Month: February 2021

WGN has some exciting news!

WGN has some exciting news! On March 1, 2021, WGN America will officially rebrand as NewsNation and expand its primetime news programming to 5 hours every weeknight!

NewsNation remains committed to delivering fact-based and unbiased news, and we are looking forward to building on the solid start of the nightly news program. With this expansion, NewsNation will deliver viewers more fact-based national news and regional stories from across the U.S., as well as coverage of the day’s most important issues.

Beginning March 1, the NewsNation weeknight primetime lineup will be as follows:

  • 6-7 p.m. ET: “NewsNation Early Edition with Nichole Berlie”- Rapid fire news updates from around the country, all in one fast hour
  • 7-8 p.m. ET: “The Donlon Report” – Mix of news and interviews with today’s top newsmakers, covering the biggest stories in news, sports, entertainment and culture
  • 8-10 p.m. ET: “NewsNationPrime” – Formerly “NewsNation”, “NewsNationPrime” will continue delivering special features and complete coverage of the day’s events
  • 10-11 p.m. ET: “Banfield”- Award-winning journalist Ashleigh Banfield’s nightly talk show, with in-depth interviews with major newsmakers, politicians and celebrities

NewsNation is available on C band satellite Exclusively from Rainier Satellite in our Variety and Variety Xtra packages. Not available in the clear / FTA. Don’t have Rainier yet? Get on board Today.

Is Orby TV shutting down?

Rainier Satellite lately been contacted from concerned folk who currently have Orby TV looking for answers and options. There’s much speculation out there on the internet. We’ll do our best to get the facts out as they’re known.

On February 17, 2021 reports started coming in about Orby TV going out of business noting their website disappeared except for a static message.

Customers who reached out to Orby via e-mail  have reported they’ve received no response.

Rainier Satellite contacted Orbys customer help line to find it has a recorded message that Orby is no longer activating customer accounts. Orbys Facebook page appears to have been removed. At Orbys YouTube page all content has been removed.

Rainier also found out customers scheduled for installation had their install cancelled. Other reports said that customers cannot log into their accounts any longer.

Sources have been unable to reach Michael Thornton, Orbys CEO, and a former Starz and DIRECTV executive. When they called a Beverly Hills, California phone number listed for Orby at various business web sites, the person answering said it was a private residence which had nothing to do with Orby.

Eric Becker, a former Starz executive who now runs a private public relations firm called Becker PR, has done public relations work for Orby in the past. But when asked if he knew the satellite TV services status, he said he did not work with Orby any longer and was unaware of its current status.

While there’s no official word yet from Orby TV these abrupt measures by Orby Tv does not look good for its customers.

Those are the facts as far as we know.

If Orby TV is in fact shutting down Rainier Satellite would like to reach out to Orby TVs orphans to get on board with us for their TV entertainment at a low cost. Rainier Satellite did the same reaching out to the 4DTV orphans when programming center shutdown in 2016. If your just looking for alternative to high cost cable and small dish, or not happy with how Orby is handling its customers concerning their problems check us out. At Rainier Satellite the customer comes first. Were financially sound and growing. We offer both consumer and business TV platforms. Our consumer programming packages start out as low as $5.99 per month.

You can contact Rainier Satellite at 509-486-4137 and visit our website at http://www.rainiersatellite.com/

No Programming Price increase for 2021, a letter from the President.

It’s great to be a Rainier Satellite subscriber in 2021.

A letter from Rainier Satellites President.

Good Day to all our valued subscribers,

Hope this letter finds you safe and healthy. We know these are trying times financially for many and Rainier satellite is going that extra mile to ease the burden. As many know it’s normal for all pay TV providers to have an annual increase in programming prices the first quarter of the year.  Rainier is breaking that rule for our consumer platform for 2021. Even though our yearly programming costs, addition of channels, and business operations have cost us more lately, as President of Rainier Satellite I’ve made the decision to eat those costs and freeze our programming prices to our valued customers for 2021. We know you value the entertainment we provide for you, and want you to be able to afford and enjoy this entertainment during these trying times.

I’d also like to let you know if you’re having problems making your renewal payment all at once Rainier Satellite offers Paypal Credit to help you defer that cost.  There is no Interest if paid in full in 6 months with Paypal Credit. See our website to apply for Paypal credit.

If you have any questions about your account or services you can always call us at 509-486-4137 during business  hours  Monday  –  Friday. 10 Am- 6 Pm PST to speak to a live agent.

Till next time, Best Regards,

Robert Scharmann
President Rainier Satellite LLC

Need a C band Dish? Rainier has them in stock.

Looking for a new high quality c band dish for home or commercial use? Look no further Rainier’s got them. Our dishes are made in the good old USA in Wisconsin. We offer 9 foot dishes or larger to meet your needs. Since our dishes are made in the USA we have no shortages due to the Chinavirus.

Many dealers who use to sell dishes and other satellite accessories have dried up. But not at Rainier. We’re here for you today and tomorrow. We are dedicated to c band.

Check out our flagship 9 foot dish that performs like a 10.

Rainier Satellite Special Performance Edition.

INCLUDED

  • 9 foot, 4 section satellite dish, 39″ ring
  • Feed support struts
  • Hardware
  • Base pole size 3.5 OD
  • Pole, LNB’s, Feedhorn, and Actuator not included.

Get the signal in all weather with our high quality built 2.7 meter, Performance Edition 9 foot Spun Aluminum, 4 section Satellite Dish. Made in the U.S.A. by well known DH Antenna. Specify if you require a Polar or Az EL mount when ordering. Accurate 9 foot solid reflector with tuned feed offers gain of 10 foot mesh antenna’s at a smaller size. More HOA and neighbor friendly. Detailed instructions included. Installation helpline phone support direct with DH included with your purchase.

Designed with 8 precision cut templates as ribs.

A computer controlled machine is used to manufacture the ribs allowing them to have the exact parabolic curve of the antenna. The 8 generated ribs, also referred to as templates, are secured to the antenna prior to cutting the antenna into 4 sections. The templates allow for the antenna to be re-assembled and perform as a 1 pc. Extensive testing has been done on this system and our data shows no difference from a 1pc to the 4pc. Templates hold the antenna in shape so you are assured of a perfect antenna each time.

Shipped via common shipping carrier for low shipping cost. As low as $300.00 depending on zip code.

Quality Packed and Shipped – Easy Assembly

The four sections are professionally packed and shipped. Each panel is professionally machined.

Each panel has colored numbered dots for easy perfect alignment assembly. This obtains a perfect parabolic shape for maximum gain.
Polar Mount

 Connecting Sections

  • C Band Measured Gain @ 4 Ghz.: 39.6 db
  • KU Gain @ 12 Ghz.: 49.2 db
  • F/D: .33 – F/L 36″
  • 94 lbs
  • Hail resistant surface
  • Beamwidth (3.0 db) = 0.5 degrees (E-plane) 0.5 degrees (H-plane)
  • Beamwidth (10.0 db) = 0.9 degrees (E-plane) 0.9 degrees (H-plane)
  • First Sidelobe = 1.2 degrees
  • All Sidelobes > -26 db
  • Thickness: .090
  • Wind Force @ 60° @ 100 MPH: 3050 lbs.
  • 3.5″ OD pipe required. 5.5″ pipe mount optional. (extra cost)

Or give us a call Today at 509-486-4137.