BringBackFergy Posted January 17, 2019 Author Posted January 17, 2019 7 minutes ago, ShadyBillsFan said: You can rasily run CAT 5 cable fifty feet Right. But why run it 50 ft (and dig a trench) when the satellite dish is already attached to the outside wall of the old garage? All I need to do is split and bring the cable off the dish into the garage. The issue is: how do I receive the signal and change the channel...that’s where the mini Genie comes into play (I think).
LSHMEAB Posted January 17, 2019 Posted January 17, 2019 5 hours ago, BringBackFergy said: I think you’re right. I may need to get another Genie. As much as the other guys suggestions are appreciated, I don’t have a designated laptop for the garage and my WiFi doesn’t reach out to old garage. So I’ll need to look at an extra Genie. Not sure what the cost is (maybe $8 - $10 /month). Hoping to negotiate a new DTV contract this summer anyway. I can promise you that you have all the leverage. As someone else mentioned, people are fleeing DTV for Sling, Hulu, etc. We had DirecTV for a long time and constantly got better deals by explaining the other options. Eventually got out of the contract. Hate to be that guy, but felt like we were getting screwed financially. I glean that you don't want to switch which is cool, but know that you have the leverage when negotiating with DTV. It's pretty similar to Verizon in that they'll work with you knowing there are cheaper options. 1
/dev/null Posted January 17, 2019 Posted January 17, 2019 7 hours ago, BringBackFergy said: Right. But why run it 50 ft (and dig a trench) when the satellite dish is already attached to the outside wall of the old garage? All I need to do is split and bring the cable off the dish into the garage. The issue is: how do I receive the signal and change the channel...that’s where the mini Genie comes into play (I think). Next question Is your DirecTV satellite power brick in the garage near the dish or is it in the house? It will look something like this Is your splitter in the house or the garage?
BringBackFergy Posted January 17, 2019 Author Posted January 17, 2019 1 hour ago, /dev/null said: Next question Is your DirecTV satellite power brick in the garage near the dish or is it in the house? It will look something like this Is your splitter in the house or the garage? It’s in our basement. Same with the splitter. I take it this is a problem? (i.e I can’t get a signal from the cable that runs off the satellite dish outside off garage)
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted January 17, 2019 Posted January 17, 2019 2 hours ago, /dev/null said: Next question Is your DirecTV satellite power brick in the garage near the dish or is it in the house? It will look something like this Is your splitter in the house or the garage? I had something similar but the new units have gone away from that brick 1 hour ago, BringBackFergy said: It’s in our basement. Same with the splitter. I take it this is a problem? (i.e I can’t get a signal from the cable that runs off the satellite dish outside off garage) the older units needed that SWM or you had no signal. 10 hours ago, BringBackFergy said: Right. But why run it 50 ft (and dig a trench) when the satellite dish is already attached to the outside wall of the old garage? All I need to do is split and bring the cable off the dish into the garage. The issue is: how do I receive the signal and change the channel...that’s where the mini Genie comes into play (I think). have you called them and asked? you only need like 45 minutes of free time LOL
BringBackFergy Posted January 17, 2019 Author Posted January 17, 2019 1 hour ago, ShadyBillsFan said: I had something similar but the new units have gone away from that brick the older units needed that SWM or you had no signal. have you called them and asked? you only need like 45 minutes of free time LOL That's on my list of things to do...after I report your ass!! 1
Cripple Creek Posted January 17, 2019 Posted January 17, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, BringBackFergy said: That's on my list of things to do...after I report your ass!! You know, you one percenters really chap my hyde. You have 2 choices, lose one TV or purchase a bigger package (@Gugny can help you with finding a bigger package). Quit your whining and complaining and start taking responsibility for your life. Edited January 17, 2019 by Cripple Creek
BringBackFergy Posted January 17, 2019 Author Posted January 17, 2019 3 minutes ago, Cripple Creek said: You know, you one percenters really chap my hyde. You have 2 choices, lose one TV or purchase a bigger package (@Gugny can help you with finding a bigger package). Quit your whining and complaining and start taking responsibility for your life. I start a thread about fitting a small cable in a hole and guys with experience (such as yourself) grow impatient.
Gugny Posted January 17, 2019 Posted January 17, 2019 1 minute ago, BringBackFergy said: I start a thread about fitting a small cable in a hole and guys with experience (such as yourself) grow impatient. Have you tried to adjust the tracking? Did you follow the golden rule (Be Kind ... Rewind)?
Cripple Creek Posted January 17, 2019 Posted January 17, 2019 9 minutes ago, BringBackFergy said: I start a thread about fitting a small cable in a hole and guys with experience (such as yourself) grow impatient. You think I don't understand your double andre but I'm smart. I have reported you to the authorities. Meanwhile, if you have one shred of dignity you will immediately close this thread.
BringBackFergy Posted January 17, 2019 Author Posted January 17, 2019 23 minutes ago, Cripple Creek said: You think I don't understand your double andre but I'm smart. I have reported you to the authorities. Meanwhile, if you have one shred of dignity you will immediately close this thread. It's double on tinder you dolt!!
/dev/null Posted January 17, 2019 Posted January 17, 2019 9 hours ago, BringBackFergy said: It’s in our basement. Same with the splitter. I take it this is a problem? (i.e I can’t get a signal from the cable that runs off the satellite dish outside off garage) you can get a signal from the cable running from the satelite dish, but a few things to keep in mind every time you split the signal, you weaken signal the signal weakens over distance the power brick can run off a splitter but is better to run directly back to the dish because the power also weakens over distance and thru splitters
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted January 17, 2019 Posted January 17, 2019 (edited) 15 minutes ago, /dev/null said: you can get a signal from the cable running from the satelite dish, but a few things to keep in mind every time you split the signal, you weaken signal the signal weakens over distance the power brick can run off a splitter but is better to run directly back to the dish because the power also weakens over distance and thru splitters Well then, reverse the polarity! (It usually works in sci fi.) ******************************************** Is all this ‘reporting’ that is being threatened to the moderators, or the ‘satellite tv police’ and the ‘cable tv police’? Edited January 17, 2019 by Ridgewaycynic2013
Mike in Horseheads Posted January 17, 2019 Posted January 17, 2019 Fergy is that going to stress you like @Gugny smoker? 1
Recommended Posts