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    DT UHF Help needed - only 7.5 miles from towers

    I live in a highly wooded area in N.E. PA, but am less than 8 miles from the towers. I have no problem getting the 2 OTA VHF stations (CBS & NBC), but can't even get a picture for the UHF. I have bought 2 different $30 amplified antennas (radio shack and an RCA one from wal mart) with no success...
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    CNET's Best of CES

    http://www.cnet.com/4520-10602_1-5545074-1.html?tag=nl.e404 This looks cool: SLINGBOX: A network add-on from newcomer Sling Media will enable TV fans to view their content wirelessly from any notebook in the home or on the road. The device, called the Slingbox, redirects live TV as well as...
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    Anyone get Wash DC Locals in HD?

    Just curious if anyone gets HD locals for Wash DC with D*. I see that the only O&O stations are NBC 4 and Fox 5 (WTTG). I am having a hard time finding which HD locals are available with D*.
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    Any danger in posting R00 & S00 numbers when selling?

    If i sell my E* receivers on ebay, is it ok to post the R00 & S00 #'s? I am assuming someone can't do anything malicious besides verifying if there is a balance on them..
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    E* Picture Quality - Locals vs ESPN

    I must say that the PQ on my Wash DC locals is pathetic. Sometimes you don't realize it until it smacks you in the face...like today. I PVR'd the late CBS NFL Game & they were showing the Rams-Jets game in OT, so i started watching it. A few minutes ago, I am watching NFL primeTime on ESPN...
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    $5 downgrade and sidegrade fee ?!?!

    I bought my 811 last year and at that time, I pre-paid for 1 year of the HDPak. On this month's bill, i see they have added another whole year. I emailed customer support who said that there would be a $5.00 "sidegrade" fee? So, going from 1 year pre-paid to month to month is considered a...
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    For the hardcore E* fan...

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=10805&item=7115106766&rd=1
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    NFL Network request to E*

    I clicked on this link from an email i got from NFL network. If E* is going to add crap like bingo, lets start putting some heat on them to add some REAL channels people actually want.... http://getnfl.cablesource.net/default.asp
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    Horizontal lines scrolling on RPTV

    I just noticed last night on my Toshiba 57" RPTV that there are 2 sets of a noticeable horizontal scrolling lines when watching my 508 thru S-Video. At first i thought it was my 508 PVR, but it can't be the 508 as even when i pause a program, the scrolling still happens. It is going from bottom...
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    using 811 remote with 508 PVR

    I just had my 811 installed today in my rec room where my current 508 pvr resides. Since the 811 came with the new UHF pro remote (Along with all the DVR buttons), i figured it would control my 508 right out of the gate....nope! Can anyone help with this? I know in the past i had to change...
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    E* HD PAK

    Quick Question...if i pay 1 year of the HD PAK up-front (to save $10/year) and decide to cancel it, will they refund a pro-rated amount? I am getting my 811 installed on tues and i paid for the 811 and 1 year of HD PAK, but the more i thinik about it, i may want to go month to month since i...
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    510 Upgrade deal still valid?

    Does anyone know if the $99 510 upgrade offer is still in effect? Also, i remember it mentioned that you could get the 510 for free. does anyone know the answers to these 2 questions?