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    AT&T disappointed with offers for struggling DirecTV

    They aren't going to "offer" you anything, if you're content in paying $100 or more a month for mostly garbage channels or a bunch of commercials, so be it. You have to ask. This worked well for many years. After the initial 2 year sign up teaser rates rolled off, I was paying around $100 a...
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    AT&T disappointed with offers for struggling DirecTV

    Everything AT&T gets involved in turns into garbage. I was happy overall for the choice package for many years, always with a teaser rate of $40-50 for two boxes and dvr service. Nope, AT&T wouldn't budge this year when teaser rate ran out. They finally offered me $20/mo as a loyalty discount...
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    SAMI Satellite dishs , gone out of Business,dammmmm

    Had a 8 foot mesh SAMI for years, worked great even with hail damage and the kids used to sit in it when they were little (wasn't told this years until later though) Wife talked me into taking it down, and sold off for parts. Hindsight 20/20 wish I still had it, had an American flag in center...
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    "THE MAPS", Where is the interpretation of what is what?

    If you want to look for a thread discussing "maps" do a search from search tab. But, I think you have maps mixed up with the satellite descriptors. The 4DTV uses old obsolete descriptors (names) that can be used for current satellite tiles. Such as X4 or W5 for real satellite AMC18/15...
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    With Google buying Motorola how will this affect the future of 4DTV?

    Yep, 4DTV/STB is part of Motorola Mobility, a spin-off that happened Jan 4,2011, coincidentally the day 4DTV officially died. Moto has done doodly squat for c-banders since acquiring GI back in 1998-99? and let the market dry up. So, with google's deep pockets, you never know, there may be a...
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    New Map Master Info

    Limited information on this decades old technology has been the cause of most of the delay in official rollout of MapMaster. Just keep in mind we are working diligently at it, but we are human and have families, jobs, sicknesses, etc too, so sometimes it takes a little longer to get it done...
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    Sumertime Lightning and 4DTV

    I lost a LNB on my (then) 2 year old mesh dish to lightning. Sometimes you learn the hard way. With all the crazy weather we have nowadays, I have everything electronic on a surge protector and or UPS. If we are home and storm comes up, we unplug alarm clocks, cordless phone, microwave, etc...
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    North West Cable News ?

    I can confirm NWCN has left the 4DTV building. It has been quite weak signal here (40-45%) for a while. Hate to see the old legacy channels like that go. Strange that Blue Highways is still there though, same mux. Probably the next casualty...
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    4D Map Master Latest Update May 26th 2011

    I wouldn't really recommend anyone crack it open, for warranty reasons. I have always take things apart and the USBBDM was not spared. It is SMT and there really isn't much most folks would be able to do with it even if they opt to remove the heat shrink. I have made repairs to SMT, but this...
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    4D Map Master Latest Update May 26th 2011

    When you get your interface: Read all documentation supplied by the seller, also: Be sure to unplug your IRD <before> connecting to the bdm header (and pc) Then power up IRD after everything is hooked up. Never neglect that trying to save time. Also be sure to use safely remove hardware tab...
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    4D Map Master Latest Update May 26th 2011

    I have 10 conductor ribbon extension from bdm header to behind passcard slot door, works great. When I get ready to play, I just plug the usbjtag interface into the cable. She don't have anything fun to play with under her top anyways, so she can leave it on if you get an extension ribbon. LOL...
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    I am offering 4DTV battery replacement service DSR922 and DSR905

    Folks all I am offering is to replace old batteries so you can use the box for another 10 or so years. Batteries are identical to original and soldered into original holes in PCB. I do not offer any type of 4dtv repair service. If you do not have a good UID a new battery will not help you. If...
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    I am offering 4DTV battery replacement service DSR922 and DSR905

    Yes,I'll do 920 too. If UID is no good, there is no point in battery replacement, however.
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    I am offering 4DTV battery replacement service DSR922 and DSR905

    So many folks are afraid of losing the UID in their 4DTV due to dead battery, I have decided to offer assistance to any in our community with battery replacement. I have done both 922 and 905 successfully and have years of experience. If your unit still has a UID, it will when you get it back...
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    What is dcii EMM for other satellites such as 58W?

    Is there a list somewhere for the 4dtv/dcii emms such as 4096, 4160, looking for others such as brasil satellite, etc.
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    Soapnet mapped in on X4

    I have forgotten the owner of this channel (maybe ABC/Disney?) but it was slated to end I thought already on all systems, so I am surprised to see it added. I wish they would add the missing discovery's instead and other missing channels such as fox news and alphabet networks. And maybe ESPN...
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    4D MAP MASTER Progress report?

    No! You want USB BDM interface. It is $60 plus. The software to use is USBJTAG NT. hxxp://www.usbjtag.com/zenshop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=11&zenid=efc37f96f5101e6e0a1ed664a7d41a64
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    4D MAP MASTER Progress report?

    USBBDM NT $60 usbjtag (dot) com shows for dsr boxes but will connect to mobo on 905/922 The only thing else you will need is a usb cable like ones used on printers with square connector on one end, that and computer/basic electronics skill (and cajones, lol).
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    4D MAP MASTER Progress report?

    Buy your USBBDM NT!
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    4D Map Master Question for all with 4DTV's

    What ku sat (real name or orbital location please) is used for feeds, how often and certain transponders? You are speaking of analog too, not dvb. If you don't want to post here, PM me so we can include this in the maps. As TVRO stated, some ku sats are useless, all you need is -1-...
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    Question about 920 or 922

    Let me just say don't let the (lack of) maps hold you back. This is coming soon...
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    4D Map Master Question for all with 4DTV's

    I agree and thats why I proposed 40- satellite tiles for 30W to 139W, plus 5 extra satellites, and 6 generic c-band (CA,CG,etc) and 5 ku generic for total of 56 with ones we have now such as amazonas1, named "A1" etc. I am pushing for the FTA crowd. We'll be here when DCII is a memory....
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    4D Map Master Question for all with 4DTV's

    I think we need to retire W5 descriptor for 105W, we need X4 for folks wanting to sub to Comcast HITS. W5 can be used elsewhere.
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    4D Map Master Question for all with 4DTV's

    My 4DTV satellites proposal These stock tiles and 881 channels aren't worth a crap! B6 W2 'W3 'T4 'G7 T6 G3 T5 'G6 'W4 K1 'W1 'X4 E2 A2 M1 M5 'G0 X0 'G5 G9 T7 'C3 'G1 'C4 C1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I propose the following satellites (list...
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    New HIT Channels on SES1 and AMC18

    That's why I went with Direct, they offer all "upper tier" channels in regular package for less than $70/mo, I have two HD receivers, DVR whole house service, and ran 2nd box on coax to kids rooms, everyone is happy. I have all channels except movie channels and add-on HD package. Dish network...