Social Feed
This time last year, I decided we were paying too much for cable. So, I started looking at some satellite packages. After looking, I decided to go with Dish Network because I would be able to get the HD-DVR free. I call them, set up the install, make my order, and I'm ready. Or at least that is what I thought. When the installer showed up, he immediately had a weird look on his face. He asked if our house had already been denied because of line of sight. I tell him not that I know of. Anyway, he goes on to tell us that we absolutely can not get a signal with our setup. All of this would probably have been fine and I would have probably had no problem with this if he had not given me the "I just don't want to deal with this so I'm going to be lazy and tell them no way, no how" vibe. He wasn't there for more than five minutes and then he was gone. He did not give us any information as to what we might could do to get a signal and did not offer any reason behind why there was a problem. We were shocked to say the least. I was immediately skeptical about how the installer handled the situation. Although I was very flustered, I continued looking for answers. Eventually, I found someone who installs for Direct on the side. I asked him about this situation, and he came to my house to see what the problem could be.
Obviously, there are trees in my backyard, which points to the south. But they are not big trees and the guy that installs on the side came out and insured me that I COULD get a good clear signal with a pole in my backyard. He told me that he thought the Dish installer was definately being lazy and could've gotten the job done for sure. After he insured me of this I was still scared about the whole deal and was reluctant to deal with this again.
Until now. With Direct TV's new 4 months of free premier with NFL ST and free hd-dvr, I had to jump on the opportunity. So I did. It is ordered, and they'll be here on the 4th of Oct. Here are my questions....
Do installers not like to use the pole job??
Is there a certain limit on how far the pole can be from the house??
Are installers usually that reluctant to try and get a signal if it just looks like you can't get one?
Was the installer being lazy in your opinion??
What can I do to prepare for the install??
Should I be scared that I will get another guy like before and he will not be willing to help??
Any help will be appreciated. Thanks for reading my story!! Like I said in the title, I will take any reassurance I can get, because it just feels like it will never happen!!
Thanks!!
Obviously, there are trees in my backyard, which points to the south. But they are not big trees and the guy that installs on the side came out and insured me that I COULD get a good clear signal with a pole in my backyard. He told me that he thought the Dish installer was definately being lazy and could've gotten the job done for sure. After he insured me of this I was still scared about the whole deal and was reluctant to deal with this again.
Until now. With Direct TV's new 4 months of free premier with NFL ST and free hd-dvr, I had to jump on the opportunity. So I did. It is ordered, and they'll be here on the 4th of Oct. Here are my questions....
Do installers not like to use the pole job??
Is there a certain limit on how far the pole can be from the house??
Are installers usually that reluctant to try and get a signal if it just looks like you can't get one?
Was the installer being lazy in your opinion??
What can I do to prepare for the install??
Should I be scared that I will get another guy like before and he will not be willing to help??
Any help will be appreciated. Thanks for reading my story!! Like I said in the title, I will take any reassurance I can get, because it just feels like it will never happen!!
Thanks!!
11 Replies
·
2234 views
T
I can't make a claim to know whether the first guy was lazy or not without seeing your home.
What I CAN tell you is that Dish Network's Dish points in a different direction that Directs... Dish also has a very strict "Quality Assurance" program that requires 5 degrees of clearance for Line of Sight... in all directions. If the installation gets QAS'ed, that installer is held responsible for breaking the policy.
It doesn't take me more than a few minutes to determine if I can get Line of Sight these days..... although I would have handled it a bit more professionally and with some empathy at least.
In short, just relax.... we aren't all sleeze bags
What I CAN tell you is that Dish Network's Dish points in a different direction that Directs... Dish also has a very strict "Quality Assurance" program that requires 5 degrees of clearance for Line of Sight... in all directions. If the installation gets QAS'ed, that installer is held responsible for breaking the policy.
It doesn't take me more than a few minutes to determine if I can get Line of Sight these days..... although I would have handled it a bit more professionally and with some empathy at least.
In short, just relax.... we aren't all sleeze bags
My year was almost up and we got the new bill for a year of service for $ 360.00 insane sat radio is becoming like cable!!! i logged into my acct and hopped onto chat and told the rep that i wanted to cancel. she understood my concern and went quiet for a few minutes. i figured that she was canceling my service. she comes back and said that she seen that i have been a sub since 07 and then offers me the same package for a year for 120.00 with taxes and fee's!!! i grabbed it. after almost having a stroke 
235 Replies
·
10881 views
I did that as well, putting one in my Work truck with the antenna kit, trying to do it so WORK didn't see it.
Staff member
HERE TO HELP YOU!
Stumbled across this ... http://www.gaspricewatch.com/USGas_ZipSearch.asp
I found no local prices, although it did show stations at my location...
Added these to this post...
USA National Gas Temperature Map
State By State Gasoline Taxes
Gas Buddy
Ethanol Free Stations
I found no local prices, although it did show stations at my location...
Added these to this post...
USA National Gas Temperature Map
State By State Gasoline Taxes
Gas Buddy
Ethanol Free Stations
5548 Replies
·
460494 views
Staff member
HERE TO HELP YOU!
Cutting Edge
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....
68522 Replies
·
2672201 views
Picked up a sweet directv dish, mount, twin lnbs and a short cable.
Has anyone converted one to FTA? A Frankenstein of sorts...
Has anyone converted one to FTA? A Frankenstein of sorts...
4 Replies
·
113 views
Lifetime Supporter
A continuation of a thread from the pub, just general discussion of AI.
Brief 60 minute clip about next gem autonomous fighters - not remote controlled, but rather collaborating with controllers and aircraft in the theater.
View: https://youtu.be/DRm0mbp_n1k
We've literally got a movie already about this
View: https://youtu.be/a2PW7a9ViDc
Brief 60 minute clip about next gem autonomous fighters - not remote controlled, but rather collaborating with controllers and aircraft in the theater.
View: https://youtu.be/DRm0mbp_n1k
We've literally got a movie already about this
View: https://youtu.be/a2PW7a9ViDc
63 Replies
·
1084 views
Oops.
futurism.com
AI Agent Blamed for Deleting Entire Upcoming Season of TV Show
An AI agent reportedly deleted the entire final cut of the upcoming season of a Swedish reality competition show.
futurism.com
Supporting Founder
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.
147 Replies
·
1649 views
Nah, you just don't understand how ignore works, which is why you made your own NFL thread thinking there wasn't one
Was thinking same thing. It should be a good week for sec shorts and roll callThey ought to have fun with this…
Staff member
Pub Member / Supporter
Please post your remote make/model here and any details of your issue. We are looking to collect as many examples as possible. I may reach out to you for your receiver number, but please do not post it here.
If you've already reported this to me, please repost it here so I can track all instances in one thread.
Thanks!
Brittany
If you've already reported this to me, please repost it here so I can track all instances in one thread.
Thanks!
Brittany
25 Replies
·
800 views
I was having similar issues last night while watching and recording the NLCS game on 148. When I tried resuming the game at one point the screen went blank and I couldn't get my H3 to respond to any remote commands. Eventually the Hopper went to a HD channel but still no remote response. After a while the Hopper went into a re-boot cycle. This happened at least 3 times. I was using an IR universal remote only.
A little frustrating to have the game broken up like that but at least the Brewers won
Yea, I've only been a CIO for the last 30 years!
Trust me, when something important breaks, they get to own it!
