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A few weeks ago I received and a automated call from Dish saying that one of my receivers need to have its smart card replaced and to call a toll free number to have one sent out. I did just that and a few days later, I had a new yellow smart card, no instructions came with it. I waited about...

I have a 721 that Dish sent me a new card for about 3 weeks ago. I have not switched it out yet, but what is the advantage or disadvantage of the new card. Will the receiver just stop working one day if I don't change it out? Also, I heard that changing your card could fry the box. Since...

I keep reading all the posts with 1 year commitment. When I ordered Dish 3 weeks ago over the phone, the CSR asked if I wanted 1 year, 2 year or no contract. I asked what the difference was (price) and he said there wasn’t one. I said no contract. When the installer came out and set me...

Does a 721 need to receive signals from both 110 and 119 Satellites? If so what are the advantages of receiving both? The installer is coming back out tomorrow and I want to make sure it's hooked up correctly. Thanks!

Can you use the TV / Antenna input on the 811 to receive local HD broadcasts? Dish doesn't have Local HD channels so I'm wondering if I can receive them on the 811. Thanks!

1) Can a single Dish 500 with dual LNB receive both HD channels and all regular satellite channels? I have heard that HD channels are on a different satellite. 2) What is the difference between a regular Dish and Dish 500? I have heard many different explanations. Does Dish 500 receive...

Yesterday the Dish Installer came out to hookup my satellite system. The previous owner had Dish network and the actual dish is still on the roof. I have a PVR 721 (which I own) and am also having a HD 811 receiver hooked up as well. Question is do I need to have 2 Satellite dishes in...