Recent content by victap

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    Repointing of Dish in the San Diego area.

    Does any one know about a dish change or redirecting in San Diego? I just received a letter from Dishnetwork to let me know that my Dish needs to be repointed and to call to schedule a free visit by a technician. When I called, they could not tell me what had changed. The next appointment is...
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    Need help on Self Installing Dish 1000.2

    1. Can any one guide me to install a Dish 1000.2? 2. Do I need a DPP44 switch? I currently have a Dish 500. About 6 mo. ago, I got a call from Dish that my equipment and antenna had to be upgraded. Because of my job, I have to live on the Mexican side of the border. When asked to move from...
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    POLL: After VOOM, who will be your provider?

    Well, Voom went ou :( t last night. E* comes in today :confused: . It was good while it lasted. If Time Warner :) cable was in my area, I would have gone with them in a heart beat; but, we are stuck with comcast :mad: . I guess I'll see you guys in the E* forum. Leave this world in a better...
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    What will happen to the equipment?

    Can anyone tell me what will happen to the equipment in case Voom folds?
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    voom.com...Alive!!

    Well, the live chat CSR is no longer on the site. The CSR numbers have changed, too. it used to be 1-800-GET-VOOM (438-8666); now it is 1.866.931.VOOM. Call me paranoid; but, in the business world this looks like the last days of Voom, and no matter how much we get hyped about it, the decision...
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    Voom Receivers on Sale @ Ebay

    Any one here working for Voom or has a business relation with the company? It seems that what most likely is happening is that Voom is losing the battle. The more I read to my original message and all the replies it seems that either one of the other companies (D* & E*) will go out of their...
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    Voom Receivers on Sale @ Ebay

    So, if I give you the serial number of this box and the access card number, you will be able to track it? I asked the guy who sold it to me and he just said he had a "reputable" supplier. Ebay supposedly does not allow the sale of stolen items. If Voom activated these boxes, they could track...
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    Voom Receivers on Sale @ Ebay

    Looking to buy an OTA antenna to upgrade my Voom's punny one, I noticed that there are many Voom receivers on sale. The most expensive one I have seen was $76, including shipping. I called and asked Voom and they will not activate any equipment they do not sell. Intrigued and with nothing to...
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    Need help pointing my Direcway dish!!!

    I have a Direcway Internet dish. I moved my Voom dish and Direcway dish for roof repairs. I did not write down the azimuth nor elevation of the dishes, hoping to get immediate help from both companies (dreaming) I solved the Voom dilemma with help from here. Does anyone know where to point to...