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    Dtv in Honduras

    Why do you ask?
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    New construction wiring for DirecTV

    The ground wire is required by the NEC. It is a good idea to ground your system. The Dtv installer is actually required to do so if he says he's not, he's lying. Phone lines are for PPV ordering with the remote control. Ethernet serves many possible uses. Downloading on demand movies, multiroom...
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    Dtv in Honduras

    I have a cust. that wants to move to Honduras and set up a basic dish and D12 on their own. Any suggestion on what satellite they might pick up? Azimuth and elevation??
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    lose all even transponders

    OK I meant to say odd transponders. Dont know if that makes a difference though. I'll checkout the circuit theory. Thanks for ya'lls help. Even you Iceberg!
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    lose all even transponders

    When I turn on microwave, oven, or garage door opener I lose all even transponders!!! What is causing this???
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    Unique question

    PIP is not enough. Have a customer that wants HD video from 4 or more sat boxes to be displayed on one screen simultainiously. Know anything that can handle this. HD multiplexer?? Havent had any luck w/ google. Thanks
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    Need help finding a wall plate for multiple cables

    Try these For only $1.88 each when QTY 50+ purchased - 1-Gang Recessed Low Voltage Cable Wall Plate - White | Recessed Low Voltage Cable Wall Plate
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    Got a strange question

    I have a customer that wants to put a Harmon Kardin AVR-247 in a small cabinet. The only way to fit this receiver in is to stand it on its end, vertically. Does anybody know if this would be a problem??
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    DVD recorder question

    Anyone know of a multi-disc dvd player/recorder? Been searching ....
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    Need some advice !!

    Here's what I've got... have a living room that needs 5.1 surround, a bedroom that needs one ceiling mount speaker with volume control, and an outside patio with two weather proof speakers and volume control. Anybody know of a receiver that will let me feed all these speakers with the ability...
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    universal rf-10 remote problems

    rf-10 Yeah, you are right. Just heard from "universal" These remotes are not addressable. Thanks
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    universal rf-10 remote problems

    I have two Universal RF-10 remotes with two MRF-100b RF receiver/transmitters. Question: How do I keep these remotes from controlling components in other rooms? I have DTV receivers and samsung TV's in both rooms and I dont know if there is a way to change freq. on one of these remotes?
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    New Dish installer needs help!!

    I have been installing for almost 15 years now, starting with Primestar and then Direct. I just recently started doing Dish ( last week) I have a couple questions (couple hundred) and was wondering if anyone could help. 1 What about flat wires? Do they cause issues with signal? I've heard...
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    Recom. installer to fix D* installation

    The lnb on the left (if you are standing behind the dish) is 119, the second is 110 and the larger one is 101 and eventually 99 and 103
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    Question for installers

    Slowed down a little in Houston- but not as much as expected for this time of year. Thank God for tons of side work!
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    Siebel routing

    We start in March. I havent heard any good things about it. CSR's at the close out call center usually seem pretty frustrated with it. Intrested to hear from any one using it though.
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    Phone lines

    send me one. really tired of the chargebacks also.
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    Siebel routing

    Any Directech installers out there using the Siebel routing system? Got some questions. You can send me a pm if you want.
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    Need Help on HR20-700 Receiver

    The HR20-700 is equipped to support RF remote capabilities. Unlike other models there is no need for an external RF antenna on the back of the box. The antenna is internal. T he problem lies in your remote. I'm not sure of the model # but if your remote does not have the FCC sticker on the back...
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    HR 20 Remote

    Go to MENU then SETUP then SETTINGS and then REMOTE. It will give you step by step instructions on programing the remote for RF functions if you have the proper remote. Look on the back of the remote. If it has the FCC sticker then it is RF capable.
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    Where to buy DirecTV uniform for installers?

    www.directech.com
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    Dual-Tuner but only one Coax

    dishnet uses a bandstacking process for their signal allowing them to use a separator for dual tuners. directs signal is a little different. i hear they are working on a device which would allow one coax to feed a dual tuner. will make it a lot easier on us techs.
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    Need Installation Help

    1. You need to run 4 lines from your lnb to your 6x8 switch 2. No 3. Finding the coordinates is easy. Finding the satellites is a different story. Your zip code is all that is needed for the rough coordinates but the allignment of the AT9 is going to require a signal meter. You might want...
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    DirecTV pixilation problem

    If your signal strentgh stays constant yet you are still having pixelation you might want to check the quality of the cable, connections and any barrels from your lnb to your receiver or from your switch to your receiver. Because of the frequency range of the 5 lnb system, some cabling that...
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    Average wages for a installer

    You know as well as I do that the hours fluctuate in this business. Somedays I'm home at 2 in the afternoon, and somedays I'm pulling in at 8 p. m. It all depends on how the planets are alligned....Lol I average between 50 to 60 hours a week.
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