Shaw Direct

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Have been hearing for 2 years now that Shaw won't be available in US and Mx. anymore. Last year used it with no problems in Mx. Recently I just called them to see what they had to say and when I asked if service would be available in Mx. the person would not answer yes or no. When pressed I still couldn't get an answer. What is happening down in Mx presently, is it still working, does anyone know what is going on with Shaw? Thanks

poncho62 · Answer

What I understand is that if you have the older Shaw/Star Choice receivers, it will work. If you are using the newer stuff that connects to their 3rd satellite, it wont. The reason the tech person wouldnt commit to anything is that it is illegal to receive signals while out of Canada, just as it was years ago when a lot of Canadians were using US based satellite.

scorpion · Answer

My understanding is that even the new LNB's will work, you just won't get the third satellite which carries a lot of HD channels.  (or so I have been told by a local Sat TV installer.)  I had my old LNB broken in heavy winds in New Mexico last spring and had to have it replaced.  Leaving for southern climates next week and will advise how/if the new one works.Scorp

linda_from_cana · Answer

Living in Zihua most of the year now.  Our new Shaw direct receiver works great here, with the new LBN, but we don't get ALL the HD channels-  most, but not all.There is a satellite tech here that actually sells shaw direct receivers and dishes, and you can pay your monthly bill to his company as well.  He is a reputable company.  He SAYS he is an authorized dealer for shaw direct.  hmmmmm   I have no idea how this works, but it appears that it does work indeed.

robatthelake · Answer

scorpion wrote:My understanding is that even the new LNB's will work, you just won't get the third satellite which carries a lot of HD channels.  (or so I have been told by a local Sat TV installer.)  I had my old LNB broken in heavy winds in New Mexico last spring and had to have it replaced.  Leaving for southern climates next week and will advise how/if the new one works.ScorpBefore You leave make sure that the New LNB is working with the Receiver that You will be using down South!Set it up in Canada ,have Shaw Configure it correctly ,use it for a couple of Days to be sure it is working correctly.Then and only then pack the LNB and Receiver into Your vehicle or Suitcase!In short do not wait until You are down South before activating and testing !

scorpion · Answer

rob:  have done all that, v-codes have been changed.  The poof of the pudding will be when i set it up in a southern location.scorp

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