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    Shaw Direct Lost HD/Anik F2 channels - Help needed, down in Dallas!

    Long story explaining my issue, so please bear with me... :) Need help from the experts (espl. US customers with 2-dish setup). Been a 7-year Shaw Direct customer with a 2-dish (85 cm Patriot), Pansat PT-5900 LNBFs, DTV 4x8 powered switch etc. Recently, I lost all signal on all channels from...
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    Need help - Lost my Intertional Channel (no longer being sold a-la-carte)

    I made my biggest mistake today chatting with Dish Loyalty via web to complain about Cricket World cup 2011 pricing (free for new customers w/vonage, $129 for existing) and agent offered to offset cost of my ordering the Cricket World Cup package by offering $5 per month off for 6 months. 2...
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    Value for my 3 yr-old Starchoice 505HD receiver?

    Thinking of getting rid of one of my SC receivers (505HD, the other one is the problematic 530). Being located southside (north tx), trying to understand what would be the fair value for a clean, self-owned DSR 505 HD? Also, I am not sure if I can find any interest in local listings...
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    Looks like no NBA games on Sportsnet starting with the 2008-09 season (next season)

    globesports.com: Sportsnet drops the ball That will suck. Hopefully, Raptors NBA-HD and the Score-HD get added to SC by then and that they pick up the games that Sportsnet-HD plans to drop.
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    Formula 1 Aus GP PQ diff TSN-HD vs Speed-HD

    Hi all: I am using my SC 505 receiver and a 1080p 50' Sony LCD HDTV (with component video connection) and watching the live coverage of the Australian GP Formula 1 qualifying. As I wanted, TSN-HD (channel 280) is carrying the true 'LIVE' feed with audio commentary from ITV UK. Speed is...
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    Speed-HD on Starchoice Guide yet?

    Speed-HD on Starchoice Guide yet? UPDATE - SPEED-HD added to SC Anybody seeing Speed-HD (supposed to be on channel 274) on their Starchoice guide yet? BTW, I have a 505 receiver with F0 firmware. My trip-count has not gone up since yesterday. I guess I will have to wait till tomorrow to see...
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    Australian Open on TSN-HD

    Hi! I have been watching the Australian Open the past 3 days on TSN-HD. The pictures looked crisp and had more detail & was 16 x 9 wide (possibly true HD). Just to compare, I used to flip to 400 (TSN regular) and I could easily notice the difference and loss of picture details (on regular...
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    118.7 Re-point kit

    Hi! E* came yesterday and replaced the LNBFs/brackets on my SuperDish 121 with a new 118.7 re-point kit and everything looks good. A few questions about Signal strength. When I go to check switch and cycle thru' my satellites, the signal strength (I live in Dallas, TX) is in the high 60s on...
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    Looking at getting Starchoice

    Hi! Is there an authorized installer in Dallas TX to receive SC? What size is the SC dish (comparable to a E* SuperDish 121?). Will I get reliable signal strength from Dallas. Also, do they accept a US address? I would be interested in SC primarily for TSN's Formula 1 coverage (ITV's race...
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    Leased DVR 625 - mininum programming?

    Hi! I have a leased DVR-625. I am currently free of any contractual agreements and I have AT200 and international programming. Now that FIOS TV is offering deals in my area, my question is, can I downgrade to just the International programming on my DVR-625 with no american programming...
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    Dish'n It up DVR-625 install tommorow

    Hi! I currently have an old 301 receiver (owned) that I am swapping out for a DVR-625 under the E* Dish n' It up promo and have paid $119 for the upgrade. The installer is due to come out tommorow. Here's my set up currently: 1. SuperDish 121 with a DP34 switch. 2. 301 receiver/tv in...
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    Help - Spoke to a E* supervisor

    Hi! I just got off the phone with an E* supervisor, trying to upgrade to a DVR-625 from my old 301. Here were the options that I got: 1. Upgrade to 625 with an 18-month commitment for $70 (LEASED Equipment). 2. Buy a 510 for $120 with no-commitment, and I'd own the equipment. Experts, could...