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Just curious... I know that I'm not the only one doing it!:)

I noticed that another patron was getting TNTHD on 726, so I started playing around and instead of the 'channel not purchased' message for the ST HD channels now I see a D* logo screen with music playing in the background from XM 46. The funny thing is that if you watch for a few minutes the...

Here in New Orleans about 30 minutes ago I lost my local channels. It wasn't a 'clean cut' either. What started to look like rain fade went to the old 'searching for signal screen on all of my receivers. Did somebody spill coffee on the controls at D*? Or does this have something to do...

I just had my 5 lnb dish installed, but for some reason... I now have LESS local HD programming then I did with my OTA. Is there any way possible to get my OTA back without running a new coax to each IRD in my house? Surely, D* considered this in their development. How many IRD/OTA...

I just noticed that my Sammy 360 got a s/w upgrade to version 1.2.35 from 1.2.16. The upgrade happend around 3:00 am on 07/13/05. Does anyone know what this upgrade is supposed to do/change/fix? We all have read about the issues folks have had w/ that stb and I'm wondering if someone is...

Ok, here's my latest entry into the dumb quesiton book... What is the real difference between RG-6 and RG-6 Quad... I assume that the Quad has more shielding insulation?? Secondly, what would determine the need for RG-6 vs RG-6 Quad? Is one better suited to certain environments...

Hi guys... I'm getting ready to do some more wiring around the house and I'm wondering if all compression connectors work with all compression tools? I already have a comp. tool that I bought at Lowes, but their prices on the connectors are nuts! It's a Zenith tool, if that matters. I'd...

So last night my wife fires up her list of recorded Melrose Place re-runs to find that as of sometime Sunday night, our HDVR2 stopped recording! :shocked Checked the "To Do" list and it tells us that we need to activate our DVR service? Hmmph... It's only been running for 2 years now... not...

I was switching channels last night and I noticed that for HD, HBO seems to have gotten better as far as PQ goes. There seemed to be a sharpness and sense of 'depth' that hadn't been there on Saturday night. Am I just getting used to crappy PQ or did anyone else see this? :what BTW...

Ok, so last night I fire up the program guide and notice that as far as my OTA locals are concerned, EVERY CHANNEL had been duplicated within the program guide. For the record I use a Samsung 360. :confused: The crazy thing is that many of those duplicates would not tune in... all you...

:confused: I'm thinking seriously about switching to a BUD system from Directv; the only thing is that I have no idea how much $$$ I'm looking at for a new system. Can anyone tell me roughly what I would need to spend to get hardware that can recieve HD signals? I'm in New Orleans if that...

Question... Does the D* monthly "protection plan" allow you to swap out of a reciever that sucks as bad as the 360? If so, then let's say that you are thinking about adding the protection plan to your account... how long do you have to keep the protection plan before you can swap an existing...

I was just watching NFL network on ch 212 and noticed the "In HD where available" screen graphics during the show "Game of the Week", and as far as I knew there was no NFL network in HD on D*. I just happend to land on ch. 98 and guess what??? The show was on in HD! :clap :bow @party...

I have an attic mounted antenna, and I receive all of my OTA signals fine except for Fox. I live so close to the towers that I almost need two antennas pointed in different directions. Is there a way to set up two antennas and combine the signal onto one lead going to my reciever? If it...

I'm sure someone else has seen these things too, but does anyone know if the new RCA DVR10 will be the 'model' for the next gen D* high def. DVR? I've heard that all the new D* boxes will be RCA's, so maybe this is going to be the predecessor? :smug

I need to install my D* tivo box in an upstairs room. It would be a huge undertaking to run two new lines to the room. There is already one line run, so is there anyway to use diplexers or something to deliver two leads to the room from a phase 3 dish without stringing more cable? If I need...

Today when I came home from work I noticed that my tuner had a "grey screen of death"... it wouldn't respond to remote or front panel controls, so I re-booted it and now when I change channels I get the most obnoxious static noise for a second or two, then it goes away... Is anyone else getting...

Can a winegard square shooter cover a 95 degree spread? That's how wide the arc of towers is for my location. My thought is to point it right in the middle of the arc; am I on the right track? I'm looking for an antenna that doesn't require any rotors to work. The upside is that I'm less...

I just checked antennaweb.org and it appears that I'm lucky enough to live "in the shadow" of my local broadcast towers... all but one are within 8 miles or less with a 50 degree arc.... I've heard that the "clip on" antennas are junk, so what is an easy solution? Would one of the small round...

I just picked up a sony HD reciever at a local retailer. I bought it open box, got it home and tried to activate it only to find that the access card that the store gave me was the wrong one. According to D*, the card was too old and incompatible for the reciever. The card is a #3, and my SD...