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  1. Doctor Bob

    Distant Network Information

    Hey Mdonnelly, Silence is Golden too!!! LOL Here is the latest on the the distant Networks, and NPS... http://www.transmitternews.com/NewsWire/120106newsletter.cfm#H1
  2. Doctor Bob

    Distant Network Information

    Sorry Chaddux, but that is what they make Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Cream for!!! So that we can all have a choice... LOL You need to start posting in yellow, or pink, so that I can be pleased... RONTGLMAO...
  3. Doctor Bob

    Distant Network Information

    The Courts may not allow NPS to handle those feeds, because of the pending decisions... Check the TransmitterNews out at: http://www.transmitternews.com/NewsWire/113006newsletterupd.cfm#H2 There is supposed to be some kind of hearing on Friday AM, and I am sure that TransmitterNews will have...
  4. Doctor Bob

    How to hold your Dish Plus LNB

    Charlie is not going to be happy with you Scott!!! But I guess you don't really care, do you??? RONTGLMAO....
  5. Doctor Bob

    dish network installers online training

    Just a quick note Satprincess!!! Plan your work, and then work your Plan!!! Give them all a written test, to find out what they know, and don't give them a multiable choice test, but rather make them think things out!!!
  6. Doctor Bob

    dish network installers online training

    80% of the folks don't care, but the other 20% are who keep up the good work and give you 80% of the Effort!!!
  7. Doctor Bob

    dish network installers online training

    Hammer that point Home again Claude!!!! RONTGLMAO.... I have been involved in Electronic Tech work, since 1960, and never have I seen such BS from an Industry that could have been so good!!! LOL I was even promoting the SBCA, until I realized that Charlie never did support the Certs, and D*...
  8. Doctor Bob

    dish network installers online training

    Well good for you Hobo, and you almost have to have all of that knowledge, because it would cost you a fortune if you called out a Tech in every area that you landed in... RONTGLMAO.... If you are ever in the Southern California area, give me a call, and we can chat!!!
  9. Doctor Bob

    dish network installers online training

    Hey Alvn8r, that is why it takes at least a year, so that you retain that knowledge, and learn all of the tricks of the trade. Taking note and applying all of those tricks, takes time to absorb, because not every job is the same, and you may not have the opportunity to use a specific talent...
  10. Doctor Bob

    dish network installers online training

    I should have clarified those statements a little better... LOL I really meant to say that if you have never installed Satellites, or Off Air Antennas, and you really don't know that much about Electronics or Electricity, then you will have to spend a year (just like any other apprenticeship...
  11. Doctor Bob

    dish network installers online training

    It takes a minimum of one year in the field with supervision, just to become confident enough, about the Satellite Systems. Then it takes another year, just so you can have the confidence in yourself. Simply studying on line doesn't give you the ability to fully understand how to do the job...
  12. Doctor Bob

    Hot Grounding issues for Dish

    That is why "ALL" installation instructions state that the Installation Technician must follow the NEC and or their "LOCAL" Code!!! Don't blame things on the NEC, when in fact the Local Authority has president over them. The NEC is only the guideline, and is not "A LAW"... The Local Authority is...
  13. Doctor Bob

    Hot Grounding issues for Dish

    Here is an article that came out of Mike Holt's Site ( www.mikeholt.com )!!! It seems like someone is actually paying attention!!! State Warns Of Faulty Satellite TV Installations The largest Dish Network affiliate in the Midwest has agreed to inspect 6,700 systems installed between...
  14. Doctor Bob

    Dish Network to require "Free Phone Line Installation"

    It is going to take more than "ONE" good phone call, to AT&T or anybody for that matter... LOL These Bums don't care about anything except money!!! RONTGLMAO....
  15. Doctor Bob

    Dish Network to require "Free Phone Line Installation"

    Well, I guess that Charlie found out about all that money that Rupert was making, from those "Stat" Guys" and decided to see how far he could push the envelope!!! RONTGLMAO.... It seems that Dish Network has been pushing "LinkUS" http://www.linkuscorp.com/contactushome.htm , to hard lately...
  16. Doctor Bob

    Hot Topic for Dish Network

    I think we all agree, with the premise that Both E* & D* need to get a better handle on who represents them, but the truth is, that cost a lot of money, and neither Company is willing to spend what it really takes to solve the problems... The are closely emulating the Cable Companies now...
  17. Doctor Bob

    Hot Topic for Dish Network

    Here is an interesting article about a Dish Network Dealer, that should turn out to be interesting... http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/beaconnews/city/2_1_AU07_SANDWICH_S1.htm Police send satellite TV issue to attorney general By Matt Hanley STAFF WRITER SANDWICH - Police are...
  18. Doctor Bob

    Dish in Hawaii, will it work with a SuperDish?

    You need to talk to one of your local dealers, and have them give you advice on the best system is going to be for your circumstances. My Brother lives in the Honolulu area, and can't even get a signal, because of the mountains, that block the the view of the Birds. D* & E* don't have a...