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    what if I move and trees block signal?

    thanks for the input (most of it anyway) I appreciate the replies. No, I'm not just wanting out of the contract and purchasing a house based on satellite LoS would be so irresponsible. The trees are maybe 60 feet tall and are 40-50 feet away from the house. I'll basically try my luck with an...
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    what if I move and trees block signal?

    I just sold my house and our new place has tall trees around. If I utilize the "movers" deal and I can't get a clear signal, am I just out of luck? I have about another year left on a 2yr commit. Any advice? I think if we mount the dish near the top of the two story house it might be ok. Just...
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    Sorting the Now Playing List on HR10-250

    Thanks. Got any more nuggets of widom like this?
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    Sorting the Now Playing List on HR10-250

    How can I get the Now Playing List to be sorted by title? My old non-HD Tivo was but my new HR10-250 is sorted by recording date. Thanks for any help.
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    OTA HD box and Tivo hook-up, pic quality question

    I guess you answered my question. What I am thinking about getting was a DirecTivo and a stand-alone HD box with an antenna. How is the picture quality on the DirecTivo?
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    OTA HD box and Tivo hook-up, pic quality question

    I'm looking into getting DirecTV with Tivo. I'd like to hook up an OTA HD box for local HD. My question is can I hook this up to record these channels (obviously not in HD). I suppose to get my HD I'd have to hook into another input on my TV. Has anyone here done this? If the picture quality...
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    can R10's 2nd tuner signal be sent to other TV's?

    Thanks for the brief comparison to the 522. I am actually trying to decide between Dish and Direct DVR's. Any more Pros/Cons would be appreciated.
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    can R10's 2nd tuner signal be sent to other TV's?

    I see where the R10 has dual tuners. Does it have an output so that the 2nd tuner can be sent to other TV's?
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    Dish 811 for sale

    I have a perfect, working 811 receiver for sale with remote. I used it for about 8 months before moving to an apartment. I've never had any trouble out of this unit. $180 plus actual shipping.
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    another installation question for apartment

    What specs are required for the flat wire, in case I find some somewhere.
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    another installation question for apartment

    At my apartment there is just one cable running in from the outside and it is split several times inside to the various rooms. My question is, can I use a DP34 with just one line coming in from the sat and split it off to two receivers? I have a DishPro Twin LNBF. Is there an easier way to...
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    requirements to get 'new' account

    Probably not worth the effort. Dieing is pretty harsh. By the way, why won't I be liked here?
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    requirements to get 'new' account

    I've moved and would like to add receivers and go with a new DHA plan, but I can't since I'm an existing customer w/ 3 months left on a 1yr agreement. With the new address, is it an easy sure thing to setup a new account under the wife's name? I have the same phone number. Can I freely talk to...
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    New house wiring questions and "OTA-only" 811

    Also, what about a way to hook up the 811 and only use it for OTA along with a 522 on the same TV? Do I just have to run another line from the dish, or is there a way to split off?
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    New house wiring questions and "OTA-only" 811

    Distribution box, what does that consist of? 4 cables for 4 sats? I thought you ran one cable in for each tuner (or dual tuner) and that took care of multiple sats. Maybe the Superdish is different in that way than my Dishpro 500. Is a DP44 needed if I don't have Superdish? If I run 4...
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    New house wiring questions and "OTA-only" 811

    I am building my wife a new house, and I want to plan on the wiring. Here's what I'd like to have: 4 TVs, one of which would be a PVR. I'd also like to hook up my 811 in the room with the PVR to 'see' the signal but only so I can use it for local HD. The dual tuner models seem to save you...
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    I'll move twice in the next six months, what would you do?

    I'm not sure what you mean by a dish card to get a referral. Do you mean ME get a card and 'refer' my wife? I'm missing something, cause that still doesn't make sense to me. Are you sure signing up under the wifey will work?
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    I'll move twice in the next six months, what would you do?

    I can put up a dish on a pole, and there is one next door, so I think I am even clear on the direction and trees, etc. One kicker is that the installation supposedly has to be done by a licensed person, otherwise I could easily do it myself. Something about getting the cable people to allow...
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    I'll move twice in the next six months, what would you do?

    Sorry for the long story, but I appreciate your input. I am a 10 month E* subscriber. Got the 811 for free to go with my 50" Mistubishi. I have about 3 months left on a 1 year commitment. Right now I also have cable, but I sold my house and will be moving into an apartment. We are building a...
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    Interesting call from D* (former customer, now with E*)

    I got this call last night from DirecTV, saying they were calling former customers. I politely told them that I was now a Dish customer. They then go into "pushy" mode where they say they can send me some new equipment for $49. I tell them that I got MY equipment for free plus 3 months free...
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    hd aspect ratio problem

    I think someone has had this same problem, but I can't find the posts. Most of my HD content is fine in good 'ol 16:9 format, but I noticed the local OTA WB last night was 4:3 with bars on top and bottom, too! The show plainly said as it come on that the broadcast was in HD where available. It...
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    help with HD aspect ratio?

    I'm in the Knoxville, TN area (WB is out of Crossville). I watched Smallville in 4:3 last night. I guess I need to contact the affiliate.
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    help with HD aspect ratio?

    I think someone has had this same problem, but I can't find the posts. Most of my HD content is fine in good 'ol 16:9 format, but I noticed the local OTA WB last night was 4:3 with bars on top and bottom, too! The show plainly said as it come on that the broadcast was in HD where available. It...
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    HD Question

    DVI or YPbPr is HD connection You don't have to DVI input. Someone else can give you the tech details, but all you have to have is a YPbPr connection, which should be on any HDTV monitor.
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    Remote code for Onkyo receiver

    I have an Onkyo TX-DS494 and a 811 E* receiver. The manual calls for 3 digit codes, not 4.