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  1. JohnR

    Wild Blue Satellite "Full"???

    Hi guys, I am moving to a rural area without access to cable (yea! I am going back to Dish) nor access to DSL. I checked with a local Wild Blue retailer and he told me that Wild Blue is not taking on new customers as the satellite is "full". I assume he/they mean that current subscriber...
  2. JohnR

    Dish HDTV Packages

    My apologies if this has been discussed previously and my searching skills are lacking. I am just now returning to the satellite tv world after about an 18 month absence. I note that the HD Packages Bronze, Silver and Gold offer "23 HD Channels" and the Platinum package offers "25 HD...
  3. JohnR

    Anyone know of a good GPS Discussion Forum?

    I am venturing into GPS and would like to find a good discussion forum for mobile global positioning system hardware and software. Can anyone help me out with a link? Thanks in advance. JohnR
  4. JohnR

    Suggestion for HDTV access for all Sat subscribers (speculation)

    Here is my speculation and suggestion to all sat providers to provide all the major networks available to all customers in High Definition. 1. All HD receivers would have a built in HD tuner to receive local channels where they are available. The local channels would be mapped in the...
  5. JohnR

    Parts list for self made Superdish

    In anticipation of Dish adding Topeka locals sometime in the near future, I would like to be ready with an home made superdish. My assumption is that the locals will be put on the 105 sat. I would like to add a separate dish now to my setup (721 with Dish500). Will you smart guys give me a...
  6. JohnR

    DISH 501 For Sale

    Dish 501 PVR for sale. No balance on card. Includes remote and manual. Asking $225, includes shipping. Money Order or Cashiers Check email me at rylflush@kansas.net JohnR
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    Speculation about future Dish programing- Post SuperDish??

    I have read a great deal here about the short term future of Dish/HDTV with the advent of the SuperDish and the move of HD and locals to 105. I have not heard much about what may happen with available space on the side sats and the open transponders at 119 and 110 that will become "open" after...
  8. JohnR

    WTB: Dish 500 LNB mounting arm with Yoke

    As stated in the Subject line, I am looking for a DISH 500 LNB mounting arm that includes the "Y" yoke for the mounitng of two dual LNB's. I also need two LNB mount bolts (the bolts that secure LNB to the yoke) Post or email me if you have an offer. Thanks.
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    Another 921 question.....or maybe two

    Reviewing the spec sheet on the 921 I noticed the set of RCA-type audio/video inputs. What are these to be used for? Are they pass-thru to connect another device to view thru the 921 or will I be able to record on the hard drive from the line in? 2d question as an afterthought..... Will...
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    PVR Long time to switch channels

    I have noticed that since the last version update, that my 501 takes a lot longer to change from one channel to the next. Is this just my machine, or are others experiencing the same thing. The channel change is long enough that the transparent info bar at the top of the screen disappears...