What good is the VIP722 without Dish Network.

**jspowell99** · 12-25-2009 04:23 PM

I recently ended my service with Dish network because of a move and now have cable TV. I still have the VIP722 receiver and was wondering if it could be of any use apart from listing it for sale on ebay.

**navychop** · 12-25-2009 04:37 PM

Might want to hold off on that sale. You may tire of cable and want to go back, if sat is still an option in your new location.

I assume you bought your ViP722. Most were leased, even with that $200 or so up front fee.

**KAB** · 12-25-2009 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by navychop

Might want to hold off on that sale. You may tire of cable and want to go back, if sat is still an option in your new location.

I assume you bought your ViP722. Most were leased, even with that $200 or so up front fee.

May tire?

**navychop** · 12-25-2009 05:05 PM

With it's lesser DVR, and depending upon various factors, possibly less reliability and PQ.

**boba** · 12-25-2009 05:15 PM

Call DISH several times and verify you own the 722 so you don't get a surprise bill for unreturned equipment.

**harshness** · 12-25-2009 05:57 PM

Unless you are actively subscribing to DISH Network, the ViP722 is of no use.

**DishSubLA** · 12-25-2009 07:26 PM

No use without some type of Dish satellite subscription, not even the OTA feature will function. Charley has said in the past that doesn't want to subsidize the fairly sophisticated OTA feature without some type of satellite subscription, even if it is owned. However, Charlie does refer people to TVPal DVR (or whatever the name; I always get it messed up) for OTA functions with no monthly fees. Sears on-line is currently selling them. So, when you are ready, Ebay it.