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I just can't seem to get the planets aligned to get my DirectTV Genie system installed. Just went through the third attempt with no luck - took the morning off from work again - alas, no Genie.
First try was not the tech's fault - poor weather was resulting in waivers for picture quality, and as discussed in another thread, my preferred location did not have a good LOS, so we would have to go with the current chimney location where the existing E* DISH is located. Could not get up there due to snow on the roof, and the aforementioned rain squashed that one anyway. I did like the tech though - knew his stuff, and was willing to work with me on the install. Wish I had grabbed his number!
Second try was Wednesday, and the guy who showed up spoke broken (at best) English and wanted everything to be RG6 between Genies and clients. I was not aware of this, so I had to send him on his way. There is another thread devoted to this on these forums - short version: I was able to find some existing RG6 already run to my client locations, and I verified that I had RG6 running up to my location on the chimney with the existing DISH. I thought I was golden after this, so I rescheduled for today, and asked if they could get me the guy I had the first time (only thing I knew was that his name is Stu).
Third try was this morning - different guy came out. He was a young guy, early 20's, seemed reasonably well versed, but told me that he cannot use my existing RG6 runs to the chimney location because A) it is not up to DTV standards - center conductor is too thin and will melt with 21 volts across it, and B) there is a barrel connector in the run, which is apparently a no-no. To add insult to injury, this guy didn't have any RF modulators on his truck for mirroring to any standard def TV's, so I guess that is up to me. (first guy said he can provide those, no problem.)
Starting to wonder if I need a magic wand to get a Genie. This is damned frustrating for me, and now I have burned basically a full day of vacation for nothing. It would be helpful if DTV could lay out a technical Ten Commandments for customers to know about ahead of time, so that we could have an idea beforehand what needs to be in place for a successful install according to their standards. I was under the assumption that RG6 is RG6, and I don't recall any mentions in the past about having connectors inline with the run between dish and receiver.
So exactly what kind of cable to I need to have going up to the dish, and does it have to be a straight run with no splices or connections? I can understand that they are trying to eliminate any potential trouble spots, but sometimes there is no other way. I guess if I have to I will take a weekend to try to fish a cable up to the dish, under the deck, and down into the basement myself, but I want to know what to use so I don't have to do it again. And does DTV require the same magic wonder gold-plated RG6 cable between the Genie unit and the SWM, or will "ordinary" RG6 work for this?
Sorry if I sound a bit sarcastic, but I'm beyond frustrated at this point. The wife is wondering why we can't just have high def satellite service like everybody else, and at this point I'm starting to wonder the same thing. Guess it's just me.
First try was not the tech's fault - poor weather was resulting in waivers for picture quality, and as discussed in another thread, my preferred location did not have a good LOS, so we would have to go with the current chimney location where the existing E* DISH is located. Could not get up there due to snow on the roof, and the aforementioned rain squashed that one anyway. I did like the tech though - knew his stuff, and was willing to work with me on the install. Wish I had grabbed his number!
Second try was Wednesday, and the guy who showed up spoke broken (at best) English and wanted everything to be RG6 between Genies and clients. I was not aware of this, so I had to send him on his way. There is another thread devoted to this on these forums - short version: I was able to find some existing RG6 already run to my client locations, and I verified that I had RG6 running up to my location on the chimney with the existing DISH. I thought I was golden after this, so I rescheduled for today, and asked if they could get me the guy I had the first time (only thing I knew was that his name is Stu).
Third try was this morning - different guy came out. He was a young guy, early 20's, seemed reasonably well versed, but told me that he cannot use my existing RG6 runs to the chimney location because A) it is not up to DTV standards - center conductor is too thin and will melt with 21 volts across it, and B) there is a barrel connector in the run, which is apparently a no-no. To add insult to injury, this guy didn't have any RF modulators on his truck for mirroring to any standard def TV's, so I guess that is up to me. (first guy said he can provide those, no problem.)
Starting to wonder if I need a magic wand to get a Genie. This is damned frustrating for me, and now I have burned basically a full day of vacation for nothing. It would be helpful if DTV could lay out a technical Ten Commandments for customers to know about ahead of time, so that we could have an idea beforehand what needs to be in place for a successful install according to their standards. I was under the assumption that RG6 is RG6, and I don't recall any mentions in the past about having connectors inline with the run between dish and receiver.
So exactly what kind of cable to I need to have going up to the dish, and does it have to be a straight run with no splices or connections? I can understand that they are trying to eliminate any potential trouble spots, but sometimes there is no other way. I guess if I have to I will take a weekend to try to fish a cable up to the dish, under the deck, and down into the basement myself, but I want to know what to use so I don't have to do it again. And does DTV require the same magic wonder gold-plated RG6 cable between the Genie unit and the SWM, or will "ordinary" RG6 work for this?
Sorry if I sound a bit sarcastic, but I'm beyond frustrated at this point. The wife is wondering why we can't just have high def satellite service like everybody else, and at this point I'm starting to wonder the same thing. Guess it's just me.
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Tom,
Glad you got it going. Here is a one beer test from year to year. Inspect the cable in the gutter.The wise tech will run cable along the inside of a gutter but will also quick tie it on the gutter spikes so the cable is supported above and out of the water in the gutter. Likewise it is probably ok (maybe better) to run the cable down the inside of the downspout. Experts differ about this and don't consult me. Do not shoot squirrels while eating at the cable running down the roof...wait...wait...wait. Repair squirrel bites with a barrel connector.....
Good luck,
Joe
Tom,
Glad you got it going. Here is a one beer test from year to year. Inspect the cable in the gutter.The wise tech will run cable along the inside of a gutter but will also quick tie it on the gutter spikes so the cable is supported above and out of the water in the gutter. Likewise it is probably ok (maybe better) to run the cable down the inside of the downspout. Experts differ about this and don't consult me. Do not shoot squirrels while eating at the cable running down the roof...wait...wait...wait. Repair squirrel bites with a barrel connector.....
Good luck,
Joe
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Joe, I think he zip-tied it to the support bars that are held up by the gutter spikes. I will have to take a look at it, but I asked him to route it so that it would not interfere with cleaning the gutters. I plan to add some gutter guards at some time in the future. Hopefully this won't cause any issues.
By running the cable inside the downspout, do you mean to run it actually inside the spout, or zip-tied to the outside of it but tucked up against the wall? Not a real good way to run it inside my downspout, because it goes underground to a conduit.
Tom,
Glad you got it going. Here is a one beer test from year to year. Inspect the cable in the gutter.The wise tech will run cable along the inside of a gutter but will also quick tie it on the gutter spikes so the cable is supported above and out of the water in the gutter. Likewise it is probably ok (maybe better) to run the cable down the inside of the downspout. Experts differ about this and don't consult me. Do not shoot squirrels while eating at the cable running down the roof...wait...wait...wait. Repair squirrel bites with a barrel connector.....
Good luck,
Joe
Joe, I think he zip-tied it to the support bars that are held up by the gutter spikes. I will have to take a look at it, but I asked him to route it so that it would not interfere with cleaning the gutters. I plan to add some gutter guards at some time in the future. Hopefully this won't cause any issues.
By running the cable inside the downspout, do you mean to run it actually inside the spout, or zip-tied to the outside of it but tucked up against the wall? Not a real good way to run it inside my downspout, because it goes underground to a conduit.
T
Freedom from moles in the back yard would be a good thing too!
I know what you mean about the trees, but i like my shade in the summers. A neighbor cut several trees that were close to his house and said he saw his utility bills increase about 30% during the summer due to the increased sun exposure to the south side of his house. I guess everything has its price.
Freedom from moles in the back yard would be a good thing too!
I know what you mean about the trees, but i like my shade in the summers. A neighbor cut several trees that were close to his house and said he saw his utility bills increase about 30% during the summer due to the increased sun exposure to the south side of his house. I guess everything has its price.
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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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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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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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Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.
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Troy Aikman seems to confirm he'll be leaving ESPN
Aikman says he looks forward to "where my next landing spot will be."
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Hopefully nowhere near a microphone.Troy Aikman seems to confirm he'll be leaving ESPN
Aikman says he looks forward to "where my next landing spot will be."
Browns lead the AFC North 
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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Why are ViP922s So rare? like its crazy how ebay has none, i checked everywhere, also, i got a ViP222k now, which is actually activated!
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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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