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Another way to identify which cable line is to what room if that is what you are trying to do is simply use a pocket toner. I got mine at our local supply store cost me 30 bucks and it has saved me hours of searching or carrying tv's or receivers around. It works like this.... you plug...

I may be way off here because this does sound like you are being effected by contraction and expansion of this dish due to the weather however..... It also sounds like it doesnt have the best alignment either... Signal strength of 52 if I followed you right is not exactly...

Sometime ago I had an install where I had the same concern.... I wasnt the origional installer but here is what happened... I get a service call to see if I can fix this problem as the other installer had been out several times with no luck... Anyway, I get there and the signals...

I got to ask.... What are your signal strengths? Also, how is your line of sight? I am leaning toward possible weak signal though.... if they are alright then definately something else is going on here.... Mark

I am wanting to ask other installers and or retailers what you do get more Dish customers signed on in your respective areas. What are your most effective tips for generating calls... such as do you Canvas areas you are installing in with flyers or knock on the doors and talk with the...

Everything that could have went wrong did..... Let me begin with the end... it was a simple 3 room hehehe LOL But I findly got through all the obsticles only at activation time to find the 311 in room number 3 was getting absolutely No and I mean no signal what soever.... So I...

Hi all, I have been reasearching online about these but descided to come to you all for advice... I have a Sat Buddy but I am considering the Acutrac 22 or Pro...... I have been with a Tech that uses both and prefers the Acutrac 22 over the Sat buddy. Today we put them to a...

attenuators.... I thought about this as a solution on one of the installs where we had this problem.... However, at that time I was with another Tech and it was Job I was helping hiom and he insisted that wouldnt do it... However, a few days ago I had this same problem on one of my...

Doctor Bob I am considering going and getting my WIldBlue certification at the Expo, though I am trying to find it sooner as my company wants me to do the installs. My question is and I am looking but not finding any info exactly on it.... but just how much is the certification cost...

Yes, I am wondering exactly what was the fix here? I think I missed it.... but then, sometimes I need it explained again LOL I had the same problem on an install. We fixed it by eliminating the diplexor route and running a line strait out of TV2.... NOTE installed the same way many...

What way do you recomend in getting contracts to install .... I mean is there life or a business carreer of any sorts beyond working for my loacal shop here? I worked as a General Contractor for over 20 years in residential construction.... Specializing in under-structural repair as well...

I am installing Satellites.... Dish Network Anyway, I am looking for input here... what is the ups and or downs of cable install... Money any good, really? Also, is it hard to get on for Cox?

I found a couple, maybe just looked over the others I dont know, I was hoping to find a thread or 2 where others shared pictures or examples of their installs... I like to compare work, and ofcourse learn from those that have been doing this much longer... anyone got a great thread in mind...

Simple Simon, I agree with your thoughts concerning wiring... That is if I followed you right... The wiring I am accustomed to seeing doesnt run even from plate to plate or box to box as was described... In fact, it will usually be around 2 to 3 plates higher than the box it...

DOW? Ive not heard of that..... I assume a cable supplier is it just a local one in your area or would we might have something like that here in Tulsa? I would love to purchase 1000ft cable for $27.00 It has been costing me $42.00 here ... but that makes me want to see who else is...