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A little help fellars...
Currently with E*, and hate 'em. Thinking about goin' back to D*, but have a few questions before I make the call.
I'm at 05773 zip. D* offers locals from the Burlington area which is fine, but they're not HD. On the D* website there's a DNS tool where I put in my address and it says I'm eligible for 3 out of 4 distants. The 4th needing a waiver.
Question's:
Is this correct that I can get these distants, and are they in HD?
Are the new HD recievers MPEG4?
If I do sign up, I would want 1 HD DVR, 1 standard HD rcvr, 1 standard rcvr. I did the build programming package build on their website, and with the chosen programming and chosen equipment, totaol startup would run $298. Does this sound right?
I'm ready to dump E*, but just wanna make sure I'm gonna get the DNS networks in HD.
TIA.
Currently with E*, and hate 'em. Thinking about goin' back to D*, but have a few questions before I make the call.
I'm at 05773 zip. D* offers locals from the Burlington area which is fine, but they're not HD. On the D* website there's a DNS tool where I put in my address and it says I'm eligible for 3 out of 4 distants. The 4th needing a waiver.
Question's:
Is this correct that I can get these distants, and are they in HD?
Are the new HD recievers MPEG4?
If I do sign up, I would want 1 HD DVR, 1 standard HD rcvr, 1 standard rcvr. I did the build programming package build on their website, and with the chosen programming and chosen equipment, totaol startup would run $298. Does this sound right?
I'm ready to dump E*, but just wanna make sure I'm gonna get the DNS networks in HD.
TIA.
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J
Total starup including tax $333.03. Here's the breakdown:
1) HD DVR; HR20 was $299 - $100 rebate = $199
1) HD Rcvr; H20 $99
1) Standar Def Rcvr; free
Total $298 + tax= $337.03
It's well worth it to me considering I'm currently with E*, they're making their big MPEG4 switch and want a considerable amount to make equipment upgrades for a bunch of crap that I don't wanna watch: VOOM!!!! I get all new MPEG 4 rcvrs except for 1, so I'll be set for the future. & The best reason of all is now I'll be able to recieve distant network HD feeds along with my standard def locals!!!! Something that E* lost their rights to do. I'm not in an area that's able to recieve OTA signals, so my only option for ANY HD network feeds at this point in time is thru DNS. Eventually our locals will be in HD, but who know's how long that'll take. When our locals do go HD, then I'll be able to either keep the distants or drop 'em.
I can't wait to see Lettman's ugly mug in HD!!!
Total starup including tax $333.03. Here's the breakdown:
1) HD DVR; HR20 was $299 - $100 rebate = $199
1) HD Rcvr; H20 $99
1) Standar Def Rcvr; free
Total $298 + tax= $337.03
It's well worth it to me considering I'm currently with E*, they're making their big MPEG4 switch and want a considerable amount to make equipment upgrades for a bunch of crap that I don't wanna watch: VOOM!!!! I get all new MPEG 4 rcvrs except for 1, so I'll be set for the future. & The best reason of all is now I'll be able to recieve distant network HD feeds along with my standard def locals!!!! Something that E* lost their rights to do. I'm not in an area that's able to recieve OTA signals, so my only option for ANY HD network feeds at this point in time is thru DNS. Eventually our locals will be in HD, but who know's how long that'll take. When our locals do go HD, then I'll be able to either keep the distants or drop 'em.
I can't wait to see Lettman's ugly mug in HD!!!
B
Your start-up costs looks high. I signed up over the phone earlier this week and received the HD receiver for free after an instant rebate. The D* Web side also shows a free HD receiver after an instant rebate. Try to get back your $99.
Total starup including tax $333.03. Here's the breakdown:
1) HD DVR; HR20 was $299 - $100 rebate = $199
1) HD Rcvr; H20 $99
1) Standar Def Rcvr; free
Total $298 + tax= $337.03
It's well worth it to me considering I'm currently with E*, they're making their big MPEG4 switch and want a considerable amount to make equipment upgrades for a bunch of crap that I don't wanna watch: VOOM!!!! I get all new MPEG 4 rcvrs except for 1, so I'll be set for the future. & The best reason of all is now I'll be able to recieve distant network HD feeds along with my standard def locals!!!! Something that E* lost their rights to do. I'm not in an area that's able to recieve OTA signals, so my only option for ANY HD network feeds at this point in time is thru DNS. Eventually our locals will be in HD, but who know's how long that'll take. When our locals do go HD, then I'll be able to either keep the distants or drop 'em.
I can't wait to see Lettman's ugly mug in HD!!!
Your start-up costs looks high. I signed up over the phone earlier this week and received the HD receiver for free after an instant rebate. The D* Web side also shows a free HD receiver after an instant rebate. Try to get back your $99.
J
Nope. It's because they considered me to be a returning customer, not NEW. Even though it been almost 5 years since my account was last active.
Oh well. Still worth it in the end to recieve DNS HD feeds!!!
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Nope. It's because they considered me to be a returning customer, not NEW. Even though it been almost 5 years since my account was last active.
Oh well. Still worth it in the end to recieve DNS HD feeds!!!
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Nope. It's because they considered me to be a returning customer, not NEW. Even though it been almost 5 years since my account was last active.
Oh well. Still worth it in the end to recieve DNS HD feeds!!!
You should have done what retention said to do, sign up under the wife name (if you're married) and got the new customer deal.
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...
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Many of us have used a universal LNBF mount (or get creative with L brackets and plumbers tape - perforated metal strapping). Use a few inches of aluminum tube (or a piece of 1x2" lumber) to extend the support arm (replacing the plastic mount used by DirecTV and Dish) to place the LNBF throat opening at the correct distance from the reflector, the correct height and at the correct angle. Nothing magical... simply place the new linear LNBF in the center at the same distance, height and angle as the current combo.
www.amazon.com/Universal-Single-Bracket-Holder-FTA-US/dp/B074L85WK2
www.amazon.com/Universal-Single-Bracket-Holder-FTA-US/dp/B074L85WK2
To add: 101W Ku seems to be (one of if not the) strongest for me, and if I only had Ku I definitely want 101W for the music mux, it's robust FEC and strong signal help a lot. I've thought about using a used Dish/DirectTV dish at my Dads to supplement his OTA (mainly for my benefit when I visit 
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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
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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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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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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.
Source Gateworld
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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.