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ShadowEKU

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Last reply Mar 25, 2007 · posted in DIRECTV General Forum

install question

Okay, I have DirecTV at my house, did a self install..

I am in the process of wiring my parents house, I want to do the whole install myself if possible, is there any way to do this with DirecTV any more?

Anyone know if Value Electronics will do this anymore as well? (I got mine through VE)

I already have a Phase 3 dish for them (they arent going HD) so all I need are a 4 (or 5) x 8 and the recievers....

Discuss...?

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Joe Diamond

Mar 23, 2007

Shadow,
Todd is giving good advice based ona perfect world. There is a good chance the tech DTV sends will be able to do all the stuff required. Or not.
I have rolled in on jobs where the customer has set the whole thing up but everything is wrong.On others I have stood in aw of the craftsmanship.
But why take a chance? It the receiver is defective or some fitting needs attention it is an easy fix. Why not place the TVs where you want them and plan a spot for the receivers? Let the tech fill in the blanks? Also grounding materials are hard to obtain except through installation companies.......have him change out your ground block and outside fittings,,,stuff like that.

Joe

ShadowEKU

Mar 23, 2007

Joe Diamond said:
Shadow,
Todd is giving good advice based ona perfect world. There is a good chance the tech DTV sends will be able to do all the stuff required. Or not.
I have rolled in on jobs where the customer has set the whole thing up but everything is wrong.On others I have stood in aw of the craftsmanship.
But why take a chance? It the receiver is defective or some fitting needs attention it is an easy fix. Why not place the TVs where you want them and plan a spot for the receivers? Let the tech fill in the blanks? Also grounding materials are hard to obtain except through installation companies.......have him change out your ground block and outside fittings,,,stuff like that.

Joe

Ive installed a few systems

Not to say im perfect or anything... but the amount of money that we would have to pay the tech... wow... Looking at 8 wall fishes depending on if he has single or dual coax... and we are fishing into existing in wall boxes... i have a fiber fish that will do it wish moderate ease..

I have tons of RG6 Quad Sheild and Compression ends DS6 (with a letter on the end i believe its Q)

I have already got the Gound Blocks from D* through an earlier install (they sent an installer for my HR10-250 box when I had the Dish up, Grounded, coax grounded... etc the guy handed me the dish about 200 feet of dual coax and 6 gound blocks)..

Did I mention Im a professional Low Voltage installer? as In I wire networks and coax camera networks quite a bit...

Ill be honest I trust myself more than an installer since it is my fathers house.

All that said Ive spoken to a dealer who said we could do the self install and if we run into trouble have an installer come out... no sweat

Plus we are looking at a pole mount and conduit running under gravel.

I Will certify the cable runs with my Omni before I call to get the equiment shipped.

Joe Diamond

Mar 23, 2007

Shadow,
Go for it.
DTV will activate any equipment with correct numbers. There was a brief peoiod when they said they would insist on an SBCA number but that has passed. DTV will only pay for the basic installation anyway. Many of the techs they will send think wall fishes swim.
Call DTV when you get a picture on channel 100. Also I can get you a date with the lady on channel 201.........he and I were in the Marines together.

Joe

ShadowEKU

Mar 24, 2007

Joe Diamond said:
Shadow,
Go for it.
DTV will activate any equipment with correct numbers. There was a brief peoiod when they said they would insist on an SBCA number but that has passed. DTV will only pay for the basic installation anyway. Many of the techs they will send think wall fishes swim.
Call DTV when you get a picture on channel 100. Also I can get you a date with the lady on channel 201.........he and I were in the Marines together.

Joe

ewww

thanks joe... we are dont with the upstairs tvs this evening.. basement is tomorrow....

considering we had to use a fiber fish for one of the drops (i dont think a lot of installers carry these) im very glad we did it... looks great so far... going to finish all inside tomorrow and next weekend we will do the outside stuff...

Joe Diamond

Mar 24, 2007

Shadow,
Remember... if no smoke or water comes out of the holes you probably got it.

Joe

ShadowEKU

Mar 25, 2007

Joe Diamond said:
Shadow,
Remember... if no smoke or water comes out of the holes you probably got it.

Joe

hmmm good point...lol i dont know how i managed to type we are dont witht he upstairs... supposed to say done

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BlackHitachi

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Last reply 22 minutes ago · posted in Movie Talk

Last & Next Movie Watched

Since the Reds have there thread we should too!

Last watched Nine inch Nails
Next 3:10 to Yuma

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Since it was already "paid" for, I spent the two hours of my time watching the John Cena action movie on Apple TV, "Matchbox The Movie" even though the reviews were brutal. It was better than I expected, so I didn't feel like I had wasted an afternoon watching it. But it felt like another "Reacher"/"Neghley"/"Mission: Impossible"/"Fast & Furious" crash and blow stuff up with lots of automatic gunfire mixed in movie featuring covert CIA operatives.

I don't think we'll get a follow-up movie from this. I expect Mattel will have other toy lines to exploit.

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TWiT Tech Podcast Network

34 minutes ago · posted in TWiT Tech Podcast Network

MacBreak Weekly 1047

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!

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Gary Toma

Staff member Pub Member / Supporter Cutting Edge

Last reply 39 minutes ago · posted in DIRECTV Technical Resources Forum

DIRECTV Transponder Map ~ Data 10/14/2026

The TPN Map Excel Presents all DIRECTV Channels:

National (50-States or wide/NAT+PR beams)
Local (Local-Into-Local or narrow/Spot beams)

Additional tabs provide:

OTA the (Over-The-Air) Database
VOD (Video On_Demand) Records
Offline Records
Engr Records
Net Decoder a graphic presentation of all satellites and transponders

Domestic Satellites
@99W...... D11, D14
@101W.... D16
@103W.... D12, D15
@110W.... D5
@119W.... D8

Understanding the TPN Map

Making Sense of the TPN Map Display Conventions

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KyL416

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PISTONS and THUNDER are finally testing on the stream server. PISTONS is showing the Ion/Scripps Sports promo loop filler that their NHL and WNBA feeds have, THUNDER has a "You are watching Thunder+" slate

The Clippers still haven't officially announced their TV plans beyond 10 simulcasts on KTLA, but the NBA's FAQ for ClipperVision is now live. The CLIPPERS feed is currently showing a loop of their Hawaii preseason game.

The Heat still haven't announced their West Palm Beach or Fort Myers affiliates. Since WPLG is streaming the games for free via their app, I doubt we'll be seeing the return of WPLG on stream.

So far nothing testing for the Bucks, Magic, Hawks or Hornets.

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KyL416

Thursday at 7:30 PM

KyL416 said:
The Heat still haven't announced their West Palm Beach or Fort Myers affiliates. Since WPLG is streaming the games for free via their app, I doubt we'll be seeing the return of WPLG on stream.

West Palm Beach is getting it on WTCN-CD/43 MNT. Still nothing for Fort Myers

Also, the Thunder's deal for KSBI/52 OKC and KQCW/19 Tulsa will be via a special cable and DIRECTV only feed of those stations. OTA viewers and Dish customers will be limited to 10 games.

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Thanks for the updates on CW norfolk
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dtv757

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Not seeing 44 (WVBT-DT/44 CW Norfolk ) on my D* app for firestick

KyL416

Saturday at 8:44 PM

It's only available for streaming customers, they still haven't added that batch of CW stations to satellite.

Even if it was, satellite customers still can't stream their CW affiliates via the app, just the Big 4, select PBS stations and some independents (mainly the ones that have full season NHL/NBA rights)

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WCWW/25 CW South Bend and WBKP/5 CW Marquette are now testing on the stream server. These are both already available on satellite.

Now in the satellite guide:
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Bobby

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Dish 4K Event Listings (No Discussion)

This is a thread that will keep you apprised of 4K events that will be showing on Dish channel 540. Keep looking here for information.

As of today, 9-27-17, there are no scheduled events posted for the next 2 weeks. That is subject to change on a daily basis.

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NASCAR, Freeway Insurance 500, Sunday 10-18, 12PM PDT, Channel 148-04.

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I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:

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Foxbat said:
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.

www.colts.com

Be nice to see a Cowboy headline like that.

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Foxbat said:
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.

www.colts.com

Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"

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Jeeez, Week 6, no lead is safe…

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Be nice to see a Cowboy headline like that.

Yes the Cowboys owner needs to fire the general manager (himself), co-owner, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Executive Vice President, Director of Player Personnel, and President of AT&T Stadium (his son) and then he should jump off of a cliff. Only then can they recover.

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Jerry Jones and Jimmy Johnson had an argument about who was responsible for the dynasty building of the early 90's Cowboys.

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dfergie

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Last reply Today at 1:07 PM · posted in The Chit Chat Club

Gas Price Info With National Gas Temperature Map

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

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Bobby

Sunday at 10:27 AM

Regular$5.999
Premium$6.399
Diesel$7.999
at Costco, Rohnert Park.

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dishstaller

Sunday at 12:32 PM

Bobby said:
Regular$5.999
Premium$6.399

Odd that out there, Prem is only 40 cents higher. Here it's a full dollar more.

Last night it was about $4.17 gas, $6,19 diesel.

harshness

Sunday at 2:04 PM

dishstaller said:
Odd that out there, Prem is only 40 cents higher. Here it's a full dollar more.

On the West Coast, a 40-cent differential is common. It used to be 30 cents before the prices rose above $3.

A "full dollar more" sounds like it may be boat gas (non-alcoholic), which is a whole different discussion.

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dishstaller

Sunday at 10:06 PM

harshness said:
A "full dollar more" sounds like it may be boat gas (non-alcoholic),

Both non-ethanol and prem run about the same....buck more. When we were up in TN it was a buck more up there as well.

harshness

Yesterday at 9:34 AM

In Oregon, our premium boat gas is about a dollar more than our corn premium. Several stations only offer the non-corn premium grade.

Bobby

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Regular$5.899
Premium$6.299
Diesel$7.999
at Costco, Rohnert Park.

dishstaller

Today at 12:45 PM

Diesel is all over the place around here. Saw it yesterday from $5.37 to $6.17...not sure what the obsession was with ending in 7

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Today at 1:07 PM

$4.09 - $4.29, real gas $4.69...

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Last reply Today at 12:48 PM · posted in The Chit Chat Club

Song Name Game Part 3!

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....

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iOS Today 825-826

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MartyDe

Last reply Today at 12:27 PM · posted in Over the Air Television By RabbitEars.Info

ATSC 3 converter boxes

Interesting article about the work being done to develope an ATSC 3 converter box. Yes it does mention affordable.

Pearl TV Issues Progress Report on Low-Cost 3.0 Converters in Advance of NAB Show New York

Group has secured lower pricing from key tech players to make less costly boxes available

www.tvtechnology.com

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Scott Greczkowski

Today at 11:49 AM

Hopefully they are better then the current highly insecure junk boxes that are out now.

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navychop

Today at 12:03 PM

DEATH TO NEXGEN!

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TRG

Today at 12:12 PM

17 years ago the US turned off analog OTA signals in favor of digital broadcasting. Now the push is ATSC 3 "Nextgen TV". But nobody seems to be able to agree on DRM implementation protocols. People don't want to hook their TV up to the internet in order to watch over the air TV. At least I don't. With all the data they collect about your viewing habits the box should be given away at no cost.

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navychop

Today at 12:27 PM

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