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    HD in Hawaii?

    I think we get around eleven channels not including PPV. Interestingly the guide shows each on three different channels. It seems like the 5xxx ones are more resistant to dropouts. On a clear day I can get a station on on all three channels. Ex: ESPN is on 140, 5505 and 9424.
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    HD in Hawaii?

    I wouldn't think you will get the same number as SFO due to satellite limitations. To get HD on the Big Island you need to have an additional 1.2 meter dish aimed at 110. That satellite is pretty low on the horizon and in our case we get loss of signal if a cloud goes by. Some of the HD (local...
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    Is there such a thing as a "good" 622

    First one worked well for over a year. Replacement was good for around a week. Another replacement is en route. Same issues: Makes noise, power light goes on and off, no output. I have started researching "D" service for Hawaii. this is ridiculous..
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    Is my 622 dead?

    Same here. My 622 had been working flawlessly for around a year. Then, a month or so ago it started doing the same thing. Lots of fan noise, flashing TV1 light. Tried rebooting via plug, plugged straight into wall outlet, etc. Dead as a doornail. Dish sent me a replacement and charged a $25...
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    622 Sputtered and died

    Was your issue resolved? If so, what did they suggest? Thanks
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    Using two UHF remotes w/622

    How might I program the addresses so that I can use two UHF remotes for a single 622? The setup procedure using the "record" button in "system info" changes to that particular remote.
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    622 Sputtered and died

    My 622 had been rebooting itself periodically for a month or so and sometimes would not awaken from its own reboot. I would then unplug it for a few minutes and it would be fine for a while. Yesterday, it just died altogether. It sits there and makes noise but no pix, sound or menus. Is...
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    522 hard drive runs 24/7

    Thanks. will give them a call.
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    522 hard drive runs 24/7

    Yes. It's clear all the way around. It's not fan noise. It is head seeking noise from the HD.
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    522 hard drive runs 24/7

    I understand the spin part. But this sucker is seeking ;-)
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    522 hard drive runs 24/7

    The hard drive seems to run all the time. The unit is in our bedroom and the noise is disturbing. Clack, clack, click. Every now and then it will quit for a few days then start up again. Is it trying to defrag itself? There is no recording going on. No timers active. We are not using...
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    Notice from Dish on RFDTV Move

    Anyone know which satellite/transponder 231 is on? Thanks
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    Dealer problems getting HD installed

    Dish, cable, switch and antenna for the 110 satellite are all in place. Currently using a 522 DVR as main receiver.
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    Dealer problems getting HD installed

    Dish designates Microcom as their installer here on the Big Island. Microcom has scheduled appointments twice and cancelled them each time the day before. The order was placed Feb. 13. First it was because the installer couldn't make it and the latest was due to not receiving the equipment...
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    How's the 622 SD Picuture Quality?

    The SD looks fairly good on our old Pioneer 58" (ModelSD-582HD5) tube projection monitor with the 522. When we had "C" band high definition it would knock your socks off. Of course we used the "S" input for SD and the component for HD from an HD decoder box. My concern was that since all...
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