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    OTA option with Hitachi HDS220R = E86 Hughes?

    Hi, I bought a HDS220R on ebay without an access card to use as an OTA receiver. The receiver matches physically (front and back) exactly with the Hughes E86 (going by pictures in the manual.) When I opened up the receiver, I even noticed some of the hardware boards marked as Hughes E86, so it...
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    Anybody with a hitachi OTA receiver?

    I don't see any Hitachi receivers listed on the D* site but did they once make HD receivers with integrated OTA for D*? Are they any good?
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    OTA only receiver versus Satellite+OTA receiver

    I'm looking to purchase a HDTV receiver (for OTA reception only). Looking through ebay listings both OTA only receivers (such as Samsung SIR-T351) and Dish or Directtv HD integrated receivers are priced about the same. Do OTA-only receivers have additional functionality with regard to over...
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    Self-install advice

    I am going to request DishN send an installer for me (I am a first-time customer, so standard installation is supposedly free.) But if a standard install won't work (it's possible because the dish will need to poke out the side of my balcony), I plan to do the installation myself. Will the...
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    Costco - Dish Network

    I noticed my local Costco warehouse has a DishNetwork brochure like product (at least on the shelves) for $29.99. It is just a pamphlet in molded plastic that lists out the standard Dish packages/channels. The sales guys couldn't explain to me what it is that I am paying for -- after all...
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    Advice requested -- Might upgrade to HDTV in a few months. Considering Dish.

    I need to subscribe to Dish Network rightaway with college football just around the corner. Right now I am still using my standard television (not HDTV) but might upgrade in 5-6 months to a HDTV. Dish's promotions indicate they offer tons of free equipment. I am only interested in wiring up...
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    Only want TV for 6 months of the year! Is Dish a decent option?

    I know this sounds strange but I'm only interested in subscribing in Fall (Sept-Jan). I've seen the occasional deal with no requirement for a long commitment even with free installation and equipment? Is this for real? Also is there a monthly extra-fee to get a 811 HD receiver? (I mean why...