Contents of The Echostar Knowledge Base

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  • Bugs Page
    • How to decode Echostar receiver serial numbers
    • Red Jaggies Fixed
    • 4000 VCR Timer fails to start recording
    • 3600 receiver
    • Dishplayer records for only one minute
    • Lost most channels
    • Got PTV, Where's my games?
    • Warning, parental locks don't work on PTV'd programs Yes they do!
    • Strange DISHPLAYER blockiness
    • How do I switch the 7100 to pass through my antenna to the TV?
    • Sound/video creep
    • Echostar 4000 V621 can't show info screen
    • Echostar 4000 V621 multiple problems
    • 4000 V621 Blackouts vary from none to every half hour
    • 4000 V621 Problem Descriptions
    • 4000 V621 loss of signal when getting program info
    • Dishplayer has "no information" in EPG
    • 3000 and 4000 series "lock up"
  • Mods Page
    • Need parts for an old Dish receiver?
    • Dishplayer Hard Drive Upgrade
    • Dishplayer Hard Drive Data Base
    • 2000/4000/5000 IR Upfit
    • D-VHS IR Upfit and Fan Noise Reduction
    • Primestar Dish Conversion
    • Photos of a Dish LNB on a 12 foot Dish
    • Add a Coaxial SP-DIF output jack to your Dishplayer!
  • Magic Page
    • How do I increase the UHF remote sensitivity?
    • Ben Reser's list of Dishplayer codes
    • Echostar Receiver Reset Procedure
  • Systems Page
    • Dish System Model Number Chart
    • Dish Network Receiver Pages
    • Receiver Comparison Chart
  • Dish 500 Page
    • What is Dish 500?
    • Do I need Dish 500?
    • Why do I need Dish 500 for the new AT150 subscription?
    • What is the Dish 500 Upgrade Offer?
    • Some Dish 500 Questions and Answers
    • What are switches, and why do I need them?
    • What's this Twin LNBF I've heard about?
    • Dish 500 correct install plus 5 degrees? NO!
    • How many LNBs will I get with my Dish 500 Upgrade?
    • Dish Network's PDF document for Dish 500 Installers (requires Acrobat reader).
  • Installation Page
    • Dish Network's PDF document for Dish 500 Installers (requires Acrobat reader).
    • Installing a pole mount
    • Variations on a pole mount for apartment dwellers
    • Some Installation Q & A
    • Newbie Dish 500 Install.
    • My signal strength is only 61 Will my picture improve if I can increase it?
    • Why does my signal strength bar go up to 125 percent?
    • What if I have trees in the way?
    • What are switches, and why do I need them?
      • What's the difference in all these switches?
      • If I upgrade to the 500 can't I use the one that comes with it?
      • Why do you need dual LNBs to use the SW64 with only one receiver?
      • I have 2 receivers. If I get the SW64 will the installer put it in for me?
      • Are there any cable length issues I need to consider?
      • Where can I find additional documents to help me set up my Echostar system?
      • How do switches work, and what is the problem with cascading switches?
    • Where can I download switch wiring diagrams?
    • What is a "ground block" for?
    • Should my switch be grounded?
    • What is a Ground Loop?
    • Should I mount my switch in a watertight box?
    • What does a "basic" install include?
    • Dish 500 correct install plus 5 degrees? NO!
    • Can I Mix Dish and DirecTV LNBs on one Dish?
    • Where can I get a good cheap LNB?
    • How can I get a coax into my apartment without drilling holes?
    • What's this Twin LNBF I've heard about?
    • Recommended maximum cable lengths for use with SW21 and SW42 switches
    • Where can I find additional documents to help me set up my Echostar system?
    • Where are Echostar's Technical support Web Pages?
    • My Homeowner's Association won't let me put up a Dish, What can I do?
  • Dishnets Page
    • How do I qualify for Distant Locals or Dishnets?
    • What is "grandfather" status?
    • If I Change Something, Will I Lose My Dishnets?
    • I Lost my Dishnets, What Can I Do?
  • Locals Page
    • Dish Network's new official local cities channel lineup
    • Dish Locals in 37 cities.
    • What do I need to get locals from my city?
  • DishPlayer Page
    • The Official Dishplayer Tips Topic at DBS Forums
    • New Dishplayer Receiver Software V1.12 reported to fix Switch Error Bug
    • Echostar Dishplayer FAQ pages
    • The Dishplayer and Dish 500. Some important installation facts
    • Some Questions about VCRs and the Dishplayer
    • Some PTV Questions and Answers
    • Got PTV, Where's my games?
    • Dishplayer records for only one minute
    • Warning, parental locks don't work on PTV'd programs Yes they do!
    • What is the phone line connection for?
    • How do I switch the 7100 to pass through my antenna to the TV?
    • How can I control my Dishplayer from another room?
    • Using Dishplayer with freewwweb
    • Ben Reser's page of Dishplayer codes
    • Jake Pratt's PTV page
    • DishPlayer interference fix
    • What is this "hidden" DishPlayer Channel Map, and How Do I Access It?
    • For using WebTV with an alternate ISP, see their "Use an ISP" program
  • Programming Page
    • Programming Q & A
    • Dish Channel List
    • AT50 Programming
    • AT100CD Programming
    • AT150CD Programming
    • America's Everything Pack Programming
    • Dish Pix Programming
    • Premium Programming
      • HBO Programming
      • Cinemax Programming
      • Showtime Programming
      • Starz/Encore Programming
    • Alaska & Hawaii Programming
      • AT70CD Programming
      • Alaska & Hawaii Premium Programming
      • Alaska & Hawaii A La Carte Programming
    • Dish Latino Programming
    • Action Pack Programming
    • Encore Pack Programming
    • Superstations Programming
  • Satellite Internet Access Page
    • Gilat2Home Installation Notes
    • Gilat2Home Installation Manual
    • More Gilat dish photos
    • Photos of an install using a non-penetrating mount.
    • Photos of the Dell PC shipping with the pilot systems and more networking info
    • More installation photos
    • Gilat2Home Self-Installer's notes
    • Networking G2H on LAN - Mac and Windows
    • "Networking for Idiots"
    • Gilat Home Page
    • Gilat2Home Page
    • Isky (WildBlue) Home Page
    • FAQ
  • HDTV Page
    • Dish Model 6000 HDTV Receiver Features
    • Dish Network Model 6000 receiver web page
    • User comments at AVS Forums
  • What's New On TV?
    • What's New On TV? -- Archive 2000
  • Reader Survey
  • Dish PQ Page
    • Some PQ Questions and Answers
    • What's that strange logo in the lower left corner of my screen?
    • How does compression work, and how does it affect Picture Quality?
    • What does compression have to do with picture "softness?"
  • Troubleshooting Page
    • Something isn't working right on my Dish system. What do I do?
    • Why can I only get some channels?
    • My system works during the day, but not at night (or vice versa). Why?
  • Dealer and Installer Page
  • On The Road Page
    • What do I have to do to get distant nets for my RV or Truck?
    • Where can I find RV DBS accessories?
    • Where can I find info on the new flat panel portable DBS antennas?
  • Newbie Page
    • What is an LNB(F)?
    • What is a Transponder?
  • Other Echostar Information Sources
    • Dish Network Official Web Site
    • Dish Network NEW Official Tech Support Pages
    • FAQ
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    • Lyngsat
    • DBS Forums
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    • Dish Channel List
    • How to decode Echostar receiver serial numbers
    • welcome.to/dish
    • OpenTV
    • Macrovision
    • AC Neilson DMAs
  • Suggestions Page
    • Suggestions Forum
      • PTV Discussion Forum
      • Stupid CSR Tricks
      • Stupid Installer Tricks
      • Stupid Salesperson Tricks
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