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  1. papalittle

    Can not program remotes...

    tried to program over and over and again with no success.
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    Can not program remotes...

    No fluorescent and tried even setting remote on tables and chairs while trying to program them
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    Can not program remotes...

    On the last 3 or 4 installs I have not been able to get the remotes to program to use the TV volume and power. I enter the model of the set and hold the remotes level with the receiver but it always comes up with "sorry can not program remote at this time' or something like that. does not matter...
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    Slimline 3 and SWS-4 Switch question

    I am fairly new at Directv installing and have a question I need answered. I am doing a Genie and 3 mini Genie install in the morning and after opening boxes I see no green SWM 4 way splitter so I dug this splitter up. Will this splitter work on the Slimline 3?
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    This is how you can tell its cold

    I have not seen that on any direct boxes but have a few times on Dish boxes. On Dish boxes the receiver must be 41 degrees or warmer to start up.
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    Help ! 80+ yr old ordered DirecTv, installing SD right now - shouldnt be HD free instead?

    What we do is install HD equipment anyways but do not have HD programming added so if later down the road if they decide to get HD programming the equipment is already installed so it is just a matter of turning on the HD programming.
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    Slimline 5 questions

    Sorry I am a private contractor and trying to expand my field. The reailer who is wanting me to install D* for them knows nothing about them and I can not find any real training aids. So I am learning just like I did for E*. I am going to use a 4way SWM and a power inserter. The LNB only had 1 port.
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    Slimline 5 questions

    anybody? apparently the slimline5 does not need a power inserter?
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    Slimline 5 questions

    I have been installing Direct dish for a very short time but been a Dish installer for 10 years. I have a Genie and 2 clients to install this week and I received at Slimline 5 in the box. Up till now I have only done slimline3 dishes and I can not figure out to install the Slimline5. The box...
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    What day do you record the most programs from locals?

    None at all..only watch locals during bad weather and sometimes the news but record nothing.
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    New User - Install tomorrow!! Anything special do make sure I do with the installer?

    A lot of installers like it if the customer stays out of his way after the walk through so he can get the job done without distractions. I am one of em. I do not mind if the customer helps pull cables but that's about it. Installer do like it if you pull entertainment centers about 3 feet from...
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    Pic goes in and out

    tree in the way?
  13. papalittle

    pole installation in winter

    I use a gas powered auger and have had no problems as long there is no packed clay. as far burying cable it all depends on how far I have to trench. if the pole is within 10 feet of house I will bury the cable using some special tools I made. if more then 10 feet I ask the customer to call me...
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    The 10 Things I Love About DIRECTV

    That's funny because a lot of people who I install Dish for say Dish has better picture quality...
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    A dissapointing tailgate

    papalittle, I'm thinking of buying another battery and using two at future tailgates. How long (using jumper cables from a car) would you expect it to take to fully re-charge the battery if it drained all the way down?? I battery fully drained could take a very long time to recharge using a car...
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    A dissapointing tailgate

    your power inverter will shut down if the input power from your battery gets down under a certain voltage. next time connect battery to a car via jumper cables and charge the battery every hour or so for a few minutes.