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    Hopper 3 and Sony DN1080

    Strange problem on my DN1080: Dish Hopper 3 throws HDCP error when I attempt to watch the 4K channel. The port is set to enhanced and I am using 18GBPS certified cables. Hopper 3 directly connected to my 900E does not throw the HDCP error. No other device directly connected to the DN1080...
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    Need help with price to sell Hopper 3 DVR and remote

    I thought the movies on any Dish DVR were encrypted with a key unique to owning account and would not be accessible once that account was de-activated because the encryption key would be destroyed. Sale of an encrypted copy that cannot be decrypted is should not be resale of copyrighted...
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    Can I go on Dish Pause again?

    You might be correct BUT that would have meant a new contract and I like not being locked into a contract. Worth the extra cost to me and I avoided having to pack up and return my Hopper which has lots of movies recorded from TCM and other channels. YMMV
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    Can I go on Dish Pause again?

    Dish doesn't like you going back on Pause right away BUT the will allow it if circumstances dictate. I travel for a living and was on a 9-month pause, the job sent me on another 3-month trip immediately after that. I called to cancel Dish and the CSR offered to extend the pause. So they can...
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    No More CBS Sports?

    No, my third option is to have Satellite TV, which happens to be the option I've chosen.
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    No More CBS Sports?

    Let me know when this magical cable thing is available on the Eastern Plains of Colorado 30 miles from anyplace with more than 50 people.
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    Replacement TV recommendations?

    Since your primary feed is Dish you will probably want a TV that does a good job upscaling the picture on at least your main TV, the "name" brands are definitely better at taking a 720P/1080i feed and upscaling to 4K. In order SONY then LG then Samsung do the best job upscaling to 4K. I would...
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    4K Events Discussion Thread

    Strange problem with TNF last night, I would change the channel to 540-1 and within 15-20 seconds would get an HDCP error. Repeatable multiple times. I have successfully watched numerous 4K broadcasts on 540-1 before. The Hopper3 is connected thru my Sony STR-DN1080 AVR. I tried all the...
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    Hulu + Live TV will no longer have RSNs

    When you say "direct to consumer" what are you talking about as the model? Something similar to MLB.TV or NHL.TV or something else?
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    considering upgrade finally to Hopper with OTA antenna

    Wireless in an older house with Lathe and mesh plaster is very difficult to get working properly, that mesh makes for a pretty effective barrier when it comes to Wi-Fi. Not Faraday Cage effective but.....
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    Dish satellite dish removal

    OK then, caulk the holes and use it as a bird feeder, just like half the bird baths in the country.
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    Dish vs Nfl Network

    I can understand this rule with the shortened and compressed season, can you imagine back-to-back doubleheaders with the first of four games going to 15 innings? The pitching staffs of both teams would be devastated. BUT please NO when we get back to normal. I think this and the 7-inning...
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    Regional sports channels removed

    Then the blackout is normally in those areas where the RSN is available as the primary RSN, the contract is between the RSN and the carrying broadcaster not the team and the carrying broadcaster.
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    Regional sports channels removed

    These blackouts are NOT government decisions. The RSNs buy exclusive rights to the team broadcasts within the home market and then the blackout is by contract. The home market is determined in the contract NOT by the government. For example in hockey since Fox Sports North is available in...
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    streaming services raising rates dropping channels

    Price are rising because many of the original streaming services were taking losses in order to build up their subscriber base. Now that they are looking to make a profit they are charging more. Everybody has to pay the piper sooner or later. Eventually the only benefit of linear streaming...
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    Point of interest, HBO content has left Prime video.

    Maybe it's time for me to start shopping at Target. They get it.
  17. Cheddar_Head

    Big Four Networks Sue Locast

    You got 2 of the big 3 but forgot my personal favorite "TuneIn Radio". Competition is good.
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    Whats The Best OTA STB?

    Technically not an STB but you might want to give the Tablo OTA DVR a look. It connects to your antenna and LAN, your TV connects using a local app or a Roku/Firestick etc.
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    Sony Bravia TV's

    Actually you can get the x900 in the 49" size. Not as good a deal as the 65" but still an excellent TV.
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    Sony Bravia TV's

    Upscaling SD and OTA content. This is where the more expensive brands justify their additional cost. HiSense/TCL/Westinghouse and all the other lower-tier brands do not do well at upscaling of content. The Sony 900F is probably your best bet for good upscaling and reasonable pricing. The...
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    What will happen if Dish and DirecTV merge?

    You would be surprised how many won't.
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    What will happen if Dish and DirecTV merge?

    $80 a seat would be in the nose bleed section for a decent team. 2 tickets at the Pepsi Center for Avalanche V. Blackhawks, half-way up on a corner. $125 per seat plus the damn "convenience fee" that Ticketmaster gets. $25 per ticket. So 2 tickets = $300. The United Center in Chicago is...
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    What will happen if Dish and DirecTV merge?

    RSNs, I expect that eventually they will be back on Dish but not as part of any basic package. There might be a hefty charge for a "Sports Only" add-on, and by hefty I mean $50-60 per month. Personally I could live with that as long as I didn't also have to take a $80 per month 200 channel...
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    What will happen if Dish and DirecTV merge?

    Try driving around in the Rocky Mountains, you are out of cell phone range more than in it. Granted Sirius/XM can have their difficulties too.
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    Is it possible to connect wireless Joeys via powerline adapters?

    Another suggestion, try using a Firestick and Dish Anywhere with the bedroom TV. Might solve your problem and save a couple of bucks too.
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