Dish Network Receiver Software Versions |
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(This page was originally posted before the Dish Network Website had official information on software releases. You can view the official Dish Network software page HERE. The EKB version of the web page will remain since Dish has pulled this information off their web site twice before.)
DISH generally takes a few weeks to distribute the newest software to
everyone, keyed to the BootStrap version and BuildConfig ID of the receiver.
This is to prevent the call centers from getting flooded and, in case of a
problem, to prevent everyone with the receiver from having it "upgraded" to a
door stop. You cannot force your receiver to take an upgrade before it is
authorized.
Turn off your receiver when you are not using it and make sure that you have
your settings to accept upgrades automatically if you want the upgrade.
Software upgrades are delivered via satellite - a phone line connection is not
needed.
DISH Receiver Software Versions as of 7/25/02 reported on a post at
DBSTalk.com. Used by permission.
Updated information received 8/7/02.
With the latest software versions, all Dish receivers (except the 2000) are
capable of supporting cascading switches (TWIN or Quad to SW21). The 501, 301,
3900 (Upgraded), 4900 (Upgraded) and 6000 receivers will also have the
capability to cascade an SW64 switch to an SW21 allowing reception of 4
satellite locations simultaneously. This was designed to receive 129° and 61.5°,
but it will work with any combination of side satellites.
The latest software version also will now show that there are local channels
available on additional satellites even if the receiver does not have a dish
pointed to that satellite location. A message stating that the channel is
available by calling Dish and getting a free Dish and free installation. This
feature was mandated by the FCC in order for Dish to be allowed to continue to
send locals from the "side" satellites at 61.5°, 148° and 129°.
Many of the newer software versions are now allowing local channels to appear of
their over the air (OTA) channel designation. So YOUR local channel 5 would
appear on Dish channel 5.
The software versions are continually updated. Any updates and corrections are
welcome. Please send comments, corrections and updates to tngtony@one.net
| Model | Previous Version |
New Version Rolling out |
Release Date |
| 1000 | 7.03, 7.04 | 7.86 | 4/22/03 |
| 2000 | 7.08, 7.09 | 7.10 | 4/25/03 |
| 2700 | 7.65, 7.66 | 7.67 | 6/24/03 |
| 2800 | 7.65, 7.66 | 7.67 | 6/24/03 |
| 3000 | 7.47 | 7.48 | 4/2/03 |
| 3700 | 7.65, 7.66 | 7.67 | 6/24/03 |
| 3800 | 1.43 | . | 7/02/02 |
| 3900 | 1.43, 190 | 191 | 4/23/03 |
| 4000 | 7.60, 761 | 7.62 | 4/3/03 |
| 4700 | 1.75 | . | 6/18/02 |
| 4900 | 1.75 | 1.78 | 4/17/03 |
| 5000 | 7.44, 7.70 | 7.72 | 4/8/03 |
| JVC DVHS | 7.57 | 7.58 | 7/31/02 |
| 6000 | 7.76 | 777 and 778 | 2/6/03 and 7/9/03 |
| 7100 | 118, 119, 120 | 121 | 2/25/03 |
| 7200 | 118, 119, 120 | 121 | 2/25/03 |
| WEB CLIENT for 7100/7200 |
5721, 16716, 16720 | 16833 | 6/4/03 |
| DP301 | 157, 170, 172, 173, 186, 188 | 189 | 3/12/03 |
| PVR501 | 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 195 | 196 | 5/8/03 |
| PVR508 | 1.65, 168, 169, 195 | 196 | 5/8/03 |
| PVR721 | L107, Ll09, L111 | L112 | 5/28/03 |
And these odd units:
| Model | Current Version |
Release Date |
| 3750 QAM | 1.06 | 5/22/02 |
| DP302 | 1.60 & 1.61 | 4/25/02 |
| Blonder Tongue | 1.20 | 4/30/02 |