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  1. Grandpa J

    Rate bump question

    I am thinking of changing from FIoS to TW. TW has a 12 month promo rate that is low. But I can't get TW to tell me what kind of bump to regular rates might be. They say they can't tell me because they are not guaranteed. I told them I understood that but I just wanted to get of feel of what the...
  2. Grandpa J

    Need help with 2nd TV set up

    May I ask for some technical help or ideas. I currently send the output from my 722k Dish receiver (I use single mode) in the family room to a second TV in the bedroom using an Actiontec My Wireless HD TV transmitter & receiver units. The system uses HDMI and works fine except that HBO is...
  3. Grandpa J

    Rant about "Issues"

    Rant I know that electric equipment may occasionally have “Issues” (a/k/a problems for us older people). While Echo Star/Dish equipment is generally very good, when “Issues” do occur too many times the response is “This is a known issue”. Even the normally very helpful DIRT team will fall...
  4. Grandpa J

    Remote RF Anteena

    Other than moving the location of the standard Dish RF Antenna, does any know if there are any upgraded antennas that will improve on the Dish standard RF antenna? The antenna receives signals from remotes in different rooms as well as the room where the receiver (722k) is located. While set up...
  5. Grandpa J

    If staying with a 622, 722, etc. receiver

    For those not getting a Hopper/Joey set up (i.e. staying with a 622, 722, etc. receiver) but wanting the DVR's HD picture on a second TV versus the TV2 signal here is something to consider. I just got and installed the IOGEAR Wireless 3D Digital Kit that is on sale from Costco.com. I don’t...
  6. Grandpa J

    722 TV2 output

    722 TV2 output question. My daughter would like to connect her second TV to her 722 receiver. Her second TV has combo NTSE and ATSE (digital) antenna input, but TV does not seem to have separate cable input option. The modulator screen on the 722 menu lists 3 options; Air, Cable, Off. So...
  7. Grandpa J

    USB Wireless & Sling Adopters

    May I ask if you need both a USB wireless adopter and a sling adopter to get maximum benefit from a Dish 722k receiver. As I understand it the USB wireless adopter allows you to get and download movies from Dish / Block Buster. What I don’t understand is do you need the sling adopter in...
  8. Grandpa J

    Could help Dish wireless plan.

    Don’t know if this is new, if it is old news please delete. I found an Interesting article from Reuters that says … regulators proposed a path for making satellite airwaves available for mobile broadband use, a rulemaking that could help Dish Network Corp launch a wireless cellular network...
  9. Grandpa J

    Need info 722 vs. 722k

    Upgrading from a 622. Hopper/Joey set-up too much extra $ for a retired single guy as I have 3 HD TVs (living room, kitchen, bedroom) So I'll stick with one HD for main viewing and TV2 SD for others. However I want to be able to stream “Blockbuster To Go” from wireless broad band router and...
  10. Grandpa J

    Cutting Costs

    I would like to reduce some of my Dish costs, but I could use some help with info on cutting the various charges, fees, etc. CSR are not very helpful. I currently have two 622 receivers. The costs are $17 duo Dvr, $5 DVR service and $9 Primary Receiver. If I drop one 622 it seems I will only...
  11. Grandpa J

    622 Internet Connection

    I have a 622 receiver and want to hook it up to the internet for movie downloads and remote access. On the Dish website support page for broadband connections the third options shows a wireless extender (bridge) connection to the USB port. My questions are: 1 - Is anyone using this method and...
  12. Grandpa J

    SC 530 Box

    If anyone knows the answer to this question I would be very thankful. I have a Star Choice 530 receiver which is sending an overscan picture to the TV set. (I've had the TV checked so I know it's not the TV.) There is a video adjustment screen in the SC set-up menu. It will show a test...
  13. Grandpa J

    Canon H Def. HV20

    Canon High Definition Camcorder model HV20 1080i, zoom, still photo mode, etc. All prices listed are current Amazon prices on web site Canon HV 20 package 709.97 includes: Camera, standard battery, connecting wires to computer, TV...
  14. Grandpa J

    Remote Codes

    My daughter got a 622 and tried to program the Dish remote with the codes in the Dish manual for her TV, an AKAI 37" LCD. Three of the five codes were accepted (TV mode light blinked 3 times) but would not work the TV. The other 2 codes 6xx an 6xx were not accepted by the remote (the TV mode...
  15. Grandpa J

    Remote Codes

    My daughter just got a new 722. The manual lists new/additional remote codes for her Mits Digital TV vs the manual for the 942. However the remotes (both Green & Blue) supplied with the 722 will not accept the added codes. When a valid code is entered and "#" is pressed the TV button blinks 3...
  16. Grandpa J

    Bad DDP Twin?

    I gave my daughter my 942 (I went to a 622) to replace one of her 301s. She had the DNS company change her LNB to a DDP twin so she can use the separator for the 942. Well the 942 could note get a satellite signal 540 or 504 error message. The first CSR said the box (that was working fine in...
  17. Grandpa J

    Channel Transponders

    Is there a listing of which channels are on each satellite transponders. It can not seem to locate the reference or tread Thanks
  18. Grandpa J

    HR 20 questions from E* Sub

    I am a current E* sub considering changing to D* as I need to go to MPEG4 DVR receivers in either case Questions - 1) The HR20 info says it has 2 OTA tuners but I take it the are not now operational 2) Does it take 2 separate cable runs from the Dish to the two satellite receiver...
  19. Grandpa J

    KCBS HD 148 v 129

    Does anyone know - I currently have 2 - 942s and get KCBS HD on sat 148. If I replace one of the 942s (MPEG 2) with a 6xx (MPEG 4) and move the second dish from sat 148 to sat 129 will the remaining 942 be able to recieve an MPEG 2 version of KCBS HD from sat 129. Thanks
  20. Grandpa J

    LG 3410A For Sale

    For Sale – LG 3410A HD DVR Recorder & Tuner Excellent working condition – no damage to case or components Features: ATSE and QAM tuners Over the air TV Guide (free) program info and auto record set-up Upgraded HD for 30+ hours of HD recording Original box Manual Remote control...
  21. Grandpa J

    Ampere equivalent

    If this is wrong place to ask sorry but - Does any body know the ampere dismal equivlent ( e.g =. .xxx ) of 500 ma amps. thanks
  22. Grandpa J

    942 remote question

    Sorry if this was answered somewhere else but I can not find it. The 942 remote (#1 or #2) allows you to set up an audio amp on "AUX" button. If you set up your TV on "TV" button you can turn on and change volumn while in "SAT" button mode. Is there a way that you can also have the audio amp...
  23. Grandpa J

    Will CBS HD on 129 ?

    Does any one know if CBS HD west now on 148 will be moved to 129? I guess this question also applies to CBS HD east on 61.5 as well. Thanks.
  24. Grandpa J

    942 Major HD Problem

    Just for everyone's info I have a 942 running for 4 days. Today when I put the 942 on I got Error Message 0521 - Hard Drive Problem - call Dish 1 800 333 3474 After talking with Advance Tech I was told the 942 would need to be replaced but a higher up needs to approve it. Could be a few...
  25. Grandpa J

    individual e-mail address

    Does any one know the current dish e-mail address lay out for sending e-mail to a specific individual. Such a < john_doe@dishnetwork.com> or <JDoe@echostar.com>? Yes did check FAQ but the address info seems to be for CEO or just general e-mail Thank you