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    OTA Antenna question

    I have a very nice Channelmaster OTA antenna on my roof and I get about 20+ channels but can not get my local CBS channel even though its not really a weak signal. I have tried everything and it only comes in if the weather is just right. I do have trees in front of it but I get weak obscure...
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    Genie question- lost features vs DISH DVR

    I am seriously considering switching to direct tv from DISH. I was in Sams Club yesterday and they had some good promos (Free NFL package, $300 gift card, $65 locked in for 2 yrs if an ATT subscriber) but was wondering what I will lose with the DVR they will supply. I know I will lose the hopper...
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    Can somebody set me straight on Blueray upscaling 4k?

    So after doing some research on wether I need a new 4k upscaling blueray player for my new 4k TV, Im getting conflicting answers that dont make sense. The general consensus is that if the tv is 4k, you dont want 2 things doing the upscaling or the picture will be worse. So most say not needed...
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    Panasonic quality lately?

    I know the old Panasonics were awesome but after they reorganized 2 yrs ago was wondering how the reviews were? I cant seem to find any and was seriously thing of getting one of the new 4k sets that just came out. Tc-55cx4204 for $899 with 120hz refresh rate. Has anybody had any positive or...
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    Is 4k worth it. The difference is about $200

    Is 4k worth it for $200-$250 more than a 1080P or will it be obsolete? I just dont see this catching on since bandwidth is at a premium but I could be wrong. Thanks much. BP
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    How many Dish channels are 1080P ? NOV 2015

    Anyone know how many 1080p channels are available on Dish? Im in the market for a new TV and trying to decide between 4k and 1080p. My thinking is there is not much content anywhere including OTA of 1080P let alone 4k. I think 4k is 5 yrs away from being mainstream, I mean we cant even get much...
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    running network cable outside?

    Can flat network cable for streaming (Cat 5?) be run outside? If so since the ends dont come off, I guess you have to drill a pretty big hole to get the end through the wall? Am I missing something here? Thanks
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    Channel Master DVR advise?

    Im about ready to cut the cord. Ive been a Satellite customer since Dish first started years ago and have also tried Direct tv but I think the time has come as too many channels never get watched while the price is now ridiculous. So anyways Im planning on OTA (I get about 15-20 good channels)...
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    Dish pointing question

    I am trying to install a dish (direct tv) at my cottage in the woods. Lots of trees. I had it running 2 yrs ago with a signal 60s-80 ish and it worked most of the time. Now I cant get a signal 2 yrs later. Trees taller? Bad LNB? (do they go bad?) bad aim? Im trying to find out what sat. I'm...
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    Old time Dishnetwork customer coming back ?

    I am thinking about returning back to dishnetwork. I had them for over 11 years before switching to Direct tv the last 3. Cost is the primary reason. Direct tv is way more expensive. Being away for awhile, how do dish customers like it now? Does anyone know the model number of the new PVR they...
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    OTA tuner for 722 vs 722k

    Can somebody tell me if the OTA tuner module is available for the 722 model? My locals are not avail in HD so Id need to pull them from the OTA. Dish is offering the 722 no mention of the 722k which I know the ota tuner is available. Im thinking of switching back to Dish fron DTV. Using the OTA...
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    any ideas on HD tuner box w/ pvr or dvd recording?

    Im getting rid of the Sat for now (too $) and need a atsc HD tuner for my tv but Id like to still be able to record ideally on a dvr. Anybody know of any, other than the dish tr-50? (299) Akai makes one for Austrailia but im not sure if its compatible with the US system. Anybody got any...
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    dish pointing question

    At my cottage ,I am trying to point my dish but sometimes it works and sometimes it doesnt. I dont get a great signal 66-73 ish but it usually works but not always. My question is when i was pointing it at 101, it showed 32 transponders with a signal strength for each. Should I be concentrating...
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    is there any kind of splitter that will....

    Is there any kind of splitter than will send 1 satellite signal into 2 tvs without adding a second box? (aka- Like cable)
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    grounding question

    I am putting a copper 5/8" grounding rod in for my new install and was wondering how deep in the ground it should be and how far away from the dish is acceptable? Thanks BP
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    mounting dish to a tree?

    Is mounting a dish to a tree 2 feet up from the ground a bad idea as far as lightning goes even if a grounding rod is used?
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    anyone know if the d10-300 has a built in atsc tuner?

    Anyone know if the d10-300 reciever has a built in atsc tuner. I know it has a tv in tuner but dont know if its atsc (digital) . Thanks
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    what happens when I buy a used box?

    If I buy a used direct tv sat box, what happens? Does D tv have to activate it to my account? Can I swap my existing card to the new one? Will D tv charge me a $5 fee per month to have another activated reciever? Can I keep my leased reciever while owning a used one? Im trying to get another to...
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    is this legal with Direct TV?

    I have a direct tv account at home with 2 recievers, 1 HD pvr and 1 regular sd reciever. We have a cottage 150 miles away. Am I allowed to put up a dish at the cottage and take the sd reciever back and forth? (I know I will have to setup in each place) Will the reciever work and is D tv ok with...
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    what satellite for rochester, ny?

    I have an old round dish RCA with 1 LNB that Im trying to use at our cottage. First Im trying to get it to work in Rochester, NY. Can anyone tell me what the number is of the satellite Im trying to tune for Direct TV? Does 101 sound right? Thanks Can I do that? Leave an old dish at the...
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    Cancelling Dish to get Direct tv question

    Looks like Ill be making the switch after almost 10 yrs w/ dish. Does anybody know if Dish gives a credit for unused time ( my current bill is paid till Nov 18)or Am I donating this months bill to charley if I cancel now? FYI Im tired of their buggy recievers (Im on my 3rd 811), No deals for...
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    need dealer recommendation for hr20

    Can anybody recommend a good dealer who will lease me a HR20? (new subscriber deal) I need the OTA input for local hd channels. A hr21 wont work for me. Thanks in advance BP
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    locations of HD satellites ?

    Does anybody know the orbital locations of Dishs HD channels in the Rochester, NY area.? I get 110 and 119 now but I hear their HD channels are somewhere else. Thanks BP
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    OTA question with Direct tv hd-dvr

    Can somebody tell me if there is a terrestrial antenna port for recieving local HD programming on the HD PVR reciever currently being offered by Direct tv ? Also if there is, will it show up on the guide and can you record local hd programming? My hd local channels are not yet available on...
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    is it worth going from MP2 to MP4?

    I have a 811 which I think is an MP2 and am thinking of a 611 (mp4), will the quality of HD lite be much worse than the 811 I have now even though I get less channels with the 811? Thanks BP
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