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  1. DIRECTV Installation/MDU Discussion
    and the other 50% are lightning rods (just my two cents) unknown author > " If you don't want an arguement ... don't bring up religon"
  2. DIRECTV HD DVR/Receiver Discussion
    you need to understand what the b(lock) band convertor (BBC) does and why 1) it converts a block of frequencies from one range to another 2) the higher the frequency range the higher the loss of signal over a length of wire in the case of Directv .. this unit upconverts the HD (ka)...
  3. General DISH™ Discussion
    monster cable has the best profit margins for a retailer ..... other than that coat hanger wire WITH duct tape insulation works great
  4. DIRECTV Installation/MDU Discussion
    basics of RG-6 1) always use solid copper core 2) always use 60% braid 3) sweep tested for 3 Mhz ... optional (most will pass this test anyway) 4) Monster cable generates more income for the seller and manufacturer 5) IF you live next door to a TV or Radio station use Quad shield
  5. DIRECTV Installation/MDU Discussion
    there is no beginning or ending to the grounding issue
  6. DIRECTV Installation/MDU Discussion
    consider the "fact" a very large number of power surges caused by lightning strikes come in thru the power lines and telco lines .... here in the last 30 years ...2 power line hits ...1 telco hit .... since 1983 ZERO satellite dish hits (un-grounded)
  7. DIRECTV Installation/MDU Discussion
    actually grounding them makes them a ligthning rod ..... go look at some barns or commercial buildings with "lightning" rods on them >>>> they are grounded
  8. DIRECTV Installation/MDU Discussion
    6 or 7 days a week 16 plus hours dealing with consumers wanting everything for free .... is living ??????????
  9. DIRECTV Installation/MDU Discussion
    Man, and you want a life too ...... DAMN ..... you don't love working from 6 AM to 12 PM 7 days a week and have customers complain that even tho they weren't home when you were suppose to be there ..... and to think you want to make money too ..... how DARE you ...... after all the installation...
  10. FTA / Non Small Dish Satellite Area
    I miss my raw feeds of NASCAR CUP races .. NO commercials .... GREAT fan shots during commercial breaks ........ the REAL boys of summer .... it's all about T&A and beer anyway PS neat that Jr won
  11. DIRECTV Installation/MDU Discussion
    I agree with everything you have said ..... as to where ..... years of experience as to what the typical lay person or installer can handle ...... there are only a handful of people that even understand what you are talking about let alone do the types of installations your talking about. It's a...
  12. General Satellite Discussion
    If I remember correctly .. the condo assn is following FCC regs ... there .. change to direct .. oops .. you wont ... other option >>>>>> move
  13. DIRECTV Programming
    the problem IS speed ..... doesnt matter it you have direct dish or any cable provider ..... everyone is seeingthe problems
  14. DIRECTV General Discussion
    NOT a good idea .... as levelage is involved .... you can easily disfigure the dish ... bend the alignment items ... bend the feed support ......
  15. DIRECTV Installation/MDU Discussion
    1) 225 feet of rg-6 with no kinks and well prepared connectors (compression OR crimp <done right is a better connection>) is considered a maximum cable run to a powered mutli-switch (unpowered is 200 <insertion loss>) .... dont have a good answer on max to the receiver from the multi-switch (old...
  16. DIRECTV Installation/MDU Discussion
    another point to consider .... "local" code enforcement officials (wire inspectors) can exceed the code book at their whim .. this is totally legal
  17. General Satellite Discussion
    doesnt everyone know that monster cables are the absolute best profit line of cables you can get/sell
  18. DIRECTV Installation/MDU Discussion
    points to consider: 1) they dont get paid crap 2) they have very little experience (usually go broke before they can get it) 3) everyone want something for nothing (you got tools and a working system) 4) tool belts are a "pain in the ass" typical "repair" tools can be carried in your pockets (20...
  19. General Satellite Discussion
    if its working ok .. no reason to replace it ... check the connectors and center conductor for corrosion ... it they are .. cut off a few inches and install a new connector
  20. DIRECTV Installation/MDU Discussion
    RG-6 (and RG-59) are standard sizes ..... there will be minor differences due to manufacturing ..... differneces will appear even in the same manufacturer even the same model .... due to the use of multiple machines .... all this said .. its unimportant
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