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    commercial / apartment complex install

    dish is not permitted because of what probably amounts to 'security, aesthetic, and maintenance' reasons. I'm trying to convince them to get dish to do a commercial install for the whole complex (there's pretty much no way they would just let me get it, partly because of how the aforementioned...
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    DISH HD absolute programming lacks RSN

    any news on how anyone can basically get the absolute HD programming, but also a RSN? Is this what one of the TurboHD packages is? thanks
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    switch to 118.7 for new programming -- 200$ charge

    I already received the letter some time back,
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    switch to 118.7 for new programming -- 200$ charge

    they told me that the promotion requires a recommitment of 2 years (as opposed to a 200$ one-time charge). This doesn't make sense to me, because in that case I might as well change to another TV service provider, and I would receive all new equipment in addition to a satellite antenna upgrade...
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    switch to 118.7 for new programming -- 200$ charge

    they won't permit this I'm just trying to subscribe to some channels, which is incurring a 200$ equipment/install fee, I did have some intl channels on 148, and one of the new ones I want to get is still on 148, but dish won't add it, they require it to be added on 118.7 (it is currently on...
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    switch to 118.7 for new programming -- 200$ charge

    I am trying to get some channels that are being switched over to the 118.7 within a few months; currently I have dishes for 129, 148, 110, 119, and when I tried to add these channels the technical rep was unable to remove a 200$ installation fee, even after I told him I can re-align the dish...
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    newb dvi question

    thanks, any more detailed info on what HDCP is enabled for is appreciated. Also, even if HDCP is not enabled, there is a question of whether the receiver hdmi output would even show up on a non-hdcp-compliant display.
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    newb dvi question

    ^ much of this is general knowledge. Many DVI displays do not support HDCP, which came around afterwards. There is another issue as well: HDCP doesn't apply to 'analog' component video output which currently can also display all E* broadcasted HD resolutions. There is reason to wonder...
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    newb dvi question

    thanks for the reply, so basically what I take from what you say is that unlike HD-DVD & Blu-Ray standalone players, the HDMI output on any dish receiver doesn't have HDCP enabled.
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    newb dvi question

    the question is about whether hdmi -> dvi via adaptor cables still work on the vip622 (and other dish hd receivers) provided the tv is non-hdcp. Does dish now encrypt digital signals, or have they said when they will begin to do so?
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    Dish's HD Picture Quality- Improved or not?

    you're confusing two different things.. lossyness and resolution. Everyone knows all broadcasters use Mpeg-2, Mpeg4. What's happening here with dish network is that they are using the same compression settings but with a lower resolution to produce streams with lower bandwidth. It's garbage...
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    Coolsat 5000

    can this receive c-band?
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    Coolsat 5000

    I see that this is a good deal from all the posts. But I'm wondering if there are any differences between FTA receivers.. I'm reading through the FTA forum for answers.. thanks, k
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    how to watch satellite on pc

    I had the same situation as you. I connected a long telephone cord to a small InfraRed receiver that I removed from an old unused receiver. I attached the other end of the cord onto the the receiver on which I wanted to change channels. I put the cord on the same path as my coaxial wiring to...
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    DVR 921 hard drive failure

    My owned dish dvr 921's Hard Drive has failed, however I received my first 921 receiver over 18 months ago, when I signed up for 1 yr. The receiver had been replaced by a refurbished one about 9 months after I got it for a software issue though. Is there any chance Dish Network would replace...
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    Fixing superDish point

    yea a technician came by and replaced it, and all is well now
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    Why can't Dish use TV GUIDE information for ota locals not carried by satellite?

    Good post, I think Dish could easily add guide information if they wanted to.. even if they didn't use TV-guide. Sounds like some contractual/regulation issue..What was the original reason they never had guide information for OTA locals..?
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    Fixing superDish point

    Cutting down the tree did improve signal strength, but I still didn't get even transponders on 119.. I now think the lnbf is dysfunctional, as I have tested it without the switch. This is the type of lnbf I have - Assuming it is broken is it possible to get a free replacement? (It has been...
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    Legacy dish LNB with DP switch

    What about the legacy Dish 500 twin lnbfs? Wouldn't those carry both 110 and 119 to the dish pro receivers (I have to test this..) I know it can carry at least one satellite,because I tried it. But after reading this and seeing this it seems the case..
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    Legacy dish LNB with DP switch

    Yea, I read the intro to dish pro here after posting this thread. I've confirmed yes that the legacy dish LNBs I have work with my Dish Pro receivers without the intervening switch. I don't find much use of it though--it looks like I can only connect one orbital location. :wave
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    Legacy dish LNB with DP switch

    Is this combination possible? I have several old dish LNBs, from 2 yrs ago, but they don't seem to work with the DP 34. Is there any way I can make the old dish LNBs work? However the old LNBs do work independent of the switch, so I know they are functional
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    Fixing superDish point

    finally after tons and tons of testing, cable/lnb swapping , adding new dishes, rewiring them, and changing receivers, I've determined almost without a doubt that the bush is blocking the signal. I'm more interested now in getting a c/ku-band dish and fta receiver :idea: ;) Will be updating...
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    Fixing superDish point

    I will try to power down all the receivers simultaneously. However as I said in my previous message, i didn't peak on a spotbeam, I'm sure of it. Yes, of course, I will run the checkswitch repeatedly!:p