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    Problem with Receiver or Switch??

    Mike, Thanks for sticking with me :) I'll give the factory reset a shot then. Also, I did NOT rerun the switch test after switching the cables, I guess it could be good to do that to absolutely rule out the switch as a problem. Don't remember exactly the equipment I have (I'm at work), but...
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    Problem with Receiver or Switch??

    MikeD, thanks for the suggestions! I did as you said (unplugged the sat cable from the receiver - ran the switch test, coming up with 'x', then I unplugged power, put the cable back in and started it up. started scanning for 'x' (which won't work of course) - then I reran switch test). Still...
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    Problem with Receiver or Switch??

    Hi, I live in the Chicago area and subscribe to the HD/Locals etc. I have 2 (two) 211 receivers. Recently, one of them gave an error message of possible switch issue. After running the point dish test and restarting it now only finds the 119 satellite. My other 211 receiver finds 110,119 and...
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    Simplified DISH pricing list

    Did anyone try to play hardball with Dish when upgrading? I got a 811 lease (past commitment..), and I'm pretty unappy with Dish at this point. I figure they should lease me a 211 instead +whatever necessary dish, and waive the 49 "upgrade" fee. Otherwise, I can just go cable or DirecTv...
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    Winter Olympics Coverage

    I sure hope they do something better than unhd for us people stuck with 811s... If I miss most of the olympics in HD, it's another nail in the coffin for my relationship with Dish, Echostar and Charlie... On a related note, anyone know if one can upgrade to another receiver for free, or do we...
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    Anyone else tired of the silence?

    I'm getting tired of waiting too... Unless something happens really fast, I'm going back to cable. I can't believe I cannot even get locals in HD (I live in Chicago-land, but unfortunately, I can not receive OTA). A major market like Chicago should have been covered..
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    Charlie Chat HDTV Quote

    Why do I have a feeling that Mr. Ergen is watching Voom in his mansion...? Just read that he is the 55th richest guy on the Forbes list. He could take money out of his own pocket and create some HD channels if he really wanted to.
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    Lets get a list of Receivers where Dolby Digital does not work.

    My Yamaha rxv-1400 works. I would suggest to the thread owner to periodically update his post with working or non working ones, so people don't have to scan through x # of pages to get their answer.
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    Any news on 269??

    Getting impatient here.... Have had this box for about 5 months, and it is truly not at an acceptable level yet... When will we see black level fix, better OTA reception (if it can be done in SW), channel 100, stop in frequent program guide downloads, etc? -Tom
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    Losing signal every time it rains...

    Wow, Bob. Strange that these installers don't seem to care/know what is needed to make the customer happy.. I'm glad you sorted out your problems, at least :)
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    Losing signal every time it rains...

    Thanks again, SimpleSimon. -Tom
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    Losing signal every time it rains...

    Checked the signal on the transponders/sats you suggested: 119/11 - 96-97 119/12 - 82-84 110/11 - 89-90 110/12 - 81-82 I guess the guy either was sloppy in not choosing another setup place or didn't fine-tune it enough... If it turns out they won't help, and it needs to be moved (let's...
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    Losing signal every time it rains...

    Thanks guys! I'm a little under the 90 day mark, so I'll ask first, if not, I'll do what you suggest SimpleSimon. Thanks again -Tom
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    Losing signal every time it rains...

    I used to have DirecTv, with no problems (well, during the 18 months I had it, I lost signal twice). When I decided to go with Dish, the installer took down my DirecTv antenna, and put the Dish in the same spot. My problem is whenever it rains, or even thunderstorms alerts, it goes out...
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    just lost some of my Supers

    Just power it down, unhook everything for a couple of minutes, and restart. It should pick up the channels then. Saw this on my 810 the other day. (of course that receiver is a whole other story..)
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    The new 811 software ver 265 is here!

    Spanky, I haven't updated mine yet, but if the image seem darker after a SW update, how can you draw the conclusion that they cannot fix it with a SW update? (they might have went in the wrong direction on this update, but they can still fix it later). What kind of connection do you have? I...
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    Note to Viacom and Dish Network!

    Well, this sucks... I just got Dish two weeks ago, after dumping D*, and this is what happens? My wife already hates the way the Epg works, and I don't know what to tell her about losing CBS, Comedy Central, all the music channels etc.... If these channels aren't back in two weeks time...
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    Any Chance Dish might lose Fox/UPN/WB superstations

    I certainly hope not, because I would have to jump ship as well..
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    264 - SW Download - what did it fix?

    I get locals for free in my package anyway, and my wife would not be pleased if I used the OTA, and she lost the guide, and pvr capability for locals.
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    Caller ID Problem

    Sorry Boba, didn't see your post until now. I live in a townhouse, is it still strange the 'wireless' phone jacks have a problem with the power lines? I've actually also had the situation where the neighbours can hear us and vice versa on the phone... Bearcat, don't remember where I picked...
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    Exclusive: Dish / Sirius News

    Thanks guys! Too bad it sounds like I need a separate subscription... -Tom
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    Exclusive: Dish / Sirius News

    Possibly a couple of stupid questions... 1. Do I need new equipment to listen to it at home? (wouldn't make much sense, and it doesn't sound like it, but someone verify please) 2. Could I buy equipment for the car, and it would be no extra monthly fee to listen to it that way?
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    Anyone know when the dp44 will be available?

    Will this pro plus diplexor make it able to use one cable to get signal to two boxes in my livingroom? We have a 510 and a 811, and I would like to have them both in the same room, but the wife don't want to see any more holes in the walls... I'm thinking perhaps there is a way to combine the...
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    n00b question; What satellites am I accessing?

    I'm about 30 miles out, and do have a indoor antenna hooked up. Problem is I never get more than 49% on some channels (all the time), while other channels are at 80, but frequently drops down to 49, and kills the videofeed. This is one of the other issues reported with the 811, that it seems...
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    n00b question; What satellites am I accessing?

    Thanks for all the replies guys! The EPG does seem to extend past 2 days, now that I am checking it out (home for lunch), so that should have been the first thing I did.. It's good to know what satellites I get channels from though :) As for the second dish, my installer said that I might...
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