I get great readings on almost everything, but my dish is ultra sensitive to any rain. I live by the water in Florida and we get some heavy rain bands, but even the slightest rain will knock out the signal. 2 weeks ago we had a heavy rain and I lost the HD signal on channel 610 on my Directv HD...

Thanks for the info. As it turned out, I ended up getting 3 months free Starz, due to a problem with my HD receiver. They have given me so many $programming credits, that a movie pack was the only thing left. I LOVE Directv customer service.

Thanks, that makes sense to do it that way. I just received a letter from Directv giving me 3 months of free Showtime for being a long standing customer. I had Showtime and dropped them, but for free, heck I'll record a few HD movies on their dime.

You might be on to something as that is the date that ESPNU is changing channel numbers, 609 to 614.

I live in Clearwater and have Directv. I used to carry both D* and Bright House and eventually dropped BHN, due to lack of HD content and WAY too many problems with Road Runner. I'd never drop Directv, as I love the Sunday Ticket, but I am curious about FIOS. I'd take a wait and see approach...

Any firm word or time projection about ESPNU HD on Directv? From what I understand only Fios and some cable companies have signed ESPNU HD, as of this date.

I'm a newbie, so be gentle if I screw up(and let me know what I did wrong). I dropped HBO/Showtime because it seemed like it was the same movies, over and over again. I went with an online DVD rental company(don't know if I'm allowed to use the name)to rent Blu Ray discs, in lieu of...