I have been on the road since just prior to Christmas and subscribing to Direct since that time. This has been quite an experience dealing with the company...
... Your monthly bill will show in detail what you are being charged for. I would think that by comparing your current bill with previous bills would show you...
I feel your pain, but I think you will go through about the same frustrating process with about ANY service provider these days. It took me 6 phone calls just...
I have just gone through the process of getting a DirectTV account set up for the motorhome and have the same frustration you do. I can never get the same...
Gary.. With the Distant networks just check each day to see if the feeds are available by going to those channels. You will never get any other notice and the...
I couldn't agree more with Gary, and it seems to be getting increasingly worse. And it isn't just limited to the large service providers. On the other hand,...
We've been very satisfied with DirecTV...good reception, consistent bills, and good programming. Have to agree, however, that DirecTV doesn't do a good job...
... We have had DirectTV for years. Including the RV waiver and are fulltimers. I hate to say it, but we have never had a problem with billing or service in...
And yes, this unfortunately is not uncommon these days, when dealing with any large service provider. You can tell they have all been to customer service charm...
Judie Ashford / Gary ...
judieashford@...
Mar 26, 2007 7:07 pm
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Gary, Just so you know, I had been told that I would need to phone Direct and "activate DNS several weeks" after I mailed the required form and supporting...
Ric Go to RadioLabs.com They have a several usb radios that work well, one in particular - the RV Wave II - does an exceptional job. And NO holes to drill in...
When buying a wifi range extender (not an antenna) it is generally (but not always) better to have the same brand as the router it is receiving the signal...
Jim W
cuemaster@...
Mar 27, 2007 3:04 pm
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Will you put the range extender midway between your place and the park's antenna ? John ... Wi-Fi Boosters When buying a wifi range extender (not an antenna)...
... As Jim W. suggested, a better solution for travelers is a high quality WiFi adapter. I have a Hawking HWU8DD and an HWU54D, both of which attach to your...
My range extender is located on a pole outside my 5th wheel. It is inside a clear plastic box and I have an extension cord running to it. Works quite well....
Jim W
cuemaster@...
Mar 27, 2007 5:50 pm
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How difficult was it to get it operating? It "repeats" the signal? John ... From: rv_communications@yahoogroups.com [mailto:rv_communications@yahoogroups.com]...
It was nothing. It would have been different if I had enabled WEP or WAP. We are 10 miles outside of Deming and in an isolated area. No worry about theft or...
Jim W
cuemaster@...
Mar 27, 2007 6:30 pm
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Which of the 2 Hawkings unit do you like best? It sounds like a good way to go and the wife will like the cost better than some of the other options. Ric ... ...
A question on how the "boosters" work. If you have one attached via the USB do you have to disable the existing adapter built into the laptop or does it just...
Thanks for the tip, Jim. Nobody mentioned any need to do that and afew have said their NY/LA feeds just appeared. If mine don't show up soon I'll start...
Thanks for the tip, Jim. Nobody mentioned any need to do that and afew have said their NY/LA feeds just appeared. If mine don't show up soon I'll start...
Why not try a parabolic antenna made from a wok and USB wi-fi adapter: http://www.usbwifi.orcon.net.nz/ Never tried one myself, but it looks very interesting....
It looks interesting, but unless you have the components already, it could be more expensive than buying the Hawking unit. Though, it would be more fun to play...
... The device of choice in this group lately has been the Hawking HWU8DD. Not always easy to find but out there if you look. I'm sure someone will leave a...
Jim W
cuemaster@...
Mar 28, 2007 2:20 am
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... Rango Extenders do not attach to your computer. They are an independent unit. Jim W...
Jim W
cuemaster@...
Mar 28, 2007 2:36 am
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Thanks John ... From: rv_communications@yahoogroups.com [mailto:rv_communications@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim W Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2007 11:30 AM ...
I prefer the older HWU54D, even though it has a 6 db antenna, compared to the 8 db antenna on the HWU8DD. The older one is less directional (so it is easier to...
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