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    Help connecting to internet please

    Mods please feel free to move if not in correct place. I got a new modem from centurylink and now i'm not able to connect my dvrs to the internet. Here is my setup: ZyXEL C1000Z Modem Three H24 Directv Receivers Whole Home DVR service I have the connection kit that goes from H24 -> coaxial ->...
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    5 new HD channels coming soon!

    I may have missed it in another thread but with the new encoders are the 1080i channels still 1920x1080 or are they 1440x1080 like Dish was/is?
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    Rum Diary On Demand Offer, how does it work?

    Thanks Darrell. Do I have to order Rum Diary or is it valid on any movie?
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    Rum Diary On Demand Offer, how does it work?

    I received an email from DirecTV saying, "get $4.99 back on your next movie! Order by 2/22" and the fine print says, "Bill credit. Mail in redemption required." When I click on the ad it takes me to a page where i can order Rum Diary on Demand. I don't see where I can download any coupon...
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    New HD channels coming!

    Does D* broadcast 1080i channels in 1920x1080? I know E* broadcasts their 1080i channels at 1440x1080.
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    DISHSTORE NOW OFFERS DIRECTV!

    Excerpt from my switched from D* to E* thread HERE: "I was a E* subscriber for 7+ years and the lack of HD games on FSN North HD was the straw that finally broke the camel's back for me. I wanted to wait a few weeks to before posting a mini review so here are my thoughts: First and foremost if...
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    My thoughts three weeks after switching from E* to D*

    I was a E* subscriber for 7+ years and the lack of HD games on FSN North HD was the straw that finally broke the camel's back for me. I wanted to wait a few weeks to before posting a mini review so here are my thoughts: First and foremost if you're considering switching or signing up for...
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    IR/RF Question

    New D* customer here and in my living room setup the HR24 is sitting just far enough back on the shelf that I'm having trouble getting every remote click to be picked up. Questions: 1) Is there an input for an IR extender? 2) Is there another passive IR extender setup that someone could...
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    Are these channels ever used?

    New D* subscriber here, wondering if these channels are ever used and if so, who has access to the programming? ESPN Alternate ESPN Alternate #2 Fox College Sports Fox College Sports Alternates Vs Alternate MLB Alternate Thanks in advance
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    Yet another switching from E* to D* customer

    This is great info, thank you for the help. I see that Dish has come to an agreement with FSN for the Twins games but too little too late for me. Tomorrow they will have another dispute with a different network.
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    Tonights Twins / Yankees Game Blocked??

    I'm done. Scheduled a Directv install for tomorrow afternoon. There were actually a lot of things I liked about Dish but in the end I just got tired of the programming disputes. I know Directv has had disputes too but with Dish I'm now afraid of what channels or programs I'll lose tomorrow...
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    Yet another switching from E* to D* customer

    Cool. You guys have been great. I am switching to D* I wonder what it's going to be like not wondering whether or not the Twins game will be in HD?
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    Yet another switching from E* to D* customer

    So I can access any of the three dvrs from any room with whole home? I thought it was strictly dvr => regular reciever?
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    Yet another switching from E* to D* customer

    So if i choose to get all DVR's and I therefore do NOT need to do the whole house DVR solution then I can diplex an OTA feed in one line or would I need two separate coax lines going go each receiver? Where do I get an AM21? Thanks
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    Yet another switching from E* to D* customer

    I have read through the FAQ threads about switching but I did have a few more questions if you guys don't mind :) Where do I get the best deal for new customers? Dishstore.net? Referral? Online? Any way to guarantee the latest equipment? I need equipment for 3 rooms. I'm getting at...
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