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    Forced 811 upgrade questions

    Thanks for all the responses guys. I called a Dish CSR to make sure my bill wouldn't change and she assured me it would not. She said they will also be installing a Dish 1000 for me at no cost, so I guess it was worth holding out for an upgrade. HBO HD and Showtime HD have always been included...
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    Forced 811 upgrade questions

    Since this community seems to know more than Dish CSRs, I figured I better ask my questions here. I got the letter to upgrade my 811 or else I'll lose HBO and Showtime HD. 1. Since I own my 811 now, will they take it from me and I'll own the new receiver? Or do I keep my 811 and they will...
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    Current Upgrade Deals?

    I was just checking my DISH'n It Up promo page, and here's what I'm seeing. The HD-DVR is very tempting!! Select a Standard Definition, DVR, or High Definition receiver for one room of service - Installed FREE after DISH'n It Up Bonus credit ($99.00 upfront credit card payment) Select a...
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    What's in the latest 811 software update?

    P387 gave back the OTA guide info, which I was very, very happy about. No more printing the listings from TVGuide.com for my wife. This morning I got notice for another software "upgrade", and I'm afraid to do it because I don't want to lose the guide info again. Any word on what's in this update?
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    Dish 811 P384 Software Release Notes from Dish Network

    Seems like since this P384 release I keep getting the Smartcard not authorized message frequently when I turn to the movie channels. Then I have to wait a minute or two for it to go away. Wonder if this is an introduced "feature" to get us 811 owners to upgrade.
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    i need advice on HD upgrade installation scheduled this week [New Mexico]

    Hi tzz, welcome. Are you aware of the offer to existing customers on the 622 DVR? It's a great deal considering up until recently existing subscribers had to shell out $200 for it. There are several threads about it floating around. http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=88291...
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    Ota Epg

    Yep, I just realized this when thinking about scheduling a recording tomorrow. I can no longer select the show in the guide and use the auto-tune to change to the channel I want to record. So if I want to record two consecutive shows on different channels I think I'm screwed. Really wishing I...
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    Dish 811 P384 Software Release Notes from Dish Network

    :mad: Thanks for the free software "upgrade"!
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    Lost My OTA Guide

    I'll print the local listings off TVGuide.com before I pay Dish $5/month for local channels that I get for free OTA. If I owned a DVR the benefits of that Advantage Package would probably be worth paying the extra buck though.
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    Lost My OTA Guide

    Dish wants you to pay for local channels, so they are making it inconvenient for us OTA users that don't pay for locals. Here's the response I got from Dish tech support. Tell me, how much sense does it make to have to pay for locals to get the OTA program guide info (that we've been getting for...
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    Free Dish Hd Dvr For Everyone ???

    This offer is good until the end of April?
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    Ota Epg

    That sucks. No way am I going to pay $5/month just for the OTA guide data LOL. Is there a way to revert to a previous firmware? I'm guessing no. Wouldn't surprise me if they turned off the OTA capability altogether with a future firmware update unless you want to pay for locals or the "HD...
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    Top 60 to Top 100?

    Looks like to get that channel you would need an upgrade to the dish on your house. If I were you I'd call Dish customer service and ask what they can do for you so you can get this channel. They may offer to upgrade you to a Dish 1000 (possibly at your expense, I'm not sure). It's not an issue...
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    what happen to the free 622?

    Existing customers can also get $10/month off the HD package for 10 months, making the 622 free. At least that is what I was offered this morning.
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    Top 60 to Top 100?

    They just changed the package name, you don't need to do anything. :D
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    Ota Epg

    My OTA guide info used to show in my 811 until software update P384 today. :(
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    811/ menu 6-1-9 adjust feature gone!!!

    Did you get software update P384 today? I'm not seeing that menu option anymore either. Even worse, now I have no guide info for my OTA locals!
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    Official New Dish'n it up offer for current subs

    Currently I have an 811 and two 311 receivers, with a Dish 500. I used to have the $9.99 HD package a long time ago but cancelled it. So now I just have the top 120 package (top 200 now), plus HBO & Showtime. I'm not sure if you'll get the $10/month HD credit if you currently have the HD package...
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    Official New Dish'n it up offer for current subs

    I called and asked about the 622, they offered it to me for $149 minus a $50 credit. Plus a $10/month credit on the HD package for 10 months, essentially making it free. Also asked them about my dish since I have the Dish 500, and the rep said there would be a free dish upgrade as well. Not too...
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    Official New Dish'n it up offer for current subs

    If I only have a Dish 500 (w/quad-LNBF) and want to get a 622 receiver, what do they charge to install the new dish?
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    Is anyone using the 811 with a DVD recorder?

    I have an 811 and a Panasonic E95 DVD recorder. You only need to run S-video and L/R audio cables to the DVD recorder from the 811. For some OTA shows that I record from the 811 I need to use the 811's SD Zoom button to put it in full zoom mode. For whatever reason some of the locals display as...
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    Updated New Pricing Info

    That's basically what I do to keep my bill under $80/month. Last year it was the $10 HD package I dropped. The year before it was Cinemax I dropped. Next time it gets over $80 it will probably be one of my additional receivers that goes. I won't keep feeding the satellite pig. :D
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    From Dish: Hd Enabling Fees

    Hopefully they don't get the idea to charge 811 owners (or the other old HD receivers) this "HD Enabling Fee". I just use mine for OTA locals and HBOHD, so I'd be pretty pissed if they wanted another $6/month for nothing.
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    811 P3.37, Scheduled for 3/14/06 download

    Anyone had to reboot since 3.37 due to guide info missing? I haven't had to reboot yet and usually it's a daily thing for me. Still hoping it's fixed...
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    Anyone know why E* Doesn't announce...?

    Will they be available on 110/119?