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CM 4228HD - Phase lines

I just got around to installing my new CM 4228HD, and it seems to be working OK, but something looked strange - on one side, the phase lines for the top and bottom "bow ties" were arching around each...

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Best cable for 150 Foot underground run?

Hello everyone. I'm hoping someone can provide a quick answer to a question about proper cable selection. I'm adding on to the house and in advance of the earthwork for the foundation, we moved our...

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Directv D2 Advantage and DRE Training

Hey guys Im new here and was wondering if any of you could give some info in how I can get the proper hands on training for Directv advantage systems, I've been doing residential intalls for 6 years...

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(Directv)(Dish) Masts

Rolled up to the service call and was wondering if DTV and Dish would at least agree in using same 2" mast or stubby mount, what do you guys think? Attached Thumbnails  

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AM21 picking up no channels

I have a directv HR23-700 connected to an AM21. No matter how many times I set up the AM21 - I'm never able to access the "edit off air channels" option. I have rebooted everything multiple times,...

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Seeking advice regarding antenna

Recently made the decision to go back to OTA TV. Mounted a Clearstream CV2 on rooftop adjacent to where the DirecTV dish is/was located. All local channels are UHF, but I am unable to receive KVLY,...

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Extending home ethernet over Coax using DirecTV Cinema Connection kit

I am trying to extend my home ethernet to another room using two Direct TV CCKs (DECABB1R0s) but, having no luck. I don't have Direct TV anymore and don't need to worry about any receivers - I just...

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DRAFT: Editorial: Are we using the right icons?

It's not as easy as you think to get your point across in pictures. The modern science of iconography goes back to the early 20th century when modernists tried to create an international language of...

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redundancy power supply for RSK1x24H

Hi, do you know if it is possible to connect an additional Power supply to this equipment for redundancy?, thank you. Ernesto.

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SWM32 cascade to Spaun SMS52208NF possible?

Hi All, We have a Yacht customer they have an intellian S80HD that uses 4 cables from the LNB, the vessel uses Ku TV in Europe and they want to use DirecTV USA when in US. Is it possible to have the 4...

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C41-500 for camping?

Can I use one of my C41-500 receiver with a portable dish to watch tv while camping? this would be without my HR44 receiver I'm leaving at home. If so which portable dish do I need?:confused:

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Use Satlook Lite for Starband Echostar 9 121W?

I purchased a Satlook Lite meter for my DirecTV service (I'm mobile). It worked well for this purpose. I have now purchased a Starband 2-way Satellite system for internet use in remote areas. Am I in...

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Need help, bad preamp?

I have been enjoying over the air TV reception, have three old TVs with converter boxes, one newer digital TV, a ChannelMaster Advantage Model 3014-3020 UHF/VHF/FM TV antenna, and it has a Winegard...

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Power inserter required?

I currently have a Directv D12-100 receiver with a round 18” dish in my RV. I just got a new, slimline dish (DIRECTV 3LNB SLIMLINE DISH KAKU SWM3 HD). Since I am only running the one, SD, non-DVR,...

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Directv SWM wiring Question

I am new here, so not sure if this is correct forum. Move post if necessary. I'll try to be succinct and informative, hopefully. We live in our motor home full time. We currently have 2 HR21-200 DTV HD...

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design problem with rotator and scanning

There is a problem I have been trying to solve but so far don't have a solution. I have two TV transmitters towers about 160 degrees apart. {on two different mountains near two different towns] Since...

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