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06-16-2009, 01:48 PM | #1 |
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Dish network now has a satellite in the south east. For those that could never get satellite coverage, it may be worth trying Dish network again, this is apparently a new satellite.
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06-16-2009, 08:10 PM | #2 | |
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I guess I understand their point, but it seems to me that if I give them my address, they should be able to tell me if a signal is available. Instead, they pressure for a "signed" contract, before they will come to check it out. They promise to give the money back if they can't get a signal.. With Geo Maps so readily avaiable, seems they should be able to tell you Yes or No without a signed and paid contract.
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06-16-2009, 08:29 PM | #3 | |
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I have had Dish for a number of years and am very very happy with their service and picture quality. Dan |
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06-16-2009, 08:30 PM | #4 | |
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We had Dish for a while a few years ago. We would never do it again unless we lived somewhere flat with no trees. And little precip. And if you do get it and the installer puts a screw in one of the wires, insist that they replace that wire and not just splice it. |
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06-16-2009, 08:33 PM | #5 | |
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06-17-2009, 05:27 AM | #6 |
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Here's a site that helps you figure out the potential for support.
http://www.dishpointer.com/ Put in your zip and use the pull down to select Dish 1000.4 - the eastern arc bird. A Google Map appears with a line pointing from your location to the satellite. You can sort of tell if you'll have a problem. In my case, unfortunately, yes... I was looking forward to dumping TWC! Satellite: Dish 1000.4 (61.5W, 72.7W, 77W) Elevation: 39.6° Azimuth (true): 182.0° Azimuth (magn.): 197.5°
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Looks like I have too many "Tall Trees" .
Lakegeezer's link confirms my quess that I'm in a spot that can't see the satellites. I may just give Orbit a call to confirm.
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