Recent content by Musky boy

Called local repair shop. All that needed to be done was to unplug the tv, wait 20 seconds, plug back in............Just like a computer running Windows.

I have a Mitsubishi wd-y57 dlp hdtv. Currently have ota antenna hooked up and Mediacom cable with a cable card. for hd programming. Last night I lost all hd programming on both the antenna and the cable system. I get a blue screen with a message that says something like I have no...

My tv is a Hitachi 51" widescreen crt projection. I do not have the model number in front of me right now. It has 5 inputs. - Input one has dvi or component to choose from - Input two has component, s-vid, or composite to choose from - Inputs three thru five have s-vid and composite to...

Just got done doing some web searching. Found a device that is made by terk called an HDMI 31. It takes 3 hdmi signals and converts into 1 output. Anybody familar with this? Is it a good product. With this I could avoid the Component problems and use it to converge the hdmi from my dish...

I just built a new PC. I have no desire to have my computer room pc function as a htpc. I also really do not feel a great NEED for a htpc. I actually have two pc's in my computer room. My last pc is now my backup pc. Soooooo, my old backup pc (pc number 3) is just lying on the floor. I...

I am wanting to output the video from one of my older pc's to my older hdtv. The only inputs that I have available on my hdtv are component. I have found dvi to component video adapters on the internet, but there seems to be a bit of a disclaimer that the video card needs to be able to...

Thanks guys. I learned a lot. Mostly learned that this technology is a bit over my head, but seems that it would be possible to use an omni directional antenna if the satellites had enough power.....maybe in the future. Sounds great that xm and sirius have looked into this already. Musky boy

Why is it that I need a dish to watch Satellite tv........but I can get Satellite radio without a dish?.......I just need a small antenna. John

Rick, Ghosting has not been an issue on analog. I thought that ghosting was caused by multiple antenna's. I figured adding a second antenna would result in ghosting/reduced signal strength for my digitals (the ones that will rely on the ms2000). Sounds like what I need to do is follow your...

Rick, Thanks, very helpful. All of your assumptions were correct. I do have a pbs channle at 22. I assume that I might have issues with that channle, but I never watch it anyway. I have another pbs that is in the vhs range that is very strong. I have one more question just out of...

Rick, Your idea looks good. A few questions: 1. Is there an advantage to using the Jointenna instead of a splitter. I have read information supporting either method? What has been your experience with either setup? 2. Is the 43xg better than the Winegard SquareShooter or just...

oljim, I refuse to put an antenna on my roof.....and my hole to my attic is 2' by 2'........please recommend your one "good" antenna that will make it up there. I will gladly purchase it. Keep in mind I am trying to pull channles that are due west of my house 31 miles, Northwest of my house...

I live in Tolono Illinois......8 miles South of Champaign-Urbana. I use a Winegard MS-2000 (Omnidirectional) mounted in my attic to get my HD Locals. I get reception on all of the locals that I expect to, but my FOX signal out of Gifford Illinois (37 Miles away) is kinda weak (low 70's)...

They replaced the lnb and poooof.......Problem fixed. John

All Dish Pro. As I said before.....my 411 checks out perfect. I personally think the problem is isolated to the 301 receiver or possibly the #1 output of the dp44. But if it is the dp44, why did a new 301 fix the problem for a while?