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  1. mbarnes

    How to record more than 5 episodes

    I've got a DirecTV HD DVR I've set up to record several series. Sometimes a channel will have a marathon on a series, but I only get five episodes, the earlier ones get dumped. Is there a setting someplace where I can set the number of episodes to keep? Thanks, Michael
  2. mbarnes

    Receiver rack mount

    North American Cable has exactly what I need, but they don't sell direct. DirecTV doesn't even know what I am talking about. No surprise there. Supposedly a reseller from NACE will contact me. Anyone on here do mail order business?
  3. mbarnes

    Receiver rack mount

    I've got a bunch of D11-500 receivers in an eight slot rack mount. These are slowly dying and DirecTV is sending me D12-100 replacements. Naturally, they are just slightly thicker than the D11-500, so they don't fit the rack slots. Does anyone know where I can get a rack mount that will hold...
  4. mbarnes

    NASA Mandatory HD Upgrade?

    From DirecTV website: Yes, DIRECTV will still offer NASA TV on Channel 289. However, starting August 3, 2011, NASA TV will only be available to customers who have DIRECTV HD equipment and are subscribed to HD Access ($10/month). But please note: NASA TV will remain a standard definition channel.
  5. mbarnes

    NASA Mandatory HD Upgrade?

    Today I am getting a banner on the NASA channel that says I must upgrade to HD to continue to receive NASA, even though it will still be a standard def channel. What other channels are affected by this mandatory upgrade? How much are they charging for this? Sounds like another D* ripoff.
  6. mbarnes

    Area blackout for NASA???

    After over half hour on hold, a human voice answered and said they have a bunch of channels out.No ideas on when they will be fixed. But it is a well known problem. Swell.
  7. mbarnes

    Area blackout for NASA???

    So, I'm happily watching the series of 50th Anniversary speeches on NASA channel 283 and the screen goes blank. Then a message pops saying this programming is not available in my area. NASA with regional blackouts? You've got to be kidding! You think I can get anyone to answer at DTV? Hah!
  8. mbarnes

    Looks like the normal shaft job

    My wife falls for the flashy ads for DirecTV. She calls them directly and orders some kind of package thats supposed to be special rates and no DVR charge for two years. She orders one DVR and one standard receiver. We already had DishNetwork that was a DIY installation when I moved here...
  9. mbarnes

    Many receivers, which switches?

    OK, that makes sense for two LNBs and 2 sats. How about some of these that have 3,4, even 5 LNBs? Are there more tones? With two voltages and tone on or off, you only have four options. With three LNBs, you'd need six choices. I can see where this could get complicated real fast.
  10. mbarnes

    Many receivers, which switches?

    I've got an installation with nine receivers (so far), but not all are connected yet. IIRC, I've got two dishes on the roof, each with two LNBs. I have the office information package with the below listed channels plus the Dallas market locals. It is working right now with seven receivers...