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  1. SparksPA

    Directv deals for existing customer?

    I get very annoyed with service providers that offer better rates to new customers than they do to long time existing customers. As a potential new customer, I see how I will be treated once the honeymoon is over and much my business and loyalty means to them, not much. The cost of...
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    If I get MRV, any benefit with 2 HDDVR's?

    Great thread! Very helpful information for those of us that have not made the switch yet. Thanks! :up
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    Whole Home DVR Issue

    Thanks schneid. I agree, especially with your last paragraph. That is the plan that I am working on right now, less the surround sound wiring. I am an old school, vintage actually, 2-channel stereo guy. I can do the home theatre surround sound wiring later when the time comes.
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    no HD for locals?

    The locals in Central Pa (16801) are HD.
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    Whole Home DVR Issue

    OK, thanks wild bill 129! After more reading I was beginning to feel more comfortable with my suspicions. Thanks to your explanation, I get it now. DirecTV makes the whole-home DVR system simple and uncomplicated to install thanks to DECA. The simplicity of it all is a beautiful thing...
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    Whole Home DVR Issue

    This has caught my attention and I am now somewhat confused. I am reading, and reading, and reading... prior to installing a new structured wiring system in my home. Once that is in place I will order Dish equipment and service with HD whole home DVR service, etc. What caught my attention...
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    Point me in the right direction?

    Excellent! Thanks Iceberg! I don't recognize "CW" as a station that I have been able to get on Comcrap cable but I will be sure to see what it is all about before long. The other channels that you list I do recognize as being the locals. Some are available to me as OTA with a small antenna...
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    Point me in the right direction?

    OK, Thanks JD! I think that I am good to go with being able to see the satellites. The 72.5W satellite is a close call but I will be able to just see over a tree for a few more years at least. It can be trimmed when necessary, or sooner when we have some other tree trimming done by a...
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    Point me in the right direction?

    First off, sorry if this is yet another one of those newbie questions that has been asked and answered a thousand times. I have tried to do my homework but I am not sure that I have the right answer yet. I was just about to pull the plug on Comcast (can't wait to fire them!) and go with Dish...
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    Contemplating Directv - history of bad DishNet service

    I'll second that!
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    Power inserter questions ??

    I can't help you with the power inserter issue but I do have one of those electric chain saws on a stick and a telescoping manual pruning shears/saw thing that you can use if you need them. The other B....
  12. SparksPA

    Newb questions on Dish Network service.

    This is another informative and very helpful thread Mongo53. Thanks everyone for the excellent information and advice! :up Many people will benefit from this thread now and in the future.
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    Newb Satellite Question

    As a relatively Newb as well, I have had many of the very same questions as Mongo53 has. We also share the same reasons for switching to Satellite TV, the burning desire to fire Comcast. (The reasons for that would fill another thread - and there are no surprises as to why.) I may be just a...
  14. SparksPA

    Belkin AVR with battery back-up, dead battery?

    Who is the manufacturer of the battery and what are the numbers on the battery?
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    Getting Frustrated as heck

    Check the basics things first. Since I have no idea how much experience you have with OTA antennas bear with me while I offer a few suggestions about common problems and misunderstandings about them. Keep in mind that the larger the antenna the MORE directional it is. That means that you...
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    DISH NETWORK TOPS SATELLITE AND CABLE IN AMERICAN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION INDEX

    As I continue to prepare the structured wiring upgrade in my home prior to firing Comcast :rant: and switching to Dish, I read the various posts on SG every day. I read through threads such as this one and others that start with opposing opinions in order to gain some perspective on what issues...
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    Convince Me That Dish is Better

    After reading the entire thread I must tip my hat to you and yours ThoughtsofTHATmom. You are a great American! I only wish that the countless others had even a hint of the courage and the integrity that you do. :up
  18. SparksPA

    622 vs. 722k

    OK, thanks.
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    622 vs. 722k

    Wow! Is that right? Why on earth would they design it that way? I seem to recall reading that the OTA program listings gets incorporated into the program guide for the receiver when you add the OTA module. Is that correct? :confused:
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    DISH vs. Comcast?

    I am going to switch from Comcast to Dish very soon. Comcast customer dis-service is horrible! They have an antagonistic relationship with their customers that has caused me to look at alternatives and led me to Dish. I can't wait to fire them. As soon as I complete the structured wiring...
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    Anyone Compare Component vs. HDMI HD Picture Quality?

    Will the HDMI out on a 722K send audio along with HD video? I understand that it will in "most" circumstances but there is a comment in the manual that says that L +R cables may also be required. Is there a certain cable spec that is required for audio + HD video transmission. I am planning...
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    #1 UHF Remote Questions...

    Thank you!
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    #1 UHF Remote Questions...

    Do I understand that I can use three separate remote controls, one IR for TV1, a second UHF Pro remote for TV 1, and a third UHF Pro remote for TV2, all to control one 722K? Is there a limit on how many UHF remote controls that can be used on a 722K? I seem to recall reading about pairing...
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    Soldering?

    Here is a good deal on a very good soldering iron: FRYS.com | Hakko If you are in the Phoenix area I understand that they may have an in store special right now that may make them even less expensive. I have had one of these for several years and it serves me very well. It is much better...
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    612 or 211 with EHD?

    OK, the fog is starting to lift. I think that I see how this puzzle can go together now. Thank you all very much. And thank you to the kind gentleman that sent information via email as well. I do appreciate all of your help. :up I hope that others that find this thread in the future can...
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