Recent content by RuralSatGuy

I record some of the same shows on the 622 from Dallas HD LIL, and OTA from S. Okla., now that you can program conflicting programs to both record, and another backup on my 510 from Dallas SD LIL. During the persistent rain we have had in NE Texas, the rain fade does not affect my OTA signal...

The training memo posted from Dish says that + - 5.0 LNB drift qualifies for a new LNB. When I called tech support about missing channels, even with good signals in Point Dish (and a GOOD Check Switch readout), I noted that my drift was about e -6.7 on 110 and 119. I asked if I could get a...

On my 510, even though I had good signal strength on all the TPs that relate to Dallas SD LIL major networks (NBC CBS, ABC, FOX, PBS), and on ESPN, etc, I was missing all of those channels. Problem persisted, even though Check Switch showed 110/119/129 were all normal (Good). Dealer came and...

Here's a novel thought. Maybe they are going to measure internal Diagnostics in order to help narrow down some reported bugs and problems. Everybody always talks about those cryptic readings in the Diagnostic menu. They are there for a reason - other than to confuse the users.

Poke: Yeah if you had that many sounds like something else is going on. ----------- That's for sure. I have been involved with hi-end technology for about 60 years, been a ham for 55 years, build my own computers, been a DVR sub since early 500 series (my 510 still works great), and DBS...

I replayed the Tech Forum for Feb 12, 2007: Here are some of Mark Jackson's comments re HDMI: An e-mail from Ken who complained that his HDMI quit working and was told it would be fixed in a software update, but that did not happen. "Well, Ken, my opinion is that your HDMI connector is broke...

Mark Jackson also said that: "We'v tooled up a new connector...." (HDMI) He repeated that he thought the original HDMI socket design was flimsy and subject to failure. The new HDMI socket config was confirmed for me by someone in the receiver division. I got one of the "new HDMI" configs, but...

My current 622 (my 4th) will not lock on a tower that shows a 92 signal strength, but locks fine on another one that shows around 94 sig - in the same general direction. I bought a new UHF antenna and preamp and replaced the coax. No difference. I bought a Samsung OTA HD receiver (DTB-H260F)...

cruzmisl My 622 says it draws 120 Watts. Whatever. I use an APC 1000VA UPS with voltage regulation and spike protection. I also have my Samsung DLP set plugged into the UPS because we have frequent short-term power outages. My 622 and HDTV never blink when we have short-term outages. Also...

My fourth Vip622 receives two towers (total of 5 stations with subs). One has signal of 94 and is fine. The other is 91 and never locks in for more than 1 minute. Antenna aimed more at the 91 station than the 95. Put up new antenna and preamp on 50 ft. tower here in the country. Same story...

My solution to single OTA record on 622 was to put a Cat's Eye HDTV tuner card in my PC and buy BeyondTV software (no monthly fees). You get all the DVR functions you need and a 14-day EPG, with sub-channel programming listed. On my Samsung 22-inch 225BW 16x9 5 ms LCD screen on the PC, HDTV...

Out here in the sticks, my friend and I both have WildBlue. He had StarBand before, and a long time ago, I had DirecPC (one-way sat down). We both like WB, but there are times when it slows down when too many people are downloading or surfing. I have DuMeter and it shows downloads peaking...

I use an AR splitter from BB to feed 622 OTA and Samsung DTB-H260F HD receiver at the same time. I did not see any drop in signal strength on the 622 OTA stations when I inserted the splitter. By the way, my 622 OTA refuses to lock on one station that has a signal of 91. But my H260F and my PC...

I pick up KXII 12.1, 12.2, 12.3 from 62 miles away, with a good UHF antenna and preamp.; tower is across the border in S. Okla. 12.1 (CBS-HD) is as least as good, or better, to my eyes, than CBS from Dallas HD LIL on my Vip622. FOX HD is also sharp, but for now has backed off temporarily from...

Correction. I meant NBC, not ABC in 180i. It's no fun to get old. I guess there is no way to edit these posts.