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  1. Kentstater72

    Godd install Michigan MicroTech

    Good install Michigan MicroTech Thought I might tell a story of a good install. I did post this in that other forum as well, but I consider that one the forum of D* info and Sat Guys the forum of understanding that info. So anyway, I was on the waiting list for the HR20 for a couple...
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    S-Video out/480P?

    on the Hr20 or Hr 10-250, does S-Video support 480P? My tv's have only component and s-video (and composite) Also does a Component splitter work for 1080I and 480P?
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    HR20/10-250 combo

    I am preparing for an installation on Saturday, if it doesnt snow. I was hoping the OTA would be on but since it will not be I have a plan. Please tell me if my thinking is flawed. (But just on this issue) I want to keep my 10-250 just the way it is but take one SAT coaxial and hook it to...
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    "Moved" but nothing changed

    OK, Lets not get into the ethics of this, but I "moved" my sister on Thanks giving Day. She is in one of the worst DMA's (Allen County Ohio). So we moved her a little north to get the Toledo locals. I changed her over to paperless a few weeks ago. We called and had no problem switching. She...
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    IR remote HR20 - HR10 interference

    This is what I want to do. It sounds complicated and I do not know remotes and the IR stuff so please I need help. I would like to set the HR20 and the 10-250 next to each other I would put both component into my LR HDTV (no HDMI) I would hook up the antenna to the 10-250 and sats to HR20...
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    Voom Sensar to DB2?

    I am using the antenna that Voom put in (the Batwing). It works fine for all but one station. The towers are all about 15 miles away with a spread of 25 degrees. I am also using the cm7775 amp. NBC broadcasts its digital signal weaker than any other station including PBS. I get NBC fine in...
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    Spot beam chart

    Is there a chart that shows which satellites send which locals?
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    another moving question

    Hello dish neighbors, I am a Directv user but am trying to help out my sister who has Dish. She lives in one of the worst DMA’s Lima Ohio. She can’t get OTA very well and can’t get waivers. I have read the forum and see that one can “move”. First she went paperless so that is set. Will there...
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    switching between tuners

    I do not want to highjack the good discussions on the HR20 so I will ask this in a separate thread. I read the stuff on only one buffer in the HR20 vs 2 in the 10-250 I have never used this feature so I went home and tried going back and forth. I found it cumbersome at best. Am I missing...
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    OTA scan on HR10

    I lost the signal for the Toledo CBS OTA so I re scanned and it found it but at a different location. It saw the signal @ 17.3-4-5, this ir the assigned frequency, not the channel. The problem is that I get no schedule. I have a call into WTOL but no response. Any thoughta? WTOL-DT 11.1...
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    When D* switched out your H20?

    When D* upgraded those H10's for H20s and the new dish did they lengthen the commitment. In other words when the HR20 comes out will they add two years to my commitment to get the upgrade?
  12. Kentstater72

    MPeg4 and R10

    With the deals going on for the 10-250 I want to make sure I am set for the future with my R10. The question is: Will my R10 still be completely functional for LIL and all satellite channel's. The R10 is in the bedroom and SD is fine. I have the 10-250 in the livingroom and will upgrade...
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    emusic offer from D*

    Has anyone signed up for the emusic free trial that D* is offering on the web. I saw the offer when I had signed into my account. I do not see any hidden catch, though the selection does not fit my tastes. I am sure I can find 75 downloads, but I wanted to check with the group to make sure I...
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    simple questions re:311

    My sister in Lima Ohio is getting Dish installed. two quick questions 1. When she hooks up her antenna to the 311 will she only receive digital broadcasts, or will she be getting the analog broadcast. (Lima's CBS is analog only) 2. Does she need the phone hook up really, or just for...
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    Billing Questions

    I am considering going to the auto payment with credit card. I thought I saw an offer for a $10.00 credit but when I got home and ready to switch I could not find the offer on the site. I called a CSR who told me that when I signed up they would give me a credit BUT he could not point out...
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    Hard Drive usage level

    Is there a way to see how much of the HDD has been used and see what is available? My old 6412 always had a % used on the recorded menu.
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    Two DVR rebates

    I am a little confused. In my dealings with D*'s retention department, rebates came up. The first rep said no rebates on the second dvr, went away and came back and said yes, that a HD with a SD secondary would qualify for two rebates. The same scenario happened the next time I talked to...
  18. Kentstater72

    Solar flares and satellite TV?

    Sep 7, 6:33 PM (ET) "WASHINGTON (AP) - A large solar flare was reported Wednesday and forecasters warned of potential electrical and communications disruptions. The flare was reported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Environment Center in Boulder, Colo...
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    Voom cables ok for D* install

    I will be getting my install this saturday and I am preparing as much as possible for a easy time of it. A couple questions: 1. Can the installer use the coax cables left from Voom? I had the V* installer put in a double line, anticipating a DVR(didn't know it would be a 10-250) 2. In...
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    Former voomer D* deal

    I called D* to check out the deals that are being talked about on the other threads ($299 -$100) and was told there was no offer for new subscribers. I mentioned that I was a former Voom customer and WOW. She gave me the HD DVR for $99 after rebate, a free standard DVR after rebate and some...
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    Voom to D*, dazed and confused

    Ok I have been waiting for D* to make some announcement re: HD additions, Mpeg4 and when Detroit can expect HD lil. I also have the Voom rebate form in front of me and am a little confused there also. It looks like I will need to make a discission soon because I can't call on June 30th and...
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    What is more important now?

    I see less and less chatter regarding the DVR these days and more about content, HD versus SD and overall picture quality. Here is a poll on the single most important thing to you right now. I know the survival of Voom is important but assume they are moving forward. If "Other", please...
  23. Kentstater72

    Dolan Easter Dinner

    Ok, we are all waiting for mondays actions, so in the interim I would like to throw out two questions for a light discussion. What will the Dolans have for Easter Dinner? Turkey, Ham, Crow, or will some just eat their words? Question two. Surely this will become a made for TV movie...
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    What can we realistically expect from today’s meeting?

    Without all the blather, what can be accomplished at todays meeting. 1. He has the dollars. The board wont finalize anything, they will then sit down for negotiations. 2. He does not have the backing. Dolan will then stall to get more time. Todays...
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    Is it too early for a CES synopsys for Voom?

    I have been following the Voom/CES threads and I see them go from general discussions of the topic to techno-detail discussions. I would like an overall discussion of what we have learned from the show. My impression so far is not good. 1. Working DVR stuck in a cabinet where people...