Recent content by glimmie

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    Why is E* moving HBO-HD and SHOW-HD to 110?

    There is only so much space in the electromagnetic spectrum. Having two satellites next to each other doesn't change that. There are 32 frequencies allocated to that spot. Either satellite can use them but not both at the same time. Example - you can't have two TV stations both in the same...
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    Inside the VOOM Box!

    Note all the inductors (chokes) in the analog video output section. This is most likely what makes the analog output look so good. A lot of manufactures leave this important filter out for cost reasons. the result is a lot of out of band noise and artifcats.
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    Maybe I am stupid......input welcome

    The good news is that the pictuire quality is very good and yes your 1080i TV will be fine. Now the bad news. Installations are a disaster. Read here and on AVS Forum.com. Speculation: Can this service make it or is it another unity motion. Well it won't be the first time I wasted $1000 in...
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    VOOM Installations

    Sean, here's my yet incomplete installation story copied from AVS forum. Sounds a lot like yours! DAY 1 Monday 11-24 Well I decided to put my money where my mouth is. I ordered service today I think. After all I spent last year - all 365 days and then some building a dedicated theater...