Recent content by birddog

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    HR21 RF Internal Antenna

    This customer, however, already has a dedicated RG6 coax running to the attic above the MBR with an RF whip attached to it. It was used on his previous Sony receiver to provide flawless RF remote operation from the bedroom to the receiver located two levels down and across the house. With the...
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    Where can I find a pole to mount the newer HD dish on?

    Jimbo - with all due respect - who's talking to you? My comment was directed to Mike500. You can spend $170 or $1.70 on a pipe. Whatever. My point is that two inches is two inches ACTUAL OD, and my supplier is not the only source for this product. Next time I'll quote/reply to be crystal clear.
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    Where can I find a pole to mount the newer HD dish on?

    You can definitely find exact 2" OD pipe. I'm a professional installer and my product distributor (Perfect-10) carries it in stock, but it's heavy and therefore very expensive to ship so I pick it up from my local warehouse. Why mess with adapters and all the other nonsense when you can just use...
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    Installing the Linksys/Cisco Wireless Bridge (WGA600N)

    Instead of WPA try using WEP-64 (40 bit) security. Don't use the key generator built into the bridge, just enter a 10 digit numeric code (ex. 0123456789) for the Key 1 value, save your changes and test to see if it works. Unless you have some super-hacker in your neighborhood WEP-64 will keep...
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    HR21 RF Internal Antenna

    Since DTV decided to remove the External RF antenna connector from it's latest generation of receivers we're now limited on RF remote (RC64R & RC24) range. Does anyone know if I can open the receiver and solder, wire or otherwise connect a lead to the internal RF antenna so I can create an...