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This Thread is old but it gave me all the info I needed to go without a broker.

It's happening because the 505 produces a video sync signal always (except maybe briefly during bootup) when plugged into power. I've noticed this with *C receivers and other Motorola equipment when trying to use a video sensing auto switcher. Not a good design. You'll just have to set a manual...

I think about all you can do with the 505 is to set timers to change the channel at the same time you have the DVD recorder set to record. There is no ability for the 2 devices to automatically make the recordings. The Record option is greyed out because the menus are the same for the 505 and...

AVR = A/V Receiver See this about problem with F6: http://www.satelliteguys.us/canadian-satellite-services/162702-hdcp.html

Yes, same CC problem here with two 505's. When it happens, all you can do is reboot by holding the power button on the 505 in for about 5 secs or pull the plug for a few. Also it might help to stay with all defaults on the CC User Settings (fonts, colors, etc.). What software version do you...

You can still add a Vonage virtual number for some Canadian area codes. I just tried it but did not complete the order. You can't change your primary number to a Canadian one, only add virtual one, so if you call *C, the caller id number that they see will be your primary number. I had a...

Future Shop should have the dishes (get a 75-E elliptical) but you would probably need to ship to Seattle yourself. I've ordered from kusat a couple of times without problems but their shipping charges are high. You can also occasionally find the dishes on eBay or get a 2 dish setup (probably...

With *C you have an option to get the bills only online ("Paper-Free Billing") and use credit card to pay.

I'm not sure about your hardware setup but you could try the factory reset (info here) and then an online rehit (info here).

With *C it's not so much the signal strength that matters but the signal quality, the Ecb dB number that is reported on the System Status menu. The two signals are not directly related as far as I can tell. Best way to peak your dish is to find the channel with the lowest Ecb dB (usually on F2)...

What year? ;)

SC picture quality is mostly good, but just like any provider, some programs look better than others. I've had SC for almost a year now and also have DirecTV and Comcast cable to compare.

I don't see any "Digital Advantage" on their site. Is that French pkg? These are listed: DIGITAL FAVORITES ULTIMATE PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BRONZE All of those include "Essentials" When I called earlier today, I was told BRONZE at $37.99/mo was the cheapest to add the Network bundle. I pay...

I was told that you can get all 4 networks only if you have minimum English Essentials and Networks pkg ($4.99/mo). I have Digital Basic HD and can get Detroit HD, Seattle HD, Buffalo SD (or Spokane SD, not both).

For those wanting to go it alone with *C, there's some good info in the thread here. Working for me for almost 1 year now.

Your 505 has probably received the new firmware which implements HDCP. I don't know why you're getting the message. My 505 has taken F2 but I use component, which might be a workaround for you. More info see the link.

See this... http://www.satelliteguys.us/canadian-satellite-services/30374-what-broker.html

One other thing to check before trying the dish alignment... Make sure there are no tree branches that have grown to block the signal path. I just discovered this is happening to me but the signal problem is only showing up when it is windy.

Your dish alignment probably needs to be peaked or you need a larger dish. Rainy weather or heavy clouds can also cause poor signal. Here, I have the 75e dish and get a minimum of 5.4 on a clear day and heavy fog can cause it to drop below 5.0.

The signal strength is not the important factor but rather the Ecb/No reading is the quality of the signal. Tune to the problem channel and go to System Status (6-4-7), wait 10 seconds for the Ecb/No to appear in the "C" item. Should be 5.0 dB or above.

Read this post located at the top of the forum: http://www.satelliteguys.us/canadian-satellite-services/37424-broker-posts-please-read.html

Stay away from an address in the Toronto area because they are starting something called "simsub" which gives a poor HD picture quality with some programs.

Try calling Birdog support at 1-800-205-8620.

No you would need a larger dish and linear LNB. But take a look at 119 Echostar 7 and I think 3ABN (Angel) is there and a small dish might work but I have not verified.

Phoenix should not have any MLB/EI blackout unless the game is also being carried on a local station. Those out-of-market Fox sports packages are useless because of the blackouts. If he doesn't want to replace DISH with DirecTV then he could add DirecTV's cheapest base pkg $30/mo + MLB/EI $179...