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    OTA option with Hitachi HDS220R = E86 Hughes?

    Hi, I bought a HDS220R on ebay without an access card to use as an OTA receiver. The receiver matches physically (front and back) exactly with the Hughes E86 (going by pictures in the manual.) When I opened up the receiver, I even noticed some of the hardware boards marked as Hughes E86, so it...
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    Anybody with a hitachi OTA receiver?

    I don't see any Hitachi receivers listed on the D* site but did they once make HD receivers with integrated OTA for D*? Are they any good?
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    OTA only receiver versus Satellite+OTA receiver

    I'm looking to purchase a HDTV receiver (for OTA reception only). Looking through ebay listings both OTA only receivers (such as Samsung SIR-T351) and Dish or Directtv HD integrated receivers are priced about the same. Do OTA-only receivers have additional functionality with regard to over...
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    Help - Recording to PC?

    SimpleSimon, Thanks for the tip. Am just getting started with satellite programming stuff and there's a whole bunch to learn.
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    Help - Recording to PC?

    MikeF-- You posted this a long time back but if you (or anybody else) can mention the software/program that would convert the contents of the PVR HD to DVD burnable format, that would be great. Btw, you mentioned that the 510 HD has linux formatting. Does this mean one needs to have a computer...
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    Self-install advice

    SimpleSimon, I think I see what you mean. The clamps will probably not work if there's a lot of wind... Going back to your earlier post describing the box solution: You are suggesting I make a box (with four sides, which will be 6" high) and will lie on the window "sill" and the dish gets...
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    Self-install advice

    Thanks for the idea. I am now leaning towards a flat wooden board with two large metal U-clamps attached to it (I'm sure those should be available in a hardware store.) And the dish will mount on the wooden board. (I figure this will be sturdier and easier to construct that the three side box...
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    Self-install advice

    Here's a pic The "window" and wall face the west (you are looking west through the window). So the dish will need to face to the left (south.) Click on the picture to get a better view.
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    Self-install advice

    Will try to upload some pics later today. Am not at home right now... zip is 85260 scottsdaleAZ. Until I upload pics, here's a verbal description of the install site. My balcony faces true north. The west facing balcony wall (stucco finish) has a rectangular hole (it's a window but no...
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    Self-install advice

    Thanks Boba. Yes, I have an apartment facing north but it's a corner unit (north-west corner.) The western side of my balcony has a window like opening that has a clear view of the south and southwest sky if you poke your head out even a few inches. No obstructions at all. A L-shaped pipe...
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    Self-install advice

    I am going to request DishN send an installer for me (I am a first-time customer, so standard installation is supposedly free.) But if a standard install won't work (it's possible because the dish will need to poke out the side of my balcony), I plan to do the installation myself. Will the...
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    Costco - Dish Network

    Thanks...It's surprising though that Costco would sell something that has no upside compared to Walmart or Radioshack...I figured Costco would offer something only if it's a better deal than outside...else why pay them a membership fee.
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    Costco - Dish Network

    I noticed my local Costco warehouse has a DishNetwork brochure like product (at least on the shelves) for $29.99. It is just a pamphlet in molded plastic that lists out the standard Dish packages/channels. The sales guys couldn't explain to me what it is that I am paying for -- after all...
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    Advice requested -- Might upgrade to HDTV in a few months. Considering Dish.

    I need to subscribe to Dish Network rightaway with college football just around the corner. Right now I am still using my standard television (not HDTV) but might upgrade in 5-6 months to a HDTV. Dish's promotions indicate they offer tons of free equipment. I am only interested in wiring up...
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    lease contract ending.....

    Can he possibly get his wife or kid to sign up as a new customer? :-)
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    How easy is "moving"??

    How far is it okay to "move"? I'm in AZ. Is it okay to "move" across states? To Mich, Ohio etc? I could just watch all the football games I really want this way by moving every week along with my team!
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    do I even need an OTA antenna?

    Reason I asked CArlB, styxfix, thanks for the response. I did check antennaweb.org and there's a huge lineup of DTV channels in my area (Phoenix.) Like I said I get zero analog reception. I am toying with buying a HDTV tuner and a HD antenna. You mentioned that there's no such thing as a HD...
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    do I even need an OTA antenna?

    Does poor analog reception automatically mean poor HD reception? I get almost no analog channel reception at my place -- I've tried both a cheapo rabbit-ear antenna and a expensive TERK POS. (The rabbit-ear antenna at least gave me decent reception at a different apartment, the TERK has...
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    Only want TV for 6 months of the year! Is Dish a decent option?

    I know this sounds strange but I'm only interested in subscribing in Fall (Sept-Jan). I've seen the occasional deal with no requirement for a long commitment even with free installation and equipment? Is this for real? Also is there a monthly extra-fee to get a 811 HD receiver? (I mean why...
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