Recent content by jonniefive79

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    HR21, grounding and SW hum

    A) Only if it is bonded to the house common or is city water and is continuous conductive (not pex) pipe to the exterior of the foundation. Most houses with wells switch from copper to black plastic before they exit and there for are NOT an acceptable ground. B) The house common is always the...
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    New Technology: DirecTV Ethernet Coaxial Adapter

    DECA is coming soon... I'm an installer and I've heard rumors of a release this summer. I'll post again if I find out more.
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    New 2 year agreement with Best Buy leased receiver?

    If the only reason you are worried about the 2 year contract is a possible move, then go a head and get what ever upgrades you want. If you move to a new place and you can't get satellite, D* will let you out of the contract... as long as there is NO Line OF Sight. Here's the LOOPHOLE: if...
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    phone lines, dtv...

    Press the right arrow and active button on the front of the receiver and Change the call waiting prefix to *99 Make sure the polarity is correct on all phone lines. Use a tester. Also, if they have internet, hook into their router if possible, then there is no need for a phone line except...