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    Footprint Size of 5 lnb dish

    Thanks guys!
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    Footprint Size of 5 lnb dish

    I'm getting the new 5 lnb dish installed and need to know the footprint dimentions for the mounting arm. I know it's bigger than the old dishs and have to build a new backer board before the install guys get here. I have limited space where this can be mounted so I need to be as percise as...
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    A/V Switches

    Sounds like you need a little professional help. If you are going to distribute Video signals like your DVD to other TV's in the house you would need to Modulate the Video signal to a "channel". You could modulate all your devices to thier own channel and then distribute them throughout you...
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    pre-amp question

    The Best site that I know for picking your antenna is... http://antennaweb.org/aw/welcome.aspx Remember... Preamps are not magic "Magnetics" to pull in far channels.... You can only amp what you have coming in... so if the signal is week.. you will just be amplifying "snow" to make more...
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    New Construction?

    I agree you need a minimum of 2 coax and 1 cat5 to each of your locations in the basement. All Home runned to your distribution point. 3 Coax would be recommended if you are planning a tivo and possible OTA, although you could get away with 2 coax and Diplexers, but I would stick to 3 coax...
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    Remote programming help

    Why not get a true universal learning remote like the home theater master mx-850. That will solve all problems.
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    RG6 coax cable copper core center?

    Try Home Depot if you have one in the area. 500' runs about $35.00.
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    Local Milwaukee Channels Freezing

    I finally got a reasonable responce from Directv.. "Dear Steve, Thank you for writing back.Our Broadcast department is aware of this problem with the Milwaukee local channels, and are working to correct this as soon as possible. We expect to have this issue corrected very soon. We...
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    Local Milwaukee Channels Freezing

    The Olympics were a mess last night.... I was trying to watch the snowboards. Everytime a quick action shot happens... bang.. freeze.... audio still on... pic comes back in 1-30 seconds.
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    Local Milwaukee Channels Freezing

    you're not the only one. Even Directv's own forum has the problems posted.... and nobody is getting an answer.. All Forums > DIRECTV Receiver Technical Support & Troubleshooting > Topic Search Discussion Forums Show posts from least recent to most recent Show posts from...
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    New 5 LNB Dish specs?

    It's amazing that D* lets anyone represent them. Guess those who get installs done just have to hope and pray that the person that is coming out knows what a dish looks like at least!... wait til they ask you to borrow the ladder.... then watch out!!
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    New 5 LNB Dish specs?

    Watch the full installation Video .. Takes about 10 minutes... https://retailer.directv.com/dws/content/ka_ku_system_sm.wmv
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    New 5 LNB Installation Video Stream

    Quite informative.... runs about 10 minutes.. Shows the new dish, how to install, new allignment requirements etc... click the link below https://retailer.directv.com/dws/content/ka_ku_system_sm.wmv
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    Local Milwaukee Channels Freezing

    Great!!!.... so what 800# to call for this issue? Directv has given no responce to this issue after many emails and attempts at calling.
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    Local Milwaukee Channels Freezing

    I have been installing Dirctv for 10 years now. All of my customers, friends, neighbors, etc are experiencing pictures freezing on only the local channels in Milwaukee. Picture either completely freezes or goes dark while the audio continues to stream perfectly. It's happening on all types of...