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    Can't record Big 10 game

    I had exactly the same problem when I tried to record the Wisconsin/Akron game on my 722 (on a BTN alternate channel.) On playback I got that Smart Card message flashed and then 6 hours of blue screen nothingness. Any one have any ideas on what is wrong? Chasby:mad:
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    Spot Beam Maps For 61.5 ????

    After 2 weeks of searching and many phone calls I still can't find the Spot Beam Maps for 61.5. EKB has maps for 110 and 119 but nothing for 61.5. Now that the local HD channels for Green Bay, WI are turned on (Ch. 5160-5163) I'd like to see if I could "move" to Green Bay. Anyone out there...
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    Dish Network Expands Local High Definition Markets

    Anyone know how to get the spot beam footprint for the 61.5 satellite for the Green Bay locals: 5160-5163, 13s14 ??? Thanks, chasby
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    New 622 Died, All DVR Functions Gone, Hard Disc error 311

    GOT NEW 622 w/L4.01 Software in 2 Days !!!!! :) In less than 2 business days I received my replacement 622 and it's up and running with the new software L4.01 installed. :D chasby
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    New 622 Died, All DVR Functions Gone, Hard Disc error 311

    After only 2 months of flawless operation my 622 lost all DVR functions and display said "Serious Hard Disc error 311." Talked to Dish technician who said with that failure the VIP622 must be replaced. At first he didn't know what the 311 failure is: said it's so rare he's never seen it...
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    Did anyone get there feb bill yet ?

    On Dec. 12th, I upgraded from 501/811 to VIP622/VIP211 and signed up for the "works": Platunum HD + locals and the CSR informed me that the bill would be $110.99/ month. After setting up my January VIP622/VIP211 installation I asked the CSR again to re-verify my monthly charges and she said...
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    How's the 622 SD Picuture Quality?

    Replaced my old Dish501 with a new VIP622, and the SD picture quality is certainly better. chasby
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    The troubles with 129 - A summary

    2 Dish Install Works Good !!!!! My original Dish 1000/VIP622 installation gave me lots of problems on 129. All kinds of break-up and pixellation on many of the 129 transponders. Since I live in a dense forest area, I have 140 ft. RG-6 cable runs. After complaining, the installer came back and...
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    Having trouble with signal on 129 please advise....

    Bad Surprise from the 129 Bird: New Dish1000/VIP622/VIP211 Install After my install of Dish1000/VIP622/VIP211 on Sat. Jan. 13th, I thought I was in "DBS Heaven" until Thurs. Jan. 18th when we experienced an extremely small snow shower which accumulated less than an inch of fine powder over a 12...
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    Got My Dish1000/622/211 Install !!! Thanks Dishnet

    In an earlier thread, "...Nightmare...", I ranted about Dish not meeting their Jan. 10th install and not knowing when it could happen. Well after several E-mails & calls they came through beautifully with an excellent, professional installation on Saturday morning, Jan. 13th. I believe that...
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    Dish Network Nightmare!!!!!!!

    Lost my DNS's on Dec. 1st and ordered HD receivers (622 DVR & 211) on Dec. 12th to allow simultaneous 2 channel recording. (Made all the arrangements: price and installation on Jan. 8th.) Called Dish on 12/30/2006 and 1/06/2007 to re-validate and confirm hardware and installation date. After...
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    Martina McBride on RAVE!!!

    After almost giving up on even checking out what's on RAVE after months of repeats of the same bunch of programs I was totally knocked out by the picture & sound quality of the new Martina McBride concert shown last night. VOOM: KEEP THE NEW ONES COMING!!!!! chasby:)