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I reauthorized the receiver, but that didn't help. I ran the diagnostic test and only get the error about it not being connected to a phone line. I had a tech out here earlier this week to to work on one of my HD receivers that was having problems with the satellite signal. While here, I asked...

I've had a HR24-200 for a couple of years now with no problems. Now it won't record a series on the DVR. I bring up the screen where you input what recording settings you want, but when I click "Record Series" the screen blinks to a black screen with "Please wait..." on the bottom and then goes...

Resetting appears to have done the trick. However, the 99 sat isn't showing up at all now. I'm not talking about the signal, I'm saying that when I go through the signal strength screens, it doesn't even show up as a choice. What's up with that? Should I try to reset again? What programming...

To me, this problem is strange, so I appreciate any help that can enable me to avoid calling D* tech support. On my local HD channels, the box has trouble getting a signal and says it's searching for the signal on tuner #2. If I switch up/down one channel and then back to the original channel...

I think I just realized the problem. They didn't remove my replaced receivers from my account. I have to give them a call. Sorry for the stupid question.

I recently upgraded 2 out of 3 boxes to the new MPEG4 boxes. My current bill has charges for both "additional receiver" ($4.99) AND "leased receiver" ($4.99). Aren't I only supposed to be charged the $4.99 once for each box per month?

Denman, Sorry to be dense. But, could you explain point #6. How do you now have 1 less receiver? I have 3 receivers and get charged $4.99 x 2 for the 2nd and 3rd receivers (nothing for the 1st). I just replaced 2 of them with an HR20 and an H20, but those fees stayed the same on my account.

OK, here's what I was able to get: HR20 DVR: Free H20 receiver: Free HD Tier: Free for 6 months Handling Fee: $19.95 Installation: August 31. This was the 1st date available, but it works out well b/c I'm off that week. They wouldn't budge on giving me 2 HR20's b/c they said they have...

Thanks for all the info. I read the DBS thread (the most recent posts) and the latest post is from a guy who got three new HR-20's for $19.95. I just sent an email to D* asking for the same deal. Hopefully they will call back. I'm at the point now where FiOS will soon be available and I...

Thanks. I'm certainly not trying to be unreasonable, so I don't expect everything free. I'm just trying to get an idea of what type of deal I can get. Sounds like it's very dependant on who you get on the phone. Do you know what the retention phone number is? (Is there a direct number or do I...

I'm considering switching to FiOS. Well, not seriously b/c I love my NFL Ticket. I currently have the old dish with 1 regular box, 1 HD box, and 1 HD Tivo box. I'd like to upgrade to the new dish and get 3 HR-20's (I think those are the new HD DVRs???). Can anyone provide advice on what...

Pronto TSU3000, imo.

I'm definitely inclined to agree with you. It just wasn't worth arguing with a CSR who I figured didn't know what they were talking about. Can you imagine the customer backlash (more like revolt) if they try something like that?

This seem logical to me. I really can't imagine they would shaft all existing HD-TIVO owners with a full upgrade expense. However, I didn't see the point in arguing with the CSR.

Great, thanks. Barring any unbelievable deal through D* that I can actually get, I'll definitely order through Robert.

Robert, If I were to purchase this box through you, is there a lower price for just the box? I'm an existing customer and would just need to swap it out for an existing box. That said, would you ship the box to me without setting installation? I'd prefer to just get the box in the mail and...

Don't shoot the messenger, I'm only relaying what the CSR told me just now. They said the $299 deal expired in Sept and the current deal is $499-$100 rebate. I asked when they are rolling out MPEG4 in the DC area and they said Nov/Dec. They also told me that the MPEG4 HD DVR won't be available...

Sorry if this is a dumb question. But will this new dish still pick up satellites between 101 deg and 119 deg? Reason I ask is that i have a tight window through which to pull these sats currently on my 3-lnb dish. I'm hoping it's just a matter of swapping out dishes and not relocating it...

LOL...i took one look outside last night and thought, f it, i'm not smoking tonight. I'm in Md and we are getting pounded with rain by the storms coming up from Florida. The rain last night wasn't too hard, but pretty steady. All my meters were above 90. For me to lose signals, it has to be a...

Wow, I really hope you are right. Not for Nascar (LOL), but for Fox in general. CBS is 1080i, ABC is 720p, and NBC is 1080i (i think)...regardless, your box will convert to the native scan rate of your tv.

Forgive my ignorance, but does that really mean that the broadcast was HD? I get the same OTA signal (channel 5-1), and my box upconverts everything to 1080i. So, my TV displays a 1080i signal, but it's really just an upconverted 480p signal ("enhanced widescreen") from Fox. They do this with...

I'm no nascar fan, but flipped by the channel over the weekend while surfing. WTTG Fox 5 (Wash DC) was broadcasting the event in enhanced widescreen, not HD. Where did you see an HD broadcast? And I, for one, would still like to hear the rumor mill.

I have both feeds too. In fact, I think the CSR screwed up b/c she said I qualified, but D* had told my neighbor he did not. I told my neighbor, "whatever you do, don't tell them you should be able to get the feeds b/c I do!" LOL.

Yes that does...thanks. I just pulled up the installation manual from the D* website and they have a good graphic in there. Sorry, should have done that first. After reviewing the manual, it says that the bubble must be exactly inside the target circle. Since mine is not, I suppose that's my...

I have to add a really stupid question to this thread. On my dish, I'm getting strong (95+) signals from 101 and 110, but a weaker signal from the 119 (around 75). Normally this isn't a problem, but on rainy days like today, the 119 drops off considerably (less than 30), which is a problem. I...