Recent content by lnyoung

No Need to Call? As I suspected, both techs were willing to give me mis-information to get me off the phone. There is no problem with the Houston stations, but with my 61.5 dish. As I watched 61.5 TP13, I saw it lock and unlock as the wind blew. So it is a pointing issue. Thanks, to...

I have lost the Houston HD channels, 6389 - 6393 (KTRK, KHOU, KPRC, KRIV, & KIAH) and am receiving the "Sorry for the interruption. There is no need to call us.", etc. screen. I have talked twice to technical support, with both techs saying that these channels are down temporarily. Is...

Not quite This one is a sad case of a very cheap CBS affiliate that has been broadcasting for 4 years in digital on a low-power station transmitter (the opposite direction from their main transmitter). This signal has never been HD. The channel was getting ready to transition to digital on...

Corpus Christi TX HD on CIEL-2 First signs of any Dish HD for Corpus Christi on CIEL-2. Also interesting, because Corpus has required a 61.5 dish up to this point. Shows that South Texas will definitely be western arc, not eastern arc. Another interesting point is that KUQI, the local Fox...

KIAH KIAH is the Houston CW channel. It was up on 61.5 along with the other Houston HD channels, but never available. So it looks like it is now available. It appears that decision has been made that Houston will not be part of the Eastern Arc.

Options For AMC 14 Saw this article from space.com that describes the issues that the Proton M failure is causing and the possibilities for AMC-14: Proton Upper-Stage Failure Creates Tough Choices for Companies

Another 622 HDMI Bites the Dust Been happily using the 622 through the HDMI port since April. This Sunday, HDMI failed with the overall greenish/blue cast to the screen, which progressed to a blank screen. When I move the HDMI plug, it changes, but I can not get to stabilize. Called Dish...

Universal HD (9426) Is Available Just got it in MPEG2

Universal HD Just saw the notice from Scott. Great news for all the Olympics fans.

Universal HD in MPEG2? Is there anyway we can convince Dish to give us access to Universal HD without a 211/622? Can it be broadcast so 811/942 users can receive this channel? I have Voom off of 61.5 over a 942. I plan to upgrade to a 622 on April 1st. I would even be willing to pay the...

My problem in Corpus Christi Texas is with Fox. The local Fox affiliate is a low power station and has no plans to upgrade to digital. I can receive a very poor quality analog signal from them. Dish has no locals for Corpus Christi. Does this mean that in June I can get a waiver to pick...

Yes this set is the RCA/Thompson set that Dish sold with their "HD in a Box" promo. For me it has not been a bad HD monitor. It is even better with the 942, after adjustment for over-scan. I suspect that screen curves are adjustable given the number of menu items available, but it is not a...

I had someone request this information. I thought I would post it here for anyone who needs it. Let me reiterate how to do the service settings on this monitor. Please note, it is essential you write down the original settings before making changes. Changes made in these menus can make the...

I live in Corpus Christi, TX and understand that I am out of the footprint of the Dish Satellite at 129. It appears that most of the MPEG 4 HD will be coming off of 129. Is there a future for those of us out of the 129 footprint? I currently have an 811 and want to upgrade to a HD DVR and...

Turned Down For Lease By CEO Office I first tried to call customer service and was turned down for the lease. I then sent an email to the ceo email on Monday, June 6th. I have received no response by phone or email. My email was very complimentary and polite. I have an 811 and subscribe...