Recent content by tconnors

Happens to me at least once a week on hopper (lately almost daily), maybe every other week on my Joey. Same channel list of about 52 channels. Happening for at least a year. Almost always NBC, although slightly random to other locals.

I have a new install tomorrow, house has RG6 (no clue if it's 3g, 4 years old). I was going to drop the dish to junction cables since my attic is very tight, but all I found at Home Depot was 3g with copper coated steel center. Is that good enough, or should I just let the installer run these...

That looks like the best way to get the Hopper/Joey and save the most $$. Although I am considering signing up my wife as a new account (we are moving), and just going straight to the Hopper/Joey. The new house is on TWC, but not sure if I can stand TWC for 3 months. I have RoadRunner, but my...

I'm losing Absolute and need to choose "something". I was thinking the AT200HD with Platinum is all I need. I noticed on the list here Comedy Central HD is omitted, but it's on all the Dish AT200 lists. I also see Encore listed, but I think it's only on AT250HD. And I see Starz Cinema SD in...

I'm buying a Panny TH-42PQ60U today and have several "HD" questions. 1. I have a Dish 500 and get good signal on 100 and 119 fine. If I sign up for HD-Silver will all the stations come in from those Sat's? 2. I see Austin local-HD is "coming soon", can I assume since Dallas and Houston...

PPV Coupons I am very unhappy... I normally don't mind putting off paying for something, but when you have a $4.00 coupon, and decided to try PPV after 7 years, plug in the phone line that's been in a drawer for 7 years, and it dials-out and shows you the movie and instantly puts it on your...

Boycott I plan on Boycotting Viacom. Dropping Showtime today, and not renting another DVD from Blockbuster!

I have a home plan (didn't know I had it until I called and asked why my bill was $5 higher than I thought it should be)... Have had a 301 and 501 for 4 years. Will they let me drop the "home plan"? Is the equipment "mine"? If I buy their 811 deal, and I want to replace my 301 with it, do I...

No, extra digital boxes are $7.99 each, but you get all the SD channels anywhere you want to run coax (unlimited rooms) at no extra cost. HD channels are CBS, ABC, Fox, InDemand 1 & 2, PBS very soon (and HBO and Show if you want to pay extra). I have not switched back to TWC yet, but will...

Never did understand E* making an ad out of the rate deal... yeah it's true about the increases, but Cable rates are actually less than E* in many cases... it's E*'s ad that got me doing the research and thinking that cable is the better deal.... talk about an ad backfiring! My E*: $33.99...

I gets locals through E*. For the past few weeks CBS has been "freezing-up" for a minute or so, maybe 4 times per night. All other stations are fine, even during this freeze. Picture just goes to still, no sound, then picks back up with that section missed. Has anyone else experienced this?

What is DHA (Digital Home Advantage)? I have been with Dish 5 years, am paying $99 for the new 811 with 1 year committment (if it ever arrives). Have a 310 and 501, swapping the 301 for the 811. I think I am paying $5/mo for DH plan. Can I cancel that? I have the Top 100 (120) + locals...

I was scheduled for today, and just found out they "expect" a shipment on the 21st and that I was rescheduled for the 22nd (January).... I am hoping this really happens since the Superbowl on CBS would be real nice to get! I may call TWC and see what they have to offer, I'm getting might...

I had my install set for this AM, they called last night to postpone (as I expected). They did charge my account $99 back on Dec. 23 when I ordered it (I assume the special to existing customers was $99/$199 at that time). I have not called back to reschedule yet... kind of waiting to hear if...

I've had a 501 for several years, and just added a DVD player to the TV it's connected to. I can not seem to get the TV/Video button on the 501 to work with my Magnavox TV (7-8 years old). The TV on/off works as does the volume. Is there a way to program other "TV" buttons on the 501 remote...