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  1. mecro

    Local ads in national channels?

    Call me crazy, but I've noticed a few times recently where DirecTV has somehow managed to inject local ads into national network commercial breaks, something I've only seen from regional cable operators. Anyone know how this works?
  2. mecro

    Slimline 3 Regular to SWM LNB Swap

    Does anyone have any information on what's involved as far as receiver setup when it comes to swapping out a regular SL3 LNB with a SWM LNB? I know about the new LNB and the power inserter, but do I need to do anything to the receiver? I remember seeing a training video on how to configure your...
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    Way to change username?

    Does SatelliteGuys have anyway to change a username, without creating a new account? I didn't see any options in the User CP
  4. mecro

    Off-the-record DirecTV Installation

    Hey guys... I have a 'summer cottage' that I want someone to install a Slimline 3, run the cables, etc. I don't want to have to deal with telling DirecTV that I'm moving, and messing with them everytime I travel for a weekend trip. I simply want to bring my own receiver with me, depending on...
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    Repeaters down in Cincinnati?

    Hey guys, I was reading my local paper's blog and found this article Cincinnati Enquirer - John Kiesewetter's Blog Is anybody else having XM repeater issues in Cincinnati?
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    99(s) spotbeam question

    For the longest time, I used a single 18" LNB dish, and pulled in Cincinnati locals from about 200 miles outside city center with a signal strength of about 80 on a sunny day, 95-100 for everything else. I got a hair up my butt, and decided to upgrade to HD. I ordered the slimline 3LNB dish...
  7. mecro

    SL3 Aiming

    Hey guys. I'm getting ready to attempt to replace my single LNB 18" pointed at 101 with the 3 LNB SL pointed at 99 101 103. Does anyone have any guides to aiming this thing? I've heard the term 'dithering' required in aiming it, but I have no idea what that means. Also, does it use a 2" pole...
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    3 or 5 LNB?

    Hi guys. I'm in Cincinnati, OH, currently with the 5 LNB slimline. I'm looking at getting another dish for tailgating, and I want to be able to watch HD on the road. I'll be staying local, so spotbeams aren't an issue. There's a pretty big price difference between a 3LNB (99 101 103) dish, and...
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    DirecTV Protection Plan

    We are currently set up with the 5LNB slimline (non-SWM) and I also have the DirecTV protection plan. We've had some wicked storms this winter, and I think I've been knocked out of alignment, as there are no trees in the way, and on a sunny day I'm look at high 60's low 70's, even for TPs on...
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    Severe OTA loss with Diplexer?

    I live in an apartment, with a fairly simple 18" single LNB DirecTV setup on a tripod, and a DB8 in an orange bucket of cement (my landlord loves me)... I live in Lafayette, IN and try so hard like everyone else to pull in Indianapolis locals (~60-70 miles). If I run a coax directly to the...
  11. mecro

    Fringe Spot Beam Reception

    I've got a single lnb 18" dish, trying to pull in Cincinnati locals from 47905, which is WAYY on the fringe of the spotbeam. I peaked everything myself, and managed 90+ on most 101 transponders, with ~60 on the spotbeam transponders (4 and 12). My question is a two parter. First, what is...
  12. mecro

    So, I tried....

    Here's my letter to CEO@echostar.com The crux is, I still really want TurboHD service. Are there any dealers out there that can actually help me? Thanks, Scott -------------------------- To whom it may concern: I am just writing to express my extreme dissatisfaction with my...
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    Ads even for subscribed members?

    Hey guys...with the recent changeover, when using the old 'classic mode' I get those huge google ads inline with the posts, much like if you're browsing as a guest...What's up with this?
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    Using DISH 811 with Harmony Remote 676

    Okay, I got suckered into a great deal on a Logitech Harmony 676...So far, I love it, but I've hit a snag. My DISH 811 uses UHF Pro (8.0) to operate. Is there a way to 'force' this receiver to use IR mode, instead of UHF? The Harmony 676 does not have UHF capabilities...can I make this...
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    Dish Network for apartment complex?

    I currently live in a 900 unit apartment complex, served by in house cable. Currently, we are served analog cable with a mixture of antenna, C-Band, and DISH network feeding the 65 channels that we get. Recently (currently) the complex announced that they would be offering 'digital' cable into...
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    Dish Network WGN Sound Quality

    Hi guys, I've been watching a lot of shows DVR'd off of WGN, and I've noticed something strange about the sound quality. Specifically, my recordings of Home Improvement sound very "wishy-washy" in the background....Almost like they've degraded the audio quality to a point where the background...
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    Adding TVs on existing DISH account

    I have been a subscriber for a few years with DISH. When I signed up, I got the four room deal, which included a DISH 811 (HD), a DISH 625, and a DISH 301/311. I have no fancy switches, its all running off the LNB on the DISH 500. I'm looking to get another HDTV. Here's what I'd like to get...
  18. mecro

    Aspect Ratio problem with Sony 46" and Upconverting DVD

    Hi guys. I recently bought a Sony 46" (KDF-46E2000), and yesterday, a Toshiba SD-5000 upconverting DVD player. With my HDMI cable, every DVD looks amazing. Well, almost every DVD. I love Friends. BUT. Every 4:3 DVD I put into the player, the TV or DVD player automatically stretches it...
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    Mounting Mast to a Balcony

    Hey guys, I'm trying to figure out how I would mount a 5 foot mast to the corner post of my balcony. I can't use anything penetrating, but I can 'strap' it to the post. How can I go about mounting this thing to the post so it doesn't fall over or turn? Thanks!
  20. mecro

    Apartment Antenna Help!

    I bit the bullet and finally bought a 46" widescreen for my college apartment :cool: I dug around in the back of Circuit City's warehouse, and I found a Terk TV32 antenna. Now, I live in Lafayette, IN (47909) which is around 50 nautical miles north from Indianapolis transmitters (according to...
  21. mecro

    Indianapolis HD - bad news

    Looks like bad news on the Indy HD front for us Dish Network customers.. Here's a snippet taken from WTHR WTHR's digital HDTV station, WTHR-DT, is broadcast over the air and is also carried on all major cable TV systems as well as DirecTV. At this time, Dish Network has indicated that they...
  22. mecro

    Is OTA HD available without fee?

    I'm tired of waiting around for DISH. I have an 811 (signed up two weeks before the 211/411/622 series came out) and I still sub to the old HD pack. I have a hard time accepting that while Time Warner can give out free equipment, and free HD if you sub to the SD, DISH simply will not. They...
  23. mecro

    Adding a fifth tuner to a DISH 500?

    Ok guys, here's another question. I am a current DISH subscriber. I have a DISH 811, 625 (dual tuner), and a 311. I'm maxed out as far as my DISH 500 lets me, but I want to get rid of the 311 and add another 625. I know I'd have to pay another DVR fee, but what about getting it installed...
  24. mecro

    South Florida CW in...Cincinnati?

    I just came home from college (Go Boilers!) and by now, Cincinnati has undergone its CW changeovers. Our WB affiliate, WSTR 64, changed to MyTV and is carried on DISH. We have no must-carry CW affiliate, but I noticed on my 625 that I have channel 254, which appears as "South Florida CW"....Is...
  25. mecro

    Site problems?

    I'm randomly getting scripting issues all over the site. Just now am I able to access the homepage...anybody else?
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