Satellite TV

zookeeper · 08-31-2005

Does anyone know someone that can install and/or repair satellite tv? Mine has not worked since Hurricane Emily and I'm not sure if the dish has just moved from the winds or if something is broken. Thank you!

**james** · 08-31-2005

and you've tried the search function on this forum? this has been discussed, I'm quite sure.

short answer: there are dish agents all over town. they are really hard to miss. they all do install work.

you probably just need the thing pointed again. any dish installer should be able to do it. while it may seem easy, it can be quite tricky to do on your own without the proper tools.

mfl*s queen · 08-31-2005

James, not to be disrespectful, but you make this sound so simple. It is not. Not all dish installers know all the systems, and it is not always as simple as "just needing the thing pointed again", and then getting someone who actaully does know how to take care of the problem to show up is a whole other situation.

Zookeeper, you are not in that boat alone!!

And yes, it has been discussed several times.

Michael · 08-31-2005

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Originally Posted by mfl*s queen

James, not to be disrespectful, but you make this sound so simple. It is not. Not all dish installers know all the systems, and it is not always as simple as "just needing the thing pointed again",

It ain't rocket science...............

(inside joke)

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Originally Posted by mfl*s queen

and then getting someone who actaully does know how to take care of the problem to show up is a whole other situation.

....yes, well there is that.

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Originally Posted by mfl*s queen

And yes, it has been discussed several times.

sure has

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Originally Posted by mfl*s queen

Zookeeper, you are not in that boat alone!!

Yours is not running? Do you want me to stop at Cesar's office and make a request on your behalf? I'll be in town next week.

**james** · 08-31-2005

But it IS simple. I've pointed them myself many times.

As far as expectation management is concerned... well, that's a whole other ballgame but certainly not specific to the topic. All expectations must be managed in Mexico.

ANDY&JEN · 08-31-2005

Its quite easy to re-position your dish, all you need is a portable tv and a long ariel extension ... just plug the lead into the satellite reciever and take the portable outside where you can see the picture while you move the dish, ive done it many times and saved a fortune

Kris14 · 08-31-2005

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Originally Posted by james

and you've tried the search function on this forum? this has been discussed, I'm quite sure.

short answer: there are dish agents all over town. they are really hard to miss. they all do install work.

you probably just need the thing pointed again. any dish installer should be able to do it. while it may seem easy, it can be quite tricky to do on your own without the proper tools.

Way to make the newbie feel really welcome!!. Now, is it quite tricky or really simple to repoint the dish? I am confused!! You state both.

**james** · 08-31-2005

I said it is tricky without the proper tools. Since I have them (or did), I found it simple. The people that I helped didn't have the tools, so they found it tricky. Still confused?

ANDY&JEN · 08-31-2005

Easy peasy tho it may take a bit of patience, we only have 1 satelite to search for over here (Sky) i dont know bout over there

zookeeper · 08-31-2005

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Originally Posted by james

and you've tried the search function on this forum? this has been discussed, I'm quite sure.

short answer: there are dish agents all over town. they are really hard to miss. they all do install work.

you probably just need the thing pointed again. any dish installer should be able to do it. while it may seem easy, it can be quite tricky to do on your own without the proper tools.

I had someone that originally installed my dish - he was very good and spoke English! However, I have not been able to get him to come back. I was hoping someone knew somebody that was reliable.

**james** · 08-31-2005

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I was hoping someone knew somebody that was reliable.

that's the real trick here

Michael · 08-31-2005

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Originally Posted by Kris14

Way to make the newbie feel really welcome!!. Now, is it quite tricky or really simple to repoint the dish? I am confused!! You state both.

In most instances if you have the right tools it can be easy. If something odd has happened or you don't have that meter or portable TV to take up to the dish with you then it could be confusing.

Kris, do you have a problem with your dish in Mexico?

Kris14 · 08-31-2005

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Originally Posted by james

I said it is tricky without the proper tools. Since I have them (or did), I found it simple. The people that I helped didn't have the tools, so they found it tricky. Still confused?

So mfl*s queen was correct in regards to helping zookeeper.
zookeeper doesn't have the correct tools & can't simply go out
& repoint the dish. So why all the other B.S.?? Unless, since you
can do it so easily, like a true gentleman, you will go help zookeeper
out.

Michael · 08-31-2005

James is a true gentlemen, but a very very very busy one.

Here is another recent thread.

http://playadelcarmeninfo.com/playa-...ad.php?t=16450

I'll be in town next week and I do have Cesar's cell phone number. I can't guarantee results but if I run into the right people.......perhaps maybe.

PlayadelSoul · 08-31-2005

Who has the problem with the dish, Zookeeper or Kris14? I am having an 05 moment.

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zookeeper lost on fifth Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 13	Satellite TV Does anyone know someone that can install and/or repair satellite tv? Mine has not worked since Hurricane Emily and I'm not sure if the dish has just moved from the winds or if something is broken. Thank you!

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james beach geek admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: 10 year Playa resident lost in Kullavik, Sweden Posts: 9,584	and you've tried the search function on this forum? this has been discussed, I'm quite sure. short answer: there are dish agents all over town. they are really hard to miss. they all do install work. you probably just need the thing pointed again. any dish installer should be able to do it. while it may seem easy, it can be quite tricky to do on your own without the proper tools. __________________ My lovely house is for sale Get your own signature countdown image! Thanks for taking the time to read the announcement!

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mfl*s queen reposado Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Far North Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,221	James, not to be disrespectful, but you make this sound so simple. It is not. Not all dish installers know all the systems, and it is not always as simple as "just needing the thing pointed again", and then getting someone who actaully does know how to take care of the problem to show up is a whole other situation. Zookeeper, you are not in that boat alone!! And yes, it has been discussed several times. Last edited by mfls queen : 08-31-2005 at 02:38 PM.*

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james beach geek admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: 10 year Playa resident lost in Kullavik, Sweden Posts: 9,584	But it IS simple. I've pointed them myself many times. As far as expectation management is concerned... well, that's a whole other ballgame but certainly not specific to the topic. All expectations must be managed in Mexico. __________________ My lovely house is for sale Get your own signature countdown image! Thanks for taking the time to read the announcement!

08-31-2005	#8 (permalink)
james beach geek admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: 10 year Playa resident lost in Kullavik, Sweden Posts: 9,584	I said it is tricky without the proper tools. Since I have them (or did), I found it simple. The people that I helped didn't have the tools, so they found it tricky. Still confused? __________________ My lovely house is for sale Get your own signature countdown image! Thanks for taking the time to read the announcement!

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ANDY&JEN añejo Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In the midst of chaos Posts: 3,266	Its quite easy to re-position your dish, all you need is a portable tv and a long ariel extension ... just plug the lead into the satellite reciever and take the portable outside where you can see the picture while you move the dish, ive done it many times and saved a fortune

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ANDY&JEN añejo Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In the midst of chaos Posts: 3,266	Easy peasy tho it may take a bit of patience, we only have 1 satelite to search for over here (Sky) i dont know bout over there

08-31-2005	#14 (permalink)
Michael añejo Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Silicon Valley, California Posts: 4,162	James is a true gentlemen, but a very very very busy one. Here is another recent thread. http://playadelcarmeninfo.com/playa-...ad.php?t=16450 I'll be in town next week and I do have Cesar's cell phone number. I can't guarantee results but if I run into the right people.......perhaps maybe.

08-31-2005	#15 (permalink)
PlayadelSoul añejo Join Date: May 2005 Location: We'll know when we get there, We'll find mercy Posts: 8,963	Who has the problem with the dish, Zookeeper or Kris14? I am having an 05 moment.

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