Foxtel IQ2

[who is dat]

PeterL wrote:

who is dat <dat_not_me@notveryvalidemail.com> wrote in
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Oh, and you also incorrectly mentioned that the phone line is required
to update On Demand content. The On Demand content is sourced from 3
different push feed channels located on different sat transponders and
cable multiplexes.

The technician who installed my box *told me* that the box had to be left
on so's that it could "update the software if needed and update On Demand
content".

Yes. The BOX needs to be turned on so the tuner can receive the content
from the On Demand feed channels. The software of the box is also
updated with the software update data stream.
There is absolutely no need to have the phone line connected to get On
Demand content and software updates applied. You only need the phone
line to order box office and PPV and even then you don't need to plug it
in until you reach the spending cap that the card will store before it
refuses to accept any more requests until it can transfer it's cached
requests back to the server.

So...... a so called 'expert' gave me the wrong info.

Nope, what he told you was completely correct in leaving the box on.
It's the phone line that doesn't need to be left connected. A
significant number of installations these days are not connected to the
phone line and those customers are told that they will have to order PPV
and box office from the Foxtel internet site rather than with their
remote control.

There seems to be a lot of dribbling and techno babble without any real
solutions.

I provided the correct answer to the OP. You're the one left talking
about 'solutions' with your incorrect answers and tirade of abuse to
others here.

Oh, and all the childish name calling is totally unnecessary if you want
to have a civilised discussion.


Take your own advice.

Huh? Unlike you, when did I resort to childish name calling?

As I stated previously..........

I gave my opinion........ you could have shown that you were some
sort of 'expert' with half a brain and just given your 'expert'
opinion and ignored my post.

And yet, you didn't. You saw an opportunity to taunt, and you took it.

That speaks volumes for the sort of person you are in real life.

I didn't taunt. I corrected your clearly misleading information. Oh, and
yes I am the sort of person in real life which isn't afraid of
correcting someone who is spreading misinformation.

 

[PeterL]

who is dat <dat_not_me@notveryvalidemail.com> wrote in
news:4a40ddc7$0$55198$c30e37c6@exi-reader.telstra.net:

Oh, and you also incorrectly mentioned that the phone line is required
to update On Demand content. The On Demand content is sourced from 3
different push feed channels located on different sat transponders and
cable multiplexes.

The technician who installed my box *told me* that the box had to be left
on so's that it could "update the software if needed and update On Demand
content".

So...... a so called 'expert' gave me the wrong info.

I'll be the first to admit that I'm not a techno-geek, but if a so-called
'expert' gets it wrong, then I'd take any info given by the so called
'experts' in here with a pinch of salt.

There seems to be a lot of dribbling and techno babble without any real
solutions.

Now, as much as you don't seem to like ever being wrong,

You *ass* ume....... again.

it was
impossible to ignore your incorrect and clearly misleading post.

*Especially* if you so called 'experts' see a chance to jump on someone
who makes the tiniest mistake!!


I missed the word "cable"........ BFD, get off your high horse, build a
bridge, and get over it.

Oh, and all the childish name calling is totally unnecessary if you want
to have a civilised discussion.

Take your own advice.

As I stated previously..........

I gave my opinion........ you could have shown that you were some
sort of 'expert' with half a brain and just given your 'expert'
opinion and ignored my post.

And yet, you didn't. You saw an opportunity to taunt, and you took it.

That speaks volumes for the sort of person you are in real life.


--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia

"As viscous as motor oil swirled in a swamp, redolent of burnt bell
peppers nested in by incontinent mice and a finish reminiscent of the
dregs of a stale can of Coca-Cola that someone has been using as an
ashtray. Not a bad drink, though."
Excerpt from "The Moose Turd Wine Tasting" by T. A. Nonymous

 

[Alan Rutlidge]

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who is dat <dat_not_me@notveryvalidemail.com> wrote in
news:4a40ddc7$0$55198$c30e37c6@exi-reader.telstra.net:


So...... a so called 'expert' gave me the wrong info.

I'll be the first to admit that I'm not a techno-geek, but if a so-called
'expert' gets it wrong, then I'd take any info given by the so called
'experts' in here with a pinch of salt.

--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia

Your resident "expert" (I drove a PMG mail van during a mail strike for a
few weeks) Rod Speed has ALL the information. Just ask him.
He's an "expert" on everything. Telecommunications, computers, electronics,
legal issues - you name it - he's your "expert".
Of course just don't ever dare to dispute or question anything he writes as
IHO (in HIS opinion) he's never wrong.
If you do disagree or ask him to back up his "facts" you are more than
likely to be subjected to a barrage of abuse.

For a taste of the Rod Bot rantings go here -
http://www.sensationbot.com/chat-rodspeed.html

 

[atec 7 7]

Alan Rutlidge wrote:

"PeterL" <PL@brissie.aus> wrote in message
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who is dat <dat_not_me@notveryvalidemail.com> wrote in
news:4a40ddc7$0$55198$c30e37c6@exi-reader.telstra.net:


So...... a so called 'expert' gave me the wrong info.

I'll be the first to admit that I'm not a techno-geek, but if a so-called
'expert' gets it wrong, then I'd take any info given by the so called
'experts' in here with a pinch of salt.

--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia


Your resident "expert" (I drove a PMG mail van during a mail strike for a
few weeks) Rod Speed has ALL the information. Just ask him.
He's an "expert" on everything. Telecommunications, computers, electronics,
legal issues - you name it - he's your "expert".
Of course just don't ever dare to dispute or question anything he writes as
IHO (in HIS opinion) he's never wrong.
If you do disagree or ask him to back up his "facts" you are more than
likely to be subjected to a barrage of abuse.
Even I have proven woddles wrong quite easily

not much to crow about though

For a taste of the Rod Bot rantings go here -
http://www.sensationbot.com/chat-rodspeed.html

 

[Alan Rutlidge]

"atec 7 7" <"atec 77 "@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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Alan Rutlidge wrote:
"PeterL" <PL@brissie.aus> wrote in message
news:Xns9C3434DF9D7CPeterhomeinbrissie@210.8.230.25...
who is dat <dat_not_me@notveryvalidemail.com> wrote in
news:4a40ddc7$0$55198$c30e37c6@exi-reader.telstra.net:


So...... a so called 'expert' gave me the wrong info.

I'll be the first to admit that I'm not a techno-geek, but if a
so-called
'expert' gets it wrong, then I'd take any info given by the so called
'experts' in here with a pinch of salt.

--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia


Your resident "expert" (I drove a PMG mail van during a mail strike for a
few weeks) Rod Speed has ALL the information. Just ask him.
He's an "expert" on everything. Telecommunications, computers,
electronics, legal issues - you name it - he's your "expert".
Of course just don't ever dare to dispute or question anything he writes
as IHO (in HIS opinion) he's never wrong.
If you do disagree or ask him to back up his "facts" you are more than
likely to be subjected to a barrage of abuse.
Even I have proven woddles wrong quite easily
not much to crow about though

Roddly Doddly gets very upset when anyone does that.

For a taste of the Rod Bot rantings go here -
http://www.sensationbot.com/chat-rodspeed.html

 

[atec 7 7]

Alan Rutlidge wrote:

"atec 7 7" <"atec 77 "@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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Alan Rutlidge wrote:
"PeterL" <PL@brissie.aus> wrote in message
news:Xns9C3434DF9D7CPeterhomeinbrissie@210.8.230.25...
who is dat <dat_not_me@notveryvalidemail.com> wrote in
news:4a40ddc7$0$55198$c30e37c6@exi-reader.telstra.net:


So...... a so called 'expert' gave me the wrong info.

I'll be the first to admit that I'm not a techno-geek, but if a
so-called
'expert' gets it wrong, then I'd take any info given by the so called
'experts' in here with a pinch of salt.

--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia

Your resident "expert" (I drove a PMG mail van during a mail strike for a
few weeks) Rod Speed has ALL the information. Just ask him.
He's an "expert" on everything. Telecommunications, computers,
electronics, legal issues - you name it - he's your "expert".
Of course just don't ever dare to dispute or question anything he writes
as IHO (in HIS opinion) he's never wrong.
If you do disagree or ask him to back up his "facts" you are more than
likely to be subjected to a barrage of abuse.
Even I have proven woddles wrong quite easily
not much to crow about though

Roddly Doddly gets very upset when anyone does that.
To the point where he seems to have shoved me in the "to hard" basket.

For a taste of the Rod Bot rantings go here -
http://www.sensationbot.com/chat-rodspeed.html

 

[Rod Speed]

Some gutless fuckwit desperately cowering behind
Alan Rutlidge desperately attempted to bullshit and lie its way out
of its predicament and fooled absolutely no one at all, as always.

No surprise that it got the bums rush, right out the door onto its lard arse.

 

[Dyna Soar]

atec 7 7" wrote:

Alan Rutlidge wrote:
"atec 7 7" wrote

Even I have proven woddles wrong quite easily
not much to crow about though

Roddly Doddly gets very upset when anyone does that.

To the point where he seems to have shoved me in the "to hard"
basket.

Nah, he leaves you alone, Bazza ArseTec, 'cause you're in the "too easy"
basket.

--
Dyna

All rights reserved. All wrongs avenged.

 

[Alan Rutlidge]

"Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> wrote in message
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Some gutless fuckwit desperately cowering behind
Alan Rutlidge desperately attempted to bullshit and lie its way out
of its predicament and fooled absolutely no one at all, as always.

No surprise that it got the bums rush, right out the door onto its lard
arse.

Gees Roddles, you're so fucking predictable it's as boring as bat shit.

 

[PeterL]

"Dyna Soar" <dynasoar.REMOVE.THIS..@ozdebate.com> wrote in
news:7aeb4vF1uel6iU1@mid.individual.net:

atec 7 7" wrote:
Alan Rutlidge wrote:
"atec 7 7" wrote

Even I have proven woddles wrong quite easily
not much to crow about though

Roddly Doddly gets very upset when anyone does that.

To the point where he seems to have shoved me in the "to hard"
basket.

Nah, he leaves you alone, Bazza ArseTec, 'cause you're in the "too
easy"
basket.

ROFLMFAO!!!!


And this from Raymond aka Dynasorearse!!!



Geez, I thought you would have died by now.


Oh well.....maybe soon. Isn't Colleen (your long sufferring wife) sick of
you being at home all the time now??

Give her my love, will you.



--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia

"As viscous as motor oil swirled in a swamp, redolent of burnt bell
peppers nested in by incontinent mice and a finish reminiscent of the
dregs of a stale can of Coca-Cola that someone has been using as an
ashtray. Not a bad drink, though."
Excerpt from "The Moose Turd Wine Tasting" by T. A. Nonymous

 

[Rod Speed]

Some gutless fuckwit desperately cowering behind
Alan Rutlidge desperately attempted to bullshit and lie its way out
of its predicament and fooled absolutely no one at all, as always.

No surprise that it got the bums rush, right out the door onto its lard arse.

 

[Alan Rutlidge]

"Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:7ag5imF1rrdolU1@mid.individual.net...

Some gutless fuckwit desperately cowering behind
Alan Rutlidge desperately attempted to bullshit and lie its way out
of its predicament and fooled absolutely no one at all, as always.

No surprise that it got the bums rush, right out the door onto its lard
arse.

Now I know Roddles is really a BOT.
How the fuck can I cower behind myself - LOL

 

[Rod Speed]

Some gutless fuckwit desperately cowering behind
Alan Rutlidge desperately attempted to bullshit and lie its way out
of its predicament and fooled absolutely no one at all, as always.

No surprise that it got the bums rush, right out the door onto its lard arse.

 

[StreamHak]

go marco

"tj" <tj@no_mail.com> wrote in message
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who is dat wrote:

PeterL wrote:
tj <tj@no_mail.com> wrote in
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I recently had IQ2 installed, and the installer put a filter on the
line
because I also have Bigpond cable internet, and I was wondering why the
filter is necessary, or if it is really necessary. The filter is
labelled: Telstra HPF80S High Pass Filter 85-1000 mhz. TIA.



You have a filter on there because your IQ is connected to the phone
system. That is the way it updates the 'On Demand' and also how you
order your 2 free movies per month.

You really don't have a clue do you?

The filter the OP is referring to has nothing to do with the phone line!

The high pass RF filter is used to prevent the upstream transmissions
from cable modems below 50 MHz (there are a number of upstream channels
in that range (e.g. at 34 and 39 MHz etc).
Downstream cable modem channels are up in the 500 MHz band which cable
modems receive on.

Foxtel DVB-C transmissions are in the 600-800MHz range (in 6MHz wide
transmission channels).

The IQ2 unlike the other STB models however is particularly sensitive to
spurious noise from nearby cable modem transmitters and isn't adequtely
filtered internally. Hence why since early testing began it is official
policy to install high pass filters on the RF input to block signals
below 50MHz. The filter selected like the HFS80S specifies a low of 85
MHz but that just allows sufficient roll off to block the lower <50MHz
signals.

The picture on the old box was better than the IQ2 with anything other
than live transmission, like movies, sitcoms, etc., so I took the filter
off to see if it made things better but it didn't. Does anyone notice the
same thing? Using the same connections /cabling btw, and no better using
HDMI either.