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Just got voom installed. It was a team of two installers. They did a great job and so far so good. All OTA channels come in strong, all other channels are good. Signal in the 90's on everything. PQ seems good on most channels that I've checked out so far.
Now, according to the installers, the box they set up for me had completely brand new software they have never seen before. Since I don't know the old software I can't really say what's different, but from reading this forum, here are a couple of things that might be different. During the initial setup, it had the option of scanning for OTA channels. In the installer options it has an Installation wizard, the OTA scan is in there.
Also, when you go into the guide, it comes up on the channel you are currently watching.
When I check software version it shows this:
Current software version: V00.01.04
HAL Version: 00.06.00
Middleware version: 00.01.36
Guide version: 00.19.8E
Just thought I would share the info. If anyone has any questions about any features in the software, feel free to ask. I don't know that I'll have the answer, but if it's something I can check in the menus or setup, I'll do my best.
BTW, I know Voom doesn't have sci-fi or USA, but is there a chance they may carry them at some point?
Now, according to the installers, the box they set up for me had completely brand new software they have never seen before. Since I don't know the old software I can't really say what's different, but from reading this forum, here are a couple of things that might be different. During the initial setup, it had the option of scanning for OTA channels. In the installer options it has an Installation wizard, the OTA scan is in there.
Also, when you go into the guide, it comes up on the channel you are currently watching.
When I check software version it shows this:
Current software version: V00.01.04
HAL Version: 00.06.00
Middleware version: 00.01.36
Guide version: 00.19.8E
Just thought I would share the info. If anyone has any questions about any features in the software, feel free to ask. I don't know that I'll have the answer, but if it's something I can check in the menus or setup, I'll do my best.
BTW, I know Voom doesn't have sci-fi or USA, but is there a chance they may carry them at some point?
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With the new VOOM box, is it necessary to use the red button to set 720p or 1080i? When I go into the installer > initial setup menu, for output resolution, I already set it to 1080i. I'd previously tried 720p, but 1080i looked better even though my projector is native 720p. This could be because all VOOM hi-def channels appear to be 1080i. I've found that feeding my projector that 1080i signal & having it scale to its native resolution is better than letting the VOOM box do it.
An update on my OTA situation... it appears the VOOM receiver may not be to blame after all. I switched back to my Sony HD300 & I'm currently not picking up two locals on it either. There appears to be a problem with those two stations right now. I have an attic-mounted 80" RadioShack UHF/VHF antenna, but I plan on trying the VOOM-supplied Wineguard antenna by attaching it to the VOOM dish pole. It looks like that's where it's supposed to go right? Can someone point me to instructions on how to put together the antenna & attach to the VOOM dish pole?
In any case, I'm leaning toward keeping VOOM & dropping DirecTV. PQ looks better than at first & OTA looks promising (or at least something I think I can fix). My main gripe is now the VOOM Motorola box itself. It's a far cry from my Sony HD300 I tell ya. Lots o' reboots & unplugs due to the thing freezing & not responding. It also isn't as well-designed or intuitive. But, the bottom line is VOOM's delivering HDTV as promised.
An update on my OTA situation... it appears the VOOM receiver may not be to blame after all. I switched back to my Sony HD300 & I'm currently not picking up two locals on it either. There appears to be a problem with those two stations right now. I have an attic-mounted 80" RadioShack UHF/VHF antenna, but I plan on trying the VOOM-supplied Wineguard antenna by attaching it to the VOOM dish pole. It looks like that's where it's supposed to go right? Can someone point me to instructions on how to put together the antenna & attach to the VOOM dish pole?
In any case, I'm leaning toward keeping VOOM & dropping DirecTV. PQ looks better than at first & OTA looks promising (or at least something I think I can fix). My main gripe is now the VOOM Motorola box itself. It's a far cry from my Sony HD300 I tell ya. Lots o' reboots & unplugs due to the thing freezing & not responding. It also isn't as well-designed or intuitive. But, the bottom line is VOOM's delivering HDTV as promised.
Looks like I'm not the only one w/problems w/the VOOM box 
. I had tried Sean's unplug & wait for PG to download method late last night w/o knowing & it worked for me.
. I had tried Sean's unplug & wait for PG to download method late last night w/o knowing & it worked for me.
Hi all i have had the new voom box for two weeks with scanning option how every true to form the box has bit the dust can't get anything not even off air signals, The box always goes back to a ref date of 12/30/1980 oh buy the way voom has had some satelilite troubles not sure what. 
Ps. My stb is Current software version: V00.01.04bmann said:Hi all i have had the new voom box for two weeks with scanning option how every true to form the box has bit the dust can't get anything not even off air signals, The box always goes back to a ref date of 12/30/1980 oh buy the way voom has had some satelilite troubles not sure what.
HAL Version: 00.06.00
Middleware version: 00.01.36
Guide version: 00.19.8E
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If you're going try to read / listen to the book (can't recommend the audio book enough) before this comes out, I'd avoid trailers.
Trailer below, spoiling it to make sure you read the above bold message first. The book / audio book are fantastic. Go into this blind if you can IMO!
Kind of disappointed at how much they show. A lot still to see, but man, some good reveals in the book that are just served up here.
Trailer below, spoiling it to make sure you read the above bold message first. The book / audio book are fantastic. Go into this blind if you can IMO!
Kind of disappointed at how much they show. A lot still to see, but man, some good reveals in the book that are just served up here.
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"Project Hail Mary" should be on Prime Video starting Friday, July 3.
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'It Is Time Go!' — Project Hail Mary Is Officially Coming to Prime Video
Amazon has confirmed that Project Hail Mary will be coming to Prime Video.
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That's what I will be watching this weekend."Project Hail Mary" should be on Prime Video starting Friday, July 3.
'It Is Time Go!' — Project Hail Mary Is Officially Coming to Prime Video
Amazon has confirmed that Project Hail Mary will be coming to Prime Video.
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Might be worth a watch when it comes out. Looks like typical big corp against the little guy movie BUT....there is a reason this plot type is so oft repeated, it draws audiences.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-f9OGsKHd4
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-f9OGsKHd4
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I thought I would come here and find lots of complaints about the update to the dish anywhere mobile app, but am not seeing any. It used to look just like the desktop webpage. Now you can no longer filter by sports channels or movie channels. Plus that they made it look like a big button telephone and you see fewer channels in the screen which requires more scrolling. Yes I realize you can look at sports then select which sport you want to look at, I just liked being able to see all sporting events in the guide with all other channels being filtered out. Am I alone in the wilderness on this?
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Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.
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Browns lose a close one with... The Jets. That is a classic Browns loss (granted, any loss is a classic one it seems). 49'ers, Vikings, and Chiefs remain undefeated. The AFC north have a three way tie at 3-2 for second place.
A big win for the Patriots, and they are now 3-2.
Browns lose a close one with... The Jets. That is a classic Browns loss (granted, any loss is a classic one it seems). 49'ers, Vikings, and Chiefs remain undefeated. The AFC north have a three way tie at 3-2 for second place.
Troy Aikman seems to confirm he'll be leaving ESPN
Aikman says he looks forward to "where my next landing spot will be."
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Hopefully nowhere near a microphone.Troy Aikman seems to confirm he'll be leaving ESPN
Aikman says he looks forward to "where my next landing spot will be."
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I had quit watching this show years ago because I ended up more annoyed than entertained. Well......I'm STILL more annoyed than entertained. I DO find it interesting to see how things work behind the scenes at many businesses. What annoys me is how utterly out of touch CEOs are with the companies they run. At the end of almost every episode the head of the company is amazed at how hard the employees have to work and many times have to work around impossible guidelines set forth from headquarters.
I found this one interesting because the new CEO had big plans for this company, Muscle Maker Grill, and it looked like the stores were all pretty busy. Recent history hasn't been good to this company however. I bet the covid lockdowns were the real killer.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIhZm0qkz0o
I found this one interesting because the new CEO had big plans for this company, Muscle Maker Grill, and it looked like the stores were all pretty busy. Recent history hasn't been good to this company however. I bet the covid lockdowns were the real killer.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIhZm0qkz0o
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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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For quite a while now, people with a VIP211k have been losing their recordings on their activated external HDDs... even when there's nothing physically wrong with HDD. I believe this is an intentional and underhanded tactic that Dish is pulling in an attempt to force users away from the VIP211k.
They are obviously regretting that they ever let users have a "non-dvr" dvr in the first place. You would think they would be happy charging you a $40 one time fee... and then be happy letting the customer be the one responsible for HDD failures.
Dish clearly hates the 211k bitter-clingers. This recording deletion problem is intentional (IMO), and I think it is just one more tool that they are using. Hopper and a 2-year agreement... that's what they want you to have. Think about that... a 2-year agreement... with a company $30 Billion in debt (that's with a B). What happens when all that debt causes them to drop the channel that may have been your whole reason for having Dish in the first place? Guess who's stuck with a service that no longer suits their needs... for the remainder of the 2-year agreement.
On top of that, they don't want you to install it yourself. I purchased and installed all my equipment myself. That used to be common. Now, they lie to me and tell me that my dish must be updated to use a Hopper. Funny thing is... they don't even know what dish I have because they didn't install it, and I didn't tell them. If you ask what type of dish/LNBs the hopper needs... good luck getting an answer. All they know is that whatever you have needs to be upgraded by an installer.
It is quite apparent to me that they care much more about staying in their box, than they do working with the customer. That's too bad, because it hasn't always been that way. It's like they are totally unaware of the current business environment that they are trying to compete in.
I have been a customer since 2010. I will be cancelling my service before the next period. Yeah, I know, my $1,200 a year won't make a difference to them. It just seems like they have forgotten who needs who, especially when you consider the competition in today's streaming world. But hey, they will have succeed in forcing me off the 211k.
They are obviously regretting that they ever let users have a "non-dvr" dvr in the first place. You would think they would be happy charging you a $40 one time fee... and then be happy letting the customer be the one responsible for HDD failures.
Dish clearly hates the 211k bitter-clingers. This recording deletion problem is intentional (IMO), and I think it is just one more tool that they are using. Hopper and a 2-year agreement... that's what they want you to have. Think about that... a 2-year agreement... with a company $30 Billion in debt (that's with a B). What happens when all that debt causes them to drop the channel that may have been your whole reason for having Dish in the first place? Guess who's stuck with a service that no longer suits their needs... for the remainder of the 2-year agreement.
On top of that, they don't want you to install it yourself. I purchased and installed all my equipment myself. That used to be common. Now, they lie to me and tell me that my dish must be updated to use a Hopper. Funny thing is... they don't even know what dish I have because they didn't install it, and I didn't tell them. If you ask what type of dish/LNBs the hopper needs... good luck getting an answer. All they know is that whatever you have needs to be upgraded by an installer.
It is quite apparent to me that they care much more about staying in their box, than they do working with the customer. That's too bad, because it hasn't always been that way. It's like they are totally unaware of the current business environment that they are trying to compete in.
I have been a customer since 2010. I will be cancelling my service before the next period. Yeah, I know, my $1,200 a year won't make a difference to them. It just seems like they have forgotten who needs who, especially when you consider the competition in today's streaming world. But hey, they will have succeed in forcing me off the 211k.
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For some reason, the satelliteguys.us site is loading a lot slower than usual on both Chrome on my Asus laptop and Safari on my iPhone.
I'm also seeing longer appearances of the blue bar at the top and the "3 blue bars" loading symbol.
Is anyone else also having the same problem? Thanks in advance.
I'm also seeing longer appearances of the blue bar at the top and the "3 blue bars" loading symbol.
Is anyone else also having the same problem? Thanks in advance.
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Remember folks... just like DNS... its always Foxbat. 
WTF… …What the Foxbat!Remember folks... just like DNS... its always Foxbat.
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wow what a kick in the balls!!! the wife blames you when things don't work now scott's blaming youWTF… …What the Foxbat!
I know. Here's what Scott has in store for me if I get out of line:wow what a kick in the balls!!! the wife blames you when things don't work now scott's blaming you
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OMG to freaking funny
Anyone else watch this show? Any guesses as to what was in the box Gibbs gave to Abby that was on her desk? It look liked it was glowing.
I also heard that someone was leaving the show at the end of this season. Any guesses as to who thats going to be?
I also heard that someone was leaving the show at the end of this season. Any guesses as to who thats going to be?
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Tony as the director.
Would you rather have LaRoche ???Tony as the director.
No. Bring in someone new.
Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.