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VOOM HD Networks' May 2007 Program Highlights
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - VOOM HD Networks (www.voom.com) offers the most and the best high-definition programming on television. High definition promises a new way to experience television that immerses you in its amazing clarity, vibrant colors, and the feeling of "being there." Additionally, the Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound provides amazing life-like audio. VOOM delivers on this promise with 15 channels of great programming all in HD and commercial free. The leader in the industry, VOOM guarantees that all its programming is produced using state of the art high-def cameras (or re-mastered from original 35mm) and is broadcast in "true" high definition. Unlike other high-definition networks, VOOM doesn't up-covert standard-definition programs to the high-def format.
Available nationally on the DISH Network, VOOM has something for everyone this month! Details of the May 2007 program highlights are as follows. Photos are available to press upon request. Schedules are subject to change.
ANIMANIA HD-Eye-popping HD animation for all ages
Lola & Virginia
Monday-Friday at 9:30 pm ET on DISH channel 9474
See all new episodes of Lola & Virginia during the month of May. This witty animated series for adolescents features twelve year-old Lola, who lives in a run down neighborhood and takes care of her irksome brothers. Lola thought she was the local princess until snooty Virginia came into town. Now the claws are out as they battle over friends, boys and clothes! This comedy shows young adults how to deal with issues they face on a daily basis including friendship, jealousy and betrayal.
GALLERY HD-Stunning imagery and stories from the front line of the art world Art of the Heist
Tuesdays at 8:00pm ET, First episode premieres May 22nd on DISH channel 9472
Art theft is one of the world's largest and most intriguing criminal enterprises, accounting for over $6 billion in annual losses and involving a cast of characters including wealthy collectors, undercover agents, academics and con men. VOOM'S GALLERY HD will return to this intriguing ground with the second season of its original series, Art of the Heist. Each weekly episode spotlights a different headline-making art heist, examining how some of the world's greatest art treasures and antiquities were snatched from the world's most prestigious private collectors and well-protected museums.
EQUATOR HD-The most extraordinary places and people on the planet Children at the Muo'men Hotel
Premieres Wednesday, May 2nd at 9:00pm ET on DISH channel 9471
Finding and receiving adequate medical treatment in the war-torn country of Iraq is extremely difficult. However, the neighboring country of Jordan is helping to provide some relief. In Jordan's capital, Amman, there is a hotel which caters to patients and families fighting cancer. The Muo'men Hotel stands next to a cancer hospital, and serves as a refugee for these patients who have no where else to turn. This one-hour documentary provides an inspiring look at how these people, who are far from home and separated from their families, band together to support one another.
RAVE HD-Music like you've never experienced it on TV before: the world's top acts in high definition and 5.1 Dolby® surround sound
Scotty Moore & Friends: A Tribute to the King of Rock & Roll
World television premiere, Monday, May 28th at 8:00pm ET on DISH channel 9470
In December of 2004, several world-class guitarists including Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Albert Lee, Martin Taylor and David Gilmour got together at London's Abbey Road Studios to pay tribute to Elvis Presley's guitarist Scotty Moore. Considered one of the true innovators of early rock guitar, Scotty Moore began his 14-year association with Elvis in 1954, playing on the hit single That's Alright Mama. He continued to work with the King on some of his greatest hits of the 1950s and early 1960s. This 90 minute concert/documentary includes performances of Elvis' greatest hits as well as interviews with each of the performers-all who agreed that Moore's guitar playing is what inspired them to pick up the instrument for the first time.
RUSH HD-Life on the edge with the adrenaline junkies of adventure sports
Profile: Tanner Hall
Premieres Wednesday, May 23rd at 10:00pm ET on DISH channel 9476
This one-hour special takes a look into the life of Tanner Hall, one of the biggest names in freeskiing, a sport where athletes ski down un-groomed, extremely steep mountains that are often only accessible by hiking or helicopter. This superb athlete has won at several competitions, including winning numerous Winter X Games medals. He knows every trick and there is seemingly nothing he cannot do. An idol for some, a nemesis for others, Hall is no stranger to controversy.
Profile: Travis Rice
Premieres Wednesday, May 30th at 10:00pm ET on DISH channel 9476
A one-hour special profile of Travis Rice, considered the best all-around snowboarder on the planet. He has won gold medals at the Winter X Games and is known for shredding the big mountains in Alaska with ease. Find out what makes him tick during this in-depth look at the man and the myth.
TREASURE HD-The first channel for the 70 million people with a passion for collecting
Secrets of the Exhibit
New episodes, Saturdays at 12:00pm ET on DISH channel 9473
Hidden behind the staid atmosphere of most museums is a vibrant, exciting and often controversial world that pits science and physical evidence against philosophy and conjecture. Secrets of the Exhibit takes viewers deep into the fascinating world behind the orderly, perfectly labeled displays. This month the series will explore topics including the mysterious world of art theft and restoration (5/5); the mysteries surrounding Tom Thomson, the mythological figurehead of the infamous Canadian landscape artist group, Group of Seven (5/12); and a trip to Canada's Gardiner Museum, described as a jewel box of ceramic treasures, to learn about all about this museum dedicated entirely to the artistry of ceramics (5/19).
ULTRA HD-The hottest fashion, the coolest styles and insight into the luxe life from around the world
Full Frontal Fashion: Paris Fall 2007
Six one-hour episodes, weeknights, May 1st - 8th at 8:00pm ET on DISH channel 9478
Leading fashion editors recognize Full Frontal Fashion as the most authoritative television program covering the fashion industry! This original series provides up-close coverage of what's being sent down the runways, and features behinds-the-scenes interviews with the designers and models; and commentary from editors and front-row celebrities. From the City of Light and the fashion capital of the world, host James Aguiar brings viewers in-depth coverage of the Fall 2007 collections shown in Paris. See what will be in stores this fall, including the collections of famed designers Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and the House of Dior.
WORLDSPORT HD-Live sports coverage from top worldwide arenas
SPANISH PREMIER LEAGUE (SPL) SOCCER
Airing on DISH channel 9477 - Check local listings for times
The World Cup's television ratings in America outpaced the World Series this year, introducing millions of new fans to players like Ronaldinho and Fabio Cannavaro. These superstars are part of the Spanish Premier League, widely acknowledged as the world's top soccer league. WORLDSPORT HD continues its live coverage of the SPL through June. Prior to each match, catch La Liga Report, a half-hour in-depth look at the league and at news surrounding the sport's most popular stars. Specific schedule details, including updates regarding player line-ups and start times, as well as La Liga Report highlights, are available online at www.worldsporthd.com.
VOOM HD: Every Movie Fan'S Dream Hundreds of Titles for Every Taste, All Remastered From 35mm into Stunning HD
FILMFEST HD-A non-stop film festival for movie-lovers of all kinds
Three HD premieres this month on DISH channel 9480
Bright Young Things (2003)
Tuesday, May 1st at 8:00pm ET
Set in London during the 1930s, this witty and sophisticated comedy follows the trials, tribulations and love affairs of a group of highly literate partygoers. The film was written and directed by Stephen Fry and features a large ensemble cast that includes Dan Aykroyd, Jim Broadbent, Emily Mortimer, Richard E. Grant, Peter O'Toole and
Stockard Channing.
Festival Express (2004)
Saturday, May 12th at 8:00pm ET
This documentary is about a series of concerts that occurred all over Canada in 1970. The performers included such legends as Janis Joplin, the Grateful Dead and The Band. A private train carried the musicians to their shows and was named the "The Festival Express." This documentary captured both the shows and the constant wild party that took place on the train.
Buffalo Soldiers (2001)
Sunday, May 25th at 8:00pm ET
Set in Germany during the end of the cold war, this film is about an amoral U.S. soldier (Joaquin Phoenix) who uses the military as a front for various black-market businesses. The profits flow until the top brass catches on. The film also stars Ed Harris and Anna Paquin.
MONSTERS HD-The masters of movie horror in terrifying HD clarity
Two Horrifying High-Definition Triple Features on DISH channel 9481
CHILD'S PLAY (1, 2 & 3) Friday, May 18th at 7:00 pm ET
Serial killer Charles Lee Ray (aka 'The Lakeshore Strangler') is mortally wounded in a police shoot-out, and uses a voodoo spell to transfer his soul into Chucky, a toy doll. Young Andy Barclay receives Chucky for his birthday, and soon the doll comes to life, resuming Ray's killing spree. The original film spawned several sequels about the demon doll that just wouldn't die.
POLTERGEIST (1, 2 & 3) Saturday, May 19th at 8:15 pm ET
The original film, from executive producer Stephen Spielberg, focused on an average family beset by paranormal forces. It was so successful that it generated a series of popular fright films.
WORLD CINEMA HD-Award-winning movies and stars from around the globe
Celebrating The Cannes Film Festival
May 16th-27th, All films begin at 8:00pm ET (unless otherwise noted) on DISH channel 9475
While celebrations of the 60th annual Cannes Film Festival are underway in southern France, WORLD CINEMA HD will deliver "the world's most prestigious film festival" to your living room. WORLD CINEMA HD will present the following 19 films that have been honored at the festival through out the years:
5/16: Viridiana, Dir. Luis Buñuel (Golden Palm, 1961)
5/16, 9:35pm: Easy Rider, Dir. Dennis Hopper (Best First Work, 1969)
5/17: Farewell My Concubine, Dir. Kaige Chen (Golden Palm, 1993)
5/18,12:40am: Happy Together, Dir. Wong Kar Wai (Best Director, 1997)
5/18: Mon Oncle D'Amerique, Dir. Alain Resnais (Grand Prize of the Jury and FIPRESCI Prize,1980)
5/18, 10:15pm: Jesus De Montreal, Dir. Denys Arcand (Jury Prize and Prize of the Ecumenical Jury, 1989)
5/19, 12:10am: Long Day's Journey Into Night, Dir. Sidney Lumet (Katharine Hepburn won Best Actress and Dean Stockwell, Jason Robards, Ralph Richardson all won Best Actor, 1962)
5/19: Marty, Dir. Delbert Mann (Golden Palm and OCIC Award, 1955)
5/20: The Wages of Fear, Dir. Henri-Georges Clouzot (Grand Prize of the Festival, 1953)
5/21: Cinema Paradiso, Dir. Giuseppe Tornatore (Grand Prize of the Jury, 1989)
5/21, 10:55pm: Colonel Redl, Dir. István Szabó (Jury Prize, 1985)
5/21: The Son's Room, Dir. Nanni Moretti (Golden Palm and FIPRESCI Prize, 2001)
5/22: Kwaidan, Dir. Masaki Kobayashi (Jury Special Prize, 1965)
5/23: Les Destinées, Dir. Olivier Assayas (2000)
5/24, 1:00am The Element of Crime, Dir. Lars von Trier (Technical Grand Prize, 1984)
5/24: My Name Is Joe, Dir. Ken Loach (Peter Mullan won Best Actor, 1998)
5/25: Slam, Dir. Marc Levin (Golden Camera, 1998)
5/26: Room At The Top, Dir. Jack Clayton (Simone Signoret won Best Actress)
5/27: Love Serenade, Dir. Shirley Barrett (Golden Camera, 1996)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - VOOM HD Networks (www.voom.com) offers the most and the best high-definition programming on television. High definition promises a new way to experience television that immerses you in its amazing clarity, vibrant colors, and the feeling of "being there." Additionally, the Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound provides amazing life-like audio. VOOM delivers on this promise with 15 channels of great programming all in HD and commercial free. The leader in the industry, VOOM guarantees that all its programming is produced using state of the art high-def cameras (or re-mastered from original 35mm) and is broadcast in "true" high definition. Unlike other high-definition networks, VOOM doesn't up-covert standard-definition programs to the high-def format.
Available nationally on the DISH Network, VOOM has something for everyone this month! Details of the May 2007 program highlights are as follows. Photos are available to press upon request. Schedules are subject to change.
ANIMANIA HD-Eye-popping HD animation for all ages
Lola & Virginia
Monday-Friday at 9:30 pm ET on DISH channel 9474
See all new episodes of Lola & Virginia during the month of May. This witty animated series for adolescents features twelve year-old Lola, who lives in a run down neighborhood and takes care of her irksome brothers. Lola thought she was the local princess until snooty Virginia came into town. Now the claws are out as they battle over friends, boys and clothes! This comedy shows young adults how to deal with issues they face on a daily basis including friendship, jealousy and betrayal.
GALLERY HD-Stunning imagery and stories from the front line of the art world Art of the Heist
Tuesdays at 8:00pm ET, First episode premieres May 22nd on DISH channel 9472
Art theft is one of the world's largest and most intriguing criminal enterprises, accounting for over $6 billion in annual losses and involving a cast of characters including wealthy collectors, undercover agents, academics and con men. VOOM'S GALLERY HD will return to this intriguing ground with the second season of its original series, Art of the Heist. Each weekly episode spotlights a different headline-making art heist, examining how some of the world's greatest art treasures and antiquities were snatched from the world's most prestigious private collectors and well-protected museums.
EQUATOR HD-The most extraordinary places and people on the planet Children at the Muo'men Hotel
Premieres Wednesday, May 2nd at 9:00pm ET on DISH channel 9471
Finding and receiving adequate medical treatment in the war-torn country of Iraq is extremely difficult. However, the neighboring country of Jordan is helping to provide some relief. In Jordan's capital, Amman, there is a hotel which caters to patients and families fighting cancer. The Muo'men Hotel stands next to a cancer hospital, and serves as a refugee for these patients who have no where else to turn. This one-hour documentary provides an inspiring look at how these people, who are far from home and separated from their families, band together to support one another.
RAVE HD-Music like you've never experienced it on TV before: the world's top acts in high definition and 5.1 Dolby® surround sound
Scotty Moore & Friends: A Tribute to the King of Rock & Roll
World television premiere, Monday, May 28th at 8:00pm ET on DISH channel 9470
In December of 2004, several world-class guitarists including Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Albert Lee, Martin Taylor and David Gilmour got together at London's Abbey Road Studios to pay tribute to Elvis Presley's guitarist Scotty Moore. Considered one of the true innovators of early rock guitar, Scotty Moore began his 14-year association with Elvis in 1954, playing on the hit single That's Alright Mama. He continued to work with the King on some of his greatest hits of the 1950s and early 1960s. This 90 minute concert/documentary includes performances of Elvis' greatest hits as well as interviews with each of the performers-all who agreed that Moore's guitar playing is what inspired them to pick up the instrument for the first time.
RUSH HD-Life on the edge with the adrenaline junkies of adventure sports
Profile: Tanner Hall
Premieres Wednesday, May 23rd at 10:00pm ET on DISH channel 9476
This one-hour special takes a look into the life of Tanner Hall, one of the biggest names in freeskiing, a sport where athletes ski down un-groomed, extremely steep mountains that are often only accessible by hiking or helicopter. This superb athlete has won at several competitions, including winning numerous Winter X Games medals. He knows every trick and there is seemingly nothing he cannot do. An idol for some, a nemesis for others, Hall is no stranger to controversy.
Profile: Travis Rice
Premieres Wednesday, May 30th at 10:00pm ET on DISH channel 9476
A one-hour special profile of Travis Rice, considered the best all-around snowboarder on the planet. He has won gold medals at the Winter X Games and is known for shredding the big mountains in Alaska with ease. Find out what makes him tick during this in-depth look at the man and the myth.
TREASURE HD-The first channel for the 70 million people with a passion for collecting
Secrets of the Exhibit
New episodes, Saturdays at 12:00pm ET on DISH channel 9473
Hidden behind the staid atmosphere of most museums is a vibrant, exciting and often controversial world that pits science and physical evidence against philosophy and conjecture. Secrets of the Exhibit takes viewers deep into the fascinating world behind the orderly, perfectly labeled displays. This month the series will explore topics including the mysterious world of art theft and restoration (5/5); the mysteries surrounding Tom Thomson, the mythological figurehead of the infamous Canadian landscape artist group, Group of Seven (5/12); and a trip to Canada's Gardiner Museum, described as a jewel box of ceramic treasures, to learn about all about this museum dedicated entirely to the artistry of ceramics (5/19).
ULTRA HD-The hottest fashion, the coolest styles and insight into the luxe life from around the world
Full Frontal Fashion: Paris Fall 2007
Six one-hour episodes, weeknights, May 1st - 8th at 8:00pm ET on DISH channel 9478
Leading fashion editors recognize Full Frontal Fashion as the most authoritative television program covering the fashion industry! This original series provides up-close coverage of what's being sent down the runways, and features behinds-the-scenes interviews with the designers and models; and commentary from editors and front-row celebrities. From the City of Light and the fashion capital of the world, host James Aguiar brings viewers in-depth coverage of the Fall 2007 collections shown in Paris. See what will be in stores this fall, including the collections of famed designers Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and the House of Dior.
WORLDSPORT HD-Live sports coverage from top worldwide arenas
SPANISH PREMIER LEAGUE (SPL) SOCCER
Airing on DISH channel 9477 - Check local listings for times
The World Cup's television ratings in America outpaced the World Series this year, introducing millions of new fans to players like Ronaldinho and Fabio Cannavaro. These superstars are part of the Spanish Premier League, widely acknowledged as the world's top soccer league. WORLDSPORT HD continues its live coverage of the SPL through June. Prior to each match, catch La Liga Report, a half-hour in-depth look at the league and at news surrounding the sport's most popular stars. Specific schedule details, including updates regarding player line-ups and start times, as well as La Liga Report highlights, are available online at www.worldsporthd.com.
VOOM HD: Every Movie Fan'S Dream Hundreds of Titles for Every Taste, All Remastered From 35mm into Stunning HD
FILMFEST HD-A non-stop film festival for movie-lovers of all kinds
Three HD premieres this month on DISH channel 9480
Bright Young Things (2003)
Tuesday, May 1st at 8:00pm ET
Set in London during the 1930s, this witty and sophisticated comedy follows the trials, tribulations and love affairs of a group of highly literate partygoers. The film was written and directed by Stephen Fry and features a large ensemble cast that includes Dan Aykroyd, Jim Broadbent, Emily Mortimer, Richard E. Grant, Peter O'Toole and
Stockard Channing.
Festival Express (2004)
Saturday, May 12th at 8:00pm ET
This documentary is about a series of concerts that occurred all over Canada in 1970. The performers included such legends as Janis Joplin, the Grateful Dead and The Band. A private train carried the musicians to their shows and was named the "The Festival Express." This documentary captured both the shows and the constant wild party that took place on the train.
Buffalo Soldiers (2001)
Sunday, May 25th at 8:00pm ET
Set in Germany during the end of the cold war, this film is about an amoral U.S. soldier (Joaquin Phoenix) who uses the military as a front for various black-market businesses. The profits flow until the top brass catches on. The film also stars Ed Harris and Anna Paquin.
MONSTERS HD-The masters of movie horror in terrifying HD clarity
Two Horrifying High-Definition Triple Features on DISH channel 9481
CHILD'S PLAY (1, 2 & 3) Friday, May 18th at 7:00 pm ET
Serial killer Charles Lee Ray (aka 'The Lakeshore Strangler') is mortally wounded in a police shoot-out, and uses a voodoo spell to transfer his soul into Chucky, a toy doll. Young Andy Barclay receives Chucky for his birthday, and soon the doll comes to life, resuming Ray's killing spree. The original film spawned several sequels about the demon doll that just wouldn't die.
POLTERGEIST (1, 2 & 3) Saturday, May 19th at 8:15 pm ET
The original film, from executive producer Stephen Spielberg, focused on an average family beset by paranormal forces. It was so successful that it generated a series of popular fright films.
WORLD CINEMA HD-Award-winning movies and stars from around the globe
Celebrating The Cannes Film Festival
May 16th-27th, All films begin at 8:00pm ET (unless otherwise noted) on DISH channel 9475
While celebrations of the 60th annual Cannes Film Festival are underway in southern France, WORLD CINEMA HD will deliver "the world's most prestigious film festival" to your living room. WORLD CINEMA HD will present the following 19 films that have been honored at the festival through out the years:
5/16: Viridiana, Dir. Luis Buñuel (Golden Palm, 1961)
5/16, 9:35pm: Easy Rider, Dir. Dennis Hopper (Best First Work, 1969)
5/17: Farewell My Concubine, Dir. Kaige Chen (Golden Palm, 1993)
5/18,12:40am: Happy Together, Dir. Wong Kar Wai (Best Director, 1997)
5/18: Mon Oncle D'Amerique, Dir. Alain Resnais (Grand Prize of the Jury and FIPRESCI Prize,1980)
5/18, 10:15pm: Jesus De Montreal, Dir. Denys Arcand (Jury Prize and Prize of the Ecumenical Jury, 1989)
5/19, 12:10am: Long Day's Journey Into Night, Dir. Sidney Lumet (Katharine Hepburn won Best Actress and Dean Stockwell, Jason Robards, Ralph Richardson all won Best Actor, 1962)
5/19: Marty, Dir. Delbert Mann (Golden Palm and OCIC Award, 1955)
5/20: The Wages of Fear, Dir. Henri-Georges Clouzot (Grand Prize of the Festival, 1953)
5/21: Cinema Paradiso, Dir. Giuseppe Tornatore (Grand Prize of the Jury, 1989)
5/21, 10:55pm: Colonel Redl, Dir. István Szabó (Jury Prize, 1985)
5/21: The Son's Room, Dir. Nanni Moretti (Golden Palm and FIPRESCI Prize, 2001)
5/22: Kwaidan, Dir. Masaki Kobayashi (Jury Special Prize, 1965)
5/23: Les Destinées, Dir. Olivier Assayas (2000)
5/24, 1:00am The Element of Crime, Dir. Lars von Trier (Technical Grand Prize, 1984)
5/24: My Name Is Joe, Dir. Ken Loach (Peter Mullan won Best Actor, 1998)
5/25: Slam, Dir. Marc Levin (Golden Camera, 1998)
5/26: Room At The Top, Dir. Jack Clayton (Simone Signoret won Best Actress)
5/27: Love Serenade, Dir. Shirley Barrett (Golden Camera, 1996)
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Yes, I would be interested in any HD surfing program ! 
UPDATE: You should use the # key on the bottom right corner of your 622 remote. Then enter "surf" and click on "info". The results show a surfing show on Rush HD tonight called "Red Bull II RB5X Progressions" and the description simply says "Surfing. (HD)". It's repeated a couple of times over the following day, and then on Friday night is "Red Bull II: King of Air III..." described as "The finals of the most presigious Kite Surfing event in the world. (HD)".
Then on HD-Net-Movies on Saturday is the movie "Step into Liquid", which looks like a typical non-fiction surfing documentary in HD from 2003.
Then on Monday, Rush has a program, I kid you not, about two brothers who attempt to surf the Amazon River.
And, all week, Food HD has "Surf 'n' Turf"
UPDATE: You should use the # key on the bottom right corner of your 622 remote. Then enter "surf" and click on "info". The results show a surfing show on Rush HD tonight called "Red Bull II RB5X Progressions" and the description simply says "Surfing. (HD)". It's repeated a couple of times over the following day, and then on Friday night is "Red Bull II: King of Air III..." described as "The finals of the most presigious Kite Surfing event in the world. (HD)".
Then on HD-Net-Movies on Saturday is the movie "Step into Liquid", which looks like a typical non-fiction surfing documentary in HD from 2003.
Then on Monday, Rush has a program, I kid you not, about two brothers who attempt to surf the Amazon River.
And, all week, Food HD has "Surf 'n' Turf"
TWiT Tech Podcast Network
Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtLJGwEtyT0
Direct YouTube Link - Apple's All-New iPad mini
TWIT's Website
TWIT Live Feed
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtLJGwEtyT0
Direct YouTube Link - Apple's All-New iPad mini
TWIT's Website
TWIT Live Feed
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I know HipKat said that they were working on conversions but we got the official news yesterday right from Dish that starting next month all DMA's will be on the western arc, and all customers will be assigned to that. That's gonna mean a lot of customers around here aren't gonna get Dish unless there are exceptions. Too many mountains and trees.
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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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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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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.
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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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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.
variety.com
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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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