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    Help / Tips negotiating new deal

    Hey Everyone, My two year commitment has expired with DirecTV and of course my bill has risen a bunch. I want to call them and to lower my price, if not I'll switch to something else. Anyway, what are some of the best deals you have negotiated. Things I would like to ask for: New Genie...
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    722 Install question

    Currently I have a 622 and a 625. I would like to replace the 625 with a 722. Can I do this myself pretty easily? Is there additional equipment needed or can you just connect the 722 to the same cables going to my 625? I remember needing an installer when I first rec'd the 622, but now...
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    Question on adding a 2nd HD receiveer

    I currently have a 622 DVR down stairs hooked up to two TVs (one plasma & a SD TV) with local channels and the HD package. Upstairs I have a 625 DVR hooked up to a SDTV. Can I replace the 625 with a 2nd HD receiver using my current two Dish setup or do you have to add another dish? Also, would...
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    622 Arrived

    Well just rec'd my 622 yesterday, the install is scheduled for Tuesday (March 7th). I currently have a 625 running in Dual Mode, with Locals (two antenna's, I know one is a 500) and a 508. Also, I do receive DT OTA. I doubt I have the 44, but not sure. Is there anything I can do...
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    Diplexer, OTA Antenna question

    DT Stations: Abilene, Tx yellow - uhf 114 degrees 13.8 miles yellow - uhf 148 degrees 7.2 miles green - uhf 270 degrees 18.5 miles red - uhf 114 degrees 13.4 miles I can receive all these stations fairly well with an indoor antenna Two Questions: 1) Can I mount an antenna next...
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    Local Channel Guide Question

    I ordered the 622 last week with an install date of March 7th. I am going with the Platinum Package and Locals, although I can pick up local OTA Digital stations. Question: Do I need to subscribe to locals to have them appear on my Dish Guide? Or since I'm going with the Platinum Package...
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    Local Channel Question

    Does anyone have a good email address for contacting DirectTV about their plans for adding more Cities? I am a current Dish customer and they just added my community (Abilene, Tx) to their local network. However, the installer indicated their satellite is very low and he could not get line...