Recent content by jherrin

Nope, I got 2 HR24-500's and an H24.

I ordered online through Costco on Monday, then I saw bigmike's post today, so I went to the local Costco and asked them and they confirmed Free HD for life on Choice Ultimate and cheaper receiver costs. So I called D* and cancelled my order (they offered to redo the order and give me free hd...

Some channels are that way but some aren't. Not sure why.

Actually they do, at least on mine they do. TurboHD Silver. I believe it benefits Dish to keep these channels on all packages because Dish get paid for them instead of the other way around.

Just put a lock on for R and AO, that way when the movie is over, it asks for a password when the next program starts. That's what we do and it works well. It is a little annoying for our watching, but it's worth it so the kids don't accidentally see something they shouldn't.

Can the 811 remote be programmed to use infared instead of UHF to control the receiver? The only reason I want to know is because I hooked up the little UHF antenna to the OTA antenna in and it picked up the local digitals just fine, so I thought if could program the remote for infared, I could...

Thanks for your help, is there a way they can bring it straight into the living room without it looking too messy? (i.e. cables strung through windows and around walls?)

I just ordered DISH and it will be installed tomorrow. I ordered an 811 for my HDTV and a 522 to be used in both the Bedroom and on the HDTV. What would be the best way to install this? If I put the 522 in the basement, could I program the 811 remote to control the 522 via UHF and the 811 via...