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    Getting HD from satellite 61.5 vs. 129

    I've tried several different internal antennas but the OTA reception was not good on the 1st floor and was merely okay on the 2nd floor. My trees are on an elevated ground and they are pretty tall and also fairly close to the house -- 20 to 30 feet away. Three different installers all...
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    Getting HD from satellite 61.5 vs. 129

    With this new launch, will Dish HD programming be put on a different satellite? Can someone provide some more details please?
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    Getting HD from satellite 61.5 vs. 129

    Thanks very much garys for taking time to reply. Now I understand that my best bet is 61.5. But I'm still curious about why the Northeast cannot get HD from 129 while other areas of the country can. I also have a few more questions: 1. Other than Philly local channels, are the HD programming...
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    Getting HD from satellite 61.5 vs. 129

    Hi Guys, I live in Philly and currently subscribe to DishNetwork American Top 100. The satellite on my roof points to the south which I have an unobstructed view of. Now I'm planning on getting Dish HD Absolute. Since there are quite some tall trees right behind my house at the southeast...