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    Where to connect satellite RG-6 to UPS surge protector

    If you really want lightning protection, ground like this... http://www.am1000rangemaster.com/amradiogrounding.pdf It's how all of the AM broadcast towers are set up and they DO take direct hits all the time. That might be overkill though.
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    Problem with guide and To Do list after reset

    You may not have anything on the to do list because the guide data has to download again. It can take up to 24 hours before you have a full 2 weeks worth and if some of your scheduling is maybe a few days out right after getting signal, it may just not register that your program is scheduled...
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    Directv won't install due to trees. Help.

    Definitely ask for that second opinion. I remember at one point, I had a faulty clinometer that I ended up turning some people down who had LOS and didn't realize it until I pointed a dish a little close to a tree. It happens, the tech can be wrong. Sometimes, it's just a guy that doesn't want...
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    Issues with RC71 remote/Genie client

    Texasbrit doesn't know what he's talking about. The CE beta firmware only downloads if you are specifically setup for it. Updating firmware is standard procedure on any install and only downloads the most current non-beta version. If you have at any point done a search for "iamanedgecutter" then...
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    Losing signal possibly due to having multiple locations?

    Was thinking the same thing. The L.O. tends to become unstable as it doesn't hold up to harsh temperatures to well and over time may drift a bit. It could be that when it is reset, the it stabilizes a bit and when the voltage comes back, it starts to warm a bit and becomes unstable.
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    Maximum receivers on one DTV account?

    Cascading swm 32s! I really hope I never see that.
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    SWM16 outside?

    I do that all the time.
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    HR21 and SWiM

    Also, check to see that the mast is sturdy. Shouldn't move much. If it has too much movement, your signal won't be stable.
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    HR21 and SWiM

    The numbers will be different depending on where you live. If you live further south, they should all be considerably high In the Kansas City areas, they should be in the mid 90's with some in the upper 90's maybe a few 100's. The further north you go the lower the levels will be.
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    HR44 and 2 clients - questions

    Yes. The hr44 has 5 tuners which feed up to 3 different clients. Therefore, you can watch three different programs on each client and watch another program on the HR44 while recordings something else.
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    Issues with RC71 remote/Genie client

    The known issue is actually with the rc72s and not the 71s if I remember correctly. A couple things to troubleshoot... Is the remote an rc72? Call directv and have them send you a 71. If you have the protection plan, they will send you remotes for free. Is it happening in more than one...
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    SWM16 outside?

    That's perfectly fine. It will last longer inside but they are designed to be out in the weather too.
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    Locals

    Get an AM21 and connect it. It will pick up the locals independent of the satellite locals and feed them to your receiver via antenna.
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    Directv won't install due to trees. Help.

    If you have a droid based phone you can also try SatAR. It lists all of the directv satellites. The three that show up on the left are the ones you need. Also, consider if the dish is too far away the signal loss on the feed line becomes an issue. You should be good up to 100 ft. After that it...