722 to 722K with OTA mod worth it?

**Ghpr13** · 08-03-2009 08:58 AM

Originally Posted by KAB

Get out your owner's manual and enable Record Plus to the TV you prefer, ususally TV2.

KAB,
Thanks for the reply but I know that I can have the 722k record on TV2 while I watch TV1. My problem is if I have it record on TV2, then my son can only watch what i'm recording on his TV (TV2) if my wife or me are watching something "live" on TV1 while recording.
Since most of what my wife watches is on local channels, would getting the OTA mod be a work around for the above problem? Bottom line, with the OTA mod would I be able to record a program on either SAT or OTA, while watching another program live on TV1 and still have my son be able to watch a SAT or OTA program on his TV(TV2)?
Thanks,
Ghpr13

**sampatterson** · 08-03-2009 09:11 AM

One other thing that I notice is that the 722K picture quality is better than my 722 (hooked to same TV via HDMI). The text on the menus are clearer and the picture quality on programming is sharper. To me it looks like the video driver/chipset may be better on 722K. Don't know if that is the case, but definately looks better to my old eyes.

**KAB** · 08-03-2009 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by Ghpr13

Since most of what my wife watches is on local channels, would getting the OTA mod be a work around for the above problem? Bottom line, with the OTA mod would I be able to record a program on either SAT or OTA, while watching another program live on TV1 and still have my son be able to watch a SAT or OTA program on his TV(TV2)?
Thanks,
Ghpr13

Yes, the OTA mod can make that happen if record plus is set to TV1. While TV1 is recording a Sat channel, she could watch an OTA channel or vice versa. Keep in mind though, if more than one recording is set for the same time, TV2 will pick it up.

**Ghpr13** · 08-03-2009 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by KAB

Yes, the OTA mod can make that happen if record plus is set to TV1. While TV1 is recording a Sat channel, she could watch an OTA channel or vice versa. Keep in mind though, if more than one recording is set for the same time, TV2 will pick it up.

KAB,
If I could bother you for one more bit of info, with the above set up, would my son be able to record a program at the same time on either SAT or OTA, while TV1 was watching a "live" show and recording another, say if he wasn't home to watch it? Also, IYO, how good is the OTA mod's PQ and tune-ability to pull OTA channels in?
Thanks again,
Ghpr13

**WaxDonuts** · 08-03-2009 10:13 AM

KAB,

Did you go direct to the Loyalty department? Were there any other restrictions or commitments?

I have a 722 also and like the idea of being able to watch OTA via TV2 on a Slingbox.

Thanks!

George

**KAB** · 08-03-2009 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by Ghpr13

KAB,
If I could bother you for one more bit of info, with the above set up, would my son be able to record a program at the same time on either SAT or OTA, while TV1 was watching a "live" show and recording another, say if he wasn't home to watch it? Also, IYO, how good is the OTA mod's PQ and tune-ability to pull OTA channels in?
Thanks again,
Ghpr13

Yes he would be able to. Again, you need to watch for overlaps. Since I do not yet have the 722K, I can not comment about pull in.

**KAB** · 08-03-2009 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by WaxDonuts

KAB,

Did you go direct to the Loyalty department? Were there any other restrictions or commitments?

I have a 722 also and like the idea of being able to watch OTA via TV2 on a Slingbox.

Thanks

George

Without going into a long story, I had been told some time ago that I could get the 722K. So, that's how. Yes, 24 mos.

**Ghpr13** · 08-03-2009 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by KAB

Yes he would be able to. Again, you need to watch for overlaps. Since I do not yet have the 722K, I can not comment about pull in.

KAB,
Thanks again for your answers. I love my 722k of course this is my first time with Dish so the only thing I have to compare it to is a Motorola DVR from my old cable co. and that was the worst piece of equipment I have ever used.
Hope all goes well for you when you get yours.
Ghpr13

**Claude Greiner** · 08-04-2009 03:26 AM

If you can upgrade from a 722 to a 722K for the cost of a $29 OTA modual than go for it!

I would not spend $400 for a new 722K just to replace a 722.

**Jason Whiddon** · 08-04-2009 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by sampatterson

One other thing that I notice is that the 722K picture quality is better than my 722 (hooked to same TV via HDMI). The text on the menus are clearer and the picture quality on programming is sharper. To me it looks like the video driver/chipset may be better on 722K. Don't know if that is the case, but definately looks better to my old eyes.

If you look at the Broadcom chip versions, I dont think the newest one in the 722k has an PQ improvements. While they look the same, the SW was written from scratch for the 722k, which is why it prob looks better.