Recent content by blew

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    Potential DirecTv sub - Quality of HD?

    I wonder if D* will be forced to offer us current mpeg2 HD subs a better offer on new HD equipment if/when they kill mpeg2 HD ? I'm currently debating my HD options. I have Fios internet but have no idea when they will have TV in my area. Cablevision is another choice, but with fewer HD...
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    DirecTV making Yankee broadcasts interactive

    Anyone know what constitutes an 'interactive-capable' receiver ? :confused: Something tells me that my poor old E-86 won't get it done.
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    Missing channels on my RCA E86

    Have you run the diagnostics to see what your transponder levels are ?
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    E86 losing channels

    My E-86 did the same thing. They are notorious for overheating and 'cooking' themselves. If you have the thing in an enclosed cabinet, take it out and let it get some air circulation (may not help if it's too far gone, but worth a try). I wound up sending my E-86 to...
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    yes HD on ch. 94

    The CSR said that today's (Sunday) game would be on.
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    yes HD on ch. 94

    I called D* about this and was told that there were no 1PM (east time) games on at all on the Extra Innings package. I don't have the EA package, just YES and the HD package. It was a decision made by MLB for some unknown reason. Please don't shoot, I'm just repeating what the guy told...
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    Hughes E86 and Panasonic DMRE55

    I have the E-86 and I think that 5104 is the latest and most likely the last version. I have my E-86 controlling a VCR with no problem. I guess there are 2 possibilities for the DVD recorder not working: 1 - The IR emitter isn't directly over the receiver on the DVR. Are you 100% sure it's...
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    6 month HD offer expiring?

    Thanks for the reminder ... I was paying the $10.99 per month for the HD package. Getting the 6 months free was easily accomplished by deleting my HD service, then re-adding it from the DTV web site. I'm not changing providers, so an extra year commitment is no issue to me. Now that the 6...
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    Question about access cards

    FWIW, I don't think the HU-3 card would work with a Sony HD-300 :no Good thing you are happy with the deal you got. I think either some punk in the store glommed the card or they just lost it. Either way, good luck !
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    CBS HD East Blank screen

    What transponder had the 93 signal strength ? I lost Channel 80 this past weekend and realized that transponder 8 on the 101 satellite had gone to 0 signal strength. Transponders 6 and 7 were also lower than I would have expected. Monday, things seemed to get better. I wonder if Dave is...
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    Delayed Sound

    Hmmm ... I'm a DTV subscriber and notice the same thing on HDNET and Discovery HD. HBO and showtime HD seem OK. :confused:
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    No sat B or C

    When you say that you are getting signal on Sat A, what transponder are you using to do the setting ? I had a hell of a time setting up my phase III until I discovered that there are common numbered transponders between the 3 birds. I was getting great signal on sat A transponder 28. Problem...
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    Need Help! Question on pointing new 3 LNB dish

    When you go to aim the sucker, make sure that you use the 101 transponder 1 (or any other single digit). I had my receiver set for transponder 28. My aim was off so I was actually getting a different satellite signal when I thought I was aimed in. Took me a couple of hours and some web...
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    Quick question re: dish aiming

    Go to the D* web site http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/DishPointerAction.do. Just enter your zip code.