DishPro Plus 44 Switch Review

[Scott Greczkowski]

Thank You BobaBird... Just saved me a bundle!

Why did you just switch your car insurance to Geico?

[red hazard]

I also found in the box from DishStore.NET 3 Dish Pro Plus separators and a DishPro Dual LNB (I am going to convert my dish at 61.5 from Legacy to DishPro technology)

Will they be offering an FSS DP dual LNB and will it fit in a standard D-type E* LNB arm?

Thanks

[JohnDoe#2]

OK, I contacted someone I know in DISH's engineering dept. I won't mention his name because we are talking about an installation that E* will not support. (Hint: You've seen him on chats.)

When I first asked if the DP+44 would wokr with 61.5 & 148 he replied:

Unfortunately there are guide data conflict issues that create operational problems with the receiver if this combination is used. As such, it can not be offered as an acceptable combination.

This sounded like an "official" disclaimer to me rather than a technical, "No, it won't work."

So I told him how I currently have 61.5/110/119/148 hooked up with legacy eqmt and explained how I workaround the duplicate channel issue.

We currently have a legacy SW-64 switch connected to 119/110/61.5 cascaded with a SW-21 switch connected to 148. We can see all 4 dbs orbital positions and we are aware of the duplicate channels in the EPG that result. We can scan "up" through the duplicates but not "down" since the receiver defaults to 61.5 on them.

The simple work-around is to use the EPG or BROWSE feature to go past the duplicate or to manually "type" in the next lower channel number we may wish to tune in.

I asked if this was the issue and if in fact the DP+44 would work the same way, realizing that it was not a recommended or supported installation. Here's the response:

You will most likely experience the same behaviors. It might vary slightly, and could even vary slightly when using newer receivers. You could experiment but there are no definitive answers to your question due to this not being a supported configuration. You could also try hiding the duplicate channels using the locks feature to see if it helps.

So there you have it. It will probably work if you can put up with a few work-arounds but don't tell non-technical people to do it and don't call or email DISN Network with any issues you have. The CSRs and tech support people are just going to say it's the wrong thing to do.

[Scott Greczkowski]

So Dave Kummers back from vacation then.

The first quote is written in his style writing.

Welcome Back Dave

[sampatterson]

So I told him how I currently have 61.5/110/119/148 hooked up with legacy eqmt and explained how I workaround the duplicate channel issue.

So what is the workaround?

[JohnDoe#2]

So Dave Kummers back from vacation then.

BZZZZ...wrong answer, Scott.

(Good guess, tho.)

So what is the workaround?

Did you overlook this:

The simple work-around is to use the EPG or BROWSE feature to go past the duplicate or to manually "type" in the next lower channel number we may wish to tune in.

[sampatterson]

BZZZZ...wrong answer, Scott.

(Good guess, tho.)

Did you overlook this:

totally overlooked it, only read the thing five times and missed it each time. Sorry!

[Scott Greczkowski]

BZZZZ...wrong answer, Scott.

(Good guess, tho.)

Hmm thats not Mark Jacksons style of writing. The wording of it sounds like Kummers writing.

[boriquajake]

Has anyone heard when the DishPro Plus twins will be available?

BTW this information is great! I am a retailer who sells more than 200 systems a month and I have learned a great deal from you guys. Scott, I have to say, though, that I am surprised you had to go to Radio Shack to get jumpers. If a knowledgeable customer like you came into our store I wouldn't charge you anything for jumpers, just to help you out.

Thanks

[Scott Greczkowski]

Normally I wouldnt go to RadioShack for jumpers.

I wanted to get it hooked up quickly and my cable and crimpers were at my office.

DishPro twin is scheduled for the fall.