Recent content by sbd4

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    Local Channels in HDTV??

    My zip is 20147. Ashburn,VA. I know people 5 miles away from me in Leesburg,VA are getting it so I assume I should too. thks
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    Local Channels in HDTV??

    I have a few questions about getting my local channels in HD. After reading several posts stating that HDTV local channels in the Washington DC area, I was shocked when the DTV customer service rep told me it was not yet available in my area. Should I assume the rep was wrong and just keep...
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    6 Month Free HDTV?

    Finally got the deal Well, it took 3 tries but I got the 6 mos. HD free deal. I was able to speak with a supervisor this time afte the initial CSR told me I wasn't eligible for the deal since I already had the HD package. The supervisor was very friendly and helpful and issued a credit for...
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    6 Month Free HDTV?

    I just switched over from Pegasus 2 days ago where I was already getting the HD package.. When I called today to get the 6 mos HD free deal, the CSR told me she tried to cancel and reactivate the HD pkg (so I could get the 6 mos free) but her system wouldn't let her. She said she will have a...
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    NBC Universal Cable and DIRECTV Reach Long-Term Multi-Platform Agreement; BravoHD+

    Does this mean the 2004 olympics will be available iN HD to all DTV subscribers who are HD capable?
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    RG6/U cable??

    I was looking to buy some RG6 cable to hookup a new DirecTV HDTV receiver. When I went to Home Depot all they had was RG6/U cable. Is this the same as RG6 and is it ok to use this type?? Thanks Alot :)
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    Help with upconversion

    Does the HD receiver do the upconversion or the HD TV? My TV cannot display 720p, only 1080i. If I want to watch something that is being broadcast in 720p, is it possible for my HD receiver to upconvert it to 1080i? My receiver is a Hughes HTL-HD. thanks :)