Recent content by slick impala

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    installer problem

    ^^^^ Who is this tree guy? Are you paying HIM money to cut YOUR tree?? If I had a tree guy who I was PAYING HIM money to cut my tree and he told me that he would cut only at the line of sight...I'd tell him to get his a** out of there!! No one tells ME how much they will cut off if I'm paying...
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    Do you still need to connect the dual tuner recievers to a phone line?

    So what about folks who have a 1st 501 as their primary (which is "free") then a 2nd 501, a 301 and another 301? So the 2nd 501 and the (2) 301's altogether will be 15 bucks more on top of your normal additional receiver fee of $5? Sorry...I thought I had it down after the price...
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    Official How Much Will My Dish Network Bill Go Up Thread (Due to extra hardware fees)

    Hi there!!! Could any one help me figure out what I'll be expecting?? I just NOW did my 1 and only upgrade from the VERY FIRST 501'S ever to come out to the 722. My bill currently: DISH Network DVR Service Fee 5.98 Classic Bronze 100 With Locals 39.99 HD & Platinum 10.00 $ 55.97 Taxes...
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    Retailer Chat Recap: January 14, 2010

    Hi there!!! Could any one help me figure out what I'll be expecting?? I just NOW did my 1 and only upgrade from the VERY FIRST 501'S ever to come out to the 722. My bill currently: DISH Network DVR Service Fee 5.98 Classic Bronze 100 With Locals 39.99 HD & Platinum 10.00 $ 55.97 Taxes...
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    getting a receiver on a phone line

    I have wireless network as well too. I was like you..I had a phone jack that was in the next room and it just wasnt easy on the eyes to run a phone line a mile long, but my wireless modem was a LONG ways away. I came on here and inquired for help and received it. I used the Netgear 104 and it...
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    Can picture quality be effected by the cold

    Here in KC, MO...we're under the artic blast alright!! In the mornings it gets down to like - 10 or so. I know it's nothing compared to the ICEMAN...but still...sheesh...its cold enough for me!! And the snow to boot...but..alas...my DISH still keeps on... May warm weather come your way SOON!!
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    OK who has been a E sub the longest?

    For me...it was August of '97. I had been with Direct for about 6 months. They stopped offering local channels because of the SHIVA act...remember that fiasco?? Went to TJ Max (a small mom n pop electronics store) and they were selling model 2700's with a free self install kit, along with 1...
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    $5 dollar non-phone line charge?

    I have ONLY ONE 722 in the house. I am not planning on adding any more receivers. I only just have the 722 dvr receiver. No more receivers will be added in this house..ever. So, pulling the phone line will be fine?
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    $5 dollar non-phone line charge?

    Ahh I see...I went and double checked. Much to my chargrin..I actually have 3 locals...I have the dish regular locals...have the dish HD locals...and I have the antennae locals (which I believe looks a LOT like HD)...so ...is it safe for me to pull the plug and have no fear for the $5 or...
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    $5 dollar non-phone line charge?

    I have the non-hd locals and the HD locals to clarify. The non-hd locals are in yellow color and the HD locals are..well..in the guide. Still will be charged?
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    $5 dollar non-phone line charge?

    I know this topic has been debated to no end and it has probably been grounded down to thin dirt. I tried to do a search for my one specific question and I just couldnt come up with an answer. My question is simple: I currently have just ONE 722. Just only ONE dvr 722. It is in the living room...
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    Just upgraded to HD. Few questions

    I, too, am in the same situation as the OP. I have been with Dish since the model 2000 days when they were throwing the dishes and self install kits out the door. I eventually bought a 501 when it was the NEW THING at the time. Been with 501 since then (9 years?) Anyways..I too am physically...
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    Homemade HD antennas

    I just did the same for my HDTV. I have a powered antennae (indoor) and damn that thing...it works almost half the time. If it loses "sync" with the big towers..I hafta fiddle with it until it"re-syncs"..so I saw your post and I have tons of old cable laying round. What I did was I made it to...
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    Those who upgraded to Platinum HD please check your online account

    I would send an email to CEO and voice your frustrations there. Surest way to get something DONE.
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    How can i do it so that HD channels are next to the SD channel?

    Favorites Have you thought of creating "whatsmyname" favorites? You can choose your channels that you continually watch on a daily basis. You'd just hafta select all your channels and line em up. Then push the guide until it shows "whatsmyname" and PRESTO! all your favorite channels lined up in...