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    HR24; RV use

    I called the DirecTv customer service line. The rep told me that no HR24s were available, that they could only send the client/server devices. I gently asked him if he would check further, and after MUCH back and forth with "Please sir stay on the line I'm so sorry this is taking so long" (and...
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    HR24; RV use

    Thanks. It seems like if I can't get a replacement HR24, the HR54 would work for me since 4K is not an issue for me. I assume my current RV antenna set up (for the RV, I use a smaller Dish antenna with a DirecTv arm, 4-out LNB, and SWM-8; Accutrac III+ used for aiming. It's all old, but it...
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    HR24; RV use

    I've had DirecTV for years. My account is in good standing. I have two HR-24's. One is failing due to a very loud and rattling cooling fan. I'd like a replacement HR-24. 1) But I've read on this forum that replacement HR24's are no longer being sent? 2) If no HR24's, what do I want to ask...
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    AM21

    Is there any online lookup to see what channels DTv has in its AM-21 database for a particular zipcode?
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    Slimline-3S(SWM) RV setup issues

    I'm an RV'er too and understand your pain. One hint: when pointing your dish set your tilt to 90 degrees and sight carefully along the exact center of your dish along the proper compass heading.
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    Problem receiving ABC,NBC,CBS in Port au Prince

    But his receiver wouldn't be authorized for 390 or 392 or 396, right? How could he receive those channels?
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    Dishpointer Skew

    I want to calculate skew as DTv measures it from the skew reading as Dishpointer give it. For example, if the Dishpointer skew is -6.8, is the DTv skew 83.2? And if the Dishpointer skew is +6.8, is the DTv skew 96.8?
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    Smaller Substitute for Slimline for Campers and Tailgaters

    This elevation adjustment method works well for me:
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    SL3 and SL5 FOcal Point

    Makes sense. Thanks.
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    SL3 and SL5 FOcal Point

    Let's assume a Slimline dish is properly aligned. If I replace a SL5 LNB with a SL3 LNB and I do not move the dish nor bend the arm will the dish be properly aligned for the SL3?
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    Receiver tries to connect to desktop?

    Well, I've told the firewall program on my desktop computer not to accept a connection from the receiver, and it blocks all of its attempts to connect. Is there some way to tell the receiver not to try to connect to my desktop? Or should I care even if it does connect?
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    Receiver tries to connect to desktop?

    I have an HR 21-700 connected to my home network; TV Apps work quite well. The receiver is connected to my router. Zone Alarm on my desktop computer reports that the HR 21-700 receiver tries to connect to my desktop several times a day. Zone Alarm blocks each attempted connect; the attempted...
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    New KA/KU Dish?

    Matt, I made a Phase III conversion per your excellent instructions and it works quite well. Thank you for posting that. "Due to software changes with DirecTV HD receivers if a slimline 5 LNB is used with the receiver set to slimline 3 an error code results,Here is updated information on how...
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    How to stop unsolicited phone calls from Directv?

    I canceled my premium channels after the initial free three months and began to get lots of calls from D* offering to take my money to re-start the premiums. I politely declined each time, but the calls continued. I e-mailed customer service that I did not want to receive such sales calls, and...
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    Common CSR mistakes

    Assuming the customer does not have the protection plan, does or does not DirecTV replace defective leased receivers for only a shipping charge? If so, does the replacement of a defective leased receiver result in a new two year commitment? I have read confusing things about this two questions...
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    Wall mount receiver

    I have an H20-600. It gets quite warm. Most of the air vents are in the bottom and top of the unit. I would be concerned about possible inadequate heat dissipation if that unit were mounted vertically.
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    Best way to post meter readings?

    THANKS!!! Here's my new meter readings after I aligned my dish. Are these as good as can be, or could they still be improved? I live in east Texas. ... 1-8 99 0 95 0 95 0 n/a n/a 99 9-16 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 82 0 S/B 17-24 75...
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    Best way to post meter readings?

    Right. For want of a technical term, it just gets all screwy. But there must be a way to keep posted data orderly.
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    Best way to post meter readings?

    I'd like to post my meter readings. I have them in an Excel spreadsheet. I'd like to post them just as text within a message. I can't figure out a good way to copy and paste from the spreadsheet to a message that maintains the data in columns. Is there a good way to do this?
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    HR21/700 No Meter Audio Feedback

    I'm puzzled if this is a problem that affects a lot of receivers, since it seems to be a fixable firmware issue. On the other hand, if DirecTv has decided that it's not necessary to repair the audio feedback issue, then mention of that should be removed from the receiver's information screens...
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    HR21/700 No Meter Audio Feedback

    I've got the sound effects set to Medium. Incidentally, I've made sure the TV audio is not muted, and the volume is up. I can hear the "error" sound effect when a key is pressed that can't do anything when on the signal strength screen; the signal strength bars are showing appropriately...
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    HR21/700 No Meter Audio Feedback

    On my HR21/700, I can't get the audio feedback on the transponder signal strength meters to work. Do I just have a forgotten setting turned off, or is there some other explanation? Thanks!
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    What dish is used to receive standard programming?

    As rad said, "I think Smith, P is referring to DIRECTV Transponder Map +OTA Data of 7/4/09 - DBSTalk.Com". Those charts show you everything you could need to know about which locals are on which satellite and transponder, in fact what satellite and transponder every DirecTV channel is on...
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    Program Guide

    Which transponders and satellites carry the DirecTV on-screen program guide? If the guide information is on multiple satellites, is the guide downloading faster from one satellite versus another?
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    SWM, ? Accutrac, DirecTV Youtube install video

    I've got an Acutrac22 Pro coming, and I'd be very interested in this answer, too... In fact, I almost asked the question myself, but I've asked a bunch of questions lately and didn't want to wear out my welcome.