Recent content by dishjockey

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    Sat Finder Question for Professional Installers

    acutrac 22 pro for sale 50 bucks. I no longer use it.
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    Installation questions

    Where you at Doc this one is in your neck off the woods.
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    Installation questions

    Welcome to direc's new installation dept. 10 to 1 even if they come out they won't do your install because it's to difficult.
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    Line of Sight Question

    A clinometer is what you need to see if you have the shot to the satellite.Find the direction you need to aim the dish with a compass then use this check your elevation. I have one for sale like new 40 bucks pm me if interested. You can see a picture of it in classifieds.
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    Can't post in the classified section

    Well I've been giving free advice to your members for years on problems with their sat systems , nothings free anymore including my advice.
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    Can't post in the classified section

    It says I do not have sufficent permission, hasn't worked for a week. Any help?
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    Metron Shut Down!!!

    The end of an era. They used to be one of the best companies to subcontract to 100 single 50 for an a/o. It's sad where this industry has gone.
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    Installation Problems

    Melissa has your problem been resolved?
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    Know of any Dish or Direct TV Installation Contractor Companies?

    I hear metron,(installation pro) has started doing dish installations nationwide.
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    Installation Problems

    Melissa where are you located?
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    Installation Problems

    The problem is the that the tech is only getting paid 35 bucks for the first reciever and 15 for the 2nd ,third etc. Out of this he pays for materials,gas. It's easier for him to say no way and go on to a job that he won't lose money on. There is always a way to get wires in, if you sweetened...
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    Starting a subcontractor business?

    Go to this site http://groups.msn.com/SatelliteBroadbandTechnicians/messageboard.msnw?&pps=k alot of good info . Dish doesn't send jobs to subs just hsp's same with direc, hard times for independent installers. I've been a tech for ten years independent contractor for 8 years I am pounding...
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    Very seriously about becoming a retailer...

    If you proceed with this madness just rember one thing. Dish is going to screw you every chance they get,but since your in the installation business you already have the vaseline handy.