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    Washington AG Sues DirecTV

    again , this is something that will be blamed on the installers you watch ,
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    Two HR20-100's--one runs hotter - why?

    directv has had recalls on the hr 20s some run over 150 and fail, so check on the sticker on your box does it say version 3.0? if not demand directv mail you a new one , they have a huge forum on thier own website of pple complaining about the overheating hr20
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    South HSP's

    yeah i have to say i wasnt aware that there were "good" HSPs... where in the south are you IMHO its not the hsp, as much as the contracting company youre subbing to are they positive and not punitive? do they treat you like an intelligent person? do they help you when you need it , do they...
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    Skylink Install

    wow skylink was doing that routinely two years ago in wi , when i was up there,i cant beleieve they are pulling the same bs and still getting away with it , you have my sympathy! on the flip side, its most likely not the installers fault, not saysing its not , but every night , i get...
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    DirectTV Service Confusion

    shouldnt be an issue
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    DirecTv SWn installation help

    the swm lnb is powered like the dish lnb, to peak it, you must have the pi plugged in , and then run to the dish , the recievers cannot be plugged in , 75 ohm term on the one splitter, the first one box install only needs the pi
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    Direct TV Installer was horrible

    TECHNICALLY you did not have a horrible install, because nothing was actually installed, what you had was a fundamental miscommunication , go to directvs website and look up what is included in a standard professional install there is an under eave mount available, but you would still need...
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    Networking HR20 with WRT110?

    u do know it takes 24 hours before programming shows up in the on demand , right?
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    Long run problem DirecTV

    is this eagle bend? so i assume the trees are the issue , hence the field , is this an hd install? i mean were talking 33-34 degree elevation , so line of sight is an issue , theres just too much signalloss over such a length of wire , as far as rg 11, youre talkng wholesale about a buck a...
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    Updated DirecTV HD Locals Launch Schedule: November->March (And PBS Launches)

    hey i just want them to carry locals in my new market, dont even care if its in hd or not SW louisiana we need locals , these off air antenna jobs make me want to cry, it wouldnt be so bad ... but gee , please dtv! give me a hand
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    HD Receiver/non HD dish

    oh and the new HDDVR will not even activate without the hd dish
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    R22 is now a HR22

    they are aiming in the direction , the plan is standard recievers will be phased out by next year ,and the dvr/hdvr thing will be moot by the end of 09
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    why are HD channels on 70's and then again on higher numbers

    d tv is in the process of this offering free hd upgrades to people with OLD hd equipment, ie toshiba, sony etc
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    Pillarbox Problem on R22

    Freaked hass it right , go to the setup menu and display , adjust to the 4:3 and youll have full screen again
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    No Freaking Signal

    directv has a recall on the wnc manufactured swm lnbs due to cold weather freeze up the aspen swm lnbs are coming out to replace them
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    Help! SWM 5 LNB Slimline Install Problems!

    the box is fried , most likely , also , the swm is set up to go through two "stages" the set up , and then the normal "active" state, you fried the reciever, sorry , but i think you got a black brick , as someone said
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    Potential Customer - Questions on DirectTV over my current U-Verse

    hddvrs are all capable of on demand programming, and directv ANY dvr above r 10 is eligible for record set up on the internet! which means you can be at work , and set up your dvr to record just by logging on to your directv account and setting up the record :D coolness huh
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    Multiswitch question

    actually coming off of a 3 lnb dish you would need a powered 4x8 multi switch zinwell 6x8 is only for high def
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    Does Direct Tv have an HD receiver

    h 20s are being phased out completely , all we have in the warehouse is hr 21s and h 23s , so if you need one your local installing company might not even have one ! best look to another source
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    Trouble getting 5-LNB Dish installed by installer.

    As an installer, and team lead for 15 other installers ,i can tell you , a couple things 1. the way the tech explained it to you was terrible , the 5 lnb slimline dish is over 30 inchs wide , it needs a clear window of at LEAST 25 degrees, 35-40 being ideal of course facing south west 2, he...
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    Directv HD DVR Receiver Problem?

    What type of multi switch do you have is it a 6x8 or a 6x 16 , if not you might have a non hd compatabile multi switch
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    Install Question: How many coax to run?

    labeling the cable will save the entire plan , run a phone jack to each reciever location as well, and ethernet cables for the hd hdvrs , so you can get the on demand function , you of course realize what your viewing habits are , but make sure you have adequate ventiallation , i believe you...
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    You know you are waiting for the satellite to become operational when.....

    ok , from the horses mouth , the new channels light up on the 19th , 41 new channels :D
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    DirecTV 10 Signal Reading Thread(Transponders are Hot!)

    programming will begin on the 19th , 41 channels .