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  1. JohnL

    H24 Question

    I just replaced my D12 on my boat with a H24, The Dish on my Boat is an Intellian I2 (which mimics a Phase Three Dish including its switching protocols) My H24 seems to be working fine, although when I setup up the antenna configuration in the H24 menu (Selecting "Three LNBF Dish" along with...
  2. JohnL

    Dish Network Terrestrial Ground Stations

    I'm wondering what is in the future or if any Dish Network Business customers have been approached by Dish to put a Terrestrial Ground Station on their Commercial Property, so Dish can use/test their new Ground station technology to Narrowcast wireless data and or video etc, via Terrestrial...
  3. JohnL

    RV/Boat Dish Service Questions

    I currently have a Boat with an Intellian "I2" In motion system. This system is compatible with either all (SD/HD) Dish Network Service (although Dish Compatibility depends on a sister Box "MiM" to the standard Intellian Dish controller) or KU-Band only DirecTV which can only see the SD only...
  4. JohnL

    Lots of RV/Boat Customers are going to be UPSET

    I'm on the phone right now with DirecTV Tech Support regarding the impending Switch OFF of SD. I currently have an In-motion Boat KU only Satellite system. I'm being told I have to switch my D12 for a HD receiver, which is completely fine. I asked what is happening with my SD Locals from 119...
  5. JohnL

    HELP with possible LNBF issue at my home ??

    All of a sudden (this morning) my Genie won't tune any HD channels due to signal loss, my H24 will tune the HD channels I watch. I ran a signal strength test at both receivers, both tests turn up different results. I don't get any signal from any of the transponders from either (ca) or (cb) or...
  6. JohnL

    Conus Transponders

    How many of DirecTV's transponders at 101 are Conus Transponders? DirecTV is likely to discontinue SD service (in 2019 or earlier), so I was wondering how many HD Channels DirecTV could carry on the Conus Transponders from 101 if they decided to mirror HD channels from 101 for Tailgaters, RV...
  7. JohnL

    Is DirecTV going to update their UI ?

    With the introduction of Dish Network's Carbon UI, is there any hope and or pressure for them to update their UI. What would you like to see? My Two biggest beefs; 1) Not having more screen area and options to the guide, Namely more lines for Guide information and a 3 hour option. 2) No easy...
  8. JohnL

    Epix ??

    Now that DirecTV is owned by ATT, which operates Uverse. Does anybody think Epix will finally be added To DirecTV subs.
  9. JohnL

    Dish Pointing help and what Dish is this

    I used to have Dish Network and did my own installation, since then I switched to DirecTV. I have a fellow boater with Dish Network and I told him I could help him install a Dish at his boat. This is the dish he brought I'm at a loss to understand what type it is. Tried to get him pointed using...
  10. JohnL

    DISCOVERED One Button Shortcut to the Recordings list !!!

    After coming from Dish almost 3 years ago. I was always frustrated by the awkward multi button commands needed to pull up the list. I came upon a kludge(y) solution. Pull up the Recordings list in the normal way, then press the "EXIT" key. Now every time you press the "Left Arrow" button you...
  11. JohnL

    Hardware problem and question

    I have a Slimline Dish with a SL5 non Swm LNBF and a Swm16 switch. It has been working fine for over 2 years. Recently I have had problems with signal loss and pixelation. I have done signal tests on my different receivers, HR24, HR20, and HR34 and depending on the tuner and the box in the...
  12. JohnL

    5 Rumoured HD additions are now Live

    HLN HD, Cooking HD, H2 HD, Encore Action HD and IFC HD are now live. John
  13. JohnL

    DIY HD and ION East HD Live

    Title says it all both HD additions went live at about 6:50 EDT this morning. John
  14. JohnL

    Just added a HR34

    Just got my HR 34 installed today. It was delivered yesterday, but due to a Severe Thunderstorm in the afternoon I couldn't get my installation modified to be able to install the HR34. Today I replaced the SL5 Swim LNBF with a SL5 Non Swm LNF, and ran hree new cables from the new LNBF to my new...
  15. JohnL

    SWM16 question

    I currently have a Slimline Dish with a SWM 8 LNBF. I purchased a replacement 5 slot NON swm 4port LNBF (not sure of the name at the moment) along with a SWM16 switch. I realize I have to run 4 total cables from the LNBF to the new SWM16. I plan on purchasing a HR34 (the reason for the SWM16...
  16. JohnL

    Please help Upgrading my DirecTV system

    I currently have a Slimline Dish with a SWM8 lnbf. I purchased a replacement LNBF the SL5K4NRO LNBF along with a SWM 16 Module with power supply. I know I have to install three more cables from the SL5K LNBF to the Swm 16 module (I plan on installing the SWM 16 in my basement). The question...
  17. JohnL

    Spotbeam map for DirecTV 7

    I'm considering getting a Phase III Dish for my boat. I live in the Rochester NY DMA, The Marina (Oak Park Resort Marina, on Sodus Bay) is about 40 miles East of us. I was wondering if anybody knows the coverage of the Spotbeam on Transponder 31 from 119 degrees for my DMA. I don't need HD...
  18. JohnL

    Doctor Who Series 7

    Doctor Who started filming in late February. Season 7 will be 14 episodes with the final episode marking 50 years of Doctor Who for 2013. Amy Pond and Rory will be departing during the season, (THANK YOU, Steve Moffat). There will monsters returning from the 60's and 70's episodes. A Western...
  19. JohnL

    Dish Customer Service is Ridiculous

    I just got a call from Dish Network. They asked me if i have a business at my property, I do. I explained that the service is for my home and that all receivers are in my HOUSE, and you are welcome to come inspect. Sorry sir, because your property is zoned commercial and your residence is on...
  20. JohnL

    H24 Issue

    Since my H24 got a firmware update pressing the Guide button pulls up the Filter Guide screen until I press the Guide button a second time (It didn't do this until my firmware update, and yes I have rebooted several times). I set up my favorites list months ago, and I use my favorites list all...
  21. JohnL

    New DirecTV satellite Launches?

    Does anybody know when DirecTV is going to launch any new satellites. I thought DirecTV was going to launch into the "Tweener" (Reversing the Uplink and Downlink Frequencies) slots. Does anybody have a time table? John
  22. JohnL

    Idiot CSR's

    I pulled my 722k from standby this afternoon only to find all my HD programing gone. I had changed my subscription yesterday from Top250 with HD free for Life to Top 200 with HD Free for Life via the website. After my 722k came up I had a Dialog box onscreen telling me my receiver was not...
  23. JohnL

    Adding a HR22 to my installation

    I'm buying a HR22 to add to my account. I understand I need a Deca Adapter so I can use MRV on the HR22 with my current HR24 and H24 receivers. I see there are Deca Power supplies as well as Deca Adapters, is the Deca Adapter powered by the receiver or the switches it is connected too or do I...
  24. JohnL

    Help adding a used receiver to my account

    I'm going to add a used HR21 to my account. I currently have a Swm Dish with enough inputs to add this receiver. Do I need a B Band Converter to the HR21? John
  25. JohnL

    MRV help

    I have a MRV issue I was hoping somebody might have an answer. I have a HR24-500 in my living room, and a H24-700 in my bedroom. MRV viewing does work, but when I record new shows the Playlist does not update on the H24-700 in my bedroom without re-running my network setup. Both receivers...