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  1. TimothyP

    Help recommend a DBS system for me

    DishDepot is GREAT! I bought a Dish 4000 and 6000 receiver with OTA module, Dish 500 and 300 dishes, and all the necessary cables, switches a few months ago. Mark at DishDepot was extremely knowledgeable and told me exactly what equipment I would need to do what I wanted. The price was the...
  2. TimothyP

    Two-Week OTA HDTV Schedule

    CBS is broadcasting The Masters all four days? That's awesome! If memory serves, USA network carried the first two rounds in the past with CBS picking things up on Sat. Tim
  3. TimothyP

    8VSB OTA problems with Dish 6000

    Thanks for the reply. I listened and the fan is still running. I tried turning the power off and on - no change. Next I tried unplugging the unit for a few minutes then plugging it back in. MIRACLE OF MIRACLES!! IT WORKED!!!! I'm ready to watch the Terps stun the nation this weekend and...
  4. TimothyP

    8VSB OTA problems with Dish 6000

    I just reposted this question in the HDTV area which I think may be more appropraite. Please post responses there. Sorry for the duplication. Tim
  5. TimothyP

    8VSB OTA problems with Dish 6000

    I posted this in the DBS section but realize it may be more appropriate here. Sorry for the duplication. I've owned and loved the Dish 6000 with OTA module for 2 months and had only minor glitches until yesterday. I'm now getting constant pixelation on all digital OTA channels whether they're...
  6. TimothyP

    8VSB OTA problems with Dish 6000

    I've owned and loved the Dish 6000 with OTA module for 2 months and had only minor glitches until yesterday. I'm now getting constant pixelation on all digital OTA channels whether they're broadcasting HDTV or not. The satellite HD channels work fine (HBO, Showtime, Demo) leading me to believe...
  7. TimothyP

    Kp-53hs10 ?

    I have a 53HS10 and love it. There are a few bugs on some sets but most are minor and fixable. The most common ones are horizontal banding on progressive DVDs and/or HDTV, 5-blink error that doesn't let the TV turn on until it's powered off, then on again, and a few others. Personally I have...
  8. TimothyP

    Caller ID now on 6000 !

    I got the new software upgrade last night. The new version number is 6.91 (was 6.90 previously). I agree with others; the only apparent change is the new caller ID function. I tested it today and it works flawlessly - VERY COOL! Interesting that I didn't get the update until last night...
  9. TimothyP

    Newbie wants to avoid mistakes: Help!

    Rob, Glad I could help. Nice to chat with a neighbor. I live in Riderwood (next to Ruxton). In answer to your other questions: Seamless local channel (OTA) integration is not a problem with the Dish 6000 receiver but it requires an antenna. DirecTV may offer locals through the satellite...
  10. TimothyP

    Newbie wants to avoid mistakes: Help!

    I live in Towson also so I felt the need to reply. I recently upgraded from Comcast cable to Dishnetwork and am very glad I did. The picture and audio quality are a little better with DSS then cable but the biggest reason for the move was HDTV. This was also why I chose DISH over DirecTV...
  11. TimothyP

    Caller ID now on 6000 !

    I checked this morning and do not have the new caller ID upgrade. However, I usually leave my receiver on at night. I turned it off from 12:30am until 7:00am EST last night hoping to get the upgrade apparently without success. When do upgrades occur anyway? Is it an every night thing? What...
  12. TimothyP

    Digital Cable vs. Satellite

    IMHO, the one major advantage that cable has over satellite (at least DishNetwork) is the availability of local stations. In every other way, I think satellite is better. I own a Dish 6000 with the OTA module which seamlessly integrates the OTA locals into my menu. On my other TV I have the...
  13. TimothyP

    Dish 6000 OTA HD Signal Strength Question

    My local PBS affiliate is 35-40 miles away. Though my signal strength reads only 46 to 70 (at most), the 6000 consistently locks in. It usually takes about 15 seconds before the picture is locked. During this time, the picture pixelates, repeatedly freezes, and blacks out. Once locked...
  14. TimothyP

    Anone see the Abe Lincoln documentary on PBS in HDTV?

    I saw it in HD. Yes the video quality was excellent as was the content IMHO. The sound was not 5.1 (at least not from my PBS affiliate). Like many others on this forum, I find myself watching bad programs just because they are broadcast in HD. Somethimes I do this even when a great show is...
  15. TimothyP

    Trouble with ABC HD

    The previous posts lead me to believe that my problem with ABC HD is due to one of two things: (1) I have a bug in my 6000 but not all 6000s are similarly afflicted (i.e. I should get my 6000 replaced), OR (2) My local ABC affiliate is sending a bad signal. I had assumed that #2 was very...
  16. TimothyP

    Trouble with ABC HD

    I get OTA HD through a Dish 6000 receiver with the 8VSB module. CBS and NBC work great but I'm having a little trouble with Fox, and loads of trouble with ABC. Tried to watch NYPD Blue in HD and got pixelations every few seconds. Also, the video lagged behind the audio slightly. This is a...
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