Recent content by sbsi

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    Local channel subchannels?

    When will Dish ever consider adding those stations? Cable does, but none of the sat provider got these stations on their local lineup depending on the state and location
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    Do not see AMC in the Welcome Pack

    Glad to see THE WALKING DEAD new season again on Dish. Many people I know switch out on DISH just for THE WALKING DEAD
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    Remote Question

    Will the DuoVIP222k remote control work on other receivers (such as 311, 322, 512)? What I care is the remote will change channels!!
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    If Dish drops AMC, will you drop dish??

    I watch the morning news today and there was a headline saying AT&T U-Verse and AMC had reach a deal. No info on Dish and Direct at this time.
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    Free TVJ TV Japan hidden (again) 9989

    TV Japan SD is back to normal. I tune it yesterday and all the weekend shows usually free is back on including the news segment. Thanks for all your help writing to TV Japan and Dish.
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    Free TVJ TV Japan hidden (again) 9989

    I tune it at noon and then, one of the shows got turn-off. And, 10 minutes later, the news, it went back on for free. On my guide, it does not highlight any other shows for free. I need to wait until a news segment and see what will happen. Too bad the free preview is only for a week. Usually...
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    Free TVJ TV Japan hidden (again) 9989

    $25 sure cost a lot for one station. If the station air more drama series, shows from the other TV stations in Japan, it will make the value more worth it. Right now, the selected drama series from other station is 6 months old. Too bad the other TV stations in Japan won't launch their own...
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    Free TVJ TV Japan hidden (again) 9989

    What about the selected shows usually free on Saturdays and Sundays morning hours? Will those shows be free since Dish turn the news segment back on for free. One show is Begin Japanology and another show is a singing show where the guests comes out to sing. I check out TV Japan schedule and...
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    HD local network

    thank you again for your help
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    HD local network

    Thanks for all your help. Just one more question, do I still need to pay any HD fee for only a HD receiver?
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    HD local network

    San Francisco, Bay Area I check the section and 10 HD channels (including the local NBC, FOX, CBS, ABC) in 119°W, only 3 PBS local in 129 W and all SD channels in 110°W. My dish do get the 119-110 signal. Will this work without an HD dish? Any suggestions??? If this will work, I will only be...
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    HD local network

    I got two dish, one is 500+, not sure about the other one. Also, how can I tell whether my locals in aiming at 129. If it is the receiver, I don't mind paying the s/h to get it exchange. Just want something on HD without any big hassle like installation.
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    HD local network

    who can i talk to on dish network to get the receiver exchange? i try talking to 2 customer service staffs and they keep telling me I need HD programming and HD dish to get the HD receiver. i even told them i only want locals on HD and they try to sell me other stuff.
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    HD local network

    If I ship my old receiver and replace a new HD receiver, do I have to pay shipping twice? For example, do I pay $15 both ways, $30 total
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    HD local network

    How much are you paying for your 211k receiver each month? Do you know the lease price for 222k receiver? I cannot find any price information around this forum.