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    Fox Business issues?

    I'm staying a hotel that uses Dish (at least there's a Dish logo on their guide channel). I've tuned in Fox Business the last two night, and both nights have had video that would play for ~10-15 seconds, then "glitch" (freeze then restart). Lip sync was off really bad also. Did not have any...
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    Speaking of cost increases...

    I stumbled upon this article and thought some here might find it interesting (yes, it's a paywall, but you get one(?) free article view). https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2022-sports-tv-rights-us-nfl-nba-mlb-espn-nbc-fox/?leadSource=uverify%20wall
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    YTTV Channel choices

    I've been a Dish Network customer for 24(?) years now. Our contract runs out in December. Considering cutting the cord for YTTV. I went to Dish's website and YTTV's website and copied down the channel listings. There are some channels I *THINK* we occasionally watch on Dish that aren't...
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    SmartBox Installer

    If anyone knows a qualified installer near (or willing to travel to) the Central Kentucky area, please drop me a PM with contact information. I have already filled out the form on Dish's site, got in contact with the installer they assigned, had everything worked out, but issues came up that...
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    T-Mobile +Dish

    OK, did you all miss this? I can't believe I'm the first one to post... https://nypost.com/2019/07/19/t-mobile-sale-to-dish-imminent-thanks-to-doj-threat/
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    Can someone explain the tech behind this?

    I have two receivers. Each one is on it's own line going to the dish. Had heavy storms last night. After the storms, I had no reception on either receiver. Fine. I'll deal with it in the morning. This morning I start examining the lines and at one of the outdoor ground blocks, ONE line...
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    WWYD?

    I have a ViP 612 (not interested in Hopper, Wally, Joey, Koala, or Kangeroo). I have a repeating timer to record Family Guy on Cartoon Network every night from 11p-12a. I watch the shows the next night while going to sleep. About a week ago, I start watching an episode and get pop ups with...
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    What's my next step?

    I posted about this a while back and it was a minor inconvenience then. Now it's become a pain and I've done some more troubleshooting, but not sure what the best next step is. I have a VIP211 in the living room and VIP612 in the bedroom. The lines come from the dish to the basement, go into...
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    Troubleshooting help (2 issues)

    I have a Vip612 and a Vip211(k?). Both receivers are wired the same way... LNB -> Diplexer (add OTA antenna) -> Diplexer (split off OTA) -> Receiver. The second diplexer's OTA output gets split and feeds the TV and the Vip. Issue 1 The 211 will show breakup on many channels that I watch...
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    Another potential blackout... Gray communications

    http://www.wbtv.com/story/34270789/dish-network-decides-to-drop-gray-television-stations The article is typical spin from the local's viewpoint. I don't know how accurate this quote is...
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    Closed Caption w/VIP612

    Is there anyway to program a 21.1 remote so it's a "one button press" for closed captioning on/off? I just counted, and it takes over a dozen button presses to turn captioning on and return to programming. The four colored buttons on the remote would be a great location. :) TIA
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    Vip612 won't boot

    I've been gone for work for a couple days. My wife told me on Thursday(?) our 612 locked up. She unplugged it for 5 minutes, plugged it back in, and the fan just spun. Couldn't press any buttons, no activity lights, etc. The next day she unplugged it while she was at work, when she got home...
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    What to do?

    When watching TBS or TeenNick (I have kids), often the picture will break up, macro block, or even lose signal all together. This only happens on my 211. My 612 has no issues. The 211 has been rebooted, if a cable problem (all RG6), why would it only affect these channels? I'd rather not...
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    TBS & TNT Basketball

    Watching on my 211. Both TBS & TNT has had some serious "macro blocking" issues. I only see it on the main game camera, when they're showing replies or the low angle, or a closeup, it looks nice and sharp. But when the players are running down the court, they just don't look sharp. Either I'm...
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    Adding OTA to Hopper

    I have a coworker with a Hopper and three Joeys. She just got an OTA antenna and hooked it up to her TV. Is there anyway to hook it up to the Hopper? It looks like there's a USB adaptor. Is there a cost for that? Any idea how much?
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    56% of viewers would drop ESPN

    http://www.multichannel.com/news/networks/greenfield-56-pay-tv-subs-would-drop-espn/396510 I am not surprised people would drop ESPN to save some money. I'm surprised THIS many people said they'd be willing to drop it.
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    Fiesta Bowl picture quality

    Anyone else think the quality of the Fiesta Bowl looks poor? Yes, I'm watching the HD feed. I watched all the bowl games on ESPN yesterday and those didn't jump out on me like this one does. Basically it just doesn't look "sharp". Like I'm looking at an SD feed.
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    More 211 problems?

    I have a 612 and a 211 on the Western Arc. On Thursday(?) night, the 211 had problems going to any HD channel. When I checked signal strengths, no matter what satellite I selected, the display said it was looking at 119. So I did a 'Check Switch', and it ended up doing the '38' section test...
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    Don't like crawls now... let's add some audio

    Unless something changes in the coming weeks, starting 12/1, if a local broadcaster runs an "emergency" crawl, they'll need to put notification tones on their audio, which is supposed to prompt viewers to turn on their SAP channel. On the SAP channel, broadcasters will have to run an audio...
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    ESPN Cutting Costs

    http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/wp/2015/07/10/disney-is-making-espn-do-some-serious-cost-cutting/
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    A start to a la carte?

    Read more here: http://wtvr.com/2015/04/17/verizon-fios-pick-channels-new-option/ Not a true "pay for each channel" but more a "pay for each programming type". An interesting thought. I'd love to see the prices and exact channels.
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    Does Dish support SAP?

    The title says it all. Do Dish receivers have the capability of pushing out SAP (secondary audio programming for those of you who don't know)? And just to let you know what's coming down the pike, starting in May, local broadcasters will be mandated to include audio for all emergency...
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    Bad LNB? Bad Receiver? What to check?

    I have a Dish 1k.2wa(?) pointing at 110, 119, 129. Two lines come into my basement, both go through diplexers out to two separate rooms, and hit diplexers again before feeding a Vip211 and a 612. On the 211, Nick (I think Nick West) will more often than not severely break up. Lots of Macro...
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    Surround Sound Problems

    I have a 211 hooked via HDMI to a Sony AVR. I have an antenna hooked to the 211 for my local channels. When I'm watching ESPN (or most satellite delivered networks), the AVR indicates it's seeing 5.1 sound. However, I *RARELY* hear anything from my rear surrounds. But, when I tune into the...
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    Is this possible?

    OK, it probably isn't but if I didn't ask... I have a 612 and 211. I am out of contract. I'm not really interested in the hopper. I like the equipment I have. Anyway, if I pay for the 'DVR Capability' on the 211, can I transfer content from my 612 to an EHD, then plug that into the 211 and...