Bell Expresvu HD reception in northern Canada

MacDaddy · 01-25-2007, 08:40 AM

I live in Goose Bay Labrador and finally after a month of numerous cancellations and delays I have HD.
I was told by the local installer that due to Goose Bay being so far north N53 19 09 W60 25 33 to be exact that there is a requirement of having two dishes. Using one dish would only get a 50% signal strength from both sats.
Thoughts?

Second question.. due to the zero customer service from Bell is Star Choice any better?

Mingy · 01-26-2007, 01:07 PM

I figured I'd answer even though I don't know. If the installer says two dishes, I'd believe it. The dual LNB (i.e. eliptical) dishes are bound to involve compromises, and the oblique angle probably means a lot more interference from water vapor, etc..

I can't answer about Star Choice. Bell, in general, set the benchmark for lousy customer service. I don't know if it is because they are pathologically stupid, or just don't care, but I suspect both.

In Canada, satellite providers, phone companies, etc., are only concerned with keeping the government happy, not customers. They are protected from competition and they act like it.

Bell's CEO gave a speach I attended. He blathered on about knowing you customer and being globally competitive. This from a clown who outsourced all customer facing roles to save money and is protected from international competition by the law.

I recently switched my phone from Bell to Rogers because of ExpressVu. When they asked if I though Rogers would be any better, I said "No, but I'd just like to be screwed by somebody else for a change"

MacDaddy · 01-26-2007, 02:34 PM

Thanks for the insight. I have another question .. I have the Toshiba 62HM196 and I have looked throughout the manual for cleaning instructions for the screen and there is nothing.

I have a spray product at work that we use on our computer screens and radar scopes for cleaning.
It says it's tested safe on plastic surfaces against stress crazing, scratching and discoloration. That it reduces eye fatigue by reducing surface distortion and dust attraction.
You can use it on computer display terminals, television screens, electronic game screens, tracking station screens, radar screens, instrument and chart covers, masks, face shields and visors.
Not recommended for optically coated glass filters or textured screens.

Any thoughts?

Mingy · 01-29-2007, 01:59 PM

The screen is usually a lexan or something like that. I'd check Toshiba's website for general cleaning advice. Probably the product you've got will work ok, provided you use a soft cloth. Why not put a tiny dab on a corner of the screen just to make sure.
Anyhow, the odd time I clean my DLP I use a damp paper towel.

sweetmarie · 03-19-2007, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mingy

I figured I'd answer even though I don't know. If the installer says two dishes, I'd believe it. The dual LNB (i.e. eliptical) dishes are bound to involve compromises, and the oblique angle probably means a lot more interference from water vapor, etc..

I can't answer about Star Choice. Bell, in general, set the benchmark for lousy customer service. I don't know if it is because they are pathologically stupid, or just don't care, but I suspect both.

In Canada, satellite providers, phone companies, etc., are only concerned with keeping the government happy, not customers. They are protected from competition and they act like it.

Bell's CEO gave a speach I attended. He blathered on about knowing you customer and being globally competitive. This from a clown who outsourced all customer facing roles to save money and is protected from international competition by the law.

I recently switched my phone from Bell to Rogers because of ExpressVu. When they asked if I though Rogers would be any better, I said "No, but I'd just like to be screwed by somebody else for a change"

Now that is funny!! On another note, why not get screwed by someone else if it doesn't cost anything and won't get you in trouble

Mingy · 03-20-2007, 03:12 PM

MacDaddy · 03-26-2007, 12:07 PM

Thanks for the chuckle. It seems we are all getting screwed by someone. Myself, I would prefer to be kissed first.

USASatelliteTV · 07-13-2007, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacDaddy

I live in Goose Bay Labrador and finally after a month of numerous cancellations and delays I have HD.
I was told by the local installer that due to Goose Bay being so far north N53 19 09 W60 25 33 to be exact that there is a requirement of having two dishes. Using one dish would only get a 50% signal strength from both sats.
Thoughts?

Second question.. due to the zero customer service from Bell is Star Choice any better?

Starchoice should work fine off one dish. Just make sure you get a 75cm dish instead of the standard 60cm.

01-25-2007, 08:40 AM	#1
MacDaddy What's Next? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Goose Bay Labrador Posts: 4	Bell Expresvu HD reception in northern Canada I live in Goose Bay Labrador and finally after a month of numerous cancellations and delays I have HD. I was told by the local installer that due to Goose Bay being so far north N53 19 09 W60 25 33 to be exact that there is a requirement of having two dishes. Using one dish would only get a 50% signal strength from both sats. Thoughts? Second question.. due to the zero customer service from Bell is Star Choice any better?

01-26-2007, 02:34 PM	#3
MacDaddy What's Next? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Goose Bay Labrador Posts: 4	Screen Cleaning? Thanks for the insight. I have another question .. I have the Toshiba 62HM196 and I have looked throughout the manual for cleaning instructions for the screen and there is nothing. I have a spray product at work that we use on our computer screens and radar scopes for cleaning. It says it's tested safe on plastic surfaces against stress crazing, scratching and discoloration. That it reduces eye fatigue by reducing surface distortion and dust attraction. You can use it on computer display terminals, television screens, electronic game screens, tracking station screens, radar screens, instrument and chart covers, masks, face shields and visors. Not recommended for optically coated glass filters or textured screens. Any thoughts?

01-26-2007, 01:07 PM	#2
Mingy DLP Rocks! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 141	I figured I'd answer even though I don't know. If the installer says two dishes, I'd believe it. The dual LNB (i.e. eliptical) dishes are bound to involve compromises, and the oblique angle probably means a lot more interference from water vapor, etc.. I can't answer about Star Choice. Bell, in general, set the benchmark for lousy customer service. I don't know if it is because they are pathologically stupid, or just don't care, but I suspect both. In Canada, satellite providers, phone companies, etc., are only concerned with keeping the government happy, not customers. They are protected from competition and they act like it. Bell's CEO gave a speach I attended. He blathered on about knowing you customer and being globally competitive. This from a clown who outsourced all customer facing roles to save money and is protected from international competition by the law. I recently switched my phone from Bell to Rogers because of ExpressVu. When they asked if I though Rogers would be any better, I said "No, but I'd just like to be screwed by somebody else for a change"

01-29-2007, 01:59 PM	#4
Mingy DLP Rocks! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 141	The screen is usually a lexan or something like that. I'd check Toshiba's website for general cleaning advice. Probably the product you've got will work ok, provided you use a soft cloth. Why not put a tiny dab on a corner of the screen just to make sure. Anyhow, the odd time I clean my DLP I use a damp paper towel.

03-20-2007, 03:12 PM	#6
Mingy DLP Rocks! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 141

03-26-2007, 12:07 PM	#7
MacDaddy What's Next? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Goose Bay Labrador Posts: 4	Thanks for the chuckle. It seems we are all getting screwed by someone. Myself, I would prefer to be kissed first.