New Channels in October

[jim tressler]

thanks robert.. any idea when we can see and or purchase this stuff for self installs?

[CWS_kahuna]

Yes, it's true that the new Plus 5 LNB dish will have 5 coax outputs and a 2" OD mast.

If you need more than 5 outputs a new KA/KU 6x8 switch will be required.

DIRECTV will be taking care of all existing DIRECTV HD customers and swapping the HD STB's and antenna system for a cost of $49.99 installed.

-Robert

Wow if it's 5 cables that will be perfect for me and I had the installer already run the 5th line when he came and installed my HD Tivo.

[DTV TiVo Dealer]

You are correct, I was told that the original design had 4 coax outputs. This is the latest information I have.

-Robert

[rad]

You are correct, I was told that the original design had 4 coax outputs. This is the latest information I have.

-Robert

Robert, well that stinks, my dish is pole mounted in the back yard and running another cable unground will be a pain. Will D* run it and bury it or expect me to do it???

[lou_do]

DIRECTV will not provide HD DVR's for HD customers with HD STB's. You will get MPEG-2/4 HD STB for every HD STB and a HD DVR for every HD DVR you have active on your account.
-Robert

Robert, do you know if they are going to offer any kind of an upgrade deal to existing HD subscribers to upgrade to a HD DVR?

[Proc]

DIRECTV will not provide HD DVR's for HD customers with HD STB's. You will get MPEG-2/4 HD STB for every HD STB and a HD DVR for every HD DVR you have active on your account.

The Detroit DMA will begin the upgrade process by end of October for existing customers. New subscribers will get the H20 and Plus 5 LNB dish beginning October 18, 2005.

-Robert

Hi Robert (sent you an e-mail as well). I just had an installer from Michigan Microtech (the local Detroit D* installers) over to move/re-aim my dish. He said they have heard nothing about the new MPEG-4 dishes or any timing yet.

Have they pushed back the date that you know of?