Recent content by runningman

  1. runningman

    RIP John Clayton

    Too soon, you’ll be missed. RIP JC.
  2. runningman

    Autoplay issues

    Just wanted to add my disappointment with Dish dropping the autoplay option from the DVR Managed files. Long time user even though it didn’t always play in the selected order. Reading this thread however it would appear that most users didn’t know about it. Difficult to understand why Dish...
  3. runningman

    4 yo hopper 3 potential issue

    As always thanks for for the help, backing up HD now and calling later this am to see what Dish says.
  4. runningman

    4 yo hopper 3 potential issue

    I would appreciate any feedback on clicking sounds (louder over the last few months) coming from a 4 year old hopper 3? Is it a potential hard drive issue with my H3 or normal operating operations? I appreciate any thoughts? If HD is failing, does Dish need to do an install or can they send...
  5. runningman

    NFL Network / NFL Redzone

    Is Redzone now available just as an add-on on normal AT120 package? The webpage shows it available for 13.99 add-on in the table (DISH Satellite TV – Official Site | 1-855-318-0572) while AT 120+ and above AT bundles are offering it free till 1/1/21 for new customers? Looking to lock in a...
  6. runningman

    OTA stop recording shows

    yes, sub channels 02 and up. they worked fine up till 5/29. glad to hear they are aware of it. manual timer does not work. the hopper tries to record but only sets up the timer, the channel does record. thanks for the update. I guess the advance tech who is sending a replacement OTA module...
  7. runningman

    OTA stop recording shows

    Working with a hopper, everything was recording fine till May 29. I can watch OTA programs live but they will not record. Timers will set up but will not record. I even tried recording a OTA channel live and it does not work. the timer will set up but nothing records or is listed as skipped in...
  8. runningman

    Yet another HWS UPGRADE- Thanks to DIRT TEAM MEMBER BECKY B

    Just would like to say thanks to Becky B , from the DIRT. An easy upgrade for long time dish customer to HWS and a three month free multi-sport promotion. Using Satelliteguy's PM with Dirt this was a straightforward, no nightmare process. I appreciate SG's for posting others HWS upgrade...
  9. runningman

    NFL Redzone

    Kudos to MattG for quickly checking my account and getting me the RZ promo. The DIRT team is a credit to Dish. Thanks.
  10. runningman

    Called Dish to Do HD Upgrade - Disappointed They CANNOT Guarantee a 722k

    Upgraded from a 722 to a 722k to get the extra recordable tuner while they switched me to the EA. I did this through an email to ceo@echostar on advice from the forum. If you pre-order the tuner had to pay for the tuner) when the CEO staff responds to your email,then you'll request the 722k...
  11. runningman

    Upgrade form 722 to 722k

    thanks for the assistance A very helpful CEO staff person called from dish within 24 hours of my e-mail. the EA is being installed on thursday. I offered to buy the 722k module if they would swap out my 722 for a 722K and she said the installer will bring one. Short and sweet call. thanks...
  12. runningman

    Upgrade form 722 to 722k

    Happy with my 722 but I want the extra tuner with the 722k. I'm currently out of contract and wanted to move to the 722k. Is dish still installing 722's when requested or all they all 722k receivers? I'm willing to pay for the add-on module and 2 year commitment. Living in albany, ny I also need...
  13. runningman

    622 upgrade assistance in Albany NY

    Long time lurker but not active posting. I live in Albany ny , and I need SGs expert assistance. Recently my 721 wasn’t able to lock into the Superstations and was taking 10 – 20 seconds to lock into my locals last week , so I called tech support which ran me thought the usual re-boot yadda...
  14. runningman

    DVI-I to HDMI Cable

    Where does one find a dvi-i cable? I asked bettercables for a dvi-i to hdmi and was told none exisited. I should use the dvd-d to hdmi. What is the real consequence of using dvi - d versus dvi-?i
  15. runningman

    superdish 121 install tomorrow hopefully

    Dish called today and confirmed somone is indeed going to keep this superdish install date (third one) scheduled for tomorrow. My question is this. I currently have a dish 5000 and a 501. With the 5000 soon to be offline and on to e-bay I am planning on purchasing a 721. Do I need a new lnb from...