Recent content by protobiont

A couple of comments: 1) I think it's absurd how much energy the Vip722 uses. With a kill-a-watt device, I measured a pretty steady draw of 50 watts, even in standby. Not only does this extra energy draw cost money, but it generates a lot of heat which means my AC has to work harder to cool...

Are there any good how-to guides on the internet that you know of? EDIT: So I got an email from customer care saying "Our record shows that we need to install a second dish for you to receive the local channels in HD." Now I already have 2 dishes on my roof. Is it likely that all I need is...

I'm in the same boat as the original poster. Any idea if they would have originally set me up on 61.5 because line of sight to 129 wasn't available? How do I determine if 129 is available without paying $50 for a service call?

Wow, so we have to call DISH and have them come out in order to get the Gainesville locals? I'm on 61.5 is it just a matter of re-aiming to get 129? Is 129 a newer satellite or something?

So my 722 makes quite a bit of noise as is. Do the external aftermarket fans reduce the amount that the internal fan comes on (or the speed that it runs at)? Thanks!

What about NOISE? Do these 722 cooling systems reduce the total amount of noise coming from the system?

I just bought an Eagle Consus M series exclosure for a WD AAKS drive and the 722 doesn't recognize the drive. I had an apricorn exclosure for my Scientific Atlanta DVR when I had cable - but the 722 can't format the drive becuase the exclosure always shuts down. ANy idea why the 722 won't...