Recent content by Astrovel

I know this is so repetitive but I figured brainstorming might come up with something. I wanted Dish to replace the LNB but they refused because they said that couldn't be the problem. Yes, I have a Costco membership, I might look at their prices. Online the prices vary between $20 and $2500...

I spoke too soon, guys! I had no problems for 3 weeks after I used the suggestion to go to a 2 prong adapter and cut off the ground wire. Then it started crashing one time per night, then 2 times, then 3 times. Yesterday, New Years Eve, it crashed 7 times between 6 pm and 10 pm. Today it crashed...

Thanks to all of you for your suggestions. One of them worked! At least I think it worked. I haven't had a crash in about 3 weeks. Hyperguy's suggestion that I go from a 3 prong to a 2 prong adaptor and cut off the ground wire seems to have solved the problem. So simple and I wonder why all the...

Sorry for the delay in responding. I thought they would email me if someone posted an answer. Iceberg: the model is VIP612 SOLO DVR (At least I think that is what it is). KAB: My computer is way across the room and doesn't pull a lot of juice, the only thing that is going on when we are watching...

I need advice from somebody who knows Dish Network equipment. I have the model that is used to run one TV only. From the day they installed it, I have had nothing but trouble. Their answer to the problem is to replace the unit. It has been replaced 5 times. What happens is: Screen goes blank...