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Mounting pole types
I need to know what type of pole is used by directv install technicians. I need a longer pole than the 6 ft ones that installers use. Please advise quickly. I need to purchase in next couple days.
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HR24 700 adding to Slimline 3 SWM with splitter not working
I have a slimline 3 SWM dish at our remote cabin. I’m trying to add a HR24-700 to the dish using a SWM splitter to get TV in our second bedroom. I put the splitter between the dish and SWM power unit and then connected the dish to the second output on the splitter, not the pass through power side. T
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Your TV does not support this program's content protection
Your TV does not support this program's content protection bought new 4k high speed hdmi cable got same message call directv tell me need 10 pin connector one end and hdmi other, never heard of such a cable
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Daily blackouts using Gemini
I am at my whits end Continual black screen with Gemini. I have to reset every day, and it still blacks out with audio I have done the steps suggested but nothing works long term Is the unit failing? This is so annoying if there isn’t a fix I will be canceling my subscription to DIRECTV after 28 yea
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Gemini Problems
I am on my second Gemini unit and I still have the same problem. On start up, about 3 to 4 times a week, I only get audio, no picture. The picture is blank or some partial picture. I do not get any error codes. I have to hit the Red reset button and that brings the picture back after it resets. Ther
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Remote option missing in settings
My Mom just moved to an Assisted Living facility and pays for Directv in her room. She has a brand new Onn Roku Tv. Remote won’t fully pair and the DirecTv rep said it’s not possible to pair with this TV brand?? It’s a Genie remote. I can get it into RF mode but the Settings does not have an option
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Directv Tailgating
I was running the satellite from my home using an HR54 i bought a compatible satellite dish and plan to use my HR54 for tailgating at the local university. i am now using Directv Via Internet at home. do i need to notify Directv of my tailgating use? since I am staying in San Antonio will I lose loc
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Non-Penetrating Mount
Hi... Our 4 story condo just re-surfaced the flat roof.... our dish was removed. I have a re-install service call for tomorrow... I will need the tech to use a weighted non-penetrating mount. I called DirecTV tech support (NOT US) and they the tech should have all equipment and accessories they woul
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direct dish setup
Hi Again. Been awhile. Need some advice. I am still using a dish not streaming. I live in the country so no cable service. Seems used to be a lot easier. Maybe I am just old! I was a full time rver so used to set up all the time. Now I am confused. The azimuth shows supposed to be about 134 but that
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Same problem. Sound working fine on 4k channels only - possible solution.
We all appear to be frustrated. And Juniper isn’t helping anyone (please be quiet). I saw a post about a similar issue. It was suggested that you hold down the "on" button on your remote for about ten seconds. This has worked for me about about a dozen times but it’s not 100%. This just started a co
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