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    The Weather Channel and DirecTV Reach Deal!

    DirecTV DTV +2.24% is close to an agreement to restore the Weather Channel to its program lineup, say people familiar with the matter, after a monthslong dispute between the two companies over program fees...
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    CNN's Ali Velshi Reporting Viacom and DirecTV Have Reached A Deal

    On Twitter, CNN Business correspondant Ali Velshi is reporting that Viacom and DirecTV have reached a deal: "DirecTV & Viacom reach deal. All 26 Viacom networks to return to DirecTV immediately"
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    HMC HR34 OTA Channels Missing

    Hi All, Beginning a few days ago, I noticed most of my OTA channels weren't showing up in the guide, nor could I access them by manually typing in the channel (41-1, for example). I have about 25 OTA channels available to me, but only two are showing up in the guide. I verified in the antenna...
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    Sling Player Only $30?

    When did the Sling Adapter drop to $30? I looked when I first started DISH 4 months ago and it was at $100. Ordered it yesterday for only $30!
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    DISH installed tomorrow

    Good Evening, All, I'm having DISH installed tomorrow here in Kansas City. I have 4 tv's and requested the following: Living Room - HD DVR Master Bed Room - HD DVR Family Room - HD only Bedroom #2 - SD only I had to order via web chat, due to an address issue with the web site...
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    Anyone having Food Network HD breakups?

    Hi All, Is anyone experiencing breakups, pixilization and loss of signal on Food Network HD this afternoon? Michael
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    XM or other Christmas Music on DirecTV

    Hi All, I am new to DirecTV and was curious what Christmas music stations DirecTV typically broadcasts? Our local Time Warner dedication a channel to a Christmassy Fireplace scene with Christmas music last year. Yes, it is that time of the year. Here in Kansas City, our stations began...
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    Potential New Customer: DirecTV HD plans?

    Hi All, I have been looking at both Dish and DirecTV. I am currently with Time Warner Cable, home of the worlds worst customer service. I have mainly focused on changing to Dish, but the upfront costs for 6 rooms seems unreasonable at $348. I know that there are options to share...
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    Cheapest option for 3rd receiver?

    Hi All, I am looking to come back to DISH from Time Warner Cable - home of the worlds worst customer service. Anyway, I need a three receiver setup for my home, due to the size of our family: The setup I am looking for: 1. HD TV - HD DVR 2. HD TV - (second feed from HD DVR) 3. SD...
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    Moving from TWC to Dish, need help!

    Hello all, I am thinking of moving from Time Warner to Dish Network. I would like some suggestions from the team here on what kind of setup I should look at. Here is my current setup with Time Warner: TV1 - HD, HD DVR box TV2 - HD, HD box (Doesn't have to be HD, its a small bedroom...
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    DISH Match TWC Offer?

    Hi All, TWC locally here in KC has some pretty good offers out right now, that would save me $50 a monthy on tv, internet and phone. I really like DISH, but $50 is a lot of money per month. Does anyone have success calling DISH up and asking if they will match TWC's offers? Thanks in...
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    TV2 output poor on 42" tv. Options?

    Hi All, Recently we upgraded our main hd tv and moved our older 42" 720p tv monitor up to our bedroom. The tv is being fed by the TV2 feed from our VIP722. Needless to say, we're really disappointed with the picture quality on the tv now. The picture is very poor. Is there a way to...
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    DISH HD DVR and AT&T Questions

    Hi All, We're having a DISH system installed that we ordered from AT&T last week and have a few questions. We're having one HD DVR (to feed two tv's) and two other regular boxes. We have previously had DirecTV and Time Warner HD DVR's. Both had two HD tuners and allowed us to record and...
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    Will TWC offer a multi room DVR?

    I recently had TWC (this particular box is an 8300HD DVR) installed. I noticed in the diagnostics/information page (channel 611), there is some info about the MR DVR, however, it doesn't appear to be implemented. I am in the Kansas City market. Thanks! Michael
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    Package Recommendation?

    Hi All, Due to the recent package changes, can I get some recommendations on if the current package is the best way to go? I currently have this: DIRECTV Equipment (6@4.99) DIRECTV Protection Plan (5.99) DIRECTV DVR Service (5.99) HBO, STARZ, and CINEMAX (34.00) TOTAL CHOICE PLUS...
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    Noise at top of HD Monitor

    Hi All, I have a DirecTV HD DVR HR20-700 with software 0xbe. Unless we change the screen from "Standard" to "Fill" on our Westinghouse 42" HD monitor, there is noise that runs at the very top most portion of the screen. Is this a defect of the TV, or of the HD box? Thanks... Michael
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    HD Antenna Advice

    Hi all, I'm looking for advice from forum members on an outdoor antenna to pull in HD channels. Here is where I'm at in regards to the transmitter: Call Sign Channel Compass Miles yellow - uhf KMCI-DT 38.1 294° 10.7 yellow - uhf KSHB-DT 41.1 294° 10.7 red - vhf KMBC-DT 9.1 322° 14.9...
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    Adding a DVR

    Hello all, I'm a new DirecTV customer, just signed up last month. We have the Total Choice Premier package with 6 receivers - 5 regular and 1 DVR. We'd like to change out one of the regular receivers for a DVR, but was curious what the best/least cost way to do it would be? I'm obviously...
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    Help with Satellite Options

    Hi All, We are moving in two weeks and are trying to decide whether to keep cable or go with DISH/DirecTV. Currently with Time Warner, we have 6 tv's on cable, with HBO and Starz. We have one digital box and two regular dvr's. The other three tv's only have the analog channels. We are...
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    Help with Satellite Options

    Hi All, We are moving in two weeks and are trying to decide whether to keep cable or go with DISH/DirecTV. Currently with Time Warner, we have 6 tv's on cable, with HBO and Starz. We have one digital box and two regular dvr's. The other three tv's only have the analog channels. We are...
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    End DISH Commitment Early?

    Hello, Through some unfortunate circumstances, we're being forced to cut our household costs. Even more unfortunately, my precious DISH has to be on the chopping block. I either need to cut my DISH bill dramatically, or all the way. Here is my current plan: DISH VOD SERVICE FEE 4.98...
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    EchoStar, Turner Reach Channel Agreement

    EchoStar Dish Networl Reaches Tentative Agreement to Continue Carrying Turner Channels DENVER (AP) -- EchoStar Communications Corp. and Turner Broadcasting Systems Inc. reached a tentative deal Thursday on a new contract, sparing Dish satellite TV customers the possibility of losing CNN, the...
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    Toon Disney on Channels 174 & 847

    Hi All, I noticed in my guide that I have ToonDisney on 174 and 847. I also noticed other channels, like Speed, Animal Planet, FX, etc, etc also in the 800 range, but in red on my guide. Why the duplication? Michael
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    How long does software update take on a 322?

    Hi All, I came home this evening about 45 minutes ago and my daughters' 322 is updating software. How long does this generally take? Anyone know what is being added in this software update? Thanks all! Michael
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    DirecTV looks to be raising rates, too!

    Well, maybe Rupert saw that Charlie could do it...according to dbsforums...supposedly beginning March 1st. Total Choice 36.99 (33.99) Total Choice w/ Locals 39.99 (38.99) Total Choice Plus 39.99 (37.99) Total Choice Plus w/ Locals 42.99 (39.99) Total Choice Premier 87.99 (85.99) Total...
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