Recent content by Mainstreet

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    TV2 Snowy cable

    Yes, a new cable would clear up your picture again. You can use pretty much any kind of coax cable with the Tv2 connection (rg6 or rg59).
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    IR remote on the 922

    It's a Favorite Channel list. Not sure why you'd want another one since one is built into the guide as well.
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    December 18th Dish Retailer Chat Recap

    No, it contains confidential information available to authorized retailers. If you want to see the whole thing you have to become a retailer. If you want to get the scoop, you have to read Scott's recap. He leaves out the retailer-only parts.
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    December 18th Dish Retailer Chat Recap

    That's laughable. $8 increase on a $50 package is not on par with inflation. Even if their costs have gone up, it's the wrong move in a weak economy. As for that last statement, I wouldn't be so sure.
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    December 18th Dish Retailer Chat Recap

    The price increases aren't tied to how many HD channels they are/will be adding. They are going up even on SD packages. DVR Advantage SD packages are going up $5-$8. That's a 16% rate hike for AT200, and as far as I know, they aren't adding any new channels to that package. What moron...
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    Credit Card Needed??

    It's not. It just gets you past a silly rule that requires a credit card to qualify for up to a $1500 equipment/install/programming subsidy. I don't make the rules, I just have to try to find a way to live within them. I personally think it's the worst decision they have made in years. We...
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    Credit Card Needed??

    It's a company policy. If we could get exceptions, I'd be submitting them everyday. We have a lot of customers who want to sign up but can't because they don't qualify. They don't qualify because the promotion requires a credit card. I personally agree that there is a better way to determine a...
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    Retailer Chat?

    I missed it. Must have been a snoozer. The only rumor I heard about it was DISH is going to be raising prices. Seems like a dumb thing to do with the way the economy is right now. DISH: "We're losing subscribers... I know! Let's raise our prices!"
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    Credit Card Needed??

    DISH uses credit scoring to determine their risk before bringing on a new customer under a promotion that requires a large subsidy for equipment, installation, and programming credits. With the advanced technology going into installs today, it's easy to have $1000 or more in just the cost of...
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    Dish Network Technicians arrested for drugs

    Is that a RadioShack logo on the jacket of the one on the right (in the mug shot on the KRCG website)?
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    RA Number?

    YES. Write your RA # in black marker on the box (more than one side). The number is for the entire process - sending your 622, and receiving your 722. Also keep the tracking # for the UPS prepaid label. That way they can't say they didn't get the 622 back. Justin
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    RV use. Another customer told "NO"

    More importantly is keeping it connected to a live satellite feed (at home). The updates and smart card hits only happen through the sat feed.
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    Tipping Installers

    So who pays for the materials for the pole mount? I'm also assuming you aren't paid hourly? As far as Wild Blue Pole mounts, they are shafting you really badly if you're only getting $20. That's a major undertaking.
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    RV use. Another customer told "NO"

    I have several customers who do. RV's, House Boats, Semi Trucks. You absolutely do not have to have a separate account for an RV. For a second home, you absolutely do.
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    additional receiver access fee...

    As long as that is the only $5 Additional receiver fee, it sounds like this is the charge for the 625. Any additional receiver beyond the first costs $5 or $6 per month A/O fee (or lease fee if leased). No, the DVR fee is totally separate from any add'l receiver fee. You aren't being...