Recent content by Mike_S

Something has been really bugging me lately, and nobody has been able to help. I hope I'm not crazy, and would to hear love any ideas you guys have. Until recently I had DirecTV receivers with no DVR capability. I had at least 5 different receivers over the years, and have had DirecTV since...

Cool, thanks again!!

Thanks!! Can you explain that a little ? The Gameplan channels have worked with this receiver for at least 8 years...why would I not have enough memory now ? As for the DVR: I already have a separate TIVO unit with lifetime paid for, would prefer not to change as long as its still working.

Thanks for the welcome! It's a Sony Digital Satellite Receiver Sat-B2.

Thanks for the welcome! It's a Sony Digital Satellite REceiver Sat-B2.

Thanks for the welcome!! I have a Sony DSS Digital Satellite Receiver Sat-B2 purchased new in 1998. All info appreciated!!

Receiver Thanks for the welcome. I have a Sony DSS Digital Satellite Receiver Sat-B2 purchased new in 1998. Any explanation (or even potential explanation) greatly appreciated!!

Receiver Info Thanks for the welcome!! I have a Sony Digital Satellite Receiver Sat-B2. It was purchased new in early 1998. I am guessing the problem either has to do with the new broadcast standards or a max number of available channels on an old unit or something like that. I'm just...

Old DirecTV receiver -- unable to get channels ? Today when I turned on ESPN Gameplan for the first time this season, I saw a DirecTV-supplied screen on channel 784 saying something like "This receiver is too old and cannot receive the channels for ESPN Gameplan or NFL Sunday Ticket". I can...

Hi from Bay Area 10-year+ DirecTV subscriber/lover living in Redwood City, CA (not far from San Francisco).

I am a long-time DirecTV subscriber and love it -- though I think their customer support is awful. If anyone could help explain this to me, or help me rectify/resolve the problem, I would greatly appreciate it. I have a Sony DSS receiver in my family room that I've been using for DirecTV since...