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    Can I disable 'No audio/video' notice on kbox?

    I set my kbox stb on 97w using a/v wiring instead of coax.But for some reason screen on TV keeps displaying 'Notice:No Audio/Video'. Is there a way to get rid of that notice? I need to press the exit button on the remote inorder to remove it as it pops right back after 30 seconds or so.
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    Did i purchase a bad birdog?

    I recently purchased a 'BirDog' sat finder and put to the test yesturday but did not have sucess. I was able to update the birdog with a new file of sats but was unable to find 97W using it. Here's how I tried using it: -I aimed for 97 west uding my stb able to get 80 quality. -I then removed...
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    Can anyone help with this?

    Looking to hook up sub VIP222k. Currently have following set-up on roof: 2 direct tv dishes with 3 legacy lnb's(110/119 and 118) going to 4x1 disqec switch. 1)is the VIP222 compatibile with both legacy lnb's and the 4x1 disecq switch? 2)If not compatible with disqec switch can it be replaced...
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    VIP222 compatibility questions

    Looking to hook up sub VIP222k. Currently have following set-up on roof: 2 direct tv dishes with 3 legacy lnb's(110/119 and 118) going to 4x1 disqec switch. 1)is the VIP222 compatibile with both legacy lnb's and the 4x1 disecq switch? 2)If not compatible with disqec switch can it be replaced...
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    Can someone clear this up for me?

    I would like to install a dish 500+ or 1000+(110/119/118.7) using a dishnetwork Duo 222k reciever. I would like to know which DP switch to use for this DPP set-up.From what I read, a DPP33 does not work with DPP LNB's which I think this set-up is ? But then I was told by others that this set-up...
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    Help with digipower sg2100 dish motor

    Today I put together my motorized dish using a nfusion nova stb.The motor was set to the '0' position.I entered the installation section on kbox menu and selected motor.I started moving motor east to west.I then selected center position on menu and it started moving all the way west and kept...
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    Suggestions needed on my fta project(pics posted)

    I am looking to aim 97W with a motorized 30'' fortec dish using a universal LNB.The dish would be in my yard.I attached the dish on a wooden platform (pic below).But as you can see in the pic not sure if using a motor will work with the dish attached on the ground since the arm of the dish is...
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    Can someone explain dish equipment compatibility?

    I have a dish sub reciever 222 that I'd like to get to work.I've been doing alittle reading on dish equipment but I still do not have a clear understanding on which exact dish equipment I need to watch TV.Here are my questions. 1)Is the reciever compatile with any dish pro lnb?Can it work with...
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    How many sw-21 switches needed for a 110/118/119 set-up?

    I would like to hook up 110/119/118.7 to a sw-21 switch but note sure if I will need to purchase 1 or 2 of them for this connection? The LNB's are all single LNB's so basically I have 3 cables coming from the lnb's to the switch box.This will go to only one dual reciever.
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    Can I use a Kbox reciever to catch 97W?

    I have a Kbox on my doorstop and was wondering if I can use it to catch 97W using a dishnetwork dish with circular LNB's?Im out here in dallas,TX thanks.
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    Is there a difference between these sw-21 switches?

    Im looking to purchase a sw-21 switch for my DN set-up.A dishnetwork sw-21 runs around $20 but other manfacture sw-21 switches can run low as $5.Are these basically the same switch diagrams but just different manufactures or is a dishnetwork sw-21 not the same others?
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    Installing FTA as a part time gig?

    Im interested in getting in the business of installing FTA dishes/recievers as a part-time gig.I sort of know the basics of aiming the dish and running the cables but I know there's alot more to learn such as gain/ lose,which switches and dishes to use etc....Would anyone know a good site that's...
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    What am I doing wrong?

    Im trying to bring tv in for my bro before I go overseas. I installed two direct tv dishes 500 with linear LNB's. One dish to be used for 118 and the other for 110,119. I am using a 4 in 1 disqec switch (4 inputs and 1 output). The reciever Im using is a dishnetwork 222. I went to dishpointer...
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    Will this type of connection work?

    Imsubscribed with dish and have 2 recievers a 722 and a 211.We would like to watch a world cup game on espn at my bro's home who does not have dish but used to have direct tv.Will either of my recievers work at his location? Here is the details he gave me: 1)2 direct tv dishes on roof. 2)4...
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    Unable to program dish remote to tv can anyone help?

    The dish installer was unable to program the dish remote to my westinghouse 40'' TV during installation.I looked over the book he left and used all the program codes and still no luck. Any suggestions?
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    Can I use my reciever at another location?

    I would like to take my dish reciever to my brothers house(who has a dish installed but no service) next week for a birthday party but don't want to miss any of the games.Will using my reciever at his house work?
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    Is dish offering the 922 dvr to new customers?

    I read that the new 922 dvr will be $200 with upgrade but i was wondering if anyone knew how much will it be for a new customer?
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    Will met games be blacked out if im in dallas,tx?

    Im interested in going with the 120+ package to watch the mets games on sports net ny but will they be blacked out if im in texas?
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    Advice for new customer on getting best deal?

    I am past dish network customer (still have dish on roof)and would like to recommit to them once again.Was hoping for the past 1 year contract but they say they don't have those anymore as it's 24 months now. Like most of us, I am trying to get the best deal possible since it will be for 24...