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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:11:54 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>[DIRECTV] DIRECTV Protection Plan?</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26866424</link>
<description><![CDATA[I've just recently gotten Directv and so far have been very happy with it and the deal I got.  Today the new bill came and there's a new $5.99/month charge for "DIRECTV Protection Plan".  

I've read what I could find about it, but aren't they responsible for repairing any problems anyway including in home service calls if needed or realigning the dish?   A friend I know in another state doesn't have this charge for instance.  

Is it a necessary evil and just another way to be nickle-and-dimed to get a higher monthly fee?  What happens if I don't have this protection coverage, will I have to pay for repair everytime there's a problem or if there's a defective box they gave us?]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-02-07 19:59:48</pubDate>
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<title>[DISH] Diplexing a Dish SD output with a Comcast cable modem.</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26857266</link>
<description><![CDATA[Hi all, I'm hoping to upgrade my broadband, and am curious to know whether this will work. The coax cabling configuration in my house is pretty simple. I have a single cable input that splits into two internal runs, one going to an upstairs study, and the other to a living room. 

I currently have Dish Network sat service with a Vip 722 running two TV's. We already use a diplexer on the run between the exterior access panel and the living room, which permits us to feed the SD output on the 722 back to the access panel, where we route it back up the second run to the TV in the study (we don't need HD on that TV). To be clear, the diplexer for the living room run ends at the outside panel, and the run to the home office is currently just a plain-jane coax configuration.

We're now looking at upgrading our pokey 2.5Mbit DSL service to a 20Mbit Comcast cable feed, and the cable modem would need to be located in the upstairs study. Because we already have the Dish Network SD cable output running through that line, I'm wondering if I can place a diplexer on that line to enable it to carry both the Dish Network SD feed AND the Comcast cable modem feed across a single wire. Because of the design of my house (60's era modern with LOTS of brick internal walls and stone), running a second cable line would be a major undertaking.

Can this work?]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-02-05 17:32:42</pubDate>
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<title>[DIRECTV] THR-22 vs HR-2X or HR-3X</title>
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<description><![CDATA[So, got to play with the new DirecTV TiVo today in depth and I have to say... even as an ex-Tivo user (still got my R10 sitting in my utility room), I am not that impressed...  :( They basically took an HR-22, stripped important features off of it and put in TiVo hardware...

Aside the fact that there WILL be an additional monthly charge for having the TiVo... Not MRV compatible; NO 3D; only buffers 30 mins of Live TV at a time; Boot Time has NOT improved (10+ minutes to boot); Needs a DECA attached for internet, and will only download limited On Demand titles, not Cinema PLUS titles (anything that comes over the satellite rather than the internet will not be available); No TV Apps; No game search from the sports channels; No caller ID log saved; No Youtube; No SHEF (will not integrate with the iPad and will also not work with the NOMAD)...

Sorta personally disappointed... But, I guess it's still a TiVo... and I have always liked that my TiVo would tell ME what IT thought I should watch based on my ratings...  :D 

Looks like I will be doing the HR-34 for my own upgrade based on all this... Little birdie told me that the nationwide launch will be Feb 8 and that the HR-34 will then be available to everyone, not just in select markets. 
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Words of advice for today... "Be Happy, Drink Coffee, Drive Safe!"]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-01-12 18:40:52</pubDate>
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<title>[Cable] Cable repair question</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26823717</link>
<description><![CDATA[The simplified diagrams of how cable is delivered to subscribers does not cut it for me. I have witnessed while cable techs were working on a amplifier that they were able to disconnect the HD lineup but SD channels were unaffected. How can this be? 

The same goes for the modems VOIP and internet. Our area experienced a local outage but TV service was unaffected. If the line was damaged wouldn't this affect everything? 

How can services be partially affected and how can a cable tech selectively disconnect TV or modem? 

Thanks for whoever can answer this technical question :)]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-01-27 23:50:25</pubDate>
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<title>[DIRECTV] h25-500 RF capable</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26842134</link>
<description><![CDATA[Looking at getting a new remote and want to know is the H25-500 able to use an RF remote? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-02-01 21:24:22</pubDate>
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<title>[DIRECTV] Considering Directv</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26794040</link>
<description><![CDATA[I'm currently have U-Verse and looking to switch.  Direct has that HMC receiver that can record 5 streams.  Where now I can do 4 with U-Verse.

Cheaper the first 2 years and then same for what I'm paying now TV wise with AT&T.  Considering switching to Comcast for internet/voip or stay with AT&T.

I used to have DISH a long time ago but never had Direct.  Just wanted opinions on service.  How big is the on demand selection, more so kids selection.

With this HMC can you watch what ever you've recorded outside the house via laptop, tablet or phone?

TIA! ]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-01-20 17:59:02</pubDate>
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<title>COX- Good 3rd party DVRs with built-in guides</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26758960</link>
<description><![CDATA[I currently have basic Cox cable TV (so basic that I don't even have a set top box). I'm in the market for a 3rd party DVR that has a channel guide/schedule built-in. I know Magnavox makes 250 and 500 gb units yet they lack a guide. Essentially I want the TiVo functionality without paying that pesky monthly fee. Thanks for the help in advance.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-01-12 00:38:34</pubDate>
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<title>[DIRECTV] DirecTv moving Sprout to premium tier.</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26809208</link>
<description><![CDATA[I got an email that says that DirecTv is moving Sprout to their premium tier. I have small kids and Sprout was one reason I got DirecTv (cable had Sprout on a premium tier). 

I have about 7 months on my 2 year commitment. Can I use this to get out of my commitment? FiOS has some good package deals these days.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-01-24 19:37:04</pubDate>
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<title>[DISH] sound track</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26824445</link>
<description><![CDATA[I noticed on several different nights the sound seems to lags behind the pictures on a lot of stations, other nights its OK, tried unplugging the reciever, no luck, signal strength is about 60 on both SAT's but bar is green. Thanks for any info.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-01-28 10:53:41</pubDate>
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<title>Line of sight doubts</title>
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<description><![CDATA[I'm highly considering DirecTv but I'm having doubts on being able to receive service due to living in an older neighborhood with alot of trees. I've looked into dishpointer.com and I don't think it is much help. I have no idea where to put the dish and I dont have a tape measure to measure the trees in my area

I do not have a smart phone either.... wish I did now. any help or suggestions would be much appreciated.

fwiw dishpointer info...

Latitude: 42.0846&deg;
Longitude: -80.0860&deg;
&#9;
Name: 110W DIRECTV 5 (TEMPO 1) | ECHOSTAR 10 | ECHOSTAR 11
Distance: 38375km
&#9;
Elevation:  32.7&deg;
Azimuth (true):  220.6&deg;
Azimuth (magn.):  230.2&deg;
LNB Skew [?]:  28.9&deg; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-01-23 22:47:27</pubDate>
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<title>[DISH] Lost WPCH ??</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26820911</link>
<description><![CDATA[Anyone have a update on WPCH in southeast ?
We don't miss it yet but there are a lot of sports that will be missed
down the road...Thanks]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-01-27 13:14:27</pubDate>
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