Recent content by sic0048

I have a VIP-211k and use a third party DVR software to record my dish shows. (I use SageTV and the Hauppauge HD-PVR to record my HD only package with Dish). Dish in their infinite wisdom automatically puts the STB to sleep after updating the box. In the past, I had my box set to "Disable...

I emailed Dish Support about the lack of a "Disable Updates" option. My assumptions were correct. They did take that option away with a firmware update and are planning on taking it away from EVERY STB that currently has it. Here is a copy of the e-mail I sent to Dish Support. Here is a...

I was wondering the answer to this same question. I thought my 211k use to have a disable update menu item, but I cannot find it now. My unit recent reset itself after a power outage and now it updates the guide every night and then puts itself to sleep. This screws up my recordings with my...

There is a grounding block where the line comes into the house. It was installed by the original installer and I have not checked the specs out on it. That is the only break in the cable before it gets to the STB. The cable actually connected directly to the STB - no wall plate or anything...

Wow, my heart goes out to that family. My first reaction was that the passangers probably we not wearing seat belts. But according to the Highway Patrol all occupants were wearing seatbelts. That must have been one horrific accident. My thoughts and prayers will be with that family.

It displays this "Error 002 "Satellite signal has been lost. Signal acquisition is in progress." I did find this thread where someone discribes the same scenerio as I exerience, but he didn't get any suggestions either. It just seems odd that I can immediately find the signal again if I...

First a little background.... my VIP211k looses it's signal sometimes. I have trouble holding the 110 and 61.5 satellites sometimes. I generally have a signal of about 52-53, but I also have to shoot through some trees that are about 100' away. I can live with the lost signals (I think it is...

I agree, not including the premium channels, there are about 2-4 regular channels that I would like to see in HD. I realize everyone is different, but there isn't a whole lot of quality stations in that list IMHO.

I have Charter in SC. We've had internet only for many years. No extra service charges and we didn't have to sign up for TV service. Perhaps they have changed their policy recently, but I would be surprised that they won't want the extra customers.