Social Feed

Main Feed My Feed
G
gnolan0660
Last reply · posted in DIRECTV General Forum

No longer allowed to sell DTV Equipment

I tried to buy an HR20 DVR at Circuit City Saturday evening and was told by the manager that as of 48 hrs prior DTV notified them that they or anyone else were no longer allowed to sell equipment. He said this included new customers. Can anyone verify this and if so why?
Read more
18 Replies · 3759 views
Load Replies (18) Reply Legacy View
Cobra611
Cobra611
Okay, I may need a little help in understanding something, so please bear with me. I was a DirecTV subscriber for 10 years, when I switched to Cablevision because they had MSGHD, a few years back. Can someone please explain to me about the buying/leasing of DirecTV equipment, such as receivers and DVR's? For instance, if I purchase an HD-DVR through a retailer such as Best Buy or Circuit City, it's considered leased, therefore I do not own it?? Sorry for the ignorance, but it doesn't make much sense to me. I still have about 4 D* receivers sitting in my basement, including a Sony Ultimate TV box. Is that equipment obsolete at this point??
Thanks everyone!
Read more
Reply
J
joed32
Cobra611 said:
Okay, I may need a little help in understanding something, so please bear with me. I was a DirecTV subscriber for 10 years, when I switched to Cablevision because they had MSGHD, a few years back. Can someone please explain to me about the buying/leasing of DirecTV equipment, such as receivers and DVR's? For instance, if I purchase an HD-DVR through a retailer such as Best Buy or Circuit City, it's considered leased, therefore I do not own it?? Sorry for the ignorance, but it doesn't make much sense to me. I still have about 4 D* receivers sitting in my basement, including a Sony Ultimate TV box. Is that equipment obsolete at this point??
Thanks everyone!
Click to expand...

? It sounds like you have D* service now from some of your posts. Am I wrong?
Read more
Reply
randyk47
randyk47
Cobra - Can't speak to your old equipment but, basically, equipment bought at retailers like Best Buy and Circuit City are leased units. While you can still buy equipment the cost can be significantly higher, like 2 to 3 times. It took me a bit of adjusting to get used to the idea that I no longer was really buying my D* units but my latest acquisition, an HR20 HD DVR, is indeed a leased unit I got directly from D*. Until something changes my days of fully owning equipment are numbered. Right now I own my H10 and H20 and the monthly charge for the additional units is the same as leased.
Read more
Reply
B
Brewman
I have noticed the Circuit City website clearly states the units are leased.

B Brewer
Read more
Reply
T
tko365
I saw this thread so I rushed to Best Buy to buy another HR20 in case something was up. I was going to buy another one this weekend anyway. I asked the salesman if he would sell me the HR20 and he said sure. He was not aware of any stoppage in sales. He did say Best Buy will only sell to existing D* customers. If you are a new customer, you have to go the D* (or an online source). A gentleman bought an HR20 earlier in the day and was arguing that Best Buy forced him into a new two year contract. Not really true. D* will do this when he activates the equipment.

Here are the exact terms on my receipt...

SERVICE AND SERVICE OPTIONS

You want the following service plans: DIRECTV EXIST CUST HDWR LEA. I certify and accept the following terms: I am a current DIRECTV customer. Programming, DVR, HD Access and Lease fee commitments required; based on type and no. of receiver(s). Equip. return req'd at cancellation. I certify and accept the following terms: I am a current DIRECTV customer. Programming, DVR, HDAccess and Lease fee commitments required (based on type and number of receivers). Receipt of DIRECTV programming is subject to terms of the DIRECTV Customer Agreement; copy provided at directv.com/legal and in my first bill. Equipment is at all times, property of DIRECTV. Upon cancellation of service, equipment must be returned to DIRECTV or additional fees apply.​
Read more
Reply
B
Brewman
Okay, I can see where a retailer may say they can't sell machines any longer. After getting D* to agree to let me buy my equipment and they will credit my account for the price of a HD receiver I went to a local Circuit City. I decided to go for the HD DVR at my expense for the upgrade. I kid you not that it took over 30 minutes of them entering information, calling and getting appoval codes, and then entering more information. It was not a ring it up, pay for it, have a nice day transaction. They told me some of the procedures had changed in the past week. As a side note, D* told me the dish would come with the receiver but CC charged me $100.00 for it. Now I need to see if D* will credit me for that too seeing as they will not have to pay someone for the install. Hopefully I will be enjoying the new HD by this afternoon!!

B Brewer
Read more
Reply
View all replies (18)
meStevo
meStevo
Lifetime Supporter
Last reply · posted in The Sports Section

NFL 2026-2027 Season

Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.
Read more
116 Replies · 1824 views
Load Replies (116) Reply Legacy View
  • Like
Reactions: Jimbo and dfergie
meStevo
Foxbat
Foxbat
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
www.colts.com

Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties

Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
www.colts.com www.colts.com
Read more
Reply
  • Like
Reactions: Mike0616 and rvvaquero
rvvaquero
rvvaquero
Foxbat said:
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
www.colts.com

Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties

Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
www.colts.com www.colts.com
Click to expand...
Be nice to see a Cowboy headline like that.
Read more
Reply
  • Haha
Reactions: Mike0616 and osu1991
M
Mike0616
Foxbat said:
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
www.colts.com

Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties

Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
www.colts.com www.colts.com
Click to expand...

Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
Read more
Reply
  • Like
Reactions: Foxbat
Foxbat
Foxbat
Jeeez, Week 6, no lead is safe…
Read more
Reply
View all replies (116)
Peter Parker
Peter Parker
Supporting Founder Lifetime Supporter
Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

DISH Hopper 3 Software Version 713 Is Out

No idea what improvements might be involved.
Read more
24 Replies · 1049 views
Load Replies (24) Reply Legacy View
  • Like
Reactions: LQQK and reubenray
N
naptime
I'm getting fabulous picture on Ch. 148 4k, but zero audio with H713. This is with a recorded show (Notre Dame game). Anyone else have this? Audio is fine on every other channel.
Read more
Reply
  • Like
Reactions: charlesrshell
jsmit86
jsmit86
naptime said:
I'm getting fabulous picture on Ch. 148 4k, but zero audio with H713. This is with a recorded show (Notre Dame game). Anyone else have this? Audio is fine on every other channel.
Click to expand...
It's a known issue.
For a temporary fix, go into the menu, Audio, and turn Dolby Audio "OFF". You will have PCM stereo audio.

I was able to give the tech ops team some data logs so they could diagnose the problem, and they rolled me back to H708 temporarily. It fixed that issue.

They let me know that they understand what caused the issue, and it will be fixed within a few weeks in a new update.
Read more
Reply
  • Like
Reactions: Foxbat, Almighty1, reubenray and 3 others
long_time_Dish
long_time_Dish
jsmit86 said:
They let me know that they understand what caused the issue, and it will be fixed within a few weeks in a new update.
Click to expand...
Oh, you mean "soon"? :biggrin
Read more
Reply
  • Like
Reactions: Foxbat and charlesrshell
Almighty1
Almighty1
jsmit86 said:
It's a known issue.
For a temporary fix, go into the menu, Audio, and turn Dolby Audio "OFF". You will have PCM stereo audio.

I was able to give the tech ops team some data logs so they could diagnose the problem, and they rolled me back to H708 temporarily. It fixed that issue.

They let me know that they understand what caused the issue, and it will be fixed within a few weeks in a new update.
Click to expand...
I guess they will be busy when lots of people start asking for rollbacks to H708 now that you mention that downgrades of software does exist because it will likely fix the OTA Single Tuner and the IR Remote problems in H710-H713.
Read more
Reply
  • Like
Reactions: long_time_Dish and charlesrshell
navychop
navychop
Almighty1 said:
it will likely fix the OTA Single Tuner
Click to expand...

:popcorn
Read more
Reply
  • Like
Reactions: charlesrshell
dishstaller
dishstaller
Almighty1 said:
it will likely fix the OTA Single Tuner
Click to expand...
🤣

Oh....you were serious
Read more
Reply
  • Like
Reactions: charlesrshell
View all replies (24)
iJustine
· posted in iJustine

This is iPhone Duo!

Time for another AWESOME video from iJustine!


View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/P4_TzYKwcNY


Direct YouTube Link - This is iPhone Duo!
The official iJustine Website's Website
Buy her book!
Read more
0 Replies · 6 views
Replies Reply Legacy View
TWiT Tech Podcast Network
· posted in TWiT Tech Podcast Network

Generative AI: Revolutionizing Game NPC Dialogue & Behavior? #shorts

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!


View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-O2iLThF4z8


Direct YouTube Link - Generative AI: Revolutionizing Game NPC Dialogue & Behavior? #shorts
TWIT's Website
TWIT Live Feed
Read more
0 Replies · 5 views
Replies Reply Legacy View
teachsac
teachsac
Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU!
Last reply · posted in TV Shows

S.W.A.T. Exiles (Starz)

Hondo is back with a new squad 9/25 only on Starz.


View: https://m.youtube.com/shorts/b0gPzA8KHEQ
Read more
7 Replies · 100 views
Load Replies (7) Reply Legacy View
  • Like
Reactions: dfergie
K
klang
Never watched the previous shows, so doubtful.
Read more
Reply
dfergie
teachsac
teachsac
Started watching yesterday. Not too bad.
Read more
Reply
Scott Greczkowski
Scott Greczkowski
Wife likes it.
Read more
Reply
  • Like
Reactions: teachsac
teachsac
teachsac
I like Zyra from La Brea (one with the prosthetic).
Read more
Reply
View all replies (7)
Scott Greczkowski
Scott Greczkowski
Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU! Cutting Edge
Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club

Song Name Game Part 3!

Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!

So let the game continue!

The last song was added by Bobby who posted...

One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters

CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!

Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game

Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.

Example:

Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow

Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio

Another example:

Ride the Lightning -- Metallica

Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne


Get it?


An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
Read more
68536 Replies · 2673494 views
Load Replies (68536) Reply Legacy View
  • Like
Reactions: c-spand
Bobby
Bobby
I Saw The Light - Todd Rundgren
Read more
Reply
  • Like
Reactions: long_time_Dish and dishstaller
long_time_Dish
long_time_Dish
Little Bit Of Light - Strange Weather
Read more
Reply
  • Like
Reactions: dishstaller
EatMyVolts
EatMyVolts
A Little Bit of Soap -- The Jarmels
Read more
Reply
long_time_Dish
long_time_Dish
Give A Little Bit - Supertramp
Read more
Reply
  • Love
  • Like
Reactions: dishstaller and FTA4PA
dishstaller
dishstaller
Little Wing - Jimi Hendrix
Read more
Reply
View all replies (68536)
dfergie
dfergie
Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU!
Last reply · posted in TV Shows

Stargate SG-1 Discussion

Stargate SG-1 cancelled, Atlantis renewed
clear.gif

Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
clear.gif

The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.

Stargate Atlantis, meanwhile, has been renewed for a fourth season, with the network hoping to see that the spin-off series can stand alone, according to a source.
Source Gateworld
Read more
2033 Replies · 184131 views
Load Replies (2033) Reply Legacy View
R
reubenray
I have gotten back into watching SG-1 and I have recorded most of the episodes to binge watch. What episodes are about the Antarctic or was this a movie? Also where could I watch the SG-1 movies?
Read more
Reply
osu1991
osu1991
pluto.tv

Watch Stargate SG-1 for Free Online | Pluto TV

Stargate SG-1 picks up where the blockbuster film left off as the SG-1 team sets out to explore the mysteries of the Stargate and the worlds beyond it in the pulse-pounding series which became a worldwide phenomenon and a science fiction classic. Stream Stargate SG-1 for free on Pluto TV.
pluto.tv pluto.tv
Read more
Reply
long_time_Dish
long_time_Dish
reubenray said:
I have gotten back into watching SG-1 and I have recorded most of the episodes to binge watch. What episodes are about the Antarctic or was this a movie? Also where could I watch the SG-1 movies?
Click to expand...
Well, there are a couple involving the Antarctic. "Solitudes", S1 E17 (one of my favorites), Then, "Lost City', S7 E21 and E22. Then, in the SGA pilot, "Rising", S1 E1 and E2, it starts out in the Antarctic for about the first 20 minutes or so.
Read more
Reply
  • Like
Reactions: Foxbat, osu1991 and dfergie
R
reubenray
long_time_Dish said:
Well, there are a couple involving the Antarctic. "Solitudes", S1 E17 (one of my favorites), Then, "Lost City', S7 E21 and E22. Then, in the SGA pilot, "Rising", S1 E1 and E2, it starts out in the Antarctic for about the first 20 minutes or so.
Click to expand...
Which one has O'Neil being Ancients? I am at the end of Season 8 now.
Read more
Reply
long_time_Dish
long_time_Dish
reubenray said:
Which one has O'Neil being Ancients? I am at the end of Season 8 now.
Click to expand...
If I understand your question, O'Neill had the Ancient's knowledge in the "Lost City" two-part episode. That was when Anubis attacked Earth and there was a big battle over Antarctica.
Read more
Reply
  • Like
Reactions: Foxbat
View all replies (2033)
TWiT Tech Podcast Network
· posted in TWiT Tech Podcast Network

Defender on Linux: Microsoft’s Big Security Move #shorts

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!


View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/wVdnjWsw2Uk


Direct YouTube Link - Defender on Linux: Microsoft's Big Security Move #shorts
TWIT's Website
TWIT Live Feed
Read more
0 Replies · 12 views
Replies Reply Legacy View
Ramy
Ramy
Supporting Founder
Last reply · posted in The Sports Section

2026-27 NCAA College Football

Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.
Read more
152 Replies · 1930 views
Load Replies (152) Reply Legacy View
  • Haha
Reactions: Mike0616
Foxbat
Foxbat
Best fan sign I saw during the ND-BYU game: "Bear ate your Lucky Charms!" (Bear being the Cougars' QB). I was going to suggest, "Have you or your team been involved in a Carr crash?"
Read more
Reply
  • Haha
Reactions: Jimbo and Mike0616
osu1991
M
Mike0616
osu1991 said:

View: https://youtu.be/mUq0cZaflyc?si=odZ2TTCweQXCWNBR
Click to expand...


They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.😈. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
Read more
Reply
  • Like
Reactions: Howard Simmons
Jimbo
Jimbo
Mike0616 said:
They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.😈. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
Click to expand...
Yup, I agree, I'd rather be 2 or 3 till the last few weeks.
Read more
Reply
  • Like
Reactions: Mike0616
osu1991
View all replies (152)
TWiT Tech Podcast Network
· posted in TWiT Tech Podcast Network

RTX Spark: NVIDIA's AI PC Powerhouse Details! #shorts

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!


View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/PSGt6dUXdnI


Direct YouTube Link - RTX Spark: NVIDIA's AI PC Powerhouse Details! #shorts
TWIT's Website
TWIT Live Feed
Read more
0 Replies · 18 views
Replies Reply Legacy View
Load More
Top
Back