Recent content by ecarl4100

Will either arc give an advantage in regards to signal strength against rain fade?

I'm in the Nashville DMA, and certainly like it more than the Memphis area.

Quick question guys. I live about halfway between Nashville and Memphis, and get the Nashville local networks. I have a clear view of both the eastern and western arc views. All things considered, which antenna should I push to get, in terms of signal strength against rain fade and stuff? Please...

At 3 am every morning, my 622 goes into what I guess is it's "daily download" for program guide/software updates and stuff. This is no big deal, I read about it on other forums on this site. The weird thing is this, the fan that comes on is really loud. In fact, sometimes it actually wakes me...

Thanks guys for all your help

I'm wiring my dads new home, and I'm to the point of running some RG-6QS from where the dish will be mounted to where the reciever will be. Will a single run of RG-6QS to the wall plate where the 722 will be be acceptable? From what I can gather online, a single run to the wallplate is ok. Is...

The best place I have to mount my eastern arc dish is about 200 to 225 feet from the receivers in the home. I don't really have any other realistic options for mounting the antenna. Is this length going to be a problem? Is there a line amplifier of some sort that can be used if it is an issue? I...

I have a DVR 510. I just turned it on and it said there was another "free upgrade" I downloaded it, but can tell no difference. Does anyone know what this upgrade was for?

Yup, My 510 does the same. Just another software bug from Dish.

I'm not into stocks, but... I'm all into getting what xm and sirius both have to offer (I've got sirius), but what scares me is what happens if there is no competition. If in the US, there is only one satellite radio network, what will keep prices competetive? (if there is no competition). Just...

I know getting Canadian sat via broker is a gray area, But does anyone know any legal precedent on the subject. I know it's a bad analogy, but I knew some folks hacking directv years ago, and are they ever sorry now. I'd like to get BEV from a broker, but I'm concerned I may be setting myself...

A Friend gave me a Phase 3 Directv dish antenna. Is it at all compatible with dish ? (I've got a 301 reciever) If it'll work, I'll try it at my RV to use on weekends. Thanks

This may have been addressed earlier, but i could not find it. Can an in-line (I think they are called bullet amplifiers) be used on remote runs when a dp34 or dpp44 will be used? The reason I ask is that i only want one dish site, But i've got a shop a good 200 ft from the house (which is 75...

When doing a check switch function, the display has always shown satellite reception verified. But the signal still kept messing up. What's Wierd though is the problem only happens during the heat of the day (around 100 today) at night it has been ok. This is really freaking me out. Do ya'll...

still no good, rebooted both recievers too. All gear is dishpro series.