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tk421

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Jun 12, 2011 2:31 PM
So, I was outside pulling vines and weeds from the side of the house and accidentally cut into my Dish cable. Now I have a complete signal loss on the receiver, is this something I can cut and splice myself or do I have to call Dish to come fix it?
Jun 12, 2011 2:31pm
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Ironman92

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Jun 12, 2011 2:45 PM
I'd call DISH to be safe....I imagine they'll take care of it without issue.
Jun 12, 2011 2:45pm
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Ironman92

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Jun 12, 2011 2:46 PM
Btw....that sucks!
Jun 12, 2011 2:46pm
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mcburg93

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Jun 12, 2011 3:06 PM
You can fix it yourself if you want tv back on. Might take a few days to get a guy out to fix it
Jun 12, 2011 3:06pm
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Con_Alma

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Jun 12, 2011 3:09 PM
It's just coax. It's not like you're trying to splice fiber. You can handle this job.
Jun 12, 2011 3:09pm
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Ironman92

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Jun 12, 2011 3:16 PM
Famous last words. Lol

Check out where each end connects and see if you can get back to tv land....you still have about 5 hours.
Jun 12, 2011 3:16pm
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tk421

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Jun 12, 2011 3:34 PM
anyone know how much they would charge, if anything, for a service call? I don't have the protection plan.
Jun 12, 2011 3:34pm
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Ironman92

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Jun 12, 2011 4:19 PM
They've always been good to me...if they do charge a little the serviceman will rig something ip to keep it cheaper or to make it work better.
Jun 12, 2011 4:19pm
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Skyhook79

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Jun 12, 2011 5:32 PM
tk421;799368 wrote:So, I was outside pulling vines and weeds from the side of the house and accidentally cut into my Dish cable. Now I have a complete signal loss on the receiver, is this something I can cut and splice myself or do I have to call Dish to come fix it?

Are you Edward Scissors hand?
Jun 12, 2011 5:32pm
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j_crazy

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Jun 12, 2011 6:55 PM
call dish. when the repairman comes:

shoot. him. all.
Jun 12, 2011 6:55pm
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password

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Jun 12, 2011 6:57 PM
Don't waste your money by calling Dish Network. You can fix it yourself for a couple of dollars and less than a 1/2 hours time.





Jun 12, 2011 6:57pm
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password

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Jun 12, 2011 7:50 PM
You could also make a temporary fix till you can get to the hardware store, you will need the following items.
It is pretty self explanatory when you look at the pictures and most of these things can likely be found in the hall closet.












Jun 12, 2011 7:50pm