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    Current odds of getting HR24 and H24 on new Whole Home install

    As a retailer I know we only have access to the HR24's and H24's. I can't even order a 20-23 model rec if I even wanted to. That being said, if you want to make sure you are getting the latest equipment available (brand new) I would definately get your system through a local retailer. Btw...
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    DirecTV: get new customers to pay old customer's unpaid bills.

    Only problem is weather your buying from a retailer or Dtv, the new service will most likely get flagged by the address anyway. And Dtv does have a fraud dept. I work for a retailer so I know what can and can't be done. The OOP is really the best bet. Hopefully they will help you.
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    HD Upgrade - No Self Installation Allowed???

    I'm an installer currently for a Directv retailer and recently left working for a Dtv HSP (home service provider). Basically the rule of thumb is if you are getting a new receiver then you mist sign the 2 yr upgrade contract same as if you go get a new cell phone ( with the exception of...
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    H24, HR24 signal loss issues

    No unseen splitters. The cable run from swm splitter is exterior so I've gone through that scenario already. I guess when I go out today I'm going to replace everything between the splitter and lnb (cable, connectors, and ground block)
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    H24, HR24 signal loss issues

    I installed a three room DTV system a few weeks ago and the customer is having some weird signal loss issues. The system consists of a SWM 5 slimline dish, HR24, H24, and a D12 (of which was not hooked up till yesterday due to it being a Christmas present). The customer contacted me about 3 or...
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    HR-24?

    If you want to be sure to get an HR24 go through a local retailer instead of calling Directv or ordering online. Where do you live (city, state)? I might know someone good to call. In short, retailers get new equipment. HSP's get whatever Directv sends out to them (often refurbished older...
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    Dish... Subcontract installs have got to Go!!!

    let me explain something to you guys. Both Dish and Directv use primarily retail companies to do installes for them. The companies with the big contracts are required to have "x" number of employees. Since "x"number of employees is not enough to do all the work, they then hire contractors to...
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    Why have F connectors gotten so freakin high??

    Any subs out there who feel my pain on this one. It seems the supplies we have to buy keep getting higher and higher!! Especially connectors!!! Anyone have a cheap source?
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    Free Upgrade to a 622?

    I am with you Tom. I live in the Dallas Ft.Worth DMA and also got the call last night. I didn't go for it. They asked me why and I told them price point. They then replied so if it were free with no upfont cost you would do it? I then replied yes hoping to get that deal. No deal though...
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    So close with 129 I can taste it!

    the way to pick up the 119/129 on a dish 500 is to tune in 119 and 110. Then slowly turn the dish to the west. You will move off of 119 and begin to pick up another signal. This will be 129. You will need to raise the elevation just a bit to peak it out. Using this technique and adding a...
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    So close with 129 I can taste it!

    A Dual or a twin will work the same either way in a Dish Pro setup. I know you would think that the built in switches would interfere with each other but they don't. This setup works great. As a matter of fact I have my second dish (supposed to be for locals) pointed at 61.5 for the Voom...
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    So close with 129 I can taste it!

    Actually you can use a DP Twin with a DPP Twin I did Hundreds of installes in the last 8 months in Lubbock Texas. They have to have a second dish for their locals pointed at. 148. We have used the DP Twin/DDP Twin combonation flawlessly. Never once an issue. Our company uses the same setup...
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    I dumped DirecTV for Dish

    That's great for all you D* guys but I think personally Dish still comes out on top of the game. I have 1 rec. and it's a 942. I'm loving it everytime I use it. Couldn't imagine ever switching back to Dish. Oh and by the way the Voom channels are an excellent Value as well. And also love...
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    I am staying with Dish Network

    Seriously bad things happening!! I got laid off of work do to downsizing. I'm scheduled for a route canal a week from Wedensday. My 942 got fried during a thunderstorm 3 days ago. :( :( :( And to top it all off my dog was diagnosed with cancer. There is still one ray of hope in my life...
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    Dish Deceives and Misleads

    I agree with Barry on this. You should have asked what your first bill would be after tax. Then the Csr would have left the screen giving the package price and into the screen giving the mo. total thus informing you it would be 24 something a mo. Then you would have started asking questions...
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    Lease 942 Sub ?

    If you are leasing any Dish HD equipment you must subscribe at least to the HD Pak. It is free for the first six months. Then it $9.99 after that. If you own your equipment you do not have to subscribe to an HD pak.
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    Moving on w/o Dish, but........

    I do not believe Dish will allow you to transfer your service into your Family memebers name until your commitment is up. I could be wrong on this but I do believe that is the way it is. As for the phone line, It does not have to be connected. The only time Dish Requires the boxes to be...
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    942 When set DVR record once records every program

    On the 942's dvr timer screen you have an option on the right side of the screen to select Dish Pass. If you select this and set it up on the Dish Pass screen it will record everything that you've told it to. I'm a big Nascar junkie so I did this. I went into Dish Pass and typed in Nascar...
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    Tiling problem with 8300HD

    switch to Dish Network and get a 942. Problem solved.
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    Anyone catch Dream Theater on Rave last night?

    Anybody see Dream Theater Live at Budicon last night on RaveHD? Just wondering if it was a good show. I used to listen to a little DT back in the day!! John Petruci is a fenominal guitarist. Anyways, I DVR'ed it cause my wife wasn't into it and I'm gonna watch it tonight.
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    To ask or not ask is the question! Voom related

    Congrats, Another second Dish for locals gone VOOM! Enjoy the HD!
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    From Dish Network (Although not officially): Remote Questions

    A lot of these folks are older folks that are trying to get a cheaper basic cable bill. Which is exactly what they get through Dish Net. The downside is they've never even had digital cable most of the time and they are used to one power button, ch. up, ch. down and volume (they don't even use...
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    From Dish Network (Although not officially): Remote Questions

    If These are my only options I believe #1 to be the best. However I think bcsheilds has the best idea. Have all installers carry a few "simplified" remotes for the tech challenged folks and leave them with that one instead of the normal one. Dish warehouse begins to have too many normal...