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    Dish HD FREE for 6 months

    ...that begins August 15th? I saw on Dish's websight for existing customers to upgrade to HD programming where to get $10 mail in rebate for 10 months, but where do you find the 'other' $10/10 month (2 $100 rebates = 2 *$10 for 10 months = $200 savings or free HD for 10 months really) discount?
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    Just Took The Plunge and Signed Up!

    The 1000.2 has an "LNB IN" port just for that reason.
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    VIP211 L346 software update

    ...get dropouts on 1 of my locals OTA. Of couse it is one that has some HD content that I would like to watch. But where I live (Puget Sound area), E* still can't broadcast our FOX network because of a dispute with Tribune and it is the ONE local that I have never been able to get OTA (both...
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    8 New HD RSN Channels Added 7/11

    ...What a nice surprize! Now I can watch the Mariners (I can get KSTW OTA when the few games are on there) in HD almost all of the time. Especially with college football right around the corner just makes this news much better! Now if Tribune will let E* light up our FOX network in HD... :mad:
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    129 stability/signal issues??

    Trust me, I am certainly a novice with this stuff, but this is what I found: Ciel Satellite Group And this is an interesting article: Alcatel Wins Order from Canada’s Ciel But with the hints of E* launching two satellites this year, who knows what they are planning to do...
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    129 stability/signal issues??

    Don't hold me to this, but I remember reading here that CIEL-2 is the replacement for E5, but will not launch until fall of 2008(?) It is a Canadian satellite at 129 that E* is leasing transponders from(?)
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    129 stability/signal issues??

    ...note that your elevation will most likely be more than what is published. Funny, but I have read elsewhere about rain fade. I have been with E* for 8 years and have never had any problems during heavy rains or storms (and we get them here!), but I have not had 129 up for very long either...
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    Complete newbie needs help with installation

    But if you want to learn about satellite, playing around with your Uncle's old system and asking questions here is the best way to do it. I know I enjoyed learning about satellite systems that way (just the basics as much of the stuff on this board is way over my head)...
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    129 stability/signal issues??

    Let us know how it goes and if/how much your signals raised. This could be good information for others that live in the NW. Edit: I was curious and went up to take a look. The elevation on my 24" ended up at just a hair under 38 degrees...almost 4 degree difference than the published setting.
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    Long Time DishNetwork Cstmr wanting New Cstmr Offer for HD

    Can't you sign up for the mail in rebates for existing customers? I don't know about DVR promotions, but you can't expect a general programming offer, but this would work for some who are thinking about upgrading to HD. A current DISH Network customer who recently added DishHD programming on...
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    129 stability/signal issues??

    ...notch it) so your dish will sit a bit lower on that thru bolt that stops the dish from sliding down the mast. All of us are hoping Tribune and E* can work it out before football season. Of course I am a college football fan too so when I saw FSNW wasn't one of the regional sports nets to go...
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    129 stability/signal issues??

    I still wonder if it more for me because I am farther north?
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    New to satellites, want to learn. 1000.2 dish setup.

    ...Guides ...and click on "Dish 1000.2 - Installation Guide" to download the .pdf file Here is a website that I found very usefull in determing what sats I would want to point to. It has a programming/transponder/channel breakdown for any E* satellite: Dish Network Channel Chart (Unofficial)
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    129 stability/signal issues??

    Yup. I noticed the higher elevation than what is suggested for my zip when I tweaked my 500 and same when I put up a 1000.2 too. Could it be us that are farther north (Washinton/Iowa) that there is that discrepancy? With the 3 dishes I have set up and fine tuned, the elevation has always ended...
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    129 stability/signal issues??

    ...not noticed any problems with 129 yet. Can you move your 24" dish down a couple of inches to avoid hitting your 1000? That 3 degrees in elevation made a big difference when I was tweaking. But no fear when KCPQ/E* comes to an agreement...there is a slot on 110 for that station already...
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    129 stability/signal issues??

    Okay, I took some more readings for 129 just to compare. I posted on a different thread readings I took last week when I completed my install. 6:00 - 6:15 PDT, partly cloudy reading off of a 211 (my readings are higher on my 311 that I found out here is normal). Tr 01 - 77 Tr 02 - 78 Tr 04 -...
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    129 stability/signal issues??

    I have a 24" for 129 (I live in Pierce Co) and my numbers are consistantly in the 80's to a couple in the 90's. I have the old point dish screen too and these numbers are off a 211. I know I have had to raise my elevation by ~3 degrees on the dishes that I installed here.
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    129 signal question

    ...of Washington State where 129 is more of a problem than with most everywhere else. When I decided to upgrade to prepare when FSNW will (eventually *%/&#) go HD, I went out and got a 1000.2 with a a 211 and a 311. When getting pointers for the 1000.2 (I have installed a couple of 500s for...
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    Signal strength on 211 vs 311?

    Yes, I have noticed other posts mention the yellow message on the new Point Dish screen. It does seem clear now that it is a software issue so I will just wait. My readings are pretty solid on the 211 anyway. But I still might give the tech department a call. I am curious to see just what...
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    Signal strength on 211 vs 311?

    The tech I had contact with was via e-mail. It seems I get more qualified help when dealing through electronic/hard copy correspondences. That is why I mentioned the 'ugh' when my next action was to call.
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    Signal strength on 211 vs 311?

    ...the opinion. I would have figured that receivers would have the same basic components and not rely on software updates. I will still give the E* a call and see what they have to say because I am still curious why the tech said he hadn't seen it before. At least I won't be as surprized if...
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    Signal strength on 211 vs 311?

    ...and the lower signal strength followed the 211 receiver, so it is not the cable between the LNB and the receiver. I have been in contact with E* techs via e-mail. They asked for readings on 110 and 119 on transponders 15 and 16 for each receiver. I sent them the findings and they suggested...
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    Dish 921 IRD Setup Help for (500, 1000.2, 121 SD)

    Yes, that configuration will work. With a 1000.2, you do not need any additional switches. The 1000.2 triple LNB has the switch built in and you would point the 500 to 61.5 and run that cable to the "LNB IN" (4th) port on the 1000.2 LNB. If you do install a switch, the built in switch and the...
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    Problem with P415 software on 311 rcvr

    I have a 311 with P415 software. Yes, that feature just shows my name and account number too. I do not use these features so I would not have known if this is a software bug or not.
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    Call for Help: Need Elevation and Direction for 129?W

    I had the same question regarding pointing angles for 129. A couple on this forum gave me these two web sites to find the pointing angles for 129 (or any other satellite) using a single LNB dish: http://sadoun.com/Sat/Installation/Satellite-Heading-Calculator.htm...