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10-28-2009, 07:30 PM
| | SatelliteGuys Newbie | | Join Date: Oct 28th, 2009 Location: Southern California
Posts: 4
| | | Newbie in SoCal wants Leafs and Olympics
Hello everyone,
I have read a lot of very interesting information here. I would like to get it right the first time and would like to know how I can acquire without anybody's address back home, Canadian satellite coverage here in Southern California.
I sure miss Hockey Night in Canada and want to see the Wolrd Juniors and particularly the Olympics. I also want Canadian news coverage.
Anyway, any advice or help would be appreciated.
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10-28-2009, 09:34 PM
| | SatelliteGuys Regular | | Join Date: Nov 12th, 2008 Location: WI
Posts: 94
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welcome. some basic advice:
1. based on satellite footprints, you will want shaw direct (formerly known as star Choice)
2. Go to Shaw Direct's website to get an idea of the programming package you want. If all you really want is Leafs, Olympics, and news, digital favourites may be the way to go.
3. If you do not have any friends or relatives in Canada, you will need to go through a broker. there are pros and cons with each.
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10-28-2009, 09:50 PM
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| | Join Date: Oct 28th, 2009 Location: Southern California
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| | | Another question re: Bell
Thanks for the welcome and advice. Is Bell not recommended because it cannot be seen using a receiver or is the problem only with FTA satellite?
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10-28-2009, 09:55 PM
|  | The No Pain Train | | Proud Staff Member Join Date: Nov 17th, 2003 Location: Places men fear to tread (Mpls, MN)
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Bell HD cannot be seen in California. The footprint of the satellite is basically the border states & Canada. I'm in Minesota and on a 20" dish I get low signals. Folks in Jersey & Tennessee & Colorado have used 30-36" dishes to get signal.
California not even a 10 footer would work for HD.....if all you want is SD programming it will work fine
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10-29-2009, 10:00 AM
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| | Join Date: Oct 28th, 2009 Location: Southern California
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Thanks Iceberg for the info. Looks like I have to go with Shaw Direct.
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10-30-2009, 11:02 AM
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[QUOTE=GTinOC;2001914]Hello everyone,
I have read a lot of very interesting information here. I would like to get it right the first time and would like to know how I can acquire without anybody's address back home, Canadian satellite coverage here in Southern California.
I sure miss Hockey Night in Canada and want to see the Wolrd Juniors and particularly the Olympics. I also want Canadian news coverage.
Anyway, any advice or help would be appreciated.[/QUOT
Why would you want to see the Leafs get blown away by the Sabres tonight
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10-30-2009, 11:37 AM
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Actually enjoyed watching the Ducks win it in 2007. It was a new experience for Leaf fan. Too bad the Sabres lack the $$$$.
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10-30-2009, 12:15 PM
| | SatelliteGuys Regular | | Join Date: May 26th, 2005 Location: SF Bay Area
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| | This Thread is old but it gave me all the info I needed to go without a broker.
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10-30-2009, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Iceberg Bell HD cannot be seen in California. | Thanks for reminding me .. boy gotta get Shaw soon.
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10-30-2009, 11:12 PM
| | SatelliteGuys Newbie | | Join Date: Feb 19th, 2008
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Originally Posted by hiker This Thread is old but it gave me all the info I needed to go without a broker. | I self-brokered Shaw Direct service about 2 months ago. I basically did as described in posts 48 &49 of the thread mentioned. However, I did not make up a phone number - I got a VOIP DID number for my "Canadian address city" and have it permanently call-forwarded to my cell phone here in the states.
When I set up the service with the Shaw Direct CSR, one of the last things she said was that we'll call you in about 10-15 days to make sure you're satisfied with the service. Sure enough, I did receive a call within that time frame asking me if everything was OK. I don't know what they do if you give them a made-up phone number that is not valid or they reach someone at that number and it's not you.
VOIP DID numbers are so cheap (~$1.50/month) - to me, it is worth having this extra protection - why take a chance. You don't need to have or configure any equipment at your house since it is forwarded to a cell phone or landline number. Another good thing is that the VOIP service can be easily ordered and configured through the provider's web site and you get a number instantly. You don't talk to any service reps - it doesn't get any easier than this.
With paperless billing turned on, you'll be in full control of your account and not have to depend on a broker for programming changes, etc.
If you care to, PM me and I'll be glad to tell you the name of the VOIP provider I'm using.
Best of luck.
Last edited by bhmgolfer; 10-30-2009 at 11:30 PM.
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