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Satellite TV Offers DIRECT TV» DIRECT TVCan Direct Tv be purchased in Canada? If there is a way can you please let me know . Thank you Dave. Want to Upgrade My Reciever» Want to Upgrade My RecieverI would like to get a DVR receiver and replace an old Direct TV receiver that I purchased 14 years ago. The question that I have is why will Direct TV give new subscribers a DVR receiver free if they sign up but will not replace an old receiver with the newer DVR receiver for a loyal customer who has maintained an active account for more than 14 years? This makes no sense to me. I would have to cancel my servcie and wait a period of time and then join again later as a new customer to get a new DVR receiver. It makes common sense to upgrade old equipment to keep a loyal customer who never has a billing issue. Is there any way to do this without changing to DISH network? I just do not think that DISH network has the same channel offerings as Direct TV. You feeback is greatly appreciated. replace LNB’s» replace LNB’sHello Can I switch to Dish Network to get more HD Channels?» Can I switch to Dish Network to get more HD Channels?I purchased all the equipment for HDTV using DirectTV and subscribe to their HD programming. The store did not give me the info that I would not get a lot of HD stations-mainly locals. After 6 months of TV, I found that directtv now offered HDlocal channels in my area. BUT, even though my TIVO (purchased for $600) states it is from directtv, I cannot get the local channels with it. The service man said he could hook me up to get local channels in HD but did not think I would be able to use my TIVo at all. Will Dish give me the local channels in HD with a DVR that will record in HD also? Can I cancel my directtv? I do not think they have fulfilled their part of the contract. Their ads say that the football package is in HD but since they pick up network feeds, I did not have any HD football this past season except for the ESPN games. I live right on the border of two states and would like to have a different local feed than what directtv gives me. Can Ichoose my local feeds? Cabling & dual receivers» Cabling & dual receiversMy 5-year old house has been internally wired with coax cable splitting off several times at several places (probably 8-12 end points) from one central input-somewhat like a tree diagram. The cable company signal was strong enough for all the TV’s but just barely for the internet service at the extreme end point. Can I use this same coax for the sat-tv signal? (internet is no longer using this coax) With the dual receiver box, it sounds like it gets the signal from the coax coming out of the wall, but if the 2nd tv for that box is in another room, I would need to run a separate coax from the box to the 2nd tv….is that correct? If so, I don’t intend to have a coax running on the floor from the dual box in the family room to the 2nd tv in the bedroom, and remodeling is not going to happen. Is the answer just to go with “single” boxes for the 3 or 4 rooms I have in mind? I have no interest in HDTV, Tivo, DVR, etc., but a box with an internal VCR would be nice, but not a must-have. extra recievers» extra recieversI have two recievers and would like a third one. I was told it will cost me 100.00 for a new one. Is there cheaper ones that I could get? Also Is there a cheaper package a person could get in stead of the 48/49 dollors one? SATELLITE TV AND A BOAT» SATELLITE TV AND A BOATMy husband purchased our Direct TV receiver from Best Buys. He purchased the one with TIVO. He explalined to them that it would be installed on a boat and asked if that would be a problem. Of course they came back with the no problem answer. One month and ten days later it is still not installed. After paying for the receiver, then the installation and having Direct TV’s contractor installers try to milk another $100 out of us we still do not have TV. I am becoming very disapointed satelllite tv. Best Buys didn’t tell us that the receiver model that records can’t be installed without a phone line (they only wanted to sell you the most expensive receiver). We are going to return the Direct TV receiver and try the DISH network. Can anyone tell me if this can be installed at a dock for a boat? Do you need a phone line with the DISH network? multiple tvs» multiple tvsI am thinking of switching from cable to dish. I have 7 tv’s but could settle for hooking up 6. I only need independent viewing on 4 of the tv’s as they will not all be in use at the same time. I’ve spent alot of time with different reps and I keep getting different stories. If the receivers are hooked into the cable outlets and not the phone lines, can two be split where the cable connections are located(in basement) or does it have to be from the reciever to the next television. (This would be impossible b/c the televisions are too far apart). (Does this affect my cable internet access, which I am keeping?) Direct TV seems to have the best deal for more than 4 televisions, but is a little more expensive for programming. (You have to subscribe to the sports pak just to get FSN which is inlcuded in DISH) Dish said you cannot have more than 4 receivers on 1 dish ?? Also HD question. I have HD DVR with cable company and I get a series of HD channels that include local (ABC, NBC FSN NFL Network, HBO, etc. Both companies said you have to subscribe to HD Programming which includes stations I have never heard of and won’t watch, (Rush, HD net) but not these local stations (Redsox and Patriots). Is this how it works? Why would I want it Another vacation home quetion» Another vacation home quetionHello - I read the 6/05 post about taking one of your home receivers and putting it in a vacation home. Great information about all the cabling issues. That part I sort of understand. I do, however, have a variation on the same question with a Dish TV set up. We have a 2 receiver set-up in our primary residence. We have a 522 and a 322. The dish is a Dish Pro 500 with a dual LNB (whatever that is?) A 2-headed whatever at the end of the arm. The kids are finally out of the house, so I’d like to take the 322 and put it into a vacation home we’re thinking about (not to far from where we currently are - good exposure, etc.) since I’m already paying for the receiver. The place won’t have a land phone line. However, cell phone service does work. I have an extra Dish Pro 500 dish, but no LNB (whatever that is?) I guess my questions are: Is this going to work or am I barking up the wrong tree? Thanks in advance for any guidance you can provide. Comcast or Dish Network» Comcast or Dish NetworkDave , Dish Net HD-DVR?» Dish Net HD-DVR?I have a Dish Network DVR received - and just bought an HD TV!! About a month ago, I wanted to upgrade my receiver to and HD-DVR receiver, but they wanted $400 for the receiver, so I did nothing. I just checked the website today and they are offering the HD-DVR receiver on the same terms as my DVR receiver for NEW customers, but existing customers are supposed to go purchase one from their local retailer… So, I called up their lovely customer service line and was told that the above was true for NOW, but on February 1st they are announcing a new promotion on HD-DVR and it will be GOOD??? That’s all they would say. Anybody have any ideas what this will be? installation dates using pronto» installation dates using prontoI just ordered with dish pronto; though you would like to know that I was a bit dissapointed with them; when we first started chatting, they said they would install by jan 25; when it was time to order, they advised that the earliest would be feb 1. Thanks Switching From Rabbit Ears To Satellite TV» Switching From Rabbit Ears To Satellite TVThis is an email received from Linda Getting ready to make the big switch from rabbit ears. Comparing Dish and Direct TV. The latest promo I’ve seen for Dish, which is where I’m leaning, requires, in teeny tiny print, an 18 month contract. My big question is, with all the talk of programming coming through the internet, is that to lock us 18 monthers into something that will be needlessly expensive in the near (say 6-12 months) future? 2nd question, if we move to another town/county, relatively nearby, will we be able to transfer our service? Thank you, Linda My Reply: (more…) 625 receiver - how would I hook up my DVD player to it» 625 receiver - how would I hook up my DVD player to itContinued emails from mary about the Dish 625 Thanks for answering my e-mail! I have a question about Dish 625. I have my DVD player hooked up to my satellite box in my second room because my TV in that room is old. If I would choose to movie to dish network and get their 625 receiver how would I hook up my DVD player to it? Also I have wire coming into my bedroom from the satellite, but would they have to still run another wire from the 625 receiver for the second TV to work? I guess it’s a little bit confusing to me! Thanks Mary My Reply: (more…) Painting a satellite dish» Painting a satellite dishEmail from John about Painting a satellite dish We just moved into a townhouse which has a DirectTV satellite installed. It has been painted the same dark brown color as the walls (something which the association requires, I think). I would like to subscribe to Dish Network, which would necessitate a new satellite dish. Does painting the dish affect the signals negatively? John K. My Reply (more…) Currently Comcast….? What» Currently Comcast….? WhatThis was an email that i got the wrong idea about and thought i would post it. Hi I live in Maryland and I currently have comcast cablevision. They are going to digital do you have anything for that. Thanks Cathy My Reply: (more…) Who Owns The Hardware?» Who Owns The Hardware?Question emailed in by Al about Satellite TV Hardware: Dave, I am a considering changing from cable TV service to satellite TV service. With both Dish and Direct TV offering “free” equipment, I was wondering who owns the hardware once it is installed and your initial service commitment has been met? If the companies continue to own the equipment, can you take it with you when you move and then have it re-installed? Also, what happens (and more importantly, who pays) if the hardware needs to be serviced at a later date? Al Cornish My Reply: (more…) DVR Recorders Questions» DVR Recorders QuestionsEmail sent in by Mary about DVR Recorders I am currently a DirecTV customer and would like to upgrade to the DVR. I have several question. I was reading and saw where Dave said something about having to pay extra for TIVO. Does that mean that the DVR that you get from DirecTV doesn’t work unless you subscribe to this? If I should upgrade to the DVR and still have my second receiver do I have to pay 4.99 for each of them? If I bought two DVR would it then just be 4.99 extra each month? I have thought about switching to Dish Network, but I left Dish a couple of years ago because when they installed my dish they didn’t run new wire and used my existing outside wire that wasn’t for Satellite and we had troubles all the time. When I got DirecTV they ran new wire and never have had the problem again. Would I be a new customer if I go back and if not would I then have to buy all the equipment again myself as I don’t have dish equipment anymore. I left in good standing with Dish I was never late paying my bill. So how much would it cost me to switch back to Dish? One more question if I would stay with DirecTV and the DVR works without paying anything extra can I use unhook my receivers I have now and hook the dvr up myself and just call into DirecTV to give them the new box numbers or is there more to it? Thanks! Mary My Reply: (more…) Combine both Directv & Dishnetwork Signals» Combine both Directv & Dishnetwork SignalsEmail sent in by M. about Combining both Directv & Dishnetwork Signals Hello, I was wondering if there is such a switch that can combine both Directv & Dishnetwork signals. I already have two RG-6 cables coming to my home that is currently hooked up to a superdish. I would like to add a Directv dish as well but don’t want to run more leads to the house. Is there any way I can do this? My Reply: (more…) portable dish» portable dishMy mother recently acquired the dish network with 3 -311 receivers. 2 are hooked up in the house and she is wanting the third to take to the trailer at the lake. I have hooked the 3rd reciever up to a antenae (dish 500) with the quad pro lnbfs. I have good signal but can only pick up 2 stations. I hooked up my 301 and got all the channels. The 311 has no smart card, but then the receivers in her house don’t have them either but she has all her channels. How can i get the 3rd 311 to pick up all the channels
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