I have never experienced impulse interference with OTA, you must have a VHF-low channel, UHF is not effected by impulse except in very extreme circumstances.
The previous posts were discussing KETS-DT, which serves Little Rock and is currently on Lowband VHF channel 5. It suffers from horrible impulse noise interference. In Feb., it is moving to Highband VHF channel 7, and will likely have the same problems, although possibly on a lesser scale.I have never experienced impulse interference with OTA, you must have a VHF-low channel, UHF is not effected by impulse except in very extreme circumstances.
As a long-time Dish HD subscriber, I was glad to see the CBS (KTHV) and ABC (KATV) affiliate stations go live about a month ago. They look great!
Now the question is where is Fox (KLRT), CW (KASN), and NBC (KARK)? These all broadcast some HD programming. Don't know about WB (KWBF).
Have been told that Dish has been in negotiations with KLRT and KASN for a couple of months now with no agreement.
C'mon, Dish ... I pay you plenty for the programming I receive. Signing agreements with all of the LR locals will mean far more to me than some of the HD programming you already carry.
To fellow Arkansans, would suggest that you contact Dish Support and express your support in writing or by calls or we'll still be waiting months from now.
How are you getting KTHV and Channel 7 in HD with Dish? I live in Dumas and watch the same LR locals as you do but have not noticed the (HD) logo on the program guide next to KTHV and/or KATV. Maybe they did LR first then will venture out to the rest of the state.
The Little Rock HD channels are being carried on the 77 satellite: You will need either an additional dish pointing to that satellite or a 1000.4 dish which replaces the 110, 119, & 129 with the Eastern Arc satellites.
EKB: Dish Network Channels at 77°
To get the HD channels just call Dish tech support. You may have to call more than once. If you are paying for the locals and have HD programming, you should qualify to receive the dish to be installed.
Seeing this thread reminded me to contact DISH to get set up for the Little Rock locals. After 45 minutes of online chat with DISH customer service I am now scheduled to be upgraded to the Eastern Arc Dish on February 18, 2009, (supposedly the earliest available install date.... right...lol).
What does have me steamed is that since EA is all MPEG4 I will have to upgrade my lone MPEG2 receiver, an old 510. They want to charge me $75 and a lease fee to get a Vip211 upgrade... thanks but no thanks when I can buy one without a lease fee for approximately $150. Any thoughts?
Seeing this thread reminded me to contact DISH to get set up for the Little Rock locals. After 45 minutes of online chat with DISH customer service I am now scheduled to be upgraded to the Eastern Arc Dish on February 18, 2009, (supposedly the earliest available install date.... right...lol).
What does have me steamed is that since EA is all MPEG4 I will have to upgrade my lone MPEG2 receiver, an old 510. They want to charge me $75 and a lease fee to get a Vip211 upgrade... thanks but no thanks when I can buy one without a lease fee for approximately $150. Any thoughts?
I also signed up for the EA and had to upgrade my 322 to an MPEG4 receiver. I bought a 222k from DishStore.net. I also have a 222 (owned) and 622 (leased). I may want to add another DVR receiver in the future so I wanted to have the ability to do that within the 4 tuner lease restriction imposed by Dish. I had rather lease the DVR units since I figure they are more likely to be a problem in the long term.
My install date is 2-12-09 for the EA 1000.4 dish. I DO NOT like having my locals disconnected until then since I have no program guide info on my OTA channels until the new install is complete. Looks like Dish could have a “work around” to avoid that.
What if the one you buy craps out??????
What if the one you buy craps out??????
Well I won't be out the $75 install plus $7 a month lease fee.
BTW... I've been with Dish since 1996 and have never had a receiver go bad.