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    Offset dishes and the elevation angle question.

    Actually, it is more correct to say that satellites EITHER east or west of the receiving station's location are closer to the horizon. Satellites line up in an arc (the geostationary orbit around the equator). If you lived at the equator, this arc would be directly overhead - that is, your...
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    Using a DTC 100 with a computer?

    You should be able to connect it to any multisync computer monitor using a standard VGA cable. The RCA has a VGA DB15 output. I connect it directly to my CRT front projector (an NEC XG135) that was designed to accept computer sources, so I see no reason why a good computer multisync monitor...
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    EXCLUSIVE: Big Happenings at DirecTV

    Hmmm. It would make sense for D* to offer local HD in the major markets if they are going to compete with cable. Even though you can get HD via OTA, most people don't want to bother. Cable systems in the major TV markets are already offering the HD locals, so a "no antenna" solution is more...
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    Straight and Simple: D* or E*?

    Let me jump in here and note that a lot of what I hear about Pegasus is simply wrong. I originally activated my DTV service with Pegasus. The customer support has been excellent, and I have had no issues with them. There is no problem with buying and activating new equipment. Pegasus does...