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    TV2 - Is Composite better than RF?

    My primary TV in the Living Room, is hooked to our Dish 722 receiver via component cables. We used to have a 27" CRT in the Bedroom, that was hooked up via RG-6 coax on the 722's RF connection. The CRT was recently replaced by a 37" 1080p LCD set. I purchased a 40ft HDMI cable and its...
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    Will my Old ConUS Local Channels stay on Spotbeams now?

    I "moved" to the Kansas City MO area over a year ago for their Dish HD locals, since at that time no Dish locals in my area were HD, and not all my OTA's were HD either. I'm about 180 miles from the KC area, and a short time ago those locals stopped working. Looking at the channel list for...
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    HD Only Subscriber - Do new HD Packages Affect Me?

    In late February 2008, I converted my programming to the HD Only package. My bill currently shows it as: DishHD Absolute with Locals - 34.99 Dish Network DVR Service Fee - 5.98 With Dish changing their HD programming again, will I get to keep this package? If not what will it convert...
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    Timers for Hallmark Preview - Gone Again!

    I have setup timers three times, to record shows from the free preview of the Hallmark channel (185) only to have them disappear. The timers I have for other shows that are a regular part of the HD Standalone package I'm on, all stay when this happens. Until recently I had AT100 and Dish...
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    Can't find GolfHD or VSHD on my HD Only Programming

    Wast put on the HD Standalone pkg two days ago (from AT100/HD ultimate) and I can't find GolfHD or VSHD anywhere in any guide on the 722. What channel numbers are these? Am I doing something wrong? Thanks.
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    T&B Snap-n-Seal Connectors?

    Does anyone know the difference between SNS1P6 and SNS6 connectors? I have seen the latter for sale for lower prices and just wondered about the difference. Thanks.
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    Will the 722 handle the time change ok?

    I have to work on Sunday and have several NFL games that I don't want to miss set to record. The first is a 12pm CST start but the 722 currently shows its at 1pm. Will the 722 handle the time change ok or should I check on it before I leave Sunday morning? Thanks.
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    Is this good RG6 cable?

    Doing a bit of rewiring soon, and was looking to buy some quality cable by the foot. <html xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"> <head> <title>RG59 AND RG6 COAXIAL CABLE According to an email from...
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    722 - TV2 Modulated Out Problem

    When I try to connect the TV2 modulated out to my home network, the signal I get at TV2 is very weak and has lots of snow. If I use a separate RG6 to TV2 the signal looks great. I've used channel 60 and also lower numbers with no improvement in signal quality. My home network starts with a...
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    Budget - RG6 Compression Tools?

    For my own use I'm currently using an RG6 crimper like this: HEX CRIMPING TOOL RG6/59/62 COAX CABLE CRIMPER 204-007 - (eBay item 140169626328 end time Oct-24-07 21:28:18 PDT) I would like to upgrade to a compression type tool and want a nice tool while keeping the cost as low as possible. Are...
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    Component or HDMI/DVI with 722/RP-CRT HDTV?

    I have a 722 DVR that is sending HD signals via Component cables to a Sony 57" Rear Projection CRT HDTV. The picture is very good but would a HDMI/DVI cable be any better? The Sony is a KP-57WS510 which I believe upscales everything to 1080i. Is the number of conversions between digital and...
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    722 has DD Optical Audio Dropouts

    Just upgraded from an 811 to a 722 and I'm getting alot of audio glitches when using the optical audio through my Audio Receiver. I have the 722 set for Dolby Digital/PCM and Line Mode, my Audio Receiver is a Harman Kardon AVR-225. I've recorded a number of concerts off of Rave HD and I...
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    Fox Sports Midwest

    I just upgraded to a 722, AT100 DVR Advantage and the new HD Package. Should I be entitled to Fox Sports Midwest for free? If I go here: https://customersupport.dishnetwork.com/customernetqual/prepAddress.do It shows my locals and at the bottom of the page says: Regional Sports...
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    New 722 Can't Find OTA's

    New 722 Can't Find OTA's -- Fixed Had an 811 to 722 Upgrade Today and now I have OTA issues. On the 811: I got NBC, PBS, FOX and CBS local HD Digitals just fine. Signal strengths were NBC and PBS in the low 90's and FOX and CBS in the 80's. No dropouts on any of them. On the 722: A...
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    Selling owned Dish Receiver on eBay?

    Is there anything I should know or do before selling an owned Dish Receiver on eBay? Thanks.
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    811 to 622 or 722 Upgrade??

    I currently have the following 811 Receiver - (for over two years) AT100 and the OLD HD Pack No Locals Phone line connected - My Current Bill is: $39.98 per month. I would like to upgrade to a HD-DVR receiver and keep my upgrade and monthly bill as low as possible. I'm looking at the...
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    811 to 622 Upgrade - Questions

    Currently I have an 811, Dish Pro on 110 and 119 satelites, and an antenna in my attic that I receive all SD and HD OTA locals from. Current programming is AT60 and the old 9.99 HD pack. The 622 will do OTA HD DVR functions from my attic antenna correct? I haven't taken any promotion or...
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    No History Channel on Bronze HD?

    I've been thinking of upgrading my Dish 811 HD receiver / AT60 / OLD HD pack to either a 211 or 622 box and the Bronze HD offering. In looking at the channel list for Bronze level HD I don't see the "History Channel" listed only the "History Channel International" Can someone confirm this...
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    New Dish HD packages for 811 User

    Currently I have a Dish 811 HD reciever with Americas Top 60 and the old HD package that costs $9.99 extra. I get my locals including HD with an OTA and my total bill is around $35 per month. I haven't kept track of what Dish is offering in regards to HD but in looking today I see they now...
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    E* Voom HD Pak - Content Quality??

    I've read the thread on the PQ of the Voom HD Pak but what is the content like? I currently have an 811 and the original Dish HD Pak and don't watch it alot due to the programming content. Can I get an idea of what I'll be watching if I add the Voom HD Pak? All opinions appreciated. Thanks
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    E* Voom HD Pak - Content Quality??

    I've read the thread on the PQ of the Voom HD Pak but what is the content like? I currently have an 811 and the original Dish HD Pak and don't watch it alot due to the programming content. Can I get an idea of what I'll be watching if I add the Voom HD Pak? All opinions appreciated. Thanks
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    Can't Add Strong Digital Station on 811

    Recently I decided to have my 811 receiver redetect my Analog and Digital Stations. I now have one digital station (number 44 in my area) that is not detected. If try to manually add the station, when I key in 44 the signal bar jumps in the 86-89 range which should be a strong signal, but...
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    Diode Protected Splitter

    What exactly do the diodes do on a diode protected splitter? Thanks.
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    Avatars

    Just curious, is there a freeware program to help you make an animated avatar like I see some using? Thanks.
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    No Signal on Every Other Transponder?? Dish Says Bad Cable?

    This afternoon I started getting a lost signal message on alot of the channels in my favorites list. (AT60 +HD Pkg). I tried the usual soft boot then switch check with no luck, pulled the power cord then ran a switch check again with no luck. The switch check passed both times. When I...
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