Electronics Direct TV Signal Issues - Page 5

**Bwana** · 01-16-2010, 09:24 AM

I wanted to tap into the Planets expert advice regarding a TV signal from hell. Most of the time my Direct TV signal is great on the satellite, but when it comes to the "local channel's" they fade in and out like the wind. Unfortunately, in my area, Direct TV doesn't offer the locals yet, so I am forced to get the locals off an antenna. I have the B Band converters hooked up, so that's not the issue.

When the Direct TV guy was here about a year ago, he mentioned there was some kind of booster box and also some kind of a "super antenna" if you will. He claimed the antenna was the cats ass and or the king daddy of antennas. Does any of this ring a bell? (Radio Shack?) I am tired of the local CBS, ABC, NBC fading out and not even being able to get the local FOX station at all.

I PMed Direct TV guru Skip, which seems like the logical choice, but I thought there may be others out there who have had the same problems and worked through it.

Any ideas?

Hog's Gone Fishin · 01-17-2010, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

I just called these clowns, and they "putting in a request for a waiver." They claimed it would take 45 days to get an answer.

Heh ! I just did the same thing last week . They told me the same as you , waiver request and 45 days. damn playoffs. It's a good thing the Chiefs are out or somebody would be in grave danger!

**Bwana** · 01-17-2010, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Hog Farmer

Heh ! I just did the same thing last week . They told me the same as you , waiver request and 45 days. damn playoffs. It's a good thing the Chiefs are out or somebody would be in grave danger!

It sounds like the FCC and your local congress guru could come into the picture, if they decide not to play ball?

It's a shame that a person has to take that much time and raise this much hell to get a freaken TV picture.

**Lzen** · 01-17-2010, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by KCFalcon59

It will get denied. I did the same thing. fuggin bastards. I am in the same boat and want to get locals. Just this week I have tried out the indoor models and they suck. Took them back. I guess I am going to have to go the outdoor antenna. Just am not sure what to get.

That's odd. I wonder if they stopped allowing this because a couple years ago, I managed to get a couple out of market stations. I only kept them for a brief time as they were not HD and that was the whole point of me doing that in the first thing. The one thing that pisses me off about our locals is that the Fox affiliate is not HD yet Dish lists it as HD on their channel lineup.

Jack · 01-17-2010, 10:22 AM

Drop a few buzzwords like "denying my request is not what the FCC calls ""in the best interest of the viewing public"". Complaints to the FCC carry a lot of weight when the stations think they might get involved.

Your tax dollar funds the FCC. When I retired I started doing part-time consulting work for public safety agencies in my state regarding their licensing with the FCC. Having dealt with the FCC in the last 30 years of my career, I found that they do take their job quite seriously and will act on any citizens complaint, albeit slow at times. They are life and death to broadcasters.

So just inferring you will take the matter to the FCC with extreme prejudice may hurry things along. Make your case that you simple cannot get an acceptable signal from their station your risk/benefits are greatly out of proportion.

Good luck, you sound like me. After a while it just becomes the issues and their failure to act is what counts.

**Lzen** · 01-17-2010, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

The last time I checked, a few months back, they claimed it was. I will look into it again. The land line at this point, is useless and an unneeded money vortex.

Dish does the land line thing, too. If you don't have one, they simply charge you an extra $5 a month. Its BS if you ask me. One alternative to this is that you could hook up ethernet cable to your router to save you that fee.

**Bwana** · 01-17-2010, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack

Drop a few buzzwords like "denying my request is not what the FCC calls ""in the best interest of the viewing public"". Complaints to the FCC carry a lot of weight when the stations think they might get involved.

Your tax dollar funds the FCC. When I retired I started doing part-time consulting work for public safety agencies in my state regarding their licensing with the FCC. Having dealt with the FCC in the last 30 years of my career, I found that they do take their job quite seriously and will act on any citizens complaint, albeit slow at times. They are life and death to broadcasters.

So just inferring you will take the matter to the FCC with extreme prejudice may hurry things along. Make your case that you simple cannot get an acceptable signal from their station your risk/benefits are greatly out of proportion.

Good luck, you sound like me. After a while it just becomes the issues and their failure to act is what counts.

That's a large part of it, along with the fact I shouldn't have to miss an NFL playoff game because of their low test, Mickey Mouse signal.

**Bwana** · 01-17-2010, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Lzen

Dish does the land line thing, too. If you don't have one, they simply charge you an extra $5 a month. Its BS if you ask me. One alternative to this is that you could hook up ethernet cable to your router to save you that fee.

They told me at the time, that the land line is how they upload from the box to see what you have been watching, so they can bill you for it. I don't know dude, now that this dog is on the hunt, I will get to the bottom of all this crap. When someting ticks me off to this point, I always finish what I start.

**Lzen** · 01-17-2010, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

They told me at the time, that the land line is how they upload from the box to see what you have been watching, so they can bill you for it. I don't know dude, now that this dog is on the hunt, I will get to the bottom of all this crap. When someting ticks me off to this point, I always finish what I start.

You go for it, man. And be sure to give us the details.

**Bwana** · 01-17-2010, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Lzen

You go for it, man. And be sure to give us the details.

Oh, I will.

There was some great advise in this thread. I would say more than enough to play hardball with, if it comes down to that. Hardball + Ornery = results.

01-16-2010, 09:24 AM
Bwana It's Five O'Clock Somewhere Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Billings, Montana Casino cash: $2135823647	Direct TV Signal Issues I wanted to tap into the Planets expert advice regarding a TV signal from hell. Most of the time my Direct TV signal is great on the satellite, but when it comes to the "local channel's" they fade in and out like the wind. Unfortunately, in my area, Direct TV doesn't offer the locals yet, so I am forced to get the locals off an antenna. I have the B Band converters hooked up, so that's not the issue. When the Direct TV guy was here about a year ago, he mentioned there was some kind of booster box and also some kind of a "super antenna" if you will. He claimed the antenna was the cats ass and or the king daddy of antennas. Does any of this ring a bell? (Radio Shack?) I am tired of the local CBS, ABC, NBC fading out and not even being able to get the local FOX station at all. I PMed Direct TV guru Skip, which seems like the logical choice, but I thought there may be others out there who have had the same problems and worked through it. Any ideas?
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01-17-2010, 10:22 AM	#64
Jack Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Centralia, WA Casino cash: $10005010	Drop a few buzzwords like "denying my request is not what the FCC calls ""in the best interest of the viewing public"". Complaints to the FCC carry a lot of weight when the stations think they might get involved. Your tax dollar funds the FCC. When I retired I started doing part-time consulting work for public safety agencies in my state regarding their licensing with the FCC. Having dealt with the FCC in the last 30 years of my career, I found that they do take their job quite seriously and will act on any citizens complaint, albeit slow at times. They are life and death to broadcasters. So just inferring you will take the matter to the FCC with extreme prejudice may hurry things along. Make your case that you simple cannot get an acceptable signal from their station your risk/benefits are greatly out of proportion. Good luck, you sound like me. After a while it just becomes the issues and their failure to act is what counts.
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