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http://www.tvpredictions.com/directvhd010807.htm

The satcaster says it has carriage agreements with 60 channels.
By Phillip Swann

CES (January 8, 2007) -- DIRECTV says it plans to offer 100 High-Definition TV channels in 2007 -- and it has already secured carriage agreements with 60, including CNN and The Sci-Fi Channel.

The high-def expansion is expected to take place in mid-year when the satcaster's two new satellites are operational.

DIRECTV says the new HD channels will include high-def versions of several well-known networks, including those owned by NBC Universal and Time Warner's Turner Networks.


CNN's Paula Zahn will soon be in high-def.

The HDTV additions will include: The Sci-Fi Channel, CNN, The Weather Channel, The Food Network, The Cartoon Network, Speed, FX, TBS, USA Network, the NFL Network, the YES Sports Network and all premium movie networks.
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TVPredictions.com has learned that DIRECTV officials have been meeting with numerous cable networks over the last few months to arrange the high-def agreements.

"Where the world is going is into HD. None of the wireless products is going to bring you 100 channels of HD," Eric Shanks, executive vice president of entertainment for DIRECTV, told Reuters.

David Hill, DIRECTV's president of entertainment, told TVPredictions.com late last year that the satcaster would have at least 40 national high-def networks in mid-year.
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The Cable companies are doomed in the HD world. The Cable system just does not have the capability to compete with Directv's setup once these next 2 birds go up. They better focus on phones and internet, because DTV will be in HD when they are finally all digital, just like DTV was all digital long before cable even brought locals in digital (btw, many still don't).

before the patter begins on me, of course I know if the cable cos all go fiber optic that will have the ability, but that ain't happening any time soon, not on a large scale.
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I remember Directv promised new HD DVR about 9-12 months before it actually happened. So I would say those 100 HD channels will come lets say first-second quarter of 2008. Or maybe at the end of 2007 right before christmas season. I definitely would strike some deals with HD TV sets manufacturers thats gonna be a big money business. I wonder if prices of HD TVs will go up or down...........
Please understand something: if one promises something and then it doesnt happen one can just apologize and give a good reason why it didnt happen. Nobody will get mad. People will have to wait a little longer. And longer..... But if you tell the truth that nothing is coming up and its still years till it happens your customers will lose interest and maybe even abandon you trying to get a better deal somewhere else. So it is better to lie than tell the truth. Think about it......
By the way why 100 channels? Wouldnt it be in reality say 89 or 113?
rad
rad
The Cable companies are doomed in the HD world. The Cable system just does not have the capability to compete with Directv's setup once these next 2 birds go up. They better focus on phones and internet, because DTV will be in HD when they are finally all digital, just like DTV was all digital long before cable even brought locals in digital (btw, many still don't).

before the patter begins on me, of course I know if the cable cos all go fiber optic that will have the ability, but that ain't happening any time soon, not on a large scale.

Cable doesn't need to go all fiber to be able to compete. If a system has lets say 60 analog channels all they need to do is convert them all to digital, they can then fit up to 3 HD channels with QAM256 into each of those freed up analog channels. Another alternative is to go to switched video vs. broadband, which while more expensive and time consuming to implement would by back a ton of bandwidth.
lou_do
Cable doesn't need to go all fiber to be able to compete. If a system has lets say 60 analog channels all they need to do is convert them all to digital, they can then fit up to 3 HD channels with QAM256 into each of those freed up analog channels. Another alternative is to go to switched video vs. broadband, which while more expensive and time consuming to implement would by back a ton of bandwidth.

A big expense for them though. They will need to buy and install converter boxes for every TV connected to their system. I know some people already have the converter boxes, but the majority of cable subscribers are basic and currently just hook the cable to their TV set.
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A big expense for them though. They will need to buy and install converter boxes for every TV connected to their system. I know some people already have the converter boxes, but the majority of cable subscribers are basic and currently just hook the cable to their TV set.
Yep, but the rumor (always with the rumor) is that they're supposed to be coming up with a really cheap/striped down digital converter. Also the cable companies have this nasty habit of moving channels off the analog tier to the digital tier, backhanding folks into upgrading to digital anyway. Comcast did that in a few Chicago burbs moving Sci-Fi from analog to digital tier. While it will costs them bucks to do this it's probably the cheapest alternative out there when compared to the others.
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And there are some people I know that have cable for the simple reason they *don't* have to have a box on every TV. And you know the cable company will charge you for each box (as they do today), they aren't going to give them away for free. Even if it's just $2 a month or something.

And these same people would look long and hard at satellite seeing as "they have to have a box on every tv anyway".

Cable is in a tougher spot them some people like to make them out to be.
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But if every provider has a box of some type what difference will it make?
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I remember Directv promised new HD DVR about 9-12 months before it actually happened. So I would say those 100 HD channels will come lets say first-second quarter of 2008. Or maybe at the end of 2007 right before christmas season. I definitely would strike some deals with HD TV sets manufacturers thats gonna be a big money business. I wonder if prices of HD TVs will go up or down...........
Please understand something: if one promises something and then it doesnt happen one can just apologize and give a good reason why it didnt happen. Nobody will get mad. People will have to wait a little longer. And longer..... But if you tell the truth that nothing is coming up and its still years till it happens your customers will lose interest and maybe even abandon you trying to get a better deal somewhere else. So it is better to lie than tell the truth. Think about it......
By the way why 100 channels? Wouldnt it be in reality say 89 or 113?

I believe DirecTV said its goal for the end of the year is 100 HD channels. The satellites will be there to be launched in time for this fall. But a lof of the numbers are dependent on the suppliers. DirecTV should still have a very significant amount by time late summer or fall rolls around.
Plywodstatebum
From what I've read they plan on having 60 new HD channels by the end of the year, so you figure out how many that will make.
Bobby
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Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum
This is a thread that will keep you apprised of 4K events that will be showing on Dish channel 540. Keep looking here for information.

As of today, 9-27-17, there are no scheduled events posted for the next 2 weeks. That is subject to change on a daily basis.
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Bobby
MLB, Brewers at Dodgers, Thursday 10-15, 6PM PDT, Channel 148-02.
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CFB, Notre Dame at BYU, Saturday 10-27, 4:30PM PDT, Channel 148-03.
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NASCAR, Freeway Insurance 500, Sunday 10-18, 12PM PDT, Channel 148-04.
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CFB, Ohio State at Indiana, Saturday 10-17, 9AM PDT, Channel 148-01.
CFB, Arizona State at Texas Tech, Saturday 10-17, 12:30PM PDT, Channel 148-01.
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CFB, Ole Miss at Texas, Saturday 10-24, 4:30PM PDT, Channel 148-03.
dfergie
Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU!
Last reply · posted in What's Cooking?
We have a Breakfast and Dinner thread so... :)
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
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dfergie
Leftover carnitas with a giant KFC potato wedge, shredded mozzarella and hot sauce... Water
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TRG
Two Chicago style hot dogs and a Fanta orange soda.
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Little mini pepperoni pizza, green beans, apples and chocolate milk.
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Fanta orange soda.
Sitting in fridge cooling off, bought 1 along with 2 Mexican Cokes at La Tienda... (I keep a few cokes stashed as well as in fridge and camper fridge)
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Garlic cheese bread
Green beans
Apples
Chocolate Milk
Some weird noodles. ;)
(They have salad and a couple other fruits if wanted)
Ramy
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Last reply · posted in The Sports Section
Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.
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A lot of upsets yesterday, but my LSU Tigers won.
Foxbat
Best fan sign I saw during the ND-BYU game: "Bear ate your Lucky Charms!" (Bear being the Cougars' QB). I was going to suggest, "Have you or your team been involved in a Carr crash?"
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They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.😈. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
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They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.😈. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
Yup, I agree, I'd rather be 2 or 3 till the last few weeks.
K
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Last reply · posted in TV Shows
Season 2 order already in hand:

'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Renewed for Season 2, Tatiana Maslany to Guest Star in Season 1

I've not been optimistic about this show based on what I've read so far. Seems to be aimed at a younger audience. Interesting though that Tatiana Maslany will have some sort of role.
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I'm sure I will watch at least the first episode but I am not optimistic.
K
I'm sure I will watch at least the first episode but I am not optimistic.
Here i am over a year later and just finished season 1. Not great but not as bad as I was expecting. Did not care for the barefoot captain stuff but overall ok. Actually looking forward to see what they did for season 2.
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Here i am over a year later and just finished season 1. Not great but not as bad as I was expecting. Did not care for the barefoot captain stuff but overall ok. Actually looking forward to see what they did for season 2.
Yeah, the foot stuff was just nasty. I kept thinking of how dirty her feet would get traipsing around shoe-less. Funny, I love being shoe less at home and never wear shoes indoors in my home for long, but seeing her laying on all her furniture with her bare feet hanging out just kind of grossed me out.
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I kept thinking of how dirty her feet would get traipsing around shoe-less.
Where would this "dirt" come from? Dead skin and dandruff?
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Where would this "dirt" come from? Dead skin and dandruff?
There would still be dirt ,dust in the future I am sure. So walking around the station like she did she would get stuff on her feet. I am sure the robot vacuum is still going to miss stuff, with all those different alien species running around there.
harshness
There would still be dirt ,dust in the future I am sure.
Where is it going to come from -- specifically?

Why do you think cleaning technology won't improve in the next few hundred years? HEPA filtration was invented as part of the Manhattan Project.
MikeD-C05
Where is it going to come from -- specifically?

Why do you think cleaning technology won't improve in the next few hundred years? HEPA filtration was invented as part of the Manhattan Project.
I don't know, but I still don't like her walking through the station or the academy with out her shoes. It looks unprofessional and very "hippy like" for someone of her status and I personally don't get off to feet, so there is that. ;)
osu1991
I don't know, but I still don't like her walking through the station or the academy with out her shoes. It looks unprofessional and very "hippy like" for someone of her status and I personally don't get off to feet, so there is that. ;)
Stay out of my office. I rarely have shoes or socks on in the office. My office and business is at home though :clapping
K
I just thought her behavior, including the bare feet thing, was disrespectful to her position.
dfergie
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Last reply · posted in TV Shows
Stargate SG-1 cancelled, Atlantis renewed
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Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
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The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.

Stargate Atlantis, meanwhile, has been renewed for a fourth season, with the network hoping to see that the spin-off series can stand alone, according to a source.
Source Gateworld
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dfergie
S3 Ep22 Nemesis & S4 Ep1 Small Victories...
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S3 Ep22 Nemesis & S4 Ep1 Small Victories...
Two of my favorite Replicator episodes. :)
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The Tokra pt 1, I know pt 2 will be next...
(came across on Pluto tv live, went to media server for "clean" version)
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I have gotten back into watching SG-1 and I have recorded most of the episodes to binge watch. What episodes are about the Antarctic or was this a movie? Also where could I watch the SG-1 movies?
osu1991
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Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum
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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dishdude
They didn't sell many, they were pricey and not out long. Quickly got replaced by the Hopper.
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They were high-end specialty, somewhat buggy and the 612/622/722 just overwhelmed it in popularity.
HipKat
I think they were more of a transitional receiver bridging the VIPs to the Hopper. They were a PITA to install and were buggy. Personally, I thought at the time that they were the best receiver out there. The versatility of the VIP's with the new Hopper GUI and, by far, the coolest-looking front plate and lighting.
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Well if it is because of reliability that wouldnt shock me.I went through 5 or 6 of them in little over 2 years. I loved the Sling when it worked! Saved lots of money having it in the day. That was probably 15 or 16 years ago?
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I think they were more of a transitional receiver bridging the VIPs to the Hopper. They were a PITA to install and were buggy. Personally, I thought at the time that they were the best receiver out there. The versatility of the VIP's with the new Hopper GUI and, by far, the coolest-looking front plate and lighting.
I don't recall that they came out just before hopper, but rather that they came out even before 722. Or could be thinking of 921.

As to the title pf the post, "rare" does not necessarily mean valuable or desirable.
Scott Greczkowski
Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU! Cutting Edge
Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club
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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TAKE IT As It Comes-The Doors
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Take It To The Limit - The Eagles
harshness
Take It To The Limit - The Eagles
The two instances of "The" should have been highlighted.

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Me to the River - Talking Heads
dishstaller
Blinded By The Light - Manfred Mann's Earth Band
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I Saw The Light - Todd Rundgren
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meStevo
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Last reply · posted in The Sports Section
Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.
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Hopefully nowhere near a microphone.
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Hopefully nowhere near a microphone.
After having experienced Gus Ferguson trying to call soccer games, I'm uncertain why NFL football analysts get hate. Even the "worst" of them are pretty good.
meStevo
Jalen Hurts out indefinitely as they treat and monitor a superficial blood clot in his leg.


View: https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2111074303185989663?s=20
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Browns lead the AFC North 🤣

Seth Meyers What GIF by Late Night with Seth Meyers