byronlj
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We have the same problem in Havasu. I think we are using the same translator as you. It isn't quite as bad as you describe, but what a let down after viewing sat or dtv.
Don't even get me started on Verizon service in this area. It is handled by Mohave Wireless and also substandard.
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jim isham
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whistlebritches wrote:Since when has DirecTV and Dish started requiring you to sign a two-yr. contract?
We've had Direct since 1999, but I don't recall having to sign a contract then. Are they trying to go the way of the cellphone companies? I think it's ridiculous and people ought to start refusing to sign a contract just to get their service. I had a AT&T person tell me recently that it's just a matter of time before that practice will be stopped. I believe the cellphone companies do it because they know their service sucks, so they won't to get you for 2 yrs!
I believe Directv has been doing it since March of 2006.
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Triker33
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Quote:whistlebritches wrote:
Since when has DirecTV and Dish started requiring you to sign a two-yr. contract?
We've had Direct since 1999, but I don't recall having to sign a contract then. Are they trying to go the way of the cellphone companies? I think it's ridiculous and people ought to start refusing to sign a contract just to get their service. I had a AT&T person tell me recently that it's just a matter of time before that practice will be stopped. I believe the cellphone companies do it because they know their service sucks, so they won't to get you for 2 yrs!
DirecTV has always had a 1 year contract for SD broadcast since they started in the 90's.
You may not recall having one, but you did. 
I had one in 1995 for one year and now I am on a two year one with my HD receiver.
They started the 2 year contracts with the HD receivers or maybe the DVR receivers. The SD receivers are still one year yet today.
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Les Curren
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Well, since you say the translators are operated by the county in this area, I guess I should be talking to them. I,m not really on good terms with Mohave county though since I had to take them to task and almost had to take them to court over a bill they owed but just ignored hoping I would go away. I never just go away. But I do enjoy giving tax collectors a bad time.
I believe you just made my day. Thanks for the info.
As for improving my equipment. It works just fine everywhere else and I am under 14 miles from the translators with a 60 mile amplifier.
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Les Curren
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byronlj,
So far I have learned that Mohave County sublet the Translator work to a company called Wecon. They are located at Kingman and have a 800 number. It is 1-800-290-5872. I called today monday and talked to their field operator. He said I should get a perfect signal and receive over 8 channels. I told him that I had talked to 25 other people in this park and none of them receive any better signal than I do. We set up a meeting for tuesday to have him bring his equipment and find out whats going on. He says we may be in a blind spot. In which case they would have to install a reflecter which would pick up their signal and transfer it to this park. It seems they have other blind spots which they have had to correct in this manner. Hope this helps.
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