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Hi, I am upgrading my ExpressVU 9242 (722 ish) to a DPP Twin and DPP seperator. Can I place the seperator say in my drop ceiling with like 12-15 feet of coax after it or does it need to be really close to the back of the receiver with only say a foot of coax off each side? Kryspy

Canadian question. Simply; can I buy a 622 from dishstore.net and have it shipped to me in Canada? Or do all receivers require to be activated before shipping? Kryspy

Hi, Canadian here planning a move to Dish in the summer. I hear they charge a $200 US deposit for not providing a social security number? If so does this act as a credit and comes off of your monthly billing or does it remain in their hands as a security deposit? Thanks in advance...

It's official: As of this am on ExpressVU: * Rush - 811 * Equator - 812 * A&E - 813 * MCHD2 - 842 Note: MSCHD 2 will only be available to western subscribers. Kryspy

Cablecaster has posted an article stating the the same Canadian company that brought us Treasure-HD and it's own Oasis-HD has now secured licensing for Rush-HD and Equtor-HD. "The deal covers the launch of Rush HD and Equator HD channels, licensing of Rainbow's extensive HD programming, and...

Yup, Got it this morning around 11:30 am. I am not sure what I am supposed to get excited about but I will act excited. 44 hour guide is still a joke with ExpressVU so the NBR isn't all that useful at the moment although it does provide something to screw the wife up when setting timers...

Hi, I am thinking of subbing to Dishnetwork up in Canada and HD is a huge thing for me. If going with either a 622 or a 211 with a Pocketdish where will my HD channels come from ? My locals off air are from Buffalo if that gives any idea as to where I am located. Are all HD channels...

Hi, My inlaws just got an ExpressVU 9200 (942) they do not have a HD TV set yet so they are uising Tuner output 2 only. Problem is they want to back feed to their bedroom as well upstairs. Can the remote #1 be made into another UHF remote or no? Aside from carrying the other one wit...

Hi, I have an ExpresVU 9200 (942) and I am concerned about the hard drive temperature. Under diagnostics I get: High 57 Low 42 Avg 49 Does everyone have similar experiences? I notice that the ventilation holes are on the bottom. Does the 942 have aregular type motherboard that...

Selling my 2 month old Starchoice DSR530. $550 Canadian + shipping. I also have an eliptical dish for sale as well for $25 Canadian. Buyer pays for shipping. I am in Canada EH???. Unit retails for $690 Canadian + tax. Kryspy

All, I just bought my new Starchoice DVR530 HD a few days ago. I must say it is a nice change to own both a DVR and one that records HD to boot. Out of the box it functions as advertised and bug free. Setting up recordings is very easy and the user adjustable, jump back or forward...

Hi, I live in Canada and have an ExpressVU 6100 (Dish 811) HD receiver. We don't get any program data information for OTA do DISH 811 users? If so, how do you achieve it? On the 6100 the map to whatever option isn't there is that how you guys received it ? Thanks in advance...

Looks Promising check it out....... http://www.winegard.com/offair/sharpshooter/pdf/SharpShooter_12-08.pdf Kryspy

Hi, I am selling my 2 month old ExpressVu 5900 DVR. I have decided to go the route of HTPC and no longer am in need of it. I am located in Canada. I will desub the receiver prior to shipping of course and facilitate in the transfer of ownership. Asking $235 US. Kryspy

Here is a setup a guy did up here in Canada using a 75cm Starchoice dish, Directv LNB and a Triax LNB holder to compensate for rain fade. Starchoice uses this dish from Channelmaster and the LNB holders from Triax Here is a photo of his set up: Kryspy

Hi, As a Bell ExpressVU user in Canada we are awaiting the arival of the ExpressVU 6100 which is the Dishnetwork 811. I previously owned the 6000 and unloaded it on ebay with the intent to buy the newer 811 when it became available. My question is, is the 811 technology wise...

Hi, Looking for a VOOM DSR550 to send to Canada. Kryspy