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    FSN south (420) vs Fox south HD (370)

    With the recent announcement By Dish that FSN south Hd was now on the air I felt that this meant that the Braves games on FSN south would be in HD. However, last night's Braves game was on FSN south (420) and was not in HD. Fox South HD (370) was off the air. Are both these staions owned by...
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    UHF HD vs VHF HD channels

    Is it true that some of the UHF assigned stations will switch back to VHF Frequecies after Feb. 18, 2009 for OTA viewing ??? :confused:
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    Educating the Public about HD

    Reports that more than 35% of the public with an Hd TV set are not receiving an HD picture is troubling. To think that people are spending all that money and for a few dollars more they can get the real thing. I know the new technology is complicated as I found out 3 years ago when I...
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    Future of DirecTV HD

    Everyone needs to read todays top story on "tvpredictions.com" . The future of HD on D appears very dull. A technology lapse of large proportions.
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    HD - lite vs HD TV Set Resolution

    In todays Atlanta paper there are HD TV sets advertised with resolutions at 1024 x 768, 1280 x 720, 1280 x 1080 , 1440 x 1080 and 1920 x 1080. Obviously there is no standard for HD TV set resolution. Few people will realize what they are buying. Now we have HD - lite by Satillite. Where...
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    HDTV News Sources

    From your response it appears that TV predictions is not too popular. There is a better Hdtv news source at "hdtvmagazine.com" news Forum moderater Lee Woods. The site contains HDTV news from printed sources throughout the world. Of interest in todays report is Fox's adventure in 3D HDTV...
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    TV Predictons

    Check out satelliteguys.us for latest HD rumors covering all providers.:eureka
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    622 DVR Limitations on Recording from OTA Antenna Stations

    I am new to DISH and the 622 DVR. While recording an event from the Digital Off Air antenna the 622 will not let you watch any of the other Channels from the off air antenna while a recording is in progress. The 622 was recording on Channel 7. 1( CBS) and when I tried to watch other digital...
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    Program Information on Digital OTA Channels

    I am new to Dish and new to 622 DVR. My question involves the lack of program information on channels received by OTA antenna. Is this feature not available on OTA channels ?? The program info is available on the OTA channels on DirecTV. Is this feature available on SAT. OTA channels on...
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    Differences in installation costs and Packages

    Is there a difference in installation costs and plans using a local dealer and dealing directly with Dish network?? Is it best to deal with a local dealer ?? :up
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    Differences in installation costs and Packages

    Is there a difference in installation costs and contract plan between a dealer installed system and a contract and installation arranged by phone directly wth DISH ??? Is it best to use a local dealer or is it best to deal directly with Dish Network ???
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    Rpi Hd Sports Coverage Ratings

    The RPI sports presentation HD Power Ratings have been finalized : 1. CBS* 2. FOX* 3. ABC* 4. NBC* 5. Dish Network 6. Time Warner Cable 7. Local Cable 8. DirectTV Tiggers ** *OTA ** Minor league franchise sponsored by Rupert NOTE: "That is what Tiggers do best" , Bounce"...
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    HD DVR Questions

    Why is there a monthly service fee for a HD DVR? Is the recording process somehow controlled by SAT? Am I missing something here?? Is there any advantage in purchasing new HD receiver W/O recording capability and buying a seperate market available HD DVR ? :)
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    HD DVR Questions

    1. Does D have an HD DVR comparable to Dish HD 622 ? 2. If not , What is available now ? 3. Would you advise purchasing what is available now or wait. 4. How long is the wait ?? 5. Do you have to purchase a cifferent dish ? Dish Network is not an option at this time.
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    622 Hd Dvr ( Need To Hear Favorable User Reports)

    It would be nice to hear favorable user reports on the 622 DVR. You worry about investing in equipment that will be out of date in a few months. Of course if the unit will continue to perform all your needed functions then why worry anyway.:hatsoff: :hatsoff: :hatsoff:
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    Number of Sat. Dishes for 622 HD DVR

    The 622 HD Dvr receiver has inputs for 2 Sat dishes. Are 2 SAt. dishes necessary for different parts of the country ??
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    OTA reception on 622 HD DVR

    Is it true that you can not get OTA on TV set 2 ? If so then can you use an old VOOM receiver for an OTA tuner on set 2?? It would have to be hooked up to the HDDVR 622 since SET 2 is an old analog TV. I can now receive 9 HD OTA channels which make up the majority of HD programing we watch. ;)
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    Direct TV , directions for discontinuing service

    I have had Direct Tv for almost 3 years and I am disppointed by the lack of HD content. In addition I had VOOM for a year and I was receiving over 25 HD channels until the end came. With "D" I committed to a one year contract. Now if I switch to Dish for HD content what is the mechanism...
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    HGTV in HD

    I thought Dish had HGTV in HD but I do not see it on their list of HD channels. I wish someone would clarify for me exactly what channels are in HD and which Package has them all except the Premium movie channels. I am considering switching from D to Dish primarily for HD content. I already...
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    Fox sports south in HD ??

    :) I just talked with D representatinve on the phone and he said D was providing FOX SPORT SOUTH in HD as of July 1 on Channel 97 or 98 ?? I cheked it out and discovered a blank screen. Has anyone verified this info??
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    Realistic Look at the Future of HD

    Direct TV says they will have the capicity for hundreds of HD commercial HD channels in the near future. What content can we expect ??, At what COSTS ??? 1. Sports - ESPN, ESPN2,: FB, BB, Etc. Available now for additional costs. 2. Sports -Major College Conferences to have own networks ...
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    Direct TV fails to provide HD " A TECHNOLOGY FAILURE"

    Compared to DISH Direct TV has failed to deliver HD. Starting with the FALL SPORTS i can envision a mass exit from "D". I have waited for almost 2 years and I see no effort to compete with DISH. My latest correspance from D on the subject of HD produced only very vague answers with no hope...
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    Locals in HD by cable

    The local cable co. is now offering local channels in HD. The receiver must be capable of receiving QAM signals on the OTA digital cable input. My question : is the VOOM receiver capable of receiving the QAM signal on the digital antenna input???? :yes :no
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    NHL in HD Channel 98

    Nov. 8 game in HD on channel 98 :)
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    Local HD channels by Cable, No extra charge

    :) The local Cable company in a rural north Georgia county announced that they would be providing local channels in HD starting in December. No STB would be required. The only requirement is the digital receiver must be capable of receiving "256 QAM" signal. There is no extra charge for Basic...