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I read somewhere that DirecTV will try to extend your contract for any little reason they can think of: If your box goes bad and they send you a new one; If you upgrade from an SD receiver to an HD one; If you subscribe to new programming; If they have to come to the house and repair anything even though you pay for a maintenance plan, etc… I understand that the contract should not let you take anything away from what you initially agreed upon without penalty, but if I get a new plasma TV for another room and want to upgrade to an HD receiver, or suddenly decide I want to add a subscription sports package, I don't feel that the two-year clock should start ticking from scratch again. Is any of that true? What if you start the contract by paying them i.e. $120 a month, then add stuff that takes it to $200 a month, and then take away some stuff so it's down to $150 a month? Even though you're still paying them more than you initially agreed to, will they still try and stick it to you somehow or extend your contract with every change to service you make? I am of course a newbie with fears about switching from no-contract cable, and I'm imagining nightmare situations where a two year contract can turn into many. One of the reasons I want to switch from cable is for Sunday Ticket, and if I switch this summer and DirecTV loses Sunday Ticket in 2010, I want to be able to jump ship to whoever has it then without being caught by DirecTV's hooks. Actually, I don't want to be stuck past two years without the option to leave for any reason. Please let me know if any of my fears are true or what can be done to minimize or eliminate them if they are. Thanks!
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All one has to remember with D* when it comes to contracts is: YOU PAY.
YOU PAY upfront.
YOU PAY every month.
YOU PAY if a receiver goes bad. (and you don't pay the racket,er..Protection Plan, that is.)
YOU PAY if your dish needs tweaking.(and you don't pay the racket,er..Protection Plan, that is.)
YOU PAY if for some reason D* decides to change programming or moves to equipment that you don't like, tough, YOU PAY, to end the contract.
As long as one is okay with the constant YOU PAY, they have a great product.
OH, they DO pay for you to send the equipment back to them that YOU PAID up front for, so that's something, I guess.
YOU PAY upfront.
YOU PAY every month.
YOU PAY if a receiver goes bad. (and you don't pay the racket,er..Protection Plan, that is.)
YOU PAY if your dish needs tweaking.(and you don't pay the racket,er..Protection Plan, that is.)
YOU PAY if for some reason D* decides to change programming or moves to equipment that you don't like, tough, YOU PAY, to end the contract.
As long as one is okay with the constant YOU PAY, they have a great product.
OH, they DO pay for you to send the equipment back to them that YOU PAID up front for, so that's something, I guess.
All one has to remember with D* when it comes to contracts is: YOU PAY.
YOU PAY upfront.
YOU PAY every month.
YOU PAY if a receiver goes bad. (and you don't pay the racket,er..Protection Plan, that is.)
YOU PAY if your dish needs tweaking.(and you don't pay the racket,er..Protection Plan, that is.)
YOU PAY if for some reason D* decides to change programming or moves to equipment that you don't like, tough, YOU PAY, to end the contract.
As long as one is okay with the constant YOU PAY, they have a great product.
OH, they DO pay for you to send the equipment back to them that YOU PAID up front for, so that's something, I guess.
VS DISH Network or any other provider.
You have a way to get your TV programming for FREE ????
Please tell us how !
There ain't no FREE TV (outside of FTA, but you don't have the choices available to the others)
Jimbo
My local cable company doesn't do any of that...they fix my lines for free, my signal doesn't washout in thunderstorms, if I leave they don't charge me a fee, when I began service they didn't charge me a fee, and that was just for internet. For basic TV service one just cannot beat cable. And we have Charter here , for goodness sake.
Oh, BTW, I have no experience with DISH so I refrain from commenting on that. I had 11 years with D*, installed all my systems myself from 1996-2007 except for my Slimline ( I had a broken arm, I couldn't do it), which I had to end up repeaking myself anyway because the 103 wasn't available here when they installed the dish, I've had about 10 different receivers and DVR's in that time, so I know just a bit more about D*.
Yes, FTA. And yes, its not for everyone. Just those of us that are tired of being raped by the satellite companies.
My local cable company doesn't do any of that...they fix my lines for free, my signal doesn't washout in thunderstorms, if I leave they don't charge me a fee, when I began service they didn't charge me a fee, and that was just for internet. For basic TV service one just cannot beat cable. And we have Charter here , for goodness sake.
Oh, BTW, I have no experience with DISH so I refrain from commenting on that. I had 11 years with D*, installed all my systems myself from 1996-2007 except for my Slimline ( I had a broken arm, I couldn't do it), which I had to end up repeaking myself anyway because the 103 wasn't available here when they installed the dish, I've had about 10 different receivers and DVR's in that time, so I know just a bit more about D*.
Yes, FTA. And yes, its not for everyone. Just those of us that are tired of being raped by the satellite companies.
Curious, What does Charter charge for your HD package ? Your HD DVR fee ?
Jimbo
Lol, there are NO fees at all with cable.
Lol, there are NO fees at all with cable.
Normally they give you great rates while the promo last and then you get the surprise when you see your bill once the promo expires, making Sat much cheaper in the long run.
Jimbo
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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....
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....
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Susan Saint James, Emmy-Winning Star of ‘Kate & Allie’ and ‘McMillan & Wife,’ Dies at 80
Susan Saint James, the Emmy-winning actress who starred in "Kate & Allie," died Monday after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She was 80.
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My OTA is not working anymore. This started after the latest update. I have the OTA dongle with a OTA antenna that I've been using for years. My hopper does not recognize the dongle anymore and when I go to the OTA setting, it has a screen that says to plug a dongle into the USB. I tried unplugging and plugging back, in the same usb port and other ports. The Hopper does not recognize it. Anyone have same issue?
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Hi all. If you were using a single tuner USB OTA adapter that is no longer working, please PM me. Thanks. 
I have the dual tuner OTA adapter currently connected, but I have 2 of the single tuner OTA adapters that I can quickly connect - neither is seen by my H3.Hi all. If you were using a single tuner USB OTA adapter that is no longer working, please PM me. Thanks.
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Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.
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Interesting article about the work being done to develope an ATSC 3 converter box. Yes it does mention affordable.
www.tvtechnology.com
Pearl TV Issues Progress Report on Low-Cost 3.0 Converters in Advance of NAB Show New York
Group has secured lower pricing from key tech players to make less costly boxes available
www.tvtechnology.com
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It's dead, they just don't know it yet. They killed it by forcing DRM on it, and that TOTALLY botched implementing it.
There is absolutely NO compelling reason for anybody to switch to ATSC3.0. They only want it as a total and complete money grab.
S
WHAT ABOUT THE INTERNET PART OF IT. NO ONE WANTS A BOX CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET EITHER.
It's dead, they just don't know it yet. They killed it by forcing DRM on it, and that TOTALLY botched implementing it.
There is absolutely NO compelling reason for anybody to switch to ATSC3.0. They only want it as a total and complete money grab.
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House Passes AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act
(Washington, DC) - The U.S. House has passed the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, marking a major step forward for broadcasters and listeners who have pushed to keep AM radio available in new cars and
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Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ4Z4zafNLI
Direct YouTube Link - Security Now 1101
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TWIT Live Feed
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ4Z4zafNLI
Direct YouTube Link - Security Now 1101
TWIT's Website
TWIT Live Feed
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I know HipKat said that they were working on conversions but we got the official news yesterday right from Dish that starting next month all DMA's will be on the western arc, and all customers will be assigned to that. That's gonna mean a lot of customers around here aren't gonna get Dish unless there are exceptions. Too many mountains and trees.
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