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Last reply Aug 28, 2008 · posted in DIRECTV General Forum

So I switched to AT&T Uverse TV..........

.......and after 2 days plugged my D* boxes back in. I am not going to bad mouth Uverse. They are trying. I really wanted it to work, as the total price for TV and Internet is the same as what im paying for D*. I gave it a week on 2 TV's. But on my main HD(DVR) and an SD, I could never get it to work well, so after 2 days, I plugged my D* back in. Today, I completely disconnected all the ATT stuff. I am in fact very impressed with the internet part of Uverse, and the HD TV picture is very good, but the limitations* right now make it not for me. It appears that D* is still the best thing going!(as I should have realized since ive been a D* customer for 12 years!)Uverse may be a great option for some, but right now, it's just not for me.

* ATT Uverse Limitations for me:
only 2 HD signals at a time(only 1 in some areas)
only 4 toatal signals at a time
no OTA ability
HD channel selection lacking
only 1 DVR per house
Several know issues with the DVR, wich make it somewhat useless.(only 2/5 shows actually recorded)

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dallasjayhawk

Aug 21, 2008

I just installed U-verse this week and while I was skeptical of the HD quality compared to DirecTV, I have been pleasantly surprised by the quality and it looks no different (better or worse) on my 720p 42 Plasma. I did notice poor quality on SD on the plasma while watching fast action sports. SD on my 40 SD CRT looks very good.

I like the super fast channel changing as well as the channel surfing guide that gives you a live video PIP of the channel that you have highlighted (pretty cool).

I also like the VOD options for kids programming as well as a large number of SD movie and series titles from HBO, Cinemax, SHO, TMC, etc... and I've found the quality to be good and download time to be a non-factor.

I'm on a 10 MB plan that can have 2 HD streams.

My kids are complaining about not having DVR capability to pause their live shows since u-Verse only gives you one DVR currently but I think they will adjust and will appreciate the upgrade in VOD capabilities for all set top boxes (even non-DVR boxes).

I haven't found any deal breakers with the use of the DVR yet but I've got neighbors who said it was too flakey and didn't always record what they wanted. I could say the same about DirecTV with the grey screen problem.

The HD lineup on DTV is superior in terms of volume at this point but there becomes a point of diminishing returns similar to the NFL Sunday Ticket since I can only watch (enjoy) one channel at a time.

I didn't have to change my email address from sbcglobal.net and AT&T provided a wifi router that may be superior to my older wifi router and bumped my incoming speed from 6 MB to 10 MB and bumped up my upload speed as well.

Forgot to add that there is no cancellation fee with U-Verse so the risk is low.

Why did I switch???

Mostly to get a better deal on combined internet/TV.

What didn't I like???

Grey screen instead of recorded content. If the box needs to be reset so often then why don't they reset it via a signal from the mother ship when I'm not watching it???

Deciding that I didn't want to spend almost $400 on NFL Ticket plus SuperFan and still chapped that DTV charges extra for HD NFL (a total rip-off).

The loss of signal when it rains and there are thunder storms and possible tornados moving in my direction from the southwest (same direction the dish is pointed).

The ridiculous lag in changing channels (does it have the processor of a TRS-80???).

VOD only via ethernet cable or additional cost wifi extender since my plasma is on an exterior wall without any ethernet outlet near. I'm not going to run ethernet wire just to get VOD.

I've had DTV for about 10 years (PrimeStar and cable prior to that) but upgraded to HD (new contract) in Jan so I've probably got 15 months left on DTV contract. I assume I'll get hit for $300 cancellation but a portion of that will be credited back to me to refund the pre-payment on NFL Sunday Ticket and Superfan. Will I also have to send the DVR back to DTV that I paid for at Costco and what about my old DTV/Tivo (can I sell it on ebay or do I have to send it back too?).

Phoenix1

Aug 22, 2008

dallasjayhawk said:
VOD only via ethernet cable or additional cost wifi extender since my plasma is on an exterior wall without any ethernet outlet near. I'm not going to run ethernet wire just to get VOD.

FYI, a pair of powerline-Ethernet adapters would work just fine for VOD (just like with D*).

And one more thing. You will be getting Fios in Allen within the next year, so you will have that option as well.

dallasjayhawk

Aug 22, 2008

Phoenix1 said:
FYI, a pair of powerline-Ethernet adapters would work just fine for VOD (just like with D*).

And one more thing. You will be getting Fios in Allen within the next year, so you will have that option as well.

Thanks for the heads up on Verizon Fios. I've seen them in Plano but didn't know when they were heading to Allen. I've heard a mixed bag of early adopter feedback about FIOS but I've also heard that they have higher bandwidth because they are using fibre for the last mile to the actual house.

I was actually expecting a big box of equipment hanging in one of my closets but the only thing I have for U-Verse is a Wifi router and set top boxes so I'm surprised by the lack of equipment to run U-verse.

Anybody know if I need to return my Tivo DirecTV tuner or if that is outside the lease arrangement??? Is it worth anything?

rad

Aug 22, 2008

dallasjayhawk said:
Anybody know if I need to return my Tivo DirecTV tuner or if that is outside the lease arrangement??? Is it worth anything?

If it's a leased receiver, even if you've completed your commitment, the receiver will need to be sent back. When you cancel D* they should send you a recovery box, if you don't get one in a couple weeks follow up with them so they don't charge you for a non-returned receiver.

blakex

Aug 22, 2008

I just scheduled an install for DirecTV later this month as we are moving away from UVerse. We've had UVerse for a little over a month and the ability to only have 2 HD streams is the major drawback. The other is only one DVR. Yes, they're out and promoting a whole house DVR in the future, but even the nice girl who signed us up for UVerse said that they have been promising WHDVR for a while now and who knows when it will actually show up (kudos for honesty).

Going from Time Warner to AT&T, I was very impressed with the quality and we loved the massive amount of HD channels. But it just isn't working with the limitations.

Hopefully DirecTV can deliver what we want as I really don't want to go back to Time Warner and their spotty service and horrific DVRs.

IndianaJane

Aug 28, 2008

Indiana U-verse Problems

Indiana Review of AT&T U-verse

Although there are no contracts for AT&T U-verse, the installation can be lengthy and ineffective, resulting in a lot of wasted time. Also, reliable internet service is just as important as television service for us and it didn't work.

If you have a simple set up, with just a couple TVs and don't need a wireless internet for your computers, it may still be worth trying. However, for potential Indiana AT&T U-verse users, you might want to check this site for further tips to consider before allowing AT&T U-verse to take up your valuable time. AT&T U-verse: A Consumer Report Indiana

AT&T started the installation process for our Carmel, Indiana (Indianapolis) home 8/6/2008 and they abandoned us on 8/20/2008. It was quite frustrating to have them give up when we were ready to wait it out while they finished. After fixing many other problems, they finally said they couldn't fix the internet.

We had many problems with the AT&T U-verse Gateway and wireless home network provided by AT&T. The internet speeds were so inconsistent that even reading e-mail became a burden (speeds varied up and down randomly from 350 kbps to 5.7 kbps and back down within very short time periods)

AT&T told us they couldn't deliver reliable, consistent internet speeds via their wireless network. I thought they could have fixed the problem, but I guess not.

-Long, ineffective installation process
-Slow, slow internet speeds (when using wireless network)
-Internet lags and disconnects
-When the going gets tough, At&T quits and walks away

AT&T U-verse: A Consumer Report Indiana

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meStevo

Lifetime Supporter

Last reply 1 minute ago · posted in The Sports Section

NFL 2026-2027 Season

Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.

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Foxbat

Yesterday at 6:19 PM

I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:

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

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rvvaquero

Yesterday at 9:00 PM

Foxbat said:
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:

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

Be nice to see a Cowboy headline like that.

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Mike0616

Yesterday at 9:35 PM

Foxbat said:
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:

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

Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"

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Foxbat

Yesterday at 11:25 PM

Jeeez, Week 6, no lead is safe…

b4pjoe

1 minute ago

rvvaquero said:
Be nice to see a Cowboy headline like that.

Yes the Cowboys owner needs to fire the general manager (himself), co-owner, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Executive Vice President, Director of Player Personnel, and President of AT&T Stadium (his son) and then he should jump off of a cliff. Only then can they recover.

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Scott Greczkowski

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Last reply 25 minutes ago · posted in The Chit Chat Club

Song Name Game Part 3!

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So let the game continue!

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

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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:

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Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio

Another example:

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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....

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Therm

Last reply 37 minutes ago · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Am I the only one that hates what Dish did to their mobile app?

I thought I would come here and find lots of complaints about the update to the dish anywhere mobile app, but am not seeing any. It used to look just like the desktop webpage. Now you can no longer filter by sports channels or movie channels. Plus that they made it look like a big button telephone and you see fewer channels in the screen which requires more scrolling. Yes I realize you can look at sports then select which sport you want to look at, I just liked being able to see all sporting events in the guide with all other channels being filtered out. Am I alone in the wilderness on this?

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dishdude

Friday at 2:51 PM

I like the new look, it's a lot cleaner. I'm using it on one of those Onn streaming devices when I travel.

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Therm

Friday at 3:39 PM

dishdude said:
I like the new look, it's a lot cleaner. I'm using it on one of those Onn streaming devices when I travel.

Yes a lot cleaner, glossier, and less functional. Someone trying to justify why they are making a big salary. "See look shiny"

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navychop

Friday at 3:53 PM

"Big salary." Charlie. "?Big?"

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Tampa8

Friday at 4:01 PM

Seems in some ways better. Nicer layout, as others said maybe cleaner. Moving ahead in the guide is better.

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scoob83

37 minutes ago

Therm said:
I thought I would come here and find lots of complaints about the update to the dish anywhere mobile app, but am not seeing any. It used to look just like the desktop webpage. Now you can no longer filter by sports channels or movie channels. Plus that they made it look like a big button telephone and you see fewer channels in the screen which requires more scrolling. Yes I realize you can look at sports then select which sport you want to look at, I just liked being able to see all sporting events in the guide with all other channels being filtered out. Am I alone in the wilderness on this?

I think most are using it on a firestick or other device as an extra receiver, rather than their phone. Just a guess based on how I use it. 99% thru my firestick, 1% phone.

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dfergie

Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU!

Last reply Today at 7:35 AM · posted in TV Shows

Stargate SG-1 Discussion

Stargate SG-1 cancelled, Atlantis renewed

Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner

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

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reubenray

Yesterday at 1:30 PM

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?

osu1991

Yesterday at 2:00 PM

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long_time_Dish

Yesterday at 3:47 PM

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?

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.

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reubenray

Yesterday at 3:54 PM

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.

Which one has O'Neil being Ancients? I am at the end of Season 8 now.

long_time_Dish

Yesterday at 8:36 PM

reubenray said:
Which one has O'Neil being Ancients? I am at the end of Season 8 now.

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.

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reubenray

Today at 7:35 AM

long_time_Dish said:
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.

Those are the episodes I am looking for. They are referred to a lot in the episodes I just recently watched.

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TFLEV

Today at 7:22 AM · posted in TFLEV

2027 BMW iX5 Walkaround & Review // They Have To Get This One Right!

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TVHabit

Last reply Today at 6:42 AM · posted in Free To Air (FTA) Discussion

Hybrid Dish setup

Picked up a sweet directv dish, mount, twin lnbs and a short cable.
Has anyone converted one to FTA? A Frankenstein of sorts...

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Brct203

Oct 13, 2026

would probably also work well for NHK on 101W and possibly for PBS on 99W. I used one for a while on 30W. Just keep in mind that because it's undersized for those satellites, it might work fine in clear weather but won't have much margin to account for signal degradation during rain/snow

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one_db_compression

Oct 13, 2026

If you can find one, the Shaw / Star Choice 75e ellipticals are great for use on 97, 99, and 101W. They are really just rebranded ChannelMaster 75 cm reflectors and use linear LNBFs by default out of the box.

Everyone else's mileage may vary.

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TVHabit

Sunday at 10:12 AM

I have read that some have converted this type dish but after giving it a good look, it's the lnb conversion that is the bottleneck. Does anyone have a picture of their attempt to configure the lnb? I watched a video on youtube from the save it for parts guy and he used duct tape! Guess it worked but I'm thinking something a bit more permanent!
Thanks to all for your interest and replies...

Titanium

Sunday at 3:38 PM

Many of us have used a universal LNBF mount (or get creative with L brackets and plumbers tape - perforated metal strapping). Use a few inches of aluminum tube (or a piece of 1x2" lumber) to extend the support arm (replacing the plastic mount used by DirecTV and Dish) to place the LNBF throat opening at the correct distance from the reflector, the correct height and at the correct angle. Nothing magical... simply place the new linear LNBF in the center at the same distance, height and angle as the current combo.
www.amazon.com/Universal-Single-Bracket-Holder-FTA-US/dp/B074L85WK2

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k4otl

Today at 6:42 AM

To add: 101W Ku seems to be (one of if not the) strongest for me, and if I only had Ku I definitely want 101W for the music mux, it's robust FEC and strong signal help a lot. I've thought about using a used Dish/DirectTV dish at my Dads to supplement his OTA (mainly for my benefit when I visit

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Peter Parker

Supporting Founder Lifetime Supporter

Last reply Yesterday at 10:34 PM · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

DISH Hopper 3 Software Version 713 Is Out

No idea what improvements might be involved.

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naptime

Sunday at 1:05 AM

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.

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jsmit86

Yesterday at 9:57 AM

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.

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.

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long_time_Dish

Yesterday at 3:57 PM

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.

Oh, you mean "soon"? :biggrin

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Almighty1

Yesterday at 4:07 PM

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.

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.