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    How to tell if D* installer used HDMI cable rather than coax?

    I have a "built in" that houses all my components. Getting a look behind each component requires that cables be unplugged and componets pulled out (not enough "play" in cables to turn components around). DirecTV was at my home today switching out my HR21 HD DVR and I'm concerned that they may...
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    DirecTV trying to charge me $99 to install 2nd HD-DVR (I've already got 1 HD-DVR).

    Here's the deal. I've had the 5lnb dish and one HD-DVR (all from DirecTV) for about 9 months or so. I'm taking delivery of a new plasma for my bedroom on Friday and called DirecTV today to add another HD-DVR. Here is what I was told: They can ship me out a HD receiver (no DVR) for 19.95...
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    Need info on BEST deal for HD service & HD DVR. Just spoke to D*

    I just spoke to DirecTV about new service for my moms house (she's been receiving HD through her cable service for years). Cost is a big issue for my mom. All she wants standard SD & HD programming (no ppv channels) and an HD DVR. She lives in Orange County, California. D* quoted me...
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    I've got 3LBN and HR10-250, I was just offered HR20..help me out please.

    Ok......I've been out of the game for over a year now. My current setup is 3LNB dish and HR10-250 (HD DVR). Today, customer retention offered me a free HR20 upgrade. What should I do? Should I also replace my dish? If so, with which dish? Note: If any of this matters.........I'm about 30...
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    Help! Local RSN's in HD (Lakers channel 652?)??

    First, I went to the D* website and punched in my zipcod (92694...........I'm in Orange County, CA about 40 miles south of Los Angeles) and the D* website tells me that I should be receiving L.A. Lakers games in HD on channel 652. Well, that has never, ever happened.........every Lakers game on...
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    What channel shows if I've already paid for my NFL Sunday Ticket?

    I had all kinds of issues with D* a coupel of months ago and fought with them about the free HR10-250/NFL Sunday Ticket promo (I had just taken delivery on a HR10-250 two days prior). Anyway.....after many calls......I agreed to renew my NFL Sunday Ticket in exchange for credits to cover the...
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    Is FSN HD (Fox Sports Net) available in the Southern Calif. area?

    I heard a radio commercial this morning and it was talking about FSN HD on DirecTV. I looked around the D* website and couldn't find much info. I'm actually in Orange County (zipcode 92694) and my FSN is FSN Prime Ticket. Anybody have any info on this? Thanks!
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    D* installed a OTA for me over the weekend. I've got a ? about reception.

    As the topic says.........DirecTV installed a OTA for me along with their own HD dish and receiver/dvr over the weekend. I'm in Southern California and my "locals" are: CBS (2) NBC (4) WB (5) ABC (7) KCAL (9) FOX (11) UPN (13) My OTA picks up 2-1, 4-1, 5-1, and 9-1. But, I can't get...
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    Questions about receiving "locals" with HR10-250. I'm 50 miles from L.A.

    Note: I live in Orange County, CA.......about 50 miles south of Los Angeles. I've spoken to approx. 20 different people at DirecTV.....from sales to customer retention to technical support about which "locals" I'd be able to receive & record while using the HR10-250 (without an OTA). All...