

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No NASCAR in 4K on Sunday? Bummer...

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long_time_Dish said:
No NASCAR in 4K on Sunday? Bummer...

It's on Prime.

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long_time_Dish

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Jim5506 said:
It's on Prime.

Ah, ok, thanks!

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The World Series Game 1 quality was excellent, the Dolby Surround put us in the seats. Thanks, Dish!

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sasmith

Yesterday at 9:22 PM

Not seeing many 4k games on the 148 channels lately?

Also I do not see the 4KFox channel on 148-01; I also do not subscribed to our Local Houston channels.

Maybe I need to subscribe to locals or add the National Action Pack? Not sure the extra cost is worth it??

thx for any info or suggestions

S

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jsmit86

Today at 9:27 AM

sasmith said:
Not seeing many 4k games on the 148 channels lately?

Also I do not see the 4KFox channel on 148-01; I also do not subscribed to our Local Houston channels.

Maybe I need to subscribe to locals or add the National Action Pack? Not sure the extra cost is worth it??

thx for any info or suggestions

S

Most of the 4K action on the 148-xx channels will be on Saturday for College Football. For whatever reason, the guide does not show the games until later in the week. The Fox Big Noon game will show up, and there will usually be a couple of other games, some on Fox, and some on ESPN.

I don't know if you need to be subscribed to locals to get them.

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dishstaller

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FDA issues new warning for Ozempic - can cause eye-stroke

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