Recent content by Dogcliff

Ever heard the phrase...You don't ask...you don't get...? The worst you could get is a NO. But you may get a YES. Sure wouldn't hurt to ask...especially with a good reason for your request. dc

Happy Endings Happy endings...My retailer sent out a tech to realign the Dish; a bit improved, but still unacceptable. He agreed. Local retailer 'The Sat Guy', agreed to release me from their part of the contract. Dish just replied to my email; they are not only letting me out of the...

So ...time has passed... Got a call yesterday to arrange a free reinstallation of my Dish. This was followed by another call one hour later rescinding that offer (Dish has no Techs in Alaska), but offered to allow me to 'buy out' the remainder of my contract @ 20/mo. Not a good deal to be...

Sent to ceo email today: I have just returned from overseas, and between my departure and return, Spring has sprung. I am now unable to get a stable signal on any transponder except the spot beam which carries my local channels. Apparently, the trees between the selected installation point...

DOn't forget that you are never really watching 'live' TV with a PVR. You are always watching the PVR output...this allows the buffer to pause, rew, etc. dc

A copy of email I sent just today to my installer and CEO@echostar.com... Gentlemen, I am a new Dish customer; install date 1/25/05. I made the jump from GCI cable based on the promises of more bang for the buck (better value) and the implied promise of excellent picture quality. If...

As I await initial Dish installation and leave Cable for a while, I have to wonder: Will the quality of local channels likely be as poor on Dish as it is on Cable? Two out of six locals are almost unwatchable on Cable, while the other four are good. Anyone out there in the Anchorage area? How...

ceo @dish.com did not reply to that question (two weeks ago). Thanks for the welcome... YOU're welcome...( no...YOU're welcome) dc

I wish... 522 was not available in Alaska at the time of 'purchase'. I'm down for a 510 and 311. :no

Waiting-to-be new sub, initial install next Tue (25 Jan). I want my 522! Are promos like this ever available to new subs, or limited to the older, established customer base? dc