Recent content by jzambon

What is the advantage to getting a SWM if i only plan on having one receiver connected to the dish? Thanks for the EXTREMELY helpful information! -Joe EDIT: I just did some reading and came across "Allows any transponder from any satellite input to be independently selected and distributed...

Do you believe that having the dish installed and then "moving" would work? Would they require another appointment at my house in Buffalo to get it to work or could I claim that I had it professionally installed by someone? Thanks for all your suggestions! I spent 6 1/2 hours waiting for TW...

Is there a list of channels being broadcast CONUS? Specifically are FSN-NY, MSG, and YES a part of those?

Can you just say that you're moving to Canada? Seems like it would be pretty rough if they said "We're charging you an additional $150 because we're not allowed to provide you with service when you're forced to leave the country".

Can get it fairly cheap off of eBay. I looked at the Accutrac22 product specs, they didn't say anything about slimline dishes, will this unit work for them? Thanks.

If I purchase the equipment from D* directly, can I ask to install it myself and activate when I want to? Or do they require someone to come out and install it themselves and then activate on-site? Can I make up some crap about me driving the equip up to Buffalo and installing on my own...

Sorry for a plethora of dumb newb questions, I promise to "pay it forward" as much as I can elsewheres on the internet (where my technical expertise in other areas may be of use)... I live in Raleigh, North Carolina and have no interest in North Carolina television. My roommate and I hail...