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In the past week I've noted on three occasions that commercials end after programming begins. I've seen this on news shows involving interviews on Fox News HD. Looks like DirecTV isn't coordinated with Fox. Anyone else notice this?

DTV HD signal problems I'm getting fed up with the DTV HD signal quality. For several days i've had no HBO, Showtime or service on a number of other channels including HDN Movies (I get everything DTV offers on two HD DVR's and a standard DVR). After days of 'searching for signal', HBO and...

NY MPEG Problems At best I get heavy pixelation in Eastern Long Island; must rely on 80, 82, 86, 88 for NY locals.

This spring I upgraded to LNB5 dish and HD DVR. Initially I received all HD channels. In late spring when the leaves returned I lost 72, 76, 79, 80, 82, 86, and 88. The Directv rep visited and diagnosed need to trim trees. I still get HD on local New York satellite feeds (2, 4, 5, 7). The...