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Using an iPod

What do you like to use your iPod for? I purchased a iPod Touch 4 for my husband, and I thought he would use it for listening to music and other things. But he finds it so small that it is frustrating for him to learn to use it.

JENSEN TVs

My outside TV (2608)and the inside TV (3208)are not responding with the remote or even using buttons on the side. I even unplugged the 3208, waited 15 minutes and then was able to turn it on. I went to Menu, then Channel, then Cable, then Auto Scan...

1xRTT as backup for Mifi internet on the road

Our various EVDO modems have always been set to have 1xRTT off all the time instead of a AUTO setting as the modem would select the strongest signal and not the fastest connection. While traveling in eastern California where 4G is not in place and 3G...

Cable entry through side of trailer

I'm installing a cellphone antenna on the outside of my trailer. The cable is about 1/4" in diameter and the fitting on the end of the cable requires a 3/8" hole to get through. I want to enter the cable through the sidewall of my 'fiberglass' side...

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KD-A645 CD Receive Install in Fifth Wheel

I am helping a friend install a JVC KD-A645 CD Automobile Receiver in his Fifth Wheel.. It is to replace an older Auto type Stereo that had a cassette deck in it. Almost all of the wiring (power, ground and speakers) is pretty much straight forward ...

Question about Dish receiver # VIP211k

I am looking at switching from DirecTV to Dish Network in my RV. I am looking for information about their Dish receiver Model # VIP211k that they recommend to use with their DISHForMyRV service. I want to know if you have that receiver connected to a...

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VuQube 2000 & Direct TV

We were given the VuQube 2000 We took one of our Direct TV receivers from our house (D12). We set up the cube and locked in on satellite but when we search for satellite on the receiver it says no sattellite found or receiver error. We have tried e...

Tailgater Satellite installation

We just purchased a new 2013 Fleetwood Bounder 35K and want to enjoy satellite television. Can I use the TV port in the rear compartment to tie the satellite into the AV system. In the front compartment is another TV port which I thought I could pl...

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Firefox downloading problem.

Good Morning: I like the speed of FF downloading websites over the other available browsers but itstops frequently and I have found restarting my computer is the only way to wake FF up again. When I click on a website desktop icon or a favourites ...

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Need winegard mv3500a set help.

I just bought a 2000 jayco 5th wneel with a mv3500a dome on it. Previous had owner Dish network. I have Direct tv network. Having problems getting set up. Would appreciate all tips and Information provided.Thanks

holglo by Explorer
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2 meter / 440 (70cm) Ground independent Antenna

The Comet SBB-5NMO dual band is a 2 meter and 440 MHz mobile antenna. It is a 1/2 wave on 2 meters providing 3 dB gain and a 2 5/8 wave on 440 MHz providing 5.5 dB gain. VSWR 1.5 : 1 or less. This antenna can handle up to 120 watts. I installed this ...

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Mio R503T GPS ?

Cant figure out how to set a way point for where you are sitting on this thing. I want to use it for ATV trail riding and setting up camp as a home base and dont have intersections etc to set it too. Yes, I do have the manual but still cant figure th...

Using Verizon in Canada

I have a Verizon phone with the Americas Choice plan. I have plenty of minutes available but wanted to know how I can use my cell phone when I travel to Canada for about a week without incurring horrendous roaming charges. Any help would be apprecia...

tmmar by Explorer
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Receiving Multiple Signals from Satellite

My new trailer has a convenience center for easy satellite hookup. I will be using a dish 1000.2 or 1000.4(eastern arc/western arc)and vip 211k and/or another model(s). I bought the two different lmbs in case there are obstacles in the way of one, th...

Question on copying from old to new computer?

I just got a new Windows 8 desk top to replace my Windows XP, that was running out of memory.I use Outlook Express for saving important e-mails such as Insurance and my monthly utility bills they are in separate folders, under Storage.Is there a way ...