Recent content by David_C

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    DBS Rate Increases

    Burt has a typo in his link. I've fixed it in the quote, above. FYI: If you don't want to show just an abbreviation for the link, then just use 'URL', not 'URL='. To see a reference, click on the "vB code is On" link near the bottom of screen when you enter/edit a message.
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    Finally DirecTV News

    Or, god forbid, you could have those same 12 SD channels with better picture quality than they had previously, plus add a few more channels to that transponder to boot (just not 24 new ones). The downside is that it will probably take awhile to replace all of the old receivers that don't have...
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    More DirecTV Big Happenings

    Rupert is going to launch a hot, new entertainment channel that will be carried only on D*.
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    Switching to DirecTv

    Dell.com DirecTV Tivo deal It includes an 18"x20" dish. The deal actually is that you pay $99 for the DirecTV DVR (Tivo) along with the dish antenna, 0, 1, or 2 additional standard receivers, and installation. Then you apply for a $50 mail-in rebate. You also pay a $14.95 "handling and...
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    FS: E* 3900 recevier w/ card, remote

    Includes user manual, too. FedEx Ground will range from about $6-9 for delivery addresses in the continental US.
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    Lost in Space...

    In about four years of Dishnet service I've only noticed the signal go out a handful of times (probably less than 10). But I discovered that it didn't matter how much it was raining on the dish -- what mattered most was how thick the cloud was between my dish and the satellite. Once or...
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    FS: E* 3900 recevier w/ card, remote

    Do not reply via PM. Private Messages will not be transferred over to the new forum software (changeover scheduled to take place this weekend!).
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    FS: E* 3900 recevier w/ card, remote

    Sold: E* 3900 recevier w/ card, remote For sale: DISH Network 3900 receiver (upgraded 3800) UPDATE: Item sold. 03-12-2004 2nd update: It really is already sold.