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  1. Dishpointer

    Moving for real

    I tried searching for moving and all I found were others "Moving". I have a question concerning my contract. I am 1 year into my contract and am planning to move to a different state. I know D has the a program for setting up service at your new house where you only take your receivers. I do...
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    Upgrade for locals?

    When I log into my D account, I'm greeted with a message, " We will soon be changing how we broadcast local channels in your zip code. This may require a free upgrade to your DIRECTV equipment. To find out if you qualify for an upgrade, call 1-888-763-7772. Mention "Free 72 Local Swap" at the...
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    HR24 died

    I've only had D for about 1 month and the hard drive in my HR24 died. I had a 1TB external eSATA that I am using and it works great but I want input from you guys whether I should keep it or roll the dice and call D for a replacement. I normally would call for a replacement but am scared that...
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    New DirecTV Customer

    As of 4 p.m. today, I am no longer a Dish sub after 8 years with them. With the receiver increase and Disney dispute, I couldn't stand it any longer. I got in on the great deal D* had and got all set up with 2 HR24's and whole house DVR. I'm still trying to get use to the remote and channel...
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    Receiver question

    I just signed up for D* after many years with E* and have a few basic questions since I am not familiar with this new equipment. Can I connect a regular HD receiver to a SD tv or should I just get a SD receiver? The reason I ask is because I want to have access to the whole house dvr and am...
  6. Dishpointer

    Need help getting PBS

    I am getting a second Dish receiver and need help with a few things. First, I use to get PBS but they changed to VHF last year sometime and I no longer pick it up. Second, I need to split the feed from my antenna in order to run it to 2 separate receivers. I know that I will need a separate...
  7. Dishpointer

    New Dish Channel coming soon

    I don't know if this has already been posted or not but I was browsing through my hunting sites and found this: Scott, have you heard about this? Welcome to the Pursuit Channel Online WELCOME TO THE PURSUIT CHANNEL LIVE THE ADVENTURE 24/7 ! Launching Exclusively On DISH NETWORK ...
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    C/ku combo lnb suggestion

    This weekend I dusted off my microBud that consists of a 1.2 m Channel Master dish and a BSC421 lnb. My dish is moved via a actuator and vbox hooked up to my coolsat 5000. I would also like to use the dish for ku reception and was wondering what the difference between the BSC621 & BSC 621-2...
  9. Dishpointer

    CH 218 MOR Gone?

    I just got home and noticed on channel 218 that the channel has been removed. The screen says, "We regret this channel is no longer available on Dish Network." Dose anyone else have this problem?
  10. Dishpointer

    Recycled Dish

    Hey guys, I saw this the other day and thought I would share the idea with you. This guy made a gazebo out of a BUD and it actually looks good. I know many of you would consider this a sin and I would probably want to use it myself but it is a good idea. What do you think?
  11. Dishpointer

    FD: Dish DVR510

    I'm selling my DVR-510. Unit is about 1 year old with no scratches. Comes with UHF remote, all cables and manual. Receiver has 0 balance. Asking $150 shipped. I will accept Paypal or Money Order. PM for receiver and smart card numbers.
  12. Dishpointer

    Dish Channel Packages

    I was trying to find a source for all of these new packages so I combigned a few posts and made one flyer. HokieEngineer did most of the work, I just combigned everything. If someone wants to convert this to pdf that would help those that do not have office. I am limited on resources here at...
  13. Dishpointer

    Help making a decision

    I want to get a few opinions before I purchase a VIP 211. I know you probably won't know the answer but I need some opinions. I currently do not have a HD package or receiver from Dish but I am going to get the HD pack/Voom without locals. I am going to cancell my AT120 package after the free...
  14. Dishpointer

    FS: Dish 522

    I am selling a DVR 522 that I purchased new about 10 months ago. I need to make room for the new HD DVR. I have all cables and both remotes. Everything is in excellent condition. Asking $150 + $25 shipping. I will give CAID and CARD if interested.
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    TheTube

    I remember a few months ago that TheTube was fta on Galaxy 10R and everyone was bummed when it was taken off. Well today I was scanning in my digital OTA channels and guess what one of the channels was? Just thought it was interesting.
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    Can a sub get HD only

    I just bought a new HDTV yesterday and want to get all of Dish's HD channels. I am going to drop my AT 120 and only have the HD pack and Voom. I am going to wait til Feb 1and get the VIP 622 so my question is, will Dish allow me to only have the HD channels? I have a DPP44 switch and a dish...
  17. Dishpointer

    HD-OTA antenna placement

    I have a question on installing a CM 4228 antenna for my parents. They live about 28 miles from the towers in Kansas City. They purchased a CM 4228 antenna and preamp and want me to install it in their attic because they don't want it visible from the outside. The attic is huge and there...
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    HD receiver advice

    Well I am going to take the leep to HD in January. I have a DPP 44 switch and am viewing programming off of the 105, 119, 100, and 61.5 satellites. I am going to get a HD tv next month or in January. My question is what receiver should I get? I think I read that the 811 will be discontinued...
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    129 Sat market

    What cities are going to the 129 satellite? Is there a list of cities moving? I live in the Augusta market that is on the 105 sat. Just curious if my Superdish will need to be replaced. Thanks
  20. Dishpointer

    CM 1.2m dish specifications

    I just picked up a Channel Master 1.2m offset dish. The dish is missing the lnb support arms and lnb bracket. I can make these support arms out of conduit but I need exact measurements so I don't waste days trying to find the correct focal spot. If someone has this dish, can they please measure...
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    CM 1.2m dish specifications

    I just picked up a Channel Master 1.2m offset dish. The dish is missing the lnb support arms and lnb bracket. I can make these support arms out of conduit but I need exact measurements so I don't waste days trying to find the correct focal spot. If someone has this dish, can they please...
  22. Dishpointer

    Chat prizes are for real!

    Just wanted to thank Scott and the rest of the SatelliteGuys crew for the DVR 508 I won last week on the chat! It came in the mail today and my parents were thrilled to get it. I had Scott send it to them because their Dish 1000 receiver was barely breathing and they were about to buy a new...