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    Will MRV Echo Programming?

    Split the connection That is all you have to do. I just did it for the wife in her sewing room. Very simple process.
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    2 Weeks until install ?

    Definitely go through a local installer. It is the only way you will get the receivers you really want.
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    DIRECTV Announces New HD!

    Only need one channel................... TCM Turner Classic Movies Had it on Dish & yes, there is a dramatic difference over sd.
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    Controlling TV volume with the HR24 remote

    2 options If you continue to use the HR 24 remote, it will necessary to slide the switch over to the TV setting to control your Sony. However, I purchased the linked item, which will eliminate all of your remotes . For $20.00, it is impossible to beat. Amazon.com: One For All URC...
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    Switching from Dish to DirecTV... DVR Question

    I just switched last week I had a VIP 622 & 722. It controlled 4 tv's. I now have 1 HD DVR 24 & 2 HD receivers.+ the whole home set up. This new set up still controls the same 4 sets. The one in the basement mirrors the one in the kitchen, which is also taken outside to my patio to watch...
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    RF remote

    What is the range or distance.................how many feet do they extend to.
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    SD & HD on Directv

    Dish sd is awful. However, when I change to HD on my Dish receiver with the second feed from the 722 on the sd set in the kitchen, it is like night and day. Having said that, would I be better off getting an additional HD receiver from Direct, for that set, if I switch. And yes, I know...
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    I am sure this has been answered before

    Another dumb question I plan on mounting a sd receiver with Industrial velcro to a 15" sd tv. It is used in the kitchen and will also be moved to my patio which is wired. Ok, when it is moved, and then reconnected, will there be any adverse affect. I mean will it come right on, or will...
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    Is there a ceo e mail address

    WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I didn't know that asking for things in writing would offend so many of you. It certainly didn't seem to bother the recipient. He not only called me on the hard line but my cell as well. I think its called going beyond what the competition will provide. It...
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    I am sure this has been answered before

    The VIP series from Dish has 2 tuners, just like the HR 24 from Direct. Right? Ok, with the Vip I can watch 1 program on one tv & a different program on another tv. Shouldn't I be able to do the same with the HR 24. If so, is there a special wiring technique the the installer has to make...
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    HD Nationals: The 10 Most Needed?

    This is the only 5 they need to add........ 1. Turner Classic Movies 2. Turner Classic Movies 3. Turner Classic Movies 4. Turner Classic Movies 5. Turner Classic Movies And yes, I am an old fart. I am theirs forever.
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    Still pondering the switch

    What allows "D" to extend a contract. Is it ordering a new receiver? Is it changing programming? or something else I should be aware of.
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    Is there a ceo e mail address

    I am in a real estate related business... We always get everything in writing.
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    Assistance Please - Can Directv do what Dish cannot?

    As to the termination fee.............. They sent my brother an offer in February which included paying the cancellation fee up to $200.00. The offer initially was over at the end of that month. However, they accepted same just this week. In turn, they issue a Visa debit card in the...
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    Is there a ceo e mail address

    I also Got a name and a phone number. In addition, he said to attach the cancellation bill and use that same e mail address, vs snail mail.
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    Is there a ceo e mail address

    As to the e mail address I got a call this morning, as to the cancellation. They will honor it up to an amount of $200.00 The email address to use is custadvocfollowup@directv.com
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    Is there a ceo e mail address

    Thanks I forwarded it.
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    Is there a ceo e mail address

    Because you always want something in writing, for obvious reasons. Anyway, I have pasted the gist of the letter. We’ve missed you. Come back to Directv and enjoy more movies, sports and channels for less then cable or Dish Network. There’s no need to wait for your contract to expire...
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    Is there a ceo e mail address

    Well, if you must know............... I have a promotional letter that my brother received back in February. This was the one offering to pay your cancellation fee. He, like I, have become disenchanted with Dish of late.............what with the espn debacle....the absence of MLB channel, and...
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    Is there a ceo e mail address

    at Directv, like there is at Dish? (ceo@echostar.com) I seem to get more attention when I use that method of communication.
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    What are the 5 extra HD channels

    Ok, then it's a matter of semantics
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    Do you have to demand

    The RF remotes when ordering new service from D? The idea is to have the option to mirror the programming from the Living room to my patio outside.
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    MLB Channel on Dish????

    Well, there was nothing related to MLB on Dish, so I had plenty of time to chat.