First Look: Dish Network's DTVPal Digital Converter

[harshness]

Try using the code for a Dish311.

[Smith, P.]

Try using the code for a Dish311.

How far they're from legacy ?

[harshness]

How far they're from legacy ?

Considerably. I figured a specific model number was more helpful than using the term "legacy" which requires research. There is a much higher likelihood of finding a current model receiver too.

[Smith, P.]

I'm pretty sure (99.99%), all the models have SAME IR codes.

[harshness]

I'm pretty sure (99.99%), all the models have SAME IR codes.

This is why it makes sense to mention a specific model number to search for rather than the term "legacy" which likely won't show up in a database.

As a matter of fact, if you enter the word legacy in the Logitech compatible devices search engine, you will get a warning that the "legacy" model is not in the database. If you enter in 311, you get seven hits.

[Smith, P.]

Well, my point wasn't directed to Logitech DB, but rather to lists where "Dishnetwork receiver" exist.

[harshness]

Well, my point wasn't directed to Logitech DB, but rather to lists where "Dishnetwork receiver" exist.

Since the question was regarding the Harmony 880, it would seem that the Logitech database is precisely what needs to be searched. This as opposed to Google or the EKB to figure out to translate "legacy" to something you can search for.

[Smith, P.]

Umm, OK.

[Yragha]

Has anyone compared the Plus to the original DTVPAL yet? I've got the original for use in my RV. At one place that we camp a lot, the closest digital CBS channel comes in at a strength of around 50. It's borderline enough that I get plenty of blocking/freezing etc. The Fox station gets found with a channel search, but never tunes in or shows any signal strength.

I can probably come up with another coupon if the tuner in the Plus would help in my situation.

Thanks.

I can't compare it to the DTVPal cause I didn't buy that one but let me say I wasn't overly impressed with the tuner in the + version. I had one, asked for an exchanged cause numerous stations kept pixelating with a signal of 90-95% using the DB2/ preamp.

The RCA converter with the same equipment, minus a Titan 2 preamp vs. the Winegard has signal range of 60-70% and no problems whatsoever.

I bought the + cause of the program guide and such. I'm not able to obtain a few select stations that I expected to get with the + version. Very dissapointing to say the least. Awaiting to see how the replacement converter does or if this an issue with the Dish converter.

My 2 cents.

[Smith, P.]

Yragha,
can you post pictures from TV screen with the model info - version, etc ?
And could you open a case ( using screwdriver, press in two wholes on back) and make a couple pictures of top/bottom of the model's CB ?