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I'm about to start the same project - thanks for the tips. Just curious if there's a recommended solid-core cable (and source) - Home Depot only carries the copper-clad steel in a quad shield. Thanks!

When I had my system looking at 148 and 61.5 during the great years when I could get distant locals, the channels would show up twice. Of course, this was with a 6000 receiver way back when. I'm not sure how the new receiver software would react.

interestingly, a DTV Pal shows up in my equipment list in my Dish Network account (look under 'My Equipment'). I ordered 2 through Dish on 6/26, and paid $68 including shipping and sales tax. Ugh!

Scott - Thanks for the review, and posting the manual. I have been looking for a converter box solution for my parents, who strictly get their TV from the rooftop antenna. No, he doesn't want a dish - and I've tried many times. This device appears to be the best on the market at this time, and I...

My locals will be on 129. I *could* repoint my 148 to 129, but if Dish wants to upgrade my old 1999 Dish 500 (I put the DPs in myself 3 years ago) with a new wiz-bang 1000, what's the impact?

I will have the same problem. They want to install a new dish on my roof so I can get 129. I currently have dishes with DP LNBs pointing to 61.5, 148, and a Dish 500 with 110/119. My question is - which 1000 series dish will they try to install, and is the mounting foot larger than the Dish 500...

Unfortunate that the 622 has only an ATSC tuner. I am considering upgrading from the 811. Now for a quick question - can the 622 record off the OTA ATSC tuner? Thanks-

Hmmm - good idea. But I'll have to get roof space OK'd by the Exterior Design Comittee Chairwoman...hahahaha... Seriously, the chimney has the highest elevation point. So I would have to either add another mast to the chimney that is taller than the RS, or mount it to another location.

My turn RS-190 UHF/VHF on the single-story chimney. I'm getting L.A. UHF HD channels off Mt Wilson from 63 miles away. I'm using a CM7777 amp (if I remember right). I'm now considering a 91XG with a rotor since the CBS station pixelates. Hey Rick0725 - how did you stack it? Looks like a 10 foot...

Friend of mine was looking into D* for RSN in HD. They won't have it: Quote: Thanks for writing us back. I'm excited to hear that you're considering joining the DIRECTV family. If you join us, we're confident that you'll enjoy DIRECTV service and all of the customer benefits that come with it...

Agreed. Switches with power inserters will not operate with the power removed. Such as the old SW64, the new DPP44, etc. Yes, it's a single point failure source for the design, but has been proven reliable in field use. I have so far only experienced a single SW64 failure, and it was internal -...

Man, this is getting tempting... It was easier to say 'no' before as the stores didn't have stock.... but I feel the need to spring for one of these is coming sooner than Xmas...

Thanks for the tip on HGTV in HD. The wife likes it too.

I do not have a Superdish, but I have some ideas. Try the antenna cable with a standard TV to verify your aerial/cabling is still functional. I realize this setup had worked previously, but it's best to start at square one. Next I would perform a hard reset on the 6000 by holding the power for...

Hmmm - so if I want to use my 6000 receiver, sounds like I need to put it online before Feb 1st....