Recent content by ChefBoy

Hi all, My Hopper is running S244. I just noticed a change in behavior, but maybe I'm missing something? When I used to locate a future program on the guide, pressing "select" would bring up a sub-menu that allowed me to "record this series". From that screen I could select a destination...

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I tried Scott's suggestion. When I go to my programming, there is nothing showing under HD channels. I do have HD, and pay for Gold and Platinum at $10/month each. Any idea why nothing shows under HD? I'll probably just have to call in, as there are also several HD channels that show as...

Yeah, thanks. I've been waiting for the live launch of this service, not realizing that the beta program was still in place. Very nice.

I live in Pasadena and after a tech re-peaked my DISH 1000, he told me that the 60 or so I was getting was "as good as it gets". It works better than it did, but I was in the 40's before he re-peaked. It's now acceptable with infrequent bouts of pixelation that last only a second or two. CB

I've had the same problem on the West Coast after I had a Dish 1000 installed - although primarily on my HD locals. Tech came out on Saturday and repeaked for 129, and it seems better - although not perfect). Signal on 129 was generally below 50 before, now it's up around 60. The tech said...

Just called the 'special number' (2PM PST) and got right through to "advanced tech". I asked to upgrade my 942 (leased) for a 622. The woman who helped me was excellent, making sure the install was for 1 receiver and 2 TV's. Very plesant experience - took about 20 minutes total. While she...

You know, I'm really not sure. I'll try to remember to check it out and report back. Maybe I've just been lucky - even when it is raining ;) . I may have overstated the "flawlessly" part slightly. I should say that I see very occaisional pixselation - but, it is pretty rare. I used to see...

"Everybody"? I'm in the LA area. In November, I managed to get the $250 lease deal on a 942. When the installer came out, he said he had to add two dishes to the one I already had so that I could get HD with Voom. I wasn't excited about telling the wife that we would have THREE dishes on...

OK, you're wrong. This isn't a government, it's a business. It's called "capitalism". Businesses that provide goods and services can set rules as to what will be offered and how it may be purchased. Your power is in your ability to choose NOT to purchase those good and services, or to...

While I agree with advice given above, you should probably know by now that your wife is always right. :bow CB

Um, isn't that what you want too? I will be thrillled when more HD content is available. But, I've been wating for years, a couple of months won't hurt me. CB

I hear you. As I wrote, I'm onboard and looking anxiously forward to more HD content. I guess I'm not too upset about missing the "Voom promise date" - we see this all the time (Microsoft?). We are in the midst of changing technology, and the change will not always be easy. I, too, was...

Strength in numbers? I agree with the sentiment that if you don't like it, quit! The number of people that read (let alone post) this forum represent a tiny fraction of DISH customers. Cable? It was the freakin' cable companies and their lack of service and product that made me jump to...

What an interesting question. Are "you critics" really D* employees? I have some sympathy for those who recently paid a lot of money for equipment, and must now upgrade, once again, to have the 'best of the best'. But, when we moved last year we gave away a bunch of what WAS the best of the...