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  1. MrDogDad

    Program Guide Errors for HGTV

    Thanks! At least now I can setup a manual timer. I couldn't find anything about manual timers on the Dish website.
  2. MrDogDad

    Program Guide Errors for HGTV

    On my Hopper 3, the program guide for HGTV simply says "Home and Garden Television Programing" for the 9:00 pm to 10:30PM time period tonight. HGTV's website shows 2 programs I want to record (Good Bones and Hidden potential). I tried to record the time period, but it won't record. Is there a...
  3. MrDogDad

    Questions about upgrading to H3

    I had a feeling that copy protection might be an issue, but so far, everything works fine. I don't think I've watched anything with copy protection, and since my bedroom set, which connects to the component cables, only does 1080i, I'll be watching any 1080p programing on the larger HDMI...
  4. MrDogDad

    Questions about upgrading to H3

    Thanks again for the info. I'll be ordering the OTA tuner today. My Hopper and new hybrid EA dish were installed on Friday. I apparently got one of the better installers. This guy was older and knew what he was doing, did a nice install and didn't cause any fires either. :rollingeyes Everything...
  5. MrDogDad

    Questions about upgrading to H3

    Thanks for your answers. mike_H contacted me and made me an offer I couldn't refuse! I'm getting my H3 installed this afternoon. Networking won't be a problem since I already had my 622 connected by Ethernet. I'll probably only use the EHD to transfer the shows I have recorded on it to the...
  6. MrDogDad

    Questions about upgrading to H3

    I'm looking to replace my 622 with a Hopper 3. I currently have my living room TV connected by HDMI and my bedroom TV by component cables. I use the RF remote in the bedroom to control the 622. Since I live by myself, I only watch one TV at a time, so I won't need a Joey. (OK, the dogs do watch...
  7. MrDogDad

    1k.2 WA LNBF to EA LNBF question.

    You wont need to contact Dish to make it work. I don't know if they care about keeping a record of which LNBF you are using.
  8. MrDogDad

    DISH HD install questions

    You will need the full western arc since most of the national HD programming is on 129 (and 72.2). You just need 61.5 for HD locals.
  9. MrDogDad

    Using 2 VIP722K Receivers

    You will need to run a new coax from the exterior box to the second 722 receiver. There is no way to connect 2 receivers using a single coax.
  10. MrDogDad

    A few questions about setting up in an RV

    There are lots of them on eBay for $30-$50 for used ones
  11. MrDogDad

    Do I need a re-peak?

    I agree that it's most likely the 722 that's bad. As far as the cable goes, if there is a bad cable, it's almost certain that any problem is in the connectors. Unless a cable has been damaged along it's length somewhere, with a nail or by being cut, they just don't go bad except at the ends when...
  12. MrDogDad

    Do I need a re-peak?

    Yes, the receivers don't care which connector on the LNB they are connected to. I don't know if you will need to do a check switch after the swap, but it wouldn't hurt.
  13. MrDogDad

    Do I need a re-peak?

    Yes, that is what I meant. If after the swap, you see a change then you know it's in front of the block. If there is no change, then there is a bad connector or cable between the block and the 722 or the separator, or 722 itself is the problem.
  14. MrDogDad

    Do I need a re-peak?

    Actually it could be at the 1000.4 or grounding block as well. There is a switch built-into the LNB which could be bad. If you feel like troubleshooting, swapping the cables at the grounding block going to each receiver will tell you if the problem is in front of or behind the block. If the...
  15. MrDogDad

    re-install simple questions

    If the separator is killing the voltage to your meter, it is also killing the voltage to your LNB. It sounds like either your separator died when you moved it, or you may have a bad cable/connector. Look at your wire connecters carefully for a stray piece of wire from the shield that is touching...
  16. MrDogDad

    Losing Program Guide Info in late afternoons

    I had a problem with losing the guide data on my 622 for years. It would drop the guide every few days, almost always at around 7:00pm. Then it would be fine for months. A couple of months ago, it started dropping the guide every day. I would just do a check switch every day around 7:30 and it...
  17. MrDogDad

    Service Restored to 129 Satellite!

    My guess is that the cause will never be publicly released by SES or Dish.
  18. MrDogDad

    622 Guide Displaying No Info available

    If a power reset doesn't do it, then do a check switch. (Menu-6-1-1)
  19. MrDogDad

    Will This Work??

    The TV2 output is analog (NTSC). Make sure that your ATSC/QAM tuner box also has an NTSC tuner.
  20. MrDogDad

    Mounting Dish on PT post

    Pressure treated posts certainly can warp. I have 5 foot tall fence posts that have warped and twisted 3-4 inches over 5 years. Unless he wants to constantly re-aim his dish, he should replace the wood post with metal.
  21. MrDogDad

    late afternoon signal drop

    I had that problem about 4 years ago with a dish 500. It turned out that the afternoon sun was heating up the LNB, causing the signal strength to drop. Replacing the LNB fixed it.
  22. MrDogDad

    Dish Network HD Package Comparison Chart

    One error that I noted: National Geographic is not listed in the America Gold column. It is included in that package.
  23. MrDogDad

    A la Carte?

    You know you don't have to watch the shopping channels. In fact you can setup a favorites list so that you never even know that they are there. I like the fact that the shopping channels subsidize the channels that I do watch. I would love cheap a la carte but I know the providers want to...
  24. MrDogDad

    Please help me fix a year long issue (acquiring satellite signal)

    Don't worry about which satellite / transponder number is there when you first access that menu. There are 3 satellites that your system uses, (110, 119 and 129). Which ever one was last used will show up on that screen. The arrows on the top and bottom of the numbers will let you select which...
  25. MrDogDad

    Dish not grounded

    I really find it amusing that some people find the NEC outdated or antiquated. The code is reviewed and revised every 3 years. The code itself is not a law but basically every jurisdiction in the country has issued laws requiring the code to be followed (with some variances in a few places). I...