Recent content by Hi Ho

So far so good. I left it unplugged for about 40 minutes yesterday and it worked fine last night and it seems to be working fine tonight. KOMO is working fine OTA with stronger signal. Weird how a software problem would cause that.

Hmmmm.... so there was a software update? That could explain it. I will try unplugging it. I do not receive my local NBC station OTA. The only two that I can get OTA are ABC (KOMO) and Fox (KCPQ). Fox has always had a very strong signal but I have noticed lately that it has dropped by about 10...

I have had a VIP722 receiver for a little over a year and it has been trouble free until now. I haven't been able to use it at all for the past hour as it just keeps "Acquiring satellite signal" and then "Downloading program guide". It started a few days ago when I was watching a RECORDED...

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I have some very annoying problems with KOMO HD through Dish Network. The audio stutters and sounds like a dirty CD. When this happens, the Dolby Digital symbol on my receiver flickers. The problem is especially prevalent on ABC News programs and it happens every day. The audio is also horribly...

The technician came a day early because he was in the neighborhood. It did turn out to be the LNB but it really didn't make any sense. He did swap the outputs on the LNB and it didn't affect anything. I ran a new line, tried another DVR, installed a new separator, and nothing worked. He swapped...

I have a DP Plus installation. I have had a 722 DVR for over six months and it has been completely trouble free. I had a 522 DVR installed upstairs on June 12. It worked fine until last Friday, the 20th. I went to turn it on and it simply said "Acquiring satellite signal". I did the check switch...

I currently have a single VIP722 DVR and I called Dish today to add a second standard definition DVR to a bedroom. The appointment is scheduled for Thursday. I want to get ready as much as possible before the installer shows up. Does the DVR-625 require two lines from the multiswitch or can...

The 722 is the only receiver I have.

I have a separate 24" dish for sat 129.

Here in the northwest I think 129 is my only choice. I'm getting a signal strength of 49 right now with overcast skies.

I've had my VIP722 DVR for about three weeks now. I am new to satellite. I have been very happy so far but for one slightly annoying issue. I get random signal breakup on HD channels. It is very annoying when I'm watching a show recorded from National Geographic or History Channel and they're...

I am aware that the receiver I have is capable of running two sets. However, that eliminates the dual tuner DVR ability for the main one and that is something I do not want to do. EDIT: OK, the post that I was responding to with this one has disapeared. :confused:

Success! The Dish installer came today (I had the date wrong) and I now have Dish! I am very impressed so far. The DVR is very nice and responsive. The picture quality is outstanding! The installer said that the DirecTV guy didn't know what he was talking about and he was able to get a very good...

I have one more question as I await the Dish installer tommorrow morning. Do I absolutely need a phone line in order to setup the Dish receiver (722)? Can the ethernet port be used in it's place? I don't have a phone line anywhere near my TV and I don't think I have a long enough phone cord to...