Recent content by paulsonj72

I have decided(after getting the new DirecTV system) to upgrade to an HDTV for myself. Here is what I have learned so far. Based on the distance from my chair to where I keep the TV stand (8.5 feet) I need anywhere from 34-51 inches. So it looks like 32-40 inches is what I will be getting as...

Of course this was the year of the NHL lockout so there were no Wild games on KSTC and I was over at my folks on weekends during the MSHSL State Tournaments. I was in my appartment though for 1 night of the boys hockey tourney so I did get that on KSTC. Also at that time I learned where Channel...

One of the main reasons was to get KSTC(CHannel 45) who at that time had an OTA package of some pro sports plus then(as now) had the MSHSL state tournaments. This was nice even though I spent weekends over at my folks place(due to my weekend job in Ortonville)

I just gt my genie HR 44-500 and the mimi C41-100 installed today. We had an interesting situation as we moved at the end of March and got the promotion they had then for both units as an upgrade. However, our new landlord di not want it on the roof which was ok BUT they could not put it on the...

Many years ago I used a different method. My folks lived Ortonville MN while I lived in Milbank SD, a distance of about 12 miles but the difference was the DMA. Ortonville is in the extreme western part of the Minneapolis DMA while Milbank SD is in the Sioux Falls DMA. I already had recievers...

Got it for the 1st time this year. We spend our money on sports packages and not much else from D* not a big ppv fan of movies, etc. But sports subscriptions is where we spend our money. Which is why we came back to D*

Had since the start of the season. Always have at something to watch when the local team isn't playing. This is one of the reasons we came back to DirecTV.(never ever should have left though)

It happens in Minnesota too but Sunday we had a situation that happens every so often. The game in MN was being broadcast OTA(they do have an OTA affiliate for some games) so the Dallas feed was available. One time neither team(can't remember who they were playing) neither team had an RSN...

"TruTV'.. Now theres something I need, Cops reruns and that fat ugly skank on Repo in HD. Oh and lets not forget that wackjob Jesse Ventura and the tools on Rehab. This is a channel that could easily go the way of G4." TruTV will not be going away without a fight as being part if the Turner...

One more thing, make sure you have a major credit card or a card tied to a bank account, not a prepaid debit card or you will have to do the purchase option which does add some cost and only lets you get 2 receivers, then you can add to your account. Other than that I'm fine

Very good deals, I just converted over and got one DVR. Once you've had it, can't live without it

It says (Program) is blacked out in your area. All programs this afternoon are either network or available in the Twin Cities DMA in syndication.(Two at the same time) and Friends which is on KEYC at 5 is available later at night on KSTC. Actually KEYC and WCCO actually run the same program...

Got the service installed today and KEYC is listed even though that is a LONG way from Big Stone County MN which is my home area. KEYC was available where I grew up even though TECHNICALLY it wasn't part of the Mankato DMA

Just checked. out here in extreme Western MN in the Minneapolis/ St Paul DMA. only one Sioux Falls station is significantly viewed and alas not able to be seen.

We have a unique situation. Had to buy not lease equipment(only had prepaid card not tied to bank account). So we're only able to get 2 receivers until the equipment is installed. THEN we can get a 3rd receiver. So for a little bit we'll have one of the TV's without directv. But we do have cable...