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    CSN Philly saga could end - if DIRECTV and Dish agree to arbitration

    I can guarantee it. Phillies, Flyers, and Sixers games are carried nearly exclusively or exclusively on Comcasts channels.
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    Regional Sports Fee

    At first I was really excited thinking that D* had finally agreed to terms with Comcast for CSN Philly, but then I quickly realized that the charges included February and when I tried at the end of February I was still blacked out of the Flyers game. So I am paying extra to have sports channels...
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    Directv app for Android Tablets (finally ) but ......

    It works on my Samsung Tab 8.9. Still waiting on DVR recorded streaming though.
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    Contemplating a WHDVR "upgrade"

    When I tried the first time to add WHDVR (when they first started to charge for it) they required me to change my base programming package because I am still on Total Choice. So I would not only had the $3/mo WHDVR fee but also the increase in base package fee (the closest equivalent to what I...
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    Phillies in Philadelphia AREA on Directtv

    My understanding with the new Comcast merger is that if 2 providers can not reach an agreement after X (90?) number of days of negotiations, either party can then request arbitration. So at some point we should see CSN Philly on D*. Will it be before the Phillies season I have my doubts.
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    Phillies in Philadelphia AREA on Directtv

    AM21 worked great for me when all channels were UHF. Now that ABC is actually on channel 6 (VHF) it is not as good, not the tuners fault though. I have my antenna in the attic. So the answer I am giving is it depends on how far from roxborough (where the broadcast towers are located) you are...
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    RSN's in Philadelphia PA, DMA ?????'s

    While it is true that those areas in NJ are in market for the NY teams, until this season, when the Flyers played one of the NY teams it was blacked out in our area. I live in Burlington, NJ. So I was thrilled this year when I was able to view the games. Although, one game that was...
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    Where's the NEW HD?

    IMO, D* should have any premium channel available in HD in their line up. Beyond that, there are few mainstream channels that still are not offered that not available that many people would enjoy. I think the bigger problem is how much they step on (overcompress) the SD versions. If they did...
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    Advise on hdmi cable.

    Wow 50 feet that's a pretty long run for HDMI, I hope you don't have a image quality/hanshake issues.
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    NFL Sunday Ticket Question

    If you live in one of the areas that are considered to be in market for 2 teams, both of the teams would be blacked out in NFLST because you are expected to watch them via your local station. The best way to determine that is to use the blackout tool mentioned above.
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    DirecTV installed HR20 instead of HR24 for new customer install!

    I don't get this HR24 or else mentality. Yes, I have heard that they faster scrolling through menus and what not, but the HR24 has issues of its own. Washed out images using HDMI, dropped recording from an AM21, and connection issues in certain DECA setups. The first 2 I mentioned are deal...
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    Sunday Ticket discounts

    I just tried, they wouldn't give me anything. I guess I'll try again tommorrow and threaten to cancel.
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    DirecTV Total Choice+ vs Choice Extra

    Srictly a guess on my part. That the channel count is based on some time in the past when the old package was phased out and has not been updated with channels that have been added to Plus package since then.
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    Possible NFL RedZone offering on Directv w/o Sunday Ticket

    No, the real reason is that has much more value by being an exlcusive contract.
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    DirecTV is pissing me off

    You would actually want to do just the opposite. The fan should be on or near vents blowing away from the receiver, like an exhuast fan.