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The indusrty has changed since 1997. The local retailers make thier money these days on activation fees & residuals, not from selling equipment. So you would probably have to go online & purchase the equipment. Warranty issues can arise later if you do a self installation like it mentions above...

The older model Dish recievers are not capable of recognizing 4 satellite locations.This could be the problem,are part of the problem? I can't off hand remember if the 4900 is one of these models though,sorry.

snakeyes, I do not believe that the incentive bonus for the installer is dependent on the DHA promo. I think if the customer is a Pegases customer or lives within a certian zip code area that Pegases operates in,then the installer recieves the bonus. I believe they have to provide address...

Go to the point dish/signal strength screen in your menu. Then select check switch,it should show you a installation summary screen. Select details,& it should show you switch installation detalils screen. It will show you your LNB status.If you have a Dish Pro LNB, then it will say you are...

I would like to thank Tony also for answering this question. The grandfathered locals issue has always confused me. As for the superdish, it has 3 seperate dish pro LNBs which have no switching capability. That is why the dish pro 34 switch,or dish pro plus 44 switch, has to be used with the...

I believe you can add the additional reciever to your account.You would either have to purchase the reciever or lease it,depending on what type of promotion you under with Dish.You will also have to pay to have the dish installed on your cabin(or install it yourself for free).

If he has a tv that only has the coax input,then he'll need the ol' rf modulator from the local electronics store.

Lenny, It is best to check your signal on transponder 11 or 12. Some of the lower transponders(1-9) are spot beams & don't show both 119 & 110 signals. Just highlight the transponder # on the signal strength screen & push the up arrow on your remote to get up to 11. Then highlight the check...

You can spilit(w/basic splitter) out the analog cable signal to the tv 1 input(thru coax cable),& use another splitter (reversed)to send both the tv2 tuner output & cable analog to the 2nd tv. It will work alright with analog cable. DO NOT try this with an off OTA signal! It will feed back...

There are some legitimate complaints concerning Dish,its service,equipment,& installation. There are also people who can never be satisfied & like to gripe. Take it for what it is ,a discussion forum. :)

You may need to go onto the signal strength screen & run a check switch when you have the signal at the 61.5 location.

I find this a little hard to believe. I am intersted in this info also.

?????.....Dish retailers are only selling the plug & play unit.It is the same one they show on the Sirius website.

Tell your friend to be patient.Dish is going to roll out a new existing customer upgrade plan soon. Existing customers will be able to swap out or add 811,510,311,301 model recievers. Your standing with Dish ( I assume on time payment of your bill,longevity,programming you subscribe to,ect,,will...

Hello Trindle, 1) one of each I believe 2) You will be charges $5 for the VOD if no AETP, & $5 for one additional reciever(*11 & %22).You will save an additional $5 fee on a third reciever with the 522. 3) PQ is subjective. Everyone has thier own opinion.