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    New DISH Subscriber

    I have the DISH "smart pack" and was wondering if all "local programs" really air or might some have been eliminated. I ask this because while looking at their evening program listings, it "seems" a bit short. For example, the morning news is there, then perhaps a couple more programs, then...
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    Satellite Orbits?

    Can someone out there please describe "conceptually" how both FTA as well as DISH and Direct satellites are positioned in the sky? I had thought that all these birds were in a geosynchonis orbit around the equator but recently, a DISH installer indicated that there were many other...
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    KU and C Band Differences?

    Can someone explain why there seems to be much greater variety in the types of programs aired on C Vs KU band? I was under the impression that C band was obsolete and that KU was "sort of" like a replacement. On the other hand, it seems like quite a few folks on here imply that C Band has much...
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    New Dish Subscriber Needs Advice

    I just signed on to the Dish Smart Pack and am scheduled for equipment installation next week. Although I don't remember discussing locations for my dish etc., my preference is to mount it on a pole or post in my yard. That said, the weather at my mountain location will be fridgid and laying a...
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    Possible New Dish Subscriber Needs Advice

    I'm thinking about getting a Dish subscription but have never done sat tv. Does anyone know anything about the "Dish Smart Pack" for $19.99 a month? This apparently is there basic plan but the fine print is a little confusing. 1. Is this is a typical 2 year plan. Can I continue the plan after...
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    KU Dish for Dish Subscription?

    Will Direct TV utilize a non functioning / disconnected KU dish to hook up a new subscriber or is their policy such that they would only use their own dish? Just trying to think thru what I'd do with my dish (excluding selling it etc.) should I grow tired of FTA down the road. Is terminating...
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    Installing a Dish's Mast / Pole Support in the Ground

    What's the best way to install your dish's mast / pole support in the ground?
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    Equipment Supplier Question?

    Anyone out there ever dealt with Satelliteav.com? I'm brand new at all this fta tv stuff and am on the verge of buying a basic system. I just spoke to a very pleasant gentleman on their "sales" line and was impressed with his sincerity and knowledge. They even provide some tech. assistance etc...
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    US Free to Air Satellite Viewers

    I'm very new to FTASat TV and was curious to know if there are any statistics on the number of Americans who engage in this type of viewing. Thanks
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    Dish Grounding Precautions?

    What is the proper way to ground a dish? I will be mounting mine to the underside of a wooden porch and would appreciate any feedback. Thanks.
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    New Guy, Advice

    I'm brand new to "free to air satellite tv" and need to know the average costs for a basic system with a KU band dish and motor (that might be able to tune in 2 satellites) as long as that doesn't cost too much. Is it even possible to receive any other satellites other than Galaxy 19 from south...
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