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Just got Directv yesterday, going from Comcast. Got tired of them deleting channels and increasing fees.
My location is Lancaster, Pa. I got 1 dvr, 1 hd receiver, and 3 SD boxes. The dish is a 3 LNB job.
My dad found a 32 inch LG TV under the tree. I arranged to have the install done a day later. It really threw him.
Not everything went smoothly. For instance, when I placed the original order 4 weeks ago I forgot to add an HD receiver. Called them and D* couldn't add another receiver till after the install. To correct the matter and get the install done on the day after Christmas, they had to delete the entire account and resubmit it. Took a week to clean up things and a half dozen emails. But they did the job and I kept my install date. Also, they gave me a free PPV movie for my trouble.
On to the install: First, the funny part. The installer's name are Ariel. Would be funnier if he installed antennas.... Seriously, he was a very nice guy who knew his stuff. If anyone is in the Central Pa. area and is getting a D* install, I'd highly recommend asking for this guy.
We started by having a discussion about the best place to mount the dish. We have a relatively gently sloped roof. He assured us that we could mount the dish behind the peak out of site. Install went well and the signal strength is 95%. Also, he was very thorough with regard to hiding the cable under the molding and siding. Very pleased with his work.
The 5 boxes installed just fine.
Now, the culture shock part. Yes, there is a learning curve. Going from Comcast to D* is like going from a bicycle to a Ferrari! The learning curve is a little steep. I'm a techie guy but my Dad is 70+. So I've been force feeding him the simple suggestion again and again: "Use the Guide button".
He's resistent to change but I think he's coming around. He is very impressed with the HD quality of the images. My signal is better with D* than it was with Comcast.
Also, I set up 2 Favorites lists for him, one short, and one longer. That way he can still thumb through the channels. I have to convince him not to try and memorize channels but instead to use the guide.
Oh, and I had a box go out this morning at 12:30 a.m. I called D* and they walked me through the reactivation page and the receiver reset. Took 2 tries but the guy got me up and running. Since I do a lot of customer service I can say that all my experiences have been quite pleasant.
More later....
Tom P.
My location is Lancaster, Pa. I got 1 dvr, 1 hd receiver, and 3 SD boxes. The dish is a 3 LNB job.
My dad found a 32 inch LG TV under the tree. I arranged to have the install done a day later. It really threw him.
Not everything went smoothly. For instance, when I placed the original order 4 weeks ago I forgot to add an HD receiver. Called them and D* couldn't add another receiver till after the install. To correct the matter and get the install done on the day after Christmas, they had to delete the entire account and resubmit it. Took a week to clean up things and a half dozen emails. But they did the job and I kept my install date. Also, they gave me a free PPV movie for my trouble.
On to the install: First, the funny part. The installer's name are Ariel. Would be funnier if he installed antennas.... Seriously, he was a very nice guy who knew his stuff. If anyone is in the Central Pa. area and is getting a D* install, I'd highly recommend asking for this guy.
We started by having a discussion about the best place to mount the dish. We have a relatively gently sloped roof. He assured us that we could mount the dish behind the peak out of site. Install went well and the signal strength is 95%. Also, he was very thorough with regard to hiding the cable under the molding and siding. Very pleased with his work.
The 5 boxes installed just fine.
Now, the culture shock part. Yes, there is a learning curve. Going from Comcast to D* is like going from a bicycle to a Ferrari! The learning curve is a little steep. I'm a techie guy but my Dad is 70+. So I've been force feeding him the simple suggestion again and again: "Use the Guide button".
He's resistent to change but I think he's coming around. He is very impressed with the HD quality of the images. My signal is better with D* than it was with Comcast.
Also, I set up 2 Favorites lists for him, one short, and one longer. That way he can still thumb through the channels. I have to convince him not to try and memorize channels but instead to use the guide.
Oh, and I had a box go out this morning at 12:30 a.m. I called D* and they walked me through the reactivation page and the receiver reset. Took 2 tries but the guy got me up and running. Since I do a lot of customer service I can say that all my experiences have been quite pleasant.
More later....
Tom P.
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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
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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:
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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Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.
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I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
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Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
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Be nice to see a Cowboy headline like that.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.
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Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
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.
Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
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No idea what improvements might be involved.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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!
Yup, I agree, I'd rather be 2 or 3 till the last few weeks.They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
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