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    942 SD issue

    I have a 942 , 811 (HD), and a non-HD 301 (I think) hooked via a DP34. More and more frequently the TV2 from my 942 will get an error screen stating the signal is lost and it is acquiring signal. Except it never does. When I try to run a diagnostic, it is unable to test the switch, ot it test...
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    Can I add a 2nd OTA antenna?

    Can I still add a pre-amp with the combined antenna setup? If so, how do i connect it, with 2 OTAs combined? What kind should I use? Also, I found out that this station also broadcasts in HD on UHF 33. So, if I use a VHF/UHF OTA as my second antenna pointed to that tower, will the Winegard...
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    When is too far away too far away..

    Thanks for the information. I did not know the station also broadcast in HD. (To be honest, I don't care if its HD (UHF) or SD (VHF), as long as I can get ABC.) How high does the antenna need to be with a distance of 70 miles? I was hoping for an attic install- am I kidding my self?
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    Ground needed in attic OTA?

    Good point!:eek:
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    Ground needed in attic OTA?

    I was up in my attic checking the HDTV OTA the satellite installer put up for me. Unless I am mistaken, I don't see where the antenna is grounded. He has the antenna positioned in the insulation in the corner of my garage attic and it is couple to an existing coax that runs doen to the...
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    When is too far away too far away..

    70 miles away? I am 70 miles away from the nearest ABC station (KTVO in Kirksville, MO). Is there an antenna that could pick that up? KTVO is channel 3, Freq assignment is 3, and it's VHF (306°)
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    Can I add a 2nd OTA antenna?

    I have Dish network and have an OTA HD antenna installed to pick up local HD channel. These are the channels I receive OTA. : Type Call Sign Channel Network City State Compass Miles Freq uhf WQEC-DT 27.1 PBS QUINCY IL 38° 6.3 34 vhf WGEM 10 NBC QUINCY IL 42° 4.1...
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    Waiver Refusal

    Dish is nuts I contacted Dish to find out why they do not carry the local ABC affiliate (KTVO, 70 mi away), this was their reply ( I do not understand a word of it): "Thank you for your e-mail. We do not purchase the locals from the affiliate but we purchase them as a package from a...
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    Waiver Refusal

    Locals say Dish is refusing to air their signal The local channel now says that Dish won't air their signal, EVEN THOUGH THAT ARE NOT CHARGING DISH FOR IT. Does that sound right? Looks like I have to get on Dish Network's case about this!
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    Waiver Refusal

    I have been trying to get a waiver from the local ABC affiliate- which is 70 miles away (KTVO, Kirksville, MO) and unaavailible unless I get a HUGE unsightly antenna. They have refused to give a waiver, so I emailed them directly and asked why. This is what I got in reply: " At this time...
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    Coax rating for in-wall install?

    Thanks for the insight. So you don't think there would be an issue of safety? I was concerned about the 35 ft of RCA RG6 (2.3 Ghz, it says) that I used as extension, since this coax would be behind drywall. I actually have it where all the connectors are located ond the basement ceiling- so...
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    Coax rating for in-wall install?

    I recently had Dish HD installed, and the installer ran RG6 cable through the unfinished basement to my TV. I had to move the TV so I extended the cable using RCA RG6 cable. I am now thinking of finishing the basement, and the cable will be behind a dropped ceiling and at least one wall. Do I...
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    nfl network?

    What a dork.
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    Quincy IL- which service?

    I'm moving to Quincy, IL and am thinking of sticking with Dish. But I want to upgrade to HD and DVR so I'm not sure which service , Dish or Direct, is best in Quincy? I like the fact that Dish has local channnels (except ABC), but Direct will give me NFL!! Costwise, Dish appears cheaper to...
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    942 Programming?

    Does this mean it is a waste if the TV2 is an HDTV as well? Can I not get HD on both TVs with 942?
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    Moving

    I have a 6 year old system with a Dish 500 and two old receivers. I am moving to a different state, and want to know if the Dishmover program is a viable option. What exactly do they mean by 'free standard installation"? I want to upgrade as well and wanted to know if their free installation...
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    DishNetwork tried to rip me off-twice!!

    Dish almost ripped me off twice during the same phone call!! I received an email for the Tsunami relief Cricket match that Dish is offering for $9.95. I could not order it with my remote (maybe because my system is so old), so I decided to use the phone order and pay the extra $1. However...
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    510 versus 508

    Thanks for the repsonse- that appears to make the 508 a better deal. Why on earth would Dish charge a fee for the 510 and not the 508. Any ideas?
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    510 versus 508

    I'm looking to upgrade my old receivers to DVRs. Dish Network has this deal to lease 510s from them for $5 each and pay $4.99 a month as well. I heard that the 508 may be a better deal. What are the basic differences between the two receivers, and are the 508s still available? Any assistance...
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    DVR Newbie needs advice

    I am thinking of upgrading one of my 5 year old receivers (37xx and a 27xx) to a DVR. I want to be able to record one Dish channel while simultaneously watching another off the same receiver. Can I do that on a 510? If not, what receiver(s) can I choose from?
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    Odd Sat 119 signal 'loss'- help!!

    I have a Dish 500 (dual LNB) with 2 receivers. The past 2 days, the signal from 119 has been lost and a switch test says the 'even' input from the 119 sat is not working. Okay, here's the odd part: if I switch on receiver1 and receiver2 to a sat 119 channel simultaneously, then I get a signal...
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    Dish 500 signal loss

    I have a Dish 500 (dual LNB) with 2 receivers. The past 2 days, the signal from 119 has been lost and a switch test says the 'even' input from the 119 sat is not working. Okay, here's the odd part: if I switch on receiver1 and receiver2 to a sat 119 channel simultaneously, then I get a signal...