Got DTV installed yesterday - not too pleased

[Jimbo]

Yeah, kind of a weird stat to brag about. I would hope my service wouldn't be going out on a clear, sunny day.

Any tips on recording if there is a storm? That's what used to annoy me. Is there any way to have the DVR switch to SD instead of HD if HD goes out (heard that SD is more watchable in bad weather).

thanks

Well, you could record in DR as well if you wanted too ....

 

[Jimbo]

DirecTV will go out during a storm, no doubt. It is not quite as rain-fade resistant as Dish, but still pretty good. Keep in mine that 99% availability is still being unavailable for:

• Daily: 14m 24.0s
• Weekly: 1h 40m 48.0s
• Monthly: 7h 18m 17.5s
• Yearly: 3d 15h 39m 29.5s

Claiming 99% reliability isn't saying much at the end of the day.

Or you have the other option, go to Cable and when the storm comes thru and your drop comes down you call in and wait 3 days to come back up.

 

[maverick22]

Well, you could record in DR as well if you wanted too ....

What is record in DR?

thanks

 

[Jimbo]

What is record in DR?

thanks

Sorry, I probably sent that on my phone ...
SD (Standard Def) is what it should have said.