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  1. J

    Spectrum: Can you avoid cable box charges by just using the app?

    Spectrum is a decent price until i start adding equipment.. can i just use the app. Do I have to get a box for one room and then the app for the other TVs??
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    Has Anyone used Grande Communications (Local TX fiber provider)

    Moving to Texas and noticed that Grande had Gig Internet for $40 less than Spectrum. Also have a good deal on Double play 200 channels + Gig Internet for about $150. Im paying way more than that between cable internet (300MB) and Dish. They have their own branded Tivo solution and offer most of...
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    How many hours of HD does the Hopper with Sling record

    I'm moving to Texas later this year and I'm looking over my choices. Not having RSNs has been a hassle, having to use a VPN to bypass blackouts on MLB.tv. So I'm trying to figure out how much recording time I have on my Hopper with Sling, I never use it all maybe dip down to 40% free when I go...
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    Error 1287: Netflix is Unavailable

    Now on my Super Joey, Whenever I go to Netflix I get an error "1287: Netflix is unavailable try again later". My hopper (Hopper w/sling) works fine but I've tried rebooting both and reseting the internet on my Super Joey. Any ideas? I have Software version U383 which was updated last night...
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    Hopper w/ Sling just formatted it self and now recordings

    I was watching TV when the TV froze for a good 15-20 seconds and then rebooted itself. When it returned it said updating DVR/Guide do not use DVR or create timers. Now I got no timers no recordings This is happened to me before but I still have a few questions 1. Anyway to get those recordings...
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    Problems with Super Joey

    I have a Hopper W/Sling, Wireless Joey, and a Super Joey. Super Joey has problems with sound dropping out, stuttering, some pixelation. Don't think it has to do with the reception because after a reboot, DVR content works. I am however getting some readings on several transponders on 61.5 of mid...
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    Type/size limit for ext HD Hopper w/sling

    Want to upgrade one of my 2 external drives on my Hopper with Sling. Have a few questions. What is the current limit on size? Hopper w/o sling was 2TB, is w/sling the same? Also does the use a drive that has its own power rule still apply? Third and final question are the USB ports 3.0 compliant?
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    Joey freezes video and then audio out of sync

    Super Joey will freeze audio and video randomly and then start 5-10 seconds later, sometimes putting the audio out of sync. Thinking this is a bigger problem than just the Joey because I had to replace my Hopper. I was having a problem that the Hopper would pixelate quite heavily at times, then...
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    How to connect hopper to wireless joey

    Hopper died, so they sent a Hopper with Sling to replace it, I'm trying to connect my wireless joey to the new Hopper but it says unlinked on the hopper and I can't find a way to link them
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    External Hard Drive limit for the Hopper?

    What is the external hard drive limit for the hopper (original hopper w/o sling)? Also can more than one hard drive be used by swapping the cables back and forth?
  11. J

    Pixelation and Yellow Screen on some channels

    I'm getting heavy pixelation followed by a yellow screen on some of my channels from time to time. Just recently in the past 20 minutes on local WLNY (New York DMA). The yellow screen thing makes me suspect its not a reception issue (on my side) however when I do check the signal on the point...
  12. J

    How long does it take Dish to pickup a new MUST CARRY

    A VHF TV station (KVNV) is being moved from Ely, NV to Middletown, NJ (in the New York DMA) due to a loophole in FCC rules. It will carry ME-TV and some orginal programming (perhaps news). I believe it will be a must carry station. When will DISH begin carrying it in the New York DMA? It...
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    Primetime anytime needed?

    if I want to record 2 or more shows that are on the big 4 networks in Primetime on tuner 3, do I need to enable Primetime anytime for that night or will it work without that? I don't want to have to record everything on that network on that night to record 2 shows on 1 tuner.
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    Does Dish PAY for Russian News Channel RT?

    I was flipping thru and surprised how blatently anti-american the RT network was. Thats neither here nor there. I just was hoping that I wasn't paying to sponsor it. Does RT pay or does Dish pay for carriage of the Russian news network.?
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    GSN-HD added

    Couldn't find this in the search feature, so apologies if it has already been posted. GSN-HD : The (HD) network for games was added Any more channels or just GSN?
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    Are Leased recievers replaced free even after warranty expires

    I dished it up, I think more than I year ago and got a 722. Today I'm getting error 024 when I try to access the DVR and it won't pause. After pulling the plug and waiting for awhile I get a 311 message with a 501 reference code saying there is an issue that might effect my recording. I've...
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    Good Place to buy used PocketDish

    Anyone know where a good place to buy a used pocketdish is? I don't want to spend more than $150. I'll try E-bay and Amazon Marketplace but any place else?
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    Will Dish air Mets Preseason in HD?

    Mets spring training games start next thursday 2/26 but my guide doesn't show the games on SNY HD just SD. Any idea if DISH will be airing spring training games in HD?
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    Will Dish Air Mets Preseason in HD?

    Mets spring training games start next thursday 2/26 but my guide doesn't show the games on SNY HD just SD. Any idea if DISH will be airing spring training games in HD?
  20. J

    Last Connect??

    Does last connect mean that last time it "dialed" in via internet or phone line?
  21. J

    Homeplug compatable surge supressor

    Anyone know of a cheap Homeplug surge suppressor?
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    Disabling 2 tuner warning

    I need to hook a 625 up in a room that doesn't have 2 lines coming in and I don't have a Dish Pro Plus switch. I know that it displays a warning that both tuners aren't active. 1. Refresh my memory. When does this warning show up 2. Is there a way to disable this warning?
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    Dish 4 tuner limit

    Is the 4 tuner limit, a limit for leasing only? For example, can I have 1 622 (Leased) 2 tuners 1 722 (Leased) 2 tuners 1 625 (OWNED) 2 tuners 4 tuners leased, 2 tuners owned
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    DVR 625: Dish says up to 100 hours

    I am planning to sell my 625 on ebay to recoup some of the cost of my upgrade to the 622. I want to really tout that it has 150 hours of recording time but the Dish Network site says upto 100. Whats up, were only a select few able to get the new space??
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    Vip 612: Needs professional install??

    When I go to the Dishin' it up screen to see what I can upgrade to the 622 and the 722 have option just to be shipped (costing $50 less) but the 612 doesn't. Any reason a 612 would need to be professionally installed?