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    Recording Programs Without Setting DVR

    I have two DVR's, a 622 and 722 that all of a sudden began recording programs that we did not program to do so. The programs are all over the map on different channels. Both DVR's have 3-5 programs show up on the recorded list and the DVR actually establishes a timer that will continue to...
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    Letter From Charlie Ergen

    I recently wrote a letter to Mr. Ergen complaining about poor HD picture quality and the VOOM debacle. This is the response I received. Did anyone else get the same response? "Thank you for your message. I do appreciate hearing from customers. Let me try to address your concerns...
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    Satellite Guys Forum Clock & Date Error

    Hello, I have had a problem with the website displaying the correct date and time for nearly two years. I e-mailed about the problem and was told everything is okay on your end. Would you take one more look at this issue as it drives me crazy. For example, today the block in the top...
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    Best Signal Strength 129 - Use Single 500 Or A 1000?

    How much stronger a signal do you get with a Dish 500 compared to a Dish 1000 for 129? I am having an install this morning and the installer wants to put up a 1000 instead of a 500 for 129. He said in our area a 1000 generates a signal strength of 70 which seems very low to me. My two...
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    How To Hook Up A 61.5 Dish To A 110/119/129 Dish

    I am having a new 1000.2 dish installed on Monday in order to receive programming (RSN HD) off 129. I currently have two dishes (Dish 500's), one dual LNB pointed at 110/119, one single LNB pointed at 61.5. I read about the Dish 1000.2 and it indicates that the Dish Plus Pro Twin LNBF will...
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    FOX Detroit HD - Need a third dish?

    I was so excited when they announced we were getting FOX Detroit in HD. However, I cannot find the channel (380) on my guide. So I checked the "uplink report" and if I read it correctly it says FOX Detroit HD (380) is on 129W. I have a Dish 500 which gets me 110 & 119. I have a second...
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    Temporary Access To Locals When Traveling

    We are traveling to Florida for one month in our RV. Is there a way to call Dish to gain access to the locals in the Orlando/Daytona Beach area? From our temorary location in Florida (Flagler Beach) it is 60 miles to the towers for network access. With our small RV antenna there is no way...
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    How To Use 622 In Our Rv

    We recently purchased a travel trailer and want to take our 622 with us on vacation. I have an extra dish to use on a tripod. We used to travel full time so we had a permanent RV account. What is the procedure now if you own a house and want to use your Dish equipment in a recreational...
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    How do you determine if a program is in 1280x1080?

    Okay, another newbie question. I understand many programs are being downrezed from 1920x1080 to 1280x1080 (HDLite). How do you check a programs current resolution? Do you need some type of special equipment?
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    How to I contribute to Satellite Guys?

    As a newbie, I have spent an enormous amount of time on this forum, gleening all the information possible with which to make an informed decision regarding purchasing two HDTV's. Would you please inform all us newbies how we can provide a financial contribution in support of all the good work...
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    Help - Where is the DVR522

    After hearing about the upcoming DISH DVR522, I am now throughly frustrated. I have called Dish every day and get a different message each time. The gestimated announcement day was md November. Dish will tell you nothing except that they are aware of the new model. Yesterday they told me...