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    DPPTwin Discontinued?

    I heard earlier this week that the DPP Twin will be discontinued (not available for order) for DNSC, retailer, and contractor installs, that they are trying to move some of the older legacy equipment out. Has anyone else heard this or is this just in my area? Because we just got 5 pallets of...
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    Grounding The System Question

    with all that being said, keep in mind E* new ground policy also states that the ground wire from ground block to ground source can now no longer be more than 20ft. you also want to make sure that from the ground block, you have a shorter ground wire than you do coax to the receiver. Electricity...
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    Diplexer with cable modem

    Yup, I would throw in a four way amp made by SVI, it has four outputs all gain +7dB, this would allow later dedicated home runs from amp to other TV's/Receivers
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    Cable/Upgrade Question - Need help fast

    For one u need to know what HD channels you want, majority of new HD are on sat 129. After you have figured out what satellites u need for the HD channels u want and point the dish there, then you can use the new box with the old system. The new HD boxes will work with Legacy or Dish Pro Quad so...
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    Diplexer with cable modem

    They usually range between 7.5 to 9 Db for a four way. I dont mind taking a 8Db hit for what it does.
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    Diplexer with cable modem

    sent you a PM, I first learned of these when I did Eric Spellman's custom install at his house. You may know of him he is a big Electronic guru, he does evaluations on businesses, products, etc. He writes for several newspapers, and magazine's (PC Weekly) I used this brand combiner to combine...
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    Diplexer with cable modem

    Regardless what you subscribe to, the FCC regulates any frequencies being broadcast into air, whether it be cable channel freq. or forward/reverse path freq.
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    Diplexer with cable modem

    It is possible using output to output isolation signal combiner. You have to make sure your reverse levels are ok to do this. If your reverse levels cant take anymore then you can use Holland SUB-Band diplexers, wich seperates and combines 5-40mhz and 54-1000mhz which allows you to amplify...
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    defective dpp twins

    Well corporate is a large building that I spent last week in. It is an old Meriyl Lynch building located at 9601 S. Meridian Blvd. Englewood, Co. In fact it is the very next exit off of I-25 from Direct TV's corporate Building. As for the numbers, $150 is new figure from 2006, and a very...
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    Question for installers...

    It takes a professional to be a professional, not tools. I have traveled 250 miles in the middle of indian reservation, before realizing I didn't have any tools, except screwdriver, rachet & socket, pocket knife, and my drill. And how I can imagine that you wouldn't like me hanging off the side...
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    Chained DP34s and power solutions

    Just search for 18v DC power packs with female f-connector. I use these all the time for power. These are alot more reliable than receivers. They use these power packs with SVI UHF amplifiers. http://www.quintechelectronics.com/dcp2150-dc-inserter.php
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    UHF pro remote to control two Dish boxes?

    You could just use the same remote programmed to the same remote address and put some attenuators on the remote antenna on each box. This enabling you to change the channel with 10 or 15 foot, but when downstairs wouldn't change the upstairs. Just an idea
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    defective dpp twins

    Corporate just stated that they just cut connections with supplier. After investigation is was found to be testing or the lack there of, before releasing shipment, do not yet know all technical details yet. But dish network spends on average of $150 a truck roll, so I would say I would do the...