Recent content by Adubya

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    Sat. Signal

    Multi-switch! So, I upgraded to the new slimline dish last weekend and had really bad signals on the 103(b) sat. I connected the new receiver myself and the installer didn't wait the 5 minutes for me to connect it before he left. Of course, he says call me if there are any problems. Of...
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    Help with HD antenna please!

    $25 UHF antenna from radio shack is all you need. I hate these "you have to have a special hd antenna" people that try to Bullsh!t you into thinking you need something special.
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    New to HD, need info on OTA

    I have a $25 radio shack antenna mounted in my attic and it works just fine and dandy. I'm about 20 miles from the tv antennas, luckily they're all in the same general direction.
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    Directv Going To Lease Only On 3/1/06

    I called Customer retention today and this is what I learned. Starting March 1 you can lease an HD DVR for the cost of $499 - $200 rebate that they will be extending for leases only. When it comes time to swap (not till next year for me) the swap will be free. If, however, you own the box...
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    Directv Going To Lease Only On 3/1/06

    Ok, I have a question. I currently have a stand alone DirecTV HD receiver and an SD DirecTV Tivo unit. I want to replace both with 1 HD DVR and I would like to do it soon. I see 2 options. 1) Buy it now for $399 after rebate and then I own it OR 2) Wait for the lease option March 1st and I...