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  1. db2

    Help connecting to internet please

    Mods please feel free to move if not in correct place. I got a new modem from centurylink and now i'm not able to connect my dvrs to the internet. Here is my setup: ZyXEL C1000Z Modem Three H24 Directv Receivers Whole Home DVR service I have the connection kit that goes from H24 -> coaxial ->...
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    Rum Diary On Demand Offer, how does it work?

    I received an email from DirecTV saying, "get $4.99 back on your next movie! Order by 2/22" and the fine print says, "Bill credit. Mail in redemption required." When I click on the ad it takes me to a page where i can order Rum Diary on Demand. I don't see where I can download any coupon...
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    My thoughts three weeks after switching from E* to D*

    I was a E* subscriber for 7+ years and the lack of HD games on FSN North HD was the straw that finally broke the camel's back for me. I wanted to wait a few weeks to before posting a mini review so here are my thoughts: First and foremost if you're considering switching or signing up for...
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    IR/RF Question

    New D* customer here and in my living room setup the HR24 is sitting just far enough back on the shelf that I'm having trouble getting every remote click to be picked up. Questions: 1) Is there an input for an IR extender? 2) Is there another passive IR extender setup that someone could...
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    Are these channels ever used?

    New D* subscriber here, wondering if these channels are ever used and if so, who has access to the programming? ESPN Alternate ESPN Alternate #2 Fox College Sports Fox College Sports Alternates Vs Alternate MLB Alternate Thanks in advance
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    Yet another switching from E* to D* customer

    I have read through the FAQ threads about switching but I did have a few more questions if you guys don't mind :) Where do I get the best deal for new customers? Dishstore.net? Referral? Online? Any way to guarantee the latest equipment? I need equipment for 3 rooms. I'm getting at...
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    Help with Dish Remote Access Android App Not Working

    Receiver: ViP622 Slingbox: SOLO Phone: Evo 4G Shift OS: Android 2.2 I downloaded the Dish Remote access App and I am able to "find" my 622 receiver and I can see a list of all the DVR events I have on it. However, when i go to watch live tv or any of my dvr events it asks me for my...
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    Any chance new Dish/Fox deal will involve HD RSN's going 24/7??

    Anyone know if the terms of the new contract say anything about NOT showing HD sporting events on Fox HD RSN's in SD??
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    2 Questions (Switch from Dish)

    Considering a move from Dish Network to DirecTV, couple of questions: 1) Can you still not combine a signal from OTA attenna with the directv signal in the same cable? Do you still need seperate coax run for OTA? 2) Are you able to "lock out" channels you don't want to see in your guide like...
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    VOIP System for Business

    *Mods feel free to move* My company is looking into getting rid of our analog phone system and going to a VOIP system. We've received a couple of estimates from different companies and wanted to know if anyone here to help provide some insight or direction? Does anyone have any specific...
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    Help with website chat feature for our business

    The company I work for is looking to possibly implement a chat feature where our sales and customer service team can IM with people visiting our websites. Does anyone have any recommendations for a company/software to use for this? Mods, feel free to move this thread if it's in the wrong...
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    Can I move EHD's between Vip211's?

    If I have two vip211 receivers can I move an EHD back and forth between them? What about between a 211 and a 211k?? Thanks db2
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    Questions about moving to D*

    Sorry for yet another E* customer looking to switch to D* thread... 1. Can I "lock out" channels with D*'s receiver like I can with E*? I would like to look at the guide and only see the channels that I want to see. Do I need to set up a favorites list or can I lock out? 2. Do I need to...
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    Need advice on open source forum software

    Mods, feel free to move if this thread is in the wrong area. I'm looking to start a forum for a non-profit group that I belong to and I need some help. I have never created or run my own forum before so I'm really starting from scratch. Being that this is a non-profit group I really don't...
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    HDSportsguide.com jump the shark?

    Not sure exactly which forum this should go in but... Did HDSportsguide.com jump the shark? I noticed that they have not listed NCAA basketball games for a while now (no mention of the NCAA tournament either) and today when I checked it out I found NO listings for MLB games!?!? Is there...
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    Do Green Power EHD's work with Dish receivers?

    Does anyone know if Green Power (GP) external hard drives like this one work with Dish receivers? I am wondering if the green power feature puts the hd into some sort of sleep mode in which case it wouldn't work. Has anyone tried these? On a side note, how much does it cost to run an...
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    Adding another receiver, what wiring do I need?

    My current setup: 129, 119, 110 satellites. Coming into the house are two coax cables. Those cables are diplexed together with an OTA signal and each of the two resulting cables are sent to a different room. I would like to add another receiver into the mix. Do I have to add another coax...
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    Why no Twins vs. Rangers on FSN North or FSN SW in HD 5/21/08??

    The Twins/Rangers baseball game is listed as being on FSNHD on hdsportsguide.com. DirecTV users are also reporting that the game is in HD on their system. Why no HD feed for this game on Dish?? :mad:
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    When Did Sportscenter Jump The Shark?

    A few years ago I would watch Sportscenter at least once, most of the time twice per day. Then, slowly Sportscenter started to become more about the Sportscasters and their signature quips than the sports themselves. The jokes, gags and editorial comments turned me off and I lost interest...
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    Former HD-DVD Supporters, Do You Want BD To Fail?

    I'm not taking a jab here I'm actually asking this seriously. As a former HD-DVD supporter, are you now hoping that BD will fail or become nothing more than a niche format? If so, why? Again, I'm only looking for genuine answers please.
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    Where are the "Where is the uplink thread?" threads?

    Hey, it's almost 11.30 EST and there aren't any, "where is the uplink report?" threads posted yet. What's wrong?? ;)
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    Problem with PDA mode

    I haven't been able to run PDA mode on my Treo 755p for the past week. Right now when I try to log in to Satguys on my Treo it goes to the, "logging in, please click here for page does not automatically redirect." It does not automatically redirect so I click the link and it takes me back to...
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    HD-DVD Advertising Being Pulled?

    The KQRS Morning radio show here in MN has been running HD-DVD ad spots and endorsements off and on for the past few months. This morning I couldn't help noticing that one of the listener's segments which was normally, "brought to you by HD-DVD, the look and sound of perfect" was now just...
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    Any 2.35:1 Dish HD PPV shown OAR?

    Are all of the 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio movies shown on Dish Network HD PPV shown open matte or zoomed? Have there been any shown OAR? If so, is there any way to tell before I order one?
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    HD PPV 2.35:1 Are Movies Shown Open Matte?

    It looks like they turned on the additional HD PPV channels today :) Does anyone know if the Cinemascope 2.35:1 aspect ratio movies are shown with the appropriate bars on the top and bottom or are they shown open matte? I am interested in ordering movies and saving them to my External HD...