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    Looking for Basic Information

    As I said in my last post, I would post the info on the gear as soon as I could. From reading many of your responses I do believe my local DISH guy was had it right - no trade in value and no way to use this equipment. Time to start looking at something new. Thanks again to all who gave me...
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    Looking for Basic Information

    Thank you for understanding what I was trying to accomplish.
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    Looking for Basic Information

    Thank you to all that replied.First of all let me address some of the concerns you seem to have. I haven't replied until now because I was traveling through areas with poor coverage and only have a tablet to work with this weekend. Tampa8 - sorry if I offended you with my ignorance, I turned to...
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    Looking for Basic Information

    Hello Everyone, I'm looking for info to see if I'm getting hosed or not. I really know nothing about Satellite gear so I'm turning to people who can hopefully enlighten me. I recently purchased a cabin in the woods and it came with some old gear - dish on roof and control inside. When I talked...
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    Old Equipment

    Thanks everyone for the reply - it appears the DP301 is trash and should go into the recycle bin. With that in mind will a 311 reciever work with the remaining parts of my equipment? I looked and they can be purchased reasonably. Do the smart cards come with the used equipment or is that...
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    Old Equipment

    Hello, I need help and advice. I've called three of my local satellite retailers trying to get some information and received three different answers. I'm hoping this site may provide the truth. Background: I removed the dish network equipment from my parents house before we sold it in 2005...