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    Low cost replacement for VIP722k?

    Hi - I was reading your response on this thread. I have a leased ViP722K with a hard drive failure 311. I purchased a compatible hard drive and want to replace it. Would you happen know when I can find step-by-step instructions for formatting it once it's installed? Also, even though it old...
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    Upgrading from VIP722k

    Hi - I have a leased VIP722k receiver. Recently, the power went out in my area and after it came back on I have a hard drive failure 311. I've tried all of the troubleshooting with no avail. The obvious solution is to have DN replace the receiver. Since it is the older VIP722K, it will likely be...
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    DISH called telling me I need to upgrade to Hopper and Joey

    I gave them my receiver number, smart-card number and location - Is there anything to worry about?
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    DISH called telling me I need to upgrade to Hopper and Joey

    This guy had everything. The package I subscribe to, the fact I'm bundled through a phone company, how much my bill is, my address, the fact I was authorized to make changes to the account even though my wife is the primary account holder. Things that were just plain strange for a scam - why...
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    DISH called telling me I need to upgrade to Hopper and Joey

    He left a number: 888-494-7416 ext. 440
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    DISH called telling me I need to upgrade to Hopper and Joey

    Hello, DISH called me today. They said they needed the Receiver #, card # and the location # for some update they needed to do. They said they would call back in 10-15 minutes. When they called back, they told me I needed to upgrade to a Hopper and a Joey. They said I would start to lose my HD...
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    Physical address change to get different local channels on Dish Network

    Hello, I am back with an update. Recently, I had issues with a tree blocking my reception (The Dish was mounted pointing over a tree that eventually grew - imagine that) Anyways, I had to have a Dish Tech come out and take a look. Well, rather than move the Dish somewhere else, he pointed it SW...
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    Physical address change to get different local channels on Dish Network

    A few years ago, a friend was doing the FTA "thing". He was able to get the local channels from all over the US with DNetwork. How was that possible without moving the dish? Was there changes with the digital transition? Can a legal FTA setup capture "national" broadcasts (Fox Abc NBC CBS) or...
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    Physical address change to get different local channels on Dish Network

    I followed your instructions: (menu 6-1-1) changed to 61.5 satellite and transponder 5 (Madison). "Transponder" changed to "spotbeam" when showing a signal - the signal strength was 41 Changed to 9 (Milwaukee). Signal is 18 My current settings: transponder 19 and satellite 72 signal strenth is...
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    Physical address change to get different local channels on Dish Network

    Thanks for such a quick reponse! I have a TURBO HD DISH which is a 1000.2 I believe. It is facing SE. Since it is on EA...what can I do now? What are my options? Thanks
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    Physical address change to get different local channels on Dish Network

    Hello, I have been researching for a long time on how to get different local channels. After reading many threads, I called Dish and changed the physical address. I went from New Richmond, WI to Chippewa Falls, WI. Well, it didn't work. I am not recieving the Eau Claire/ Lacrosse locals. In...
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