The last time it did this we just unpluged the tv and turned it back on and it worked but not this time. Does anyone know how to fix it w/out calling dish?
Much thanks :)|||I'm assuming you still get TV programming... just the guide or the show info isn't working...?
Depending on your receiver, you can check around for a reset button. It'd be small, just big enough to get a paperclip through. You'll have to bend the paper clip, and hold it against the button you hit back in the hole. This may do a reset on your receiver unit. Good luck.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Does Direct Tv or Dish mess up during storms?
I have WoW cable and it's so crappy.. It keeps messing up so I want to switch to direct tv or dish but someone told me that during storms it messes up and u have to go fix it every-time.. Is it true that satellite tv services mess up from slight storms or snow?|||Yes, during a heavy downpour it will "mess up". Though not all the time. However, you do not need to do anything to fix it, once the storms pass it will be able to find a signal again. In snow, you may have to remove it from the dish after accumulation. There are certain sprays you can apply to the dish to lessen this.|||Worrier is right; heavy rain and storms cause a loss of signal (no, you don't get a credit for no service). We finally had it with DirecTV, and switched to Verizon FIOS service. It works flawlessly.|||Some time during heavy storms.
My current cable subscriber has be come too costly. Can somone compare Direct TV and DISH TV?
Dish runs commercials claiming that they have more HD channels and are cheaper than DTV.
It really depends on the package you pick.
Most start at 30.00 a month and go up from there. Where they add costs depends on how many channels you want and whether you want HD and a DVR.
Both have excellent web sites and you can pick what you want, you don't have to buy, it's just like window shopping and you can compare them to each other.
It really depends on the package you pick.
Most start at 30.00 a month and go up from there. Where they add costs depends on how many channels you want and whether you want HD and a DVR.
Both have excellent web sites and you can pick what you want, you don't have to buy, it's just like window shopping and you can compare them to each other.
I am debating switching from Dish Network to Direct TV?
Does anyone have perspective on the value and experience of Direct TV vs. Dish Network? I have had Dish for years now and am tired of the high prices. It seems as though Direct TV has more HD channels and my local channels in HD, which Dish does not.
Has anyone either made the switch or currently use Direct TV?
Any info is greatly appreciated.|||If it's a cost issue, DTV is generally more expensive but has better quality. If you want to sign up with DTV they do have good discounts for new customers as long a you pass the credit check.
HD access fee - $9.99/month
leasing fee for 2nd and each additional reciever $4.99/month per reciever. No leasing fee on first reciever.
Lowest package you would have to start with to get free HD reciever is Choice Xtra $57.99/ month
HD/DVR recievers available for $99
new customers get $18 off for 12 months
so it would be $57.99 + $9.99 + leasing fees for DTV -$18 per month for a year.|||I switched when I moved. I had Dish Network, now I have Direct TV.
i prefer Direct TV, but there isn't really that much difference. The one area where Direct TV blows Dish Network away is in customer service. Anytime I have ever had a problem Direct TV has handled it perfectly.|||i can tell you i made that switch a few years back and im much happied with directv then dish. I was always going down with dish and the bill was never the same at directv its cheaper and more reliable.|||ya i have had directv for about 10 years now and enjoy it. im addicted to NFL sunday ticket, and they do have more HD channels, which is sweet. if you have a HDDVR, they now offer ONDEMAND. it works differently than cable, but it still is cool, you download it from the internet on the DVR. but i have had them for a while and enjoy it.|||Had both.
Dish network does not work well on the coast.
The wind blows......pppfffttttttttt.
No TV.
Which really pissed me off for the price I was paying.
And I really didn't get any more from it than I was getting from the local cable company at HALF the price.
Then I moved and had Direct TV.
I REALLY liked Direct TV.
More stuff, easier to surf, easier to find shows to TIVO, which is the best invention since white bread.
In a storm you CAN lose signal but it wasn't too bad.
I'd say for the money.....Direct TV is your best bet.
And it's really almost as cheap as cable is these days.
Has anyone either made the switch or currently use Direct TV?
Any info is greatly appreciated.|||If it's a cost issue, DTV is generally more expensive but has better quality. If you want to sign up with DTV they do have good discounts for new customers as long a you pass the credit check.
HD access fee - $9.99/month
leasing fee for 2nd and each additional reciever $4.99/month per reciever. No leasing fee on first reciever.
Lowest package you would have to start with to get free HD reciever is Choice Xtra $57.99/ month
HD/DVR recievers available for $99
new customers get $18 off for 12 months
so it would be $57.99 + $9.99 + leasing fees for DTV -$18 per month for a year.|||I switched when I moved. I had Dish Network, now I have Direct TV.
i prefer Direct TV, but there isn't really that much difference. The one area where Direct TV blows Dish Network away is in customer service. Anytime I have ever had a problem Direct TV has handled it perfectly.|||i can tell you i made that switch a few years back and im much happied with directv then dish. I was always going down with dish and the bill was never the same at directv its cheaper and more reliable.|||ya i have had directv for about 10 years now and enjoy it. im addicted to NFL sunday ticket, and they do have more HD channels, which is sweet. if you have a HDDVR, they now offer ONDEMAND. it works differently than cable, but it still is cool, you download it from the internet on the DVR. but i have had them for a while and enjoy it.|||Had both.
Dish network does not work well on the coast.
The wind blows......pppfffttttttttt.
No TV.
Which really pissed me off for the price I was paying.
And I really didn't get any more from it than I was getting from the local cable company at HALF the price.
Then I moved and had Direct TV.
I REALLY liked Direct TV.
More stuff, easier to surf, easier to find shows to TIVO, which is the best invention since white bread.
In a storm you CAN lose signal but it wasn't too bad.
I'd say for the money.....Direct TV is your best bet.
And it's really almost as cheap as cable is these days.
Can you use a router given to you by sky tv without having a sky tv satellite dish?
My friend was with sky tv broadband but has now switched. I now have the router but am with virgin media. Do I need to have the sky tv satellite dish in order for the router to work or does it work as a regular router|||Hello this is a easy question to answer :P most likely u will be able to use this router! just take a look whether u are using cable or adsl broadband. then check the router if it the same requirments as ur internet then yes u can use it :P
Is it possible to get Fuel TV on Dish Network?
Is it possible to get Fuel TV on Dish Network?|||Yes, Fuel TV is available with Dish Network Dish TV.
Also installation is free right now and so is a DVR-HDTV Upgrade. Packages start at $9.99/Month for 100 digital channels. To get Fuel TV you would need a package in the $30/month range.
Also installation is free right now and so is a DVR-HDTV Upgrade. Packages start at $9.99/Month for 100 digital channels. To get Fuel TV you would need a package in the $30/month range.
I just bought a house and the sellers left behind their Direct TV dish. What do I do?
Should I call Direct TV to come retrieve their left behind equipment? If so, will this cost me anything? On the other hand, can I sell it?|||the antenna is abandoned, DirecTV will not want that back.
SOME receivers are leased, I OWN one, and lease two. Technically, using the system is called theft of service.
It is NOT up to you to call DirecTV and have them send you are prepaid shipping box, it is up to the PREVIOUS subscriber.
If you decide to keep the system, DirecTV will charge you $25.00 for a new SIM card plug the monthly fees. If you decide to subscribe to DirecTV, they will send out an installer that will collect up the old receiver, bill DirecTV as a disconnect, and an install...
If you decide NOT to subscribe, just put the box in the closet. if the previous subscriber cancels the service, DirectTV will want the receiver back, but not the antenna.|||The equipment is rented, Therefore if you sell it you will have committed theft.|||Sell it, but I doubt you will find a buyer because direct tv give every customer a brand new one. I work at a thrift shop where we get 3 or 4 direct tv receivers every week. Can't give the things away, so we toss them in the trash.
SOME receivers are leased, I OWN one, and lease two. Technically, using the system is called theft of service.
It is NOT up to you to call DirecTV and have them send you are prepaid shipping box, it is up to the PREVIOUS subscriber.
If you decide to keep the system, DirecTV will charge you $25.00 for a new SIM card plug the monthly fees. If you decide to subscribe to DirecTV, they will send out an installer that will collect up the old receiver, bill DirecTV as a disconnect, and an install...
If you decide NOT to subscribe, just put the box in the closet. if the previous subscriber cancels the service, DirectTV will want the receiver back, but not the antenna.|||The equipment is rented, Therefore if you sell it you will have committed theft.|||Sell it, but I doubt you will find a buyer because direct tv give every customer a brand new one. I work at a thrift shop where we get 3 or 4 direct tv receivers every week. Can't give the things away, so we toss them in the trash.
Is a CYFRA+ receiver compatible with a sky tv dish?
I have a bos and card for CYFRA+ the Polish TV. I have a sky dish, will it work with the dish or do I need one of theirs?|||Go for Polsat instead! Only joking.
Cyfra+ is the polish subsidiary of the famous French broadcaster Canal+.
Sky use the Astra satellites, whereas Cyfra+ uses Astra and Hotbird.
There should be no technical incompatibility, but you may find the dish is too small and pointed at the wrong angle- I think you may need an 80cm dish but I haven't found anywhere that tells me whether I'm right or not.
It should be relatively easy to change the dish though, you should just need to unbolt the old one and replace with the new one- no new wiring should be needed.
Cyfra+ is the polish subsidiary of the famous French broadcaster Canal+.
Sky use the Astra satellites, whereas Cyfra+ uses Astra and Hotbird.
There should be no technical incompatibility, but you may find the dish is too small and pointed at the wrong angle- I think you may need an 80cm dish but I haven't found anywhere that tells me whether I'm right or not.
It should be relatively easy to change the dish though, you should just need to unbolt the old one and replace with the new one- no new wiring should be needed.
Does dish TV offer a channel with aerobic workouts?
We are new to dish TV, are there any fitness or workout channels, which might have workouts you can do at home?
thanks
BA|||Fit TV
thanks
BA|||Fit TV
Dish TV or Direct TV which would you recommend?
I am looking to get satellite tv. And am not familiar with either.|||Neither go with comcast i have direct tv, it it bleeds into other channels,lose reception when the sky is blue,but it also depends on the guy who installs it for you, you might get a good install.
Can a tv sat dish pick up the UHF hdtv signals?
I moved into a house that had an old Direct TV sat dish mounted outside. I do not want their service but was wondering if I go to the trouble of connecting it to my TV will I get any UHF digital signals? Where we live now , my indoor UHF antenna is next to useless.|||If it works at all, it will only be because you have a random hunk of metal stuck in the air. You could do better with a cable attached to an aluminum lawn chair.
You'll be happier with a proper outside TV antenna. You could mount it near the satellite dish and use the same RG6 downlead.
Use the web site below to guide you as to what type antenna you need to get the stations in your area.
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Andrew's answer is quite incorrect. A parabolic satellite reflector and its LNB are designed to accept a specific range of satellite frequencies and reject all others. Any antenna, whether it's satellite or anything else, only receives unintended frequencies because any piece of metal stuck in the air can capture some tiny level of signal voltage and send it down a connecting cable. Such off-frequency signals are so weak as to be nearly, if not totally unusable. That's exactly what you should expect in this example.
The answer to your question is the one I've given above: don't count on a satellite antenna for over-the-air TV reception. Get a proper over-the-air antenna.|||I think you need to use another dish to get free-to-air satellite channels, which in the US aren't plentiful. The dish you are talking about is I think proprietary to DirecTV hence you can't access free-to-air channels beamed on satellite with that dish. Try lyngsat.com to see the free-to-air channels in your area.|||No, that won't work. The frequencies are different.|||A dish can pick up any signal. You need a receiver to isolate the correct signal you want
You'll be happier with a proper outside TV antenna. You could mount it near the satellite dish and use the same RG6 downlead.
Use the web site below to guide you as to what type antenna you need to get the stations in your area.
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Andrew's answer is quite incorrect. A parabolic satellite reflector and its LNB are designed to accept a specific range of satellite frequencies and reject all others. Any antenna, whether it's satellite or anything else, only receives unintended frequencies because any piece of metal stuck in the air can capture some tiny level of signal voltage and send it down a connecting cable. Such off-frequency signals are so weak as to be nearly, if not totally unusable. That's exactly what you should expect in this example.
The answer to your question is the one I've given above: don't count on a satellite antenna for over-the-air TV reception. Get a proper over-the-air antenna.|||I think you need to use another dish to get free-to-air satellite channels, which in the US aren't plentiful. The dish you are talking about is I think proprietary to DirecTV hence you can't access free-to-air channels beamed on satellite with that dish. Try lyngsat.com to see the free-to-air channels in your area.|||No, that won't work. The frequencies are different.|||A dish can pick up any signal. You need a receiver to isolate the correct signal you want
I am trying to switch from Dish TV to Direct TV due to cost. The Direct technicians say I cannot get their?
service because the antenna is more than 150 ft away from the house. Has to be this far because of tall tree obstructions. Is there any device that can boost the signal thus allowing the antenna to be located far away?|||Wouldn't you think that dtv would have that kind of device instead of losing a customer.
Dtv isn't much cheaper than Dish by the time you pay for installation and stuff.
Is there a way to cut down some trees to make a clear view of the sky. Just curious.
Here's a site that has all kinds of cables and adapters
http://www.ramelectronics.net/audio-vide鈥?/a>
Dtv isn't much cheaper than Dish by the time you pay for installation and stuff.
Is there a way to cut down some trees to make a clear view of the sky. Just curious.
Here's a site that has all kinds of cables and adapters
http://www.ramelectronics.net/audio-vide鈥?/a>
Subscribed to Dishnetwork can I use directTV receiver to get dish network on TV in another room?
I just subscribed to Dish Network and it's only hooked up in my living room (works great). My question is can I use a direct TV receiver to get the same channels that are in the living room to play on the TV in my bedroom?
Or do I need another dish Network receiver to get TV in my bedroom?
I'm not sure how any of this works any advise would be greatly appreciated.|||You need another Dishnetwork receiver. Only their receiver will work on their network and can be authorized by them. DirecTV receivers are totally incompatible.
Or do I need another dish Network receiver to get TV in my bedroom?
I'm not sure how any of this works any advise would be greatly appreciated.|||You need another Dishnetwork receiver. Only their receiver will work on their network and can be authorized by them. DirecTV receivers are totally incompatible.
Unable to get dish tv signal in malaysia with astro antenna?
Dish tv is beamed from satelite NSS 6, positioned at 95 deg E. I found the azimuth and elevation for my latitude and longitude. I am using Astro dish and LNB to catch the signal. The specs of the LNB is wirthin the range for Ku band, and within the range that Dish TV needs. Yet I am unable to get the signal. Can anyone help? Has anyone got success doing the same in Malaysia. This works fine in other countries; does anyone know what I might be doing wrong?|||Most here in this forum live in North America! At the bottom of each Yahoo Answers page is "International Answers." Go there and click on Malaysia and post you question. You will be communicating with people living in Malaysia who might have some actual knowledge and be able to help you.|||Calls ASTRO lah.
How is it possible to get cable channels on a tv without cable or a satellite dish?
TV- no cable is running from cable outlet on wall to TV/VCR/DVD.. NONE. TV receives "cable channels" (weather/espn/disney etc) via built in rabbit ears on TV. NO satellite dish on premises. How? TV is 7 years old. Is there such a thing as a built in satellite receiver?|||I don't believe it is possible to receive satellite without a dish to receive and focus the signal. It is possibe the rabbit ears a picking up a signal "leaking" from a nearby cable line (this would still be a stretch). Are there any other cable connected to the tv (such as rca, s-video, dvi etc.)?|||Hi,
Why not make it simple? Have a look at http://www.dishsite.com|||well it really aint possible somehow the chinese are making cell phones solar powerd
Why not make it simple? Have a look at http://www.dishsite.com|||well it really aint possible somehow the chinese are making cell phones solar powerd
Where and at what cost can i have my own dish to view TV programming?
I am interested in having my own dish to view tv programming? Is this possible. It needs to be a small dish since i live in an apartment. How about the cost of the dish/equpment? How do i get to access the programming/channels? I presently pay over $100,00 per month for the service i have. Any help is appreciated...|||There are free-to-air (FTA) systems you can purchase. They will receive unscrambled channels but the selection is very limited. Do a web search on FTA and you will find a large selection of compaines to purchase from. They can tell you the available free channels.|||Prices and programs listed in link below.
Does anyone know how to connect a third tv to a 2 tv dish network dvr receiver?
Is there a way you can split the connection so you can watch something on the third tv that is also being seen on the first tv.|||Hi Art,
You can use a high frequency splitter and feed the picture to two television sets. They will both get the same picture. You can't watch two different shows.
Go here for an example of high frequency splitters - http://search.cablestogo.com/Search.aspx鈥?/a>
Norm|||If the DVR is anything like sky in england, then on the back of the box there should be an RF outlet, that is already supplying your second tv, you would just need to pick up a splitter which my gave up to 8 or so extra RF outlets, it basically splits and amplifies the signal, run some more cable to the third tv and tune in as you would a normal channel
You can use a high frequency splitter and feed the picture to two television sets. They will both get the same picture. You can't watch two different shows.
Go here for an example of high frequency splitters - http://search.cablestogo.com/Search.aspx鈥?/a>
Norm|||If the DVR is anything like sky in england, then on the back of the box there should be an RF outlet, that is already supplying your second tv, you would just need to pick up a splitter which my gave up to 8 or so extra RF outlets, it basically splits and amplifies the signal, run some more cable to the third tv and tune in as you would a normal channel
Have DishNow Prepaid,why is it so difficult to get info from Dish TV, to see if DishNow equipment can be used?
Now Prepaid receiver %26amp; satellite dish can be used w.Dish Flex$ I paid $195 to use Dish Now for 1 week %26amp; find out that it is obsolete now!|||The receiver that you have is most likely a standard receiver and is only difficult because you have bad credit/don't want to sign a contract.
You should try cable tv if it is a problem as they will accept you unless you owe that particular cable company money.|||it doesn't qualify for flex sorry, its not obsolete, if you own it, call and set up a cash n carry account, no activation fee, if they are wanting you to pay an activation fee - hang up and call back . you only have to give your social security number . no new customer perks but no commitment either, your hardware is not obsolete, the pre pay program is...195.00 is just a little more than retail for the equipment you have....its still currant|||I hope that you are getting your $195 back, now I can really say "don't be fool you with the AD's" I guess you really do get what you pay for ! so why not pay a few more $$$ and get what you pay for and more. go to www.directv.com
You should try cable tv if it is a problem as they will accept you unless you owe that particular cable company money.|||it doesn't qualify for flex sorry, its not obsolete, if you own it, call and set up a cash n carry account, no activation fee, if they are wanting you to pay an activation fee - hang up and call back . you only have to give your social security number . no new customer perks but no commitment either, your hardware is not obsolete, the pre pay program is...195.00 is just a little more than retail for the equipment you have....its still currant|||I hope that you are getting your $195 back, now I can really say "don't be fool you with the AD's" I guess you really do get what you pay for ! so why not pay a few more $$$ and get what you pay for and more. go to www.directv.com
Hi I have brought a dish TV dth receiver into UK from India. How do I set it up?. Is it even possible to setup
My disk receiver model is zenega CD 1004 S.
I already have a SKY dish can I connect dish TV to it?|||no and it will not work in the U.K..
Dish TV is transmitted on a different satellite (NSS6 satellite) and there is no way of picking up the signal from the transmitting satellite in the U.K since the beam is pointed at Asia and part of middle east..
I already have a SKY dish can I connect dish TV to it?|||no and it will not work in the U.K..
Dish TV is transmitted on a different satellite (NSS6 satellite) and there is no way of picking up the signal from the transmitting satellite in the U.K since the beam is pointed at Asia and part of middle east..
I want to quit my Dish TV connection?
I want to quit my Dish TV connection, Do I need to go through any paper works or should I just stop recharging it from now onwards?|||Tell Dish TV you are moving and can't put up a dish at your new house.|||You have to call Dish or go onto their website to cancel.
You will need to arrange to mail back any Dish Network equipment you have, like the receivers and remotes. You keep the dish itself.
Also if you are still in your contract, you will also have to pay the early termination fee, which can be hundreds of dollars.
You will need to arrange to mail back any Dish Network equipment you have, like the receivers and remotes. You keep the dish itself.
Also if you are still in your contract, you will also have to pay the early termination fee, which can be hundreds of dollars.
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