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Old 01-16-2010, 09:24 AM  
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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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Old 01-16-2010, 03:25 PM   #46
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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.
LOL, you are so close there is no way they are going to give you a waiver.

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I just thought of something else, Greg. I think the cable company, by law, has to offer a locals only package at a nominal price. I don't know if you want that but it is an option.
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Old 01-16-2010, 08:44 PM   #48
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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.
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.
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Old 01-17-2010, 07:47 AM   #49
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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.
Well. I'll tell you this, from what I understand, "they" make that call on a local level. If it does get turned down, I will damn sure find out where "they" are here in town and go pay them a little visit in person. I'm not one to take no as a final answer, and consider it a starting point in the negotiation process.
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Old 01-17-2010, 07:50 AM   #50
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I just thought of something else, Greg. I think the cable company, by law, has to offer a locals only package at a nominal price. I don't know if you want that but it is an option.
Thanks Skip, if you antenna replacement doesn't do the trick, I will look into it. If not for Sunday Ticket, I would tell Direct TV to go hang it where the sun doesn't shine. If this can't be resolved, I will consider it anyway. That would also save me a land line phone bill.
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Old 01-17-2010, 08:23 AM   #51
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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.
Bman, I did this a long time ago in a far away galaxy. Got the stiff arm so I sent a letter to all the stations and copied a congressman for the area who had been know for supporting this. Got a letter in a week.

Terrestrial broadcast is fast becoming obsolete and it amazes me why stations hold on so hard.

Another thing is if they deny, send a letter to the FCC and copy the broadcaster.
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Bman, I did this a long time ago in a far away galaxy. Got the stiff arm so I sent a letter to all the stations and copied a congressman for the area who had been know for supporting this. Got a letter in a week.

Terrestrial broadcast is fast becoming obsolete and it amazes me why stations hold on so hard.

Another thing is if they deny, send a letter to the FCC and copy the broadcaster.
Two great ideas!

I will follow up using both techniques, if I get the go pound sand letter. So I take it after you did that, they "changed their mind" and decided it wouldn't be such a bad thing for old Jack to get the free pass?
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LOL, you are so close there is no way they are going to give you a waiver.

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Two great ideas!

I will follow up using both techniques, if I get the go pound sand letter. So I take it after you did that, they "changed their mind" and decided it wouldn't be such a bad thing for old Jack to get the free pass?
Politicians do have uses at times. Funny thing is they cooperated w/o any effort from the congressman.
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So no pictures showing your legs pointing upward out of a snow drift or six holes in a 3 inch group in the dish. A very disappointing end to a thread that had great potential
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If not for Sunday Ticket, I would tell Direct TV to go hang it where the sun doesn't shine. If this can't be resolved, I will consider it anyway. That would also save me a land line phone bill.
Had to laugh at this because I've said the same exact thing.
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So no pictures showing your legs pointing upward out of a snow drift or six holes in a 3 inch group in the dish. A very disappointing end to a thread that had great potential
I am pleased to report that I did not pull a Rodney Dangerfield, "triple Lindy" off the roof RNR!

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Politicians do have uses at times. Funny thing is they cooperated w/o any effort from the congressman.
So, the local TV stations are the ones that have to give the OK to make this happen? The Direct TV lady wasn't clear on that. She just said they would send off the request.
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Thanks Skip, if you antenna replacement doesn't do the trick, I will look into it. If not for Sunday Ticket, I would tell Direct TV to go hang it where the sun doesn't shine. If this can't be resolved, I will consider it anyway. That would also save me a land line phone bill.
I don't think a land line is required any more. Too many people with cell phone only.
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I don't think a land line is required any more. Too many people with cell phone only.
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.
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