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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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    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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    Average wages for a installer

    I've calculated my overhead at about 900$ a month. Thats gas and drop. Still bringing home 900$-1000$ a week after taxes.
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    Average wages for a installer

    I'm a sub out of Houston. Work is plentiful with Direchtech SW. I'm working 6 days a week sometimes 5. I usually get home between 5 to 7. I'm averaging about $300 a day. Just last week I had a couple days that were over $400 . I work hard and fast ( I've been doing it for awhile) and make good...
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