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I will try to explain the best I can, and yes this is really going on right now
for over a month.
Order direct tv over a month ago, My roof is new , one month old($14.000) no dish on the roof allowed.
I ask for line of sight survey on my property.
This is what I got:
Week #1
Sub contractor found a spot in my backyard but want to charge $100 to install
the pole.I said I will install the pole, I reschedule for the following Saturday.
Week #2
Direct tv VAN shows up very nice installer surveyed my yard for a long time
told me (same area as the sub-contractor) cut those bushes go back 3 feet
with a 10 foot pole and you are ok. so he left and I reschedule for the following Saturday.
I dig the hole pour the concrete I made it extra strong used a 12 inch diameter tube
36" high so the 10 foot pole would not move.
That some week a "field manager" past by my house and told my daugher you are all set your line of site is fine.
Week #3
direct tv VAN shows up the guy spen 5 minutes in my yard call me up and said sorry you dont have line of site???
Today another "field manager" show up told my daugher sorry you don't have line of site.
Now I got 3 yes so far and 2 no This is a true story and going on right now as I write this message
Do these guys work for the same company or what? I don't get it.
And of course when you call DTY out in arizona some where they don't have a clue of whats going on because their computer screen just shows my name and account #
Should I reschedule again may be I will get anothe NO and then it will be 3 yes and 3 No!
then I will I reschedule again for a tie breaker 3,4
Jokes aside it's unbeliveble how these companies manage to stay in business.
Frustated in Connecticut
Does anyone know any independent sub-contracters in Connecticut?
I will try to explain the best I can, and yes this is really going on right now
for over a month.
Order direct tv over a month ago, My roof is new , one month old($14.000) no dish on the roof allowed.
I ask for line of sight survey on my property.
This is what I got:
Week #1
Sub contractor found a spot in my backyard but want to charge $100 to install
the pole.I said I will install the pole, I reschedule for the following Saturday.
Week #2
Direct tv VAN shows up very nice installer surveyed my yard for a long time
told me (same area as the sub-contractor) cut those bushes go back 3 feet
with a 10 foot pole and you are ok. so he left and I reschedule for the following Saturday.
I dig the hole pour the concrete I made it extra strong used a 12 inch diameter tube
36" high so the 10 foot pole would not move.
That some week a "field manager" past by my house and told my daugher you are all set your line of site is fine.
Week #3
direct tv VAN shows up the guy spen 5 minutes in my yard call me up and said sorry you dont have line of site???
Today another "field manager" show up told my daugher sorry you don't have line of site.
Now I got 3 yes so far and 2 no This is a true story and going on right now as I write this message
Do these guys work for the same company or what? I don't get it.
And of course when you call DTY out in arizona some where they don't have a clue of whats going on because their computer screen just shows my name and account #
Should I reschedule again may be I will get anothe NO and then it will be 3 yes and 3 No!
then I will I reschedule again for a tie breaker 3,4
Jokes aside it's unbeliveble how these companies manage to stay in business.
Frustated in Connecticut
Does anyone know any independent sub-contracters in Connecticut?
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180ish for the inclonometer, and 400+ for the birdog.... I gots me both 
not sure how you can work without both tho...
not sure how you can work without both tho...
first contractor showed up, was willing to give it a try if you paid $100. You passed so he was out of there.
DirecTv installer shows up and says this is not worth my time to try and install. Gives you a line of bull and bolts. Manager probably did not even know where to look to see if you had LOS.
Again Directv installer does not want to spend the extra time to try and make your system work. Also from further in your post he does not have the adaptor to make your 1.5" pole 2" needed for and HD dish.
This guy is tired of having your job show back up in the Q.
Now I got 3 yes so far and 2 no This is a true story and going on right now as I write this message
Do these guys work for the same company or what? I don't get it.
And of course when you call DTY out in arizona some where they don't have a clue of whats going on because their computer screen just shows my name and account #
Should I reschedule again may be I will get anothe NO and then it will be 3 yes and 3 No!
then I will I reschedule again for a tie breaker 3,4
Jokes aside it's unbeliveble how these companies manage to stay in business.
Frustated in Connecticut
Does anyone know any independent sub-contracters in Connecticut?
Either your LOS is that limited or your job is gonna be way to much hassel for the free install. Get a good retailer out there that will quote you an honest price to get your system to work, and pay him what he needs to do the job right.
J
That is of which I am speaking!
You buy a carpenter's clinometer for less than $5.00. Then you use a compass and the meter in the receiver. OR surcharge each Ka/Ku installation $40.00 until you pay for the Birdog. That will be around the first ten customers.
You still have to assure yourself you will be paid for any of your work........DTV could call me and we could discuss how bad their reputation has become using crooks for installation companies..............or is it just me?
Joe
180ish for the inclonometer, and 400+ for the birdog.... I gots me both
That is of which I am speaking!
You buy a carpenter's clinometer for less than $5.00. Then you use a compass and the meter in the receiver. OR surcharge each Ka/Ku installation $40.00 until you pay for the Birdog. That will be around the first ten customers.
You still have to assure yourself you will be paid for any of your work........DTV could call me and we could discuss how bad their reputation has become using crooks for installation companies..............or is it just me?
Joe
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Pissed off at the crappy healthcare costs
My health Insurance renewal for 2027 just came in. Going from $827 a month to $1,187 a month. Deductible going up a $1k to $9,350. Max out of pocket also going up $1k to $11,000. Doctor co-pay of $40. Urgent Care co-pay $50. ER 50% coinsurance after deductible. That's all in network. Out of network is double, should it be needed.
Have to think about this. I'm really tempted to just go without now. I only go to the doctor once or twice a year. I pay out of pocket for Tirzepitide and can do without the Rosuvastatin (crestor) now. Really tired of spending over $10k a year and getting nothing out of it.
After years with Blue Cross I switched last year to Ambetter as my Blue Cross premium was going from $1200 to $1800 for a Silver plan and the Bronze plan was still going to be $1300 at BCBS. Ambetter was $827 for the same coverage with a Bronze plan. Didn't think it would jump this much so soon.
I'm guessing a Silver plan is probably over $2,000 a month for 2027.
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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
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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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I figured some of the guys would be looking here for an answer. You'll need to use this link
I'll mention what happened over there. I don't want to cause Scott any issues or put him in a bad spot.
I'll mention what happened over there. I don't want to cause Scott any issues or put him in a bad spot.
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We have a Breakfast and Dinner thread so...
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
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Breakfast for lunch. Crispy corned beef hash, home fries, two over easy eggs and sourdough toast.
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