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  • HAPPY NEW YEAR! EXCITING CHANGES COMING IN 2026!
    Thank you for a great 2025 and we are so looking forward to 2026!
    PLEASE CLICK HERE to find out about some of our plans for 2026 including our BRAND NEW NAME we will be moving to in 2026! Exciting times are ahead!
    Happy New Year from your friends here at SatelliteGuys.US!
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    What Does '501 Grandfathered' Mean as to Fees?

    I have been a Dish customer for almost 10 years and have two 622's and one 501 online to Dish. I understand that the 501 was 'grandfathered' concerning a 'DVR' fee but don't really understand what that means. I am currently being charged $17 for one 622 (the other is part of the package) as well...
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    Questions on Upgrading EHD

    Thanks, Jim5506. Two more questions: 1. Are there are any hidden or otherwise inaccessible files that the standard Linux copy function would not copy? 2. Also, which version of Linux will offer me the best chance that the 'included drivers' will support USB-attached EHDs? If not, will I have...
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    Questions on Upgrading EHD

    I have a 622 with an attached EHD (IDE) that has been working great since Dish first supported this feature. I'm using a no-name drive controller box so have been able to avoid all the issues w/Seagate and plan on doing the same with the new drive (which will be SATA). I will be upgrading the...