Tech Chat - What do you want to see?

[Scott Greczkowski]

I am compiling a list of stuff you guys would like to see on next months Tech Chat for Dave, Mark and Mike.

So tell us what YOU want to see Dave and Mark talk about on the next Tech Chat!

As you seen on the Charlie Chat, Dish Network IS listening!

[gpflepsen]

So, next month will have a Tech AND a Charlie Chat?

I want to see definitively how the 6000 works with the superdish. Their are proponents on both sides of the "it will need and adapter" requirement.

When I install the Superdish, will my 3000 be obsolete, or just need an adapter? Are the LNBs on the Superdish different than the DishPros?

[fv3]

Announced support for non-Superdish antenna installations utilizing a Dish 500 for 110/119 and second/third dishs for receiving 105 and/or 121....

For those of us who are trying to set up an antenna farm like the one in Cheyenne..... or the one that Hotsenpiller fellow that keeps submitting updates to
Lyngsat

has....

[Scott Greczkowski]

No next month will just be a tech chat.

Charlie did goof up last night and call it a Technical Charlie Chat.

[ride525]

Charlie mentioned there would be promo offers for the new receivers for existing customers. (those of us that have been waiting).

So I would like to see what promo the 811 will have....

[Scott Greczkowski]

I would like to see a working demo of the 921 and 811 show us the menus and general features, explain how you can record 2 HD shows at once while watching a recorded HD show on the 921

If they are going to let end users install the superdish show a video of how to best install your superdish.

Thats what I want to see.

[Stargazer]

> Announce when 111, 311, 322, 522 receivers are going to be released

> Announce what locals are definitely going to be added by the end of the year and which ones require SuperDish or Dish 500

> Announce when the new 721 software is coming

> Announce when the card swap is going to happen and some details of what to do with receivers you do not currently have activated if it will cost you to get the card replaced on those

[davhol]

...
> Announce what locals are definitely going to be added by the end of the year and which ones require SuperDish or Dish 500
...

From last night's chat, it seems that Charlie/Jim did their best to announce this. Did you not see last nights' chat? As far as "definitely" is concerned, they did say that they can not guarantee cities/lineups/dates as they are in retransmission negotiations... and that things can change at the last minute.

[Stargazer]

I understand that but what I meant by my post are those cities that they do have retransmission agreements with.

[rad]

- What the availability of the 921 will be, prior rumors have said that it will be limited availability. If that's true when do they expect everyone that wants one will be able to get one?

- Will the SuperDish require a new diameter pole? I've seen rumors that mention different pole and arm sizes. I ask since I have ground pole mounts and I'm wondering if the Dish install deal includes new ground mounts since all prior install deals charged extra.

- Clearify what will be mirrored on 105 from 61.5/148. There are a few channels on 61.5 for Chicago LIL. Since the DP:4x4 won't be out do I loose those channels? If they stay on 61.5 will Dish provide a free DP:4x4 once it's available to comply with FCC rules?

- Will the 921 have the Advance Program Guide function like DirecTV HD receivers have that show programming on the local channels?

- Clearify the usage of the Dishwire/firewire ports. Will they be usable with the JVC D-VHS decks from initial release, if not how long?