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    Urgent: Need Info on SHVIA

    I am going to breakfast on Friday morning (in nine hours) with Senator Allen (VA), who is on the Senate Commerce Committee. I will also be meeting with Congressman Goode (VA-5) on Saturday afternoon. Can someone update me on the latest re: SHVIA and related HDTV legislation? What...
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    Equipment Advice Needed

    I am in the initial planning stages for an all-HDTV sports bar in a small city (big enough to support the bar, but small enough there will not be any ESPNZone or other big boys to compete with). Assume the AV technology budget is $50,000 - $75,000 installed/calibrated/ready to go. DirecTV will...
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    New HDTV Content for DirecTV

    It is not a question of if, but when. DirecTV has been promising additional HD content, both to consumers and in earnings calls with stock analysts. If their TIVO strategy from last year is any indication, it would make sense for them to introduce a major HD push just in time for football...
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    SHVIA Question

    I am currently eligible and receive distant network service for CBS and FOX from DirecTV. I also get CBS-HD. Next month, a new privately-owned local CBS affiliate is scheduled to start broadcasting in this area. Will I lose my distant network service for CBS when the new affiliate goes on air?
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    HD Upgrade for Movers Deal

    I am moving this week. Called DirecTV Movers Hotline last night and said I was considering switching to Dish at my new place because they were offering a discounted HD package. DirecTV immediately offered me an HD upgrade deal for $199. I pushed a little harder to see if I could get $99 deal...
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    Antenna Reception Question

    I am a DirecTV customer. Just purchased a Terk TV-44 dish-mounted antenna to get my local channels. I get some of the channels, but not on the channel they are supposed to be. For example, Channel 29 comes in crystal clear on channel 80 on my tv, but not at all on channel 29. None of the...