Recent content by Braklet

Yeah, according to my last CSR call, this should cost me nothing extra. Of course, we'll see what the system says after everything transpires. I'd like to get an HD feed, and last time I tried (2007-ish?) I thought I might be able to get 129, but the install tech wandered around the lot with a...

Ay yi yi, what a clusterfarg... Dish CSR chat was no help, got on the phone and got passed around to 3 different account "specialists." This took over 45 minutes. They simply could not comprehend that a Duo receiver feeding SD NTSC over coax won't work in my setup. I kept trying to request...

Thanks, that's VERY helpful info. Does the 622/722 generate an ATSC RF feed (i.e. HD capable)? I think I'm gonna have to ask Dish to switch me to 2x311s, since both of these 301s are attached to self-built HTPCs and I rely on both as recording appliances. No way to change channels on TV 2 via...

A little background: started out with Dish in 1998 back when you sent in your money and they sent back a couple boxes with a dish, LNB, switch and receiver. Provide your own coax. I'm still on old Dish500s with 3 SD receivers: a 311, and two 301s. Tried upgrading to HD a few years ago but...

SOW, what did DishNet change that requires me to dump my 5000 for a refurb 301?

DishNet are finally making me get rid of my venerable old 5000 receiver which makes me think about upgrading to HD. I installed my own equipment back in 1998 (currently using Dish 500, legacy Twin feeding 5000 and 301 receivers). I know I'll need new DishPro LNBs. I live in an Eastern Arc...