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Scrib
11-22-06, 11:44 AM
My wife accidently erased a call from D* the other day and I'm guessing it was to say I can finally get ahold of the HR20. But I don't know for sure. I was on the waiting list for at least 4-5 weeks.

I tried calling the customer retention and the number asked for a PIN number before proceeding? So then I called customer service and he couldn't answer any questions. So he transfered me to techincal support???

What's the best way to find answers on this?

Thanks.

pgiralt
11-22-06, 12:07 PM
I'd just call D* and say you got a message on your answering machine saying you need to call in to schedule your HR20 install and see what happens.

glennb
11-22-06, 02:35 PM
Check the local stores in your area for an HR20.

Scrib
11-22-06, 02:45 PM
Ended up finally getting through. Now I just have to wait on an install date.


Got a good deal too. :)

5thwheeler
11-22-06, 03:06 PM
I just bought a HR20-700S from Costco today. It will replace my H10 and an old Tivo . I paid $269.99 for the reciever, and I was wondering if that is a fair price? I haven't opened the box and I can return it. Can I use the two coax cables connected to the Tivo on the HR20-700S?

Canis Lupus
11-22-06, 03:55 PM
$299 is the list lease price, so you saved 30 bucks there.
Yes you can use your existing cables as long as they're good quality 3 Ghz RG-6 with copper center conductors. Also - the new AT-9 dish has a built-in multiswitch, so you won't need a new switch unless you're planning on sending signals to more than 2 dual-tuner receivers (like the HR-20 and a DirecTivo for instance.) The only other case where you need the switch is if you have SD locals coming in through a different dish. Then you need the switch.

5thwheeler
11-22-06, 04:15 PM
$299 is the list lease price, so you saved 30 bucks there...

Lease price??? You mean I don't own the receiver?

RunnerFL
11-22-06, 04:23 PM
Lease price??? You mean I don't own the receiver?


Nope


Purchase price is $749 if you really really have to own it.