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rwbuck
11-23-07, 08:02 PM
Had my installation completed today. The tree trimmers were here at 10am - had 3 trees that were dying and while they were here I had them top a big oak tree that would have given me problems with 110. As soon as they left the Directv installer showed up. I had the 8-12 slot and he was here about 11:55. I already had new RG6 run to all the tvs in the house. While he mounted the dish on the roof I went into the attic and installed the ground block. I had a ground rod already pounded into place and had the ground wire run up to the roof (nicely hidden in the corners of the siding). Only a few problems popped up - his meter wasn't workig well and one of the HD boxes wouldn't work. My numbers are:

101 - 95%
110 - 95%
119 - 96%

The picture quality is awesome. The only problem I am having is trying to decide what packages to go with!

Can't wait to drop off my overpriced HD convertor to the local cable company. They charge 9 bucks/month for each HD convertor box.

Thanks to everyone for their help as ventured into the decision to go with Directv.

RAD
11-23-07, 08:09 PM
You should also have readings for the 99 and 103 satellites, 99 is where some HD LIL's are at and 103 has other HD LIL's and all the new national MPEG4 HD channels.

St Louis Cardinals Fan
11-23-07, 08:10 PM
Sounds great. Enjoy

PS I have the Premier package

rwbuck
11-23-07, 08:15 PM
You should also have readings for the 99 and 103 satellites, 99 is where some HD LIL's are at and 103 has other HD LIL's and all the new national MPEG4 HD channels.

99 is 97%
103 is 95%

jhillestad
11-23-07, 08:31 PM
You should also have readings for the 99 and 103 satellites, 99 is where some HD LIL's are at and 103 has other HD LIL's and all the new national MPEG4 HD channels.

I think he still got a pretty good signal read without the need to retinker for 3 more signal points... please already...

enjoy the HD

RAD
11-23-07, 08:34 PM
I think he still got a pretty good signal read without the need to retinker for 3 more signal points... please already...

enjoy the HD

Where did I say anything about tinkering with the dish to get a better signal? I've also seen people post good numbers on 101/110/119 and have crappy one's on 99/103 and since he didn't mention 99/103 I just wanted to make sure that he had readings there since he mentioned problem with one of the boxex but I'll let you worry about assiting him if he wants it.

jhillestad
11-24-07, 02:10 PM
Where did I say anything about tinkering with the dish to get a better signal? I've also seen people post good numbers on 101/110/119 and have crappy one's on 99/103 and since he didn't mention 99/103 I just wanted to make sure that he had readings there since he mentioned problem with one of the boxex but I'll let you worry about assiting him if he wants it.

You are correct, I read your post wrong....