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  1. dlarruso

    Directv doesn't want the HR22-100 back

    Could I donate the receiver to a place like Goodwill?
  2. dlarruso

    Directv doesn't want the HR22-100 back

    We moved into a new house and I decided to cancel the directv account in my name and start new service in my wife's name to take advantage of AAA new customer deal and new technology. They sent me the return receiver box for only one receiver. I just called and told them they only sent one box...
  3. dlarruso

    DirecTV offers to customers who complain about dropped Viacom channels

    My Direct deal I have been with DirecTV since 2008, I am not under contract. I called to cancel because of the price of my bill and viacom mess and asked them if there were any deals similar to what new customers were getting that could convince us not to to switch to Dish. They gave me $35...
  4. dlarruso

    When do the Christmas Channels Go Live?

    I can't remember what the date or channel #'s from last year for Christmas Music
  5. dlarruso

    Can't record two shows at once

    I have an SWM installation The bedroom doesn't have 2 lines connected- only one but I can record to shows at once on that receiver The slimline dish was installed
  6. dlarruso

    Can't record two shows at once

    Istalled 2 weeks ago. Standard DVR H22 in master bedroom can record two shows at once. HD DVR also H22 can only record one show at once. If I am recording something and try to watch something else it tells me that i need to stop the tuner that is recording the one show. D* technician said...
  7. dlarruso

    Help- NO HD on channel 616-1

    BYU fans throughout the nation are in panic mode right now because our conference channel 616 "the mtn." Is broadcasting the BYU-UTAH game in HD on channel 616-1 today. The HD broadcast was supposed to officialy start at 11 mtn time. The only areas on our BYU sports board that are reporting...
  8. dlarruso

    New HD channel - the mtn. on Nov 22?

    THe mtn. (616) which is the Mountain West Conference channel has announced that they will be broadcast in HD starting Nov 22nd with the BYU-UTAH football game. Direct is the only satellite provider carrying the channel - will they pick up the HD broadcast as well? The Mtn. - The Mtn. Rolls...
  9. dlarruso

    New Customer promotion with AAA Deal

    Since I have benefited from everyone elses research here at SG to get my deal I thought I would keep others informed who are still looking for new customer current promotion. I am switching from E*. I just called in and got the AAA deal with the current promotions: What I got: Equipment...
  10. dlarruso

    More College football in HD!

    more HD Plus Versus will be coming online in HD and they show 18 Mountain West Conference Pac-10 and Big 12 games. Versus
  11. dlarruso

    EchoStar Details Exec Pay

    Man that is nothing I know the guy is worth a ton but that doesn't stop any other CEO on the planet from demanding a huge salary. It is unheard of for a CEO of a major company like this not to have a mininum 7 figure salary. For all that I complain about charlie I have to give the guy props...
  12. dlarruso

    Are they now allowing self-installed 622 ?

    My install fee was credited back I had Dish 500 and Dish came and installed the Dish 1000 and set everything up with my 622. I was charged $179 installed. After my first bill came I emailed the ceo address and asked to have the $30 install fee waived since I was an existing customer just...
  13. dlarruso

    Audio out of sync on 622 for FOX-HD?

    THanks I am glad I am not the only one in Phoenix with this problem. We need to start contacting dish about it till it is fixed.
  14. dlarruso

    BOOOO No Deadliest Catch on Discovery HD

    Man- tonight another season of deadliest catch starts and I was really looking forward to watching it on my new HD receiver. Looks like I will be watching it in SD on the standard Discovery Channel. Anyone else watch deadliest catch? How does discovery decide which shows to broadcast on the...
  15. dlarruso

    Audio out of sync on 622 for FOX-HD?

    Since I got my new 622 I have noticed for 2 weeks now that on local Phoenix FOX HD - shows like 24 and prison break sometimes American Idol (not me- for the wife of course) that I have recorded on the 622, the audio is about a second ahead of the picture. IS this my 622? Is this Dish? or is...
  16. dlarruso

    Can I get a free upgrade to an HD DVR?

    I just did this - You can get 2 rebates Right now with Dish'n'it'up promo exisiting customers that have been with dish for a year or longer can upgrade to a 622 for ($150 self install or 179 installed). You also get a $50 rebate back. I didn't have a Dish 1000 so I had to pay for the install...
  17. dlarruso

    Do you have to return remotes with receivers?

    THanks everyone Once again Satellite Guys comes through. Even though I am just a casual satellite customer with no technical expertise, I love being a part of this community!
  18. dlarruso

    Do you have to return remotes with receivers?

    I upgraded my 625 to a new 622 (which is awesome by the way). I did the dish'it'up promotion so dish sent me a box to ship my 625 receiver back to them. The return instructions don't say anything about shipping the remotes back with the receiver, and I would like to keep them if I don't need...
  19. dlarruso

    What Cables included with 622?

    Mine did not have HDMI Hoever the installer (dish) not contractor said he had a couple and would put one in. I didn't have to ask he just did it. He said dish sends the installers the cables every once in a while, they install them with the higher quality cable if available.
  20. dlarruso

    Upgrading to HD - Need New Dish and other ?'s

    Thanks a lot for the info I am in Phoenix, AZ so will I need just one DIsh 1000?
  21. dlarruso

    Upgrading to HD - Need New Dish and other ?'s

    Hey Gang, Well the old tax return went for a new HDTV so now I need to upgrade to HD. Rather than muddle through the Dish CSR mess where you never know what answer you might get I am coming to the pros here at SG. I have a 625 right now and want to get a 622. Question 1. Do I need to...
  22. dlarruso

    Will we ever get our free Cinemax Preview?

    Is this never going to happen now, or did they just delay it for a little while?
  23. dlarruso

    Dish and Cable to get NFL Sunday Ticket???

    At least that's ESPN & Gregg Easterbrook's prediction: "Today the Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing on whether the DirecTV monopoly on Sunday Ticket is anti-consumer and constitutes restraint of trade. Finally, Congress has noticed this issue! TMQ's prediction: The NFL, which...
  24. dlarruso

    What is my best strategy during free preview period

    Anyone know if this is true will the whole top180 be a free preview from Oct. 5 to Nov 5 or is this just a preview of a few channels from that lineup?