Recent content by Ed Campbell

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    Will there be any new channels in Aug?

    3 more NWI-watchers over here. If you read the statement at the CBC website, they've even offered to continue the NWI package for cable companies and D* -- and were told there already is enough news available. Phew! Aside from the dumbed-down CNN, I figure on pushing for more video feeds...
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    union link for installers not tryin to start trouble

    All the dudes posting here about wages getting too high are the folks who AREN'T worrying about getting their pay cut. All the dudes posting here about getting a union are talking about protecting what they have -- maybe including a bit of dignity -- NOT whining about more money. The usual...
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    MPEG4 Upgrade Discussion

    The thing about leaving and, then, coming back several months or a year later -- you ain't gonna be able to press for customer loyalty/retention benefits. I'm thinking of experimenting with Comcast HD [for PQ, etc.]; but, I'll keep D* rolling simultaneously. Though, the edge is that as an...
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    ESPN2 HD and other channels

    "looks there is only one HD production Truck in the whole USA" Why is ESPN so cheap? Go to the HDNet website and look at the interior layout and photos of BOTH of their trucks!
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    For those of you wanting HD now!!!

    Now, I remember why I haven't dropped by in a year. Phew! More whiners than winners. By the way, dudes, there are dishes out there with capacities of up to 16 lnb's. Satellite DX'ers have been using them in Europe for a spell.