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    Hopper3 - 4k?

    Does the actual Hopper3 have 4K output? Unless i missed it, the only reference to 4K i ever see is when mentioning Joeys
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    Multiple Hopper -DVR Fee question

    Looking to switch back to Dish. I have 4 TV's. Trying to decide if i want to do Hopper/Super Joey/2 Joeys or 2 Hopper/2 Joey. It looks like receiver fee for 2 Hoppers is only $2 more a month. Is the DVR service fee of $12 per account or would that be $12 per Hopper? Main reason to go 2 Hoppers...
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    Hopper/Joey/Super Joey config option help

    Thinking about switching back to Dish ..especially with the Hopper Joey receivers available now (i previously had a 508 DVR years ago)..I have 4 tvs i want to connect for sure, maybe 5. I need more than the 3 tuners with the Hopper but 5 would be enough. Trying to decide if my combo should be...
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    Dish N It Up - Installer Question

    If i decide to upgrade my equipment to get HD(would have to be complete replacement of Dish itself and all 4 receivers as my HD locals are on EA only) can i choose any retailer to do the work? Dish uses Digital Dish in Ohio to do their work and i had a horrible experience with them 3 years ago...
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    Upgrade to HD-Equipment Question

    I currently have Dish 500 with one 625 and three 301's(all leased). I was thinking about upgrading to HD. My HD locals are only on 77 and from my understanding only supports VIP series of receivers. I am trying to prepare myself with what to expect when I call Dish customer service to see what...
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    Existing Customer-Upgrade to EA- Locals Question

    I remember reading way back when Eastern Arc first came out that existing customers who Dish upgraded to EA lost their local channels during the "transition" period. Is this still the case or has Dish corrected it? My local HDs are only available on an EA satellite and i would have to upgrade to...
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    Existing Customer D500 to Eastern Arc Upgrade Questions

    I am an existing 8 year customer with a Dish 500, DPP44, 3-301 and 1-625 receivers all leased. I was thinking about switch to HD. Back before my locals came up on HD, i was just going to add a wing dish at 61.5 as there would be no way to get LOS for 129 through some trees. Now that my HD...
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    Eastern Arc /Receiver Question

    It appears that if i want to upgrade to HD with HD locals(Cincinnati), i will have to move to eastern arc. as i currently only have dish 500 for sd. I have a 625 and 3-301's..all leased. If Dish moves me to EA..will they replace all my receivers or will some of them work on EA? SOme of the EA...
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    Want to Upgrade to HD...Equipment Questions

    Rather than try my chances with the Dish Customer Service roulette …I thought I would try here… I currently have a Dish 500 (110* and 119*) connected to a DPP44 feeding a 625DVR (single mode) and 3 – 301 receivers. Everything is leased through Dish and my contract is up next month. I was...
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    625 Diagnostics - Boot Recovery

    Been having issues with my 625. I noticed in the diagnostic listing...boot recovery says 2.. What exactly does boot recovery mean in terms of problems with the receiver? Sounds to me like a harddrive failure starting to happen...
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    Thinking about upgrading to HD...Not sure if i can see 129

    I am a current Dish customer with a Dish 500. 110 and 119 come in ok but i am not sure i would be able to see 129 due to some tall trees on surrounding properties. After experiencing Dish's local installer subcontractor (Digitial Dish), i would rather not go through the entire process of...
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    DPP44/LNB Question

    I recently had my Legacy quad LNB swapped out for a DPP44 Switch and new twin LNB. Looking at the logo on the LNB..it appears to be a DP Twin...Not a DP Plus Twin. I hardly ever lost reception with the legacy quad...but since the swap out...My reception seems flaky at more times than before. My...
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    DVR Fee Question

    Is the $5.98 DVR fee per physical receiver or is it $5.98 no matter how many receivers on an account? I have a 522DVR now but was thinking about adding another 522. All will be connected to phone lines.
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    322 Remotes Question

    I was looking at getting the dual tuner 322 to replace 2-301's. I know the 322 comes with IR for TV1 and UHF for tv2. My problem is my receiver locations and where the 322 would be installed. The 322 would go in a closet in the basement but control 2 bedrooms on the first floor. TV2 would not be...
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    HD Newbie...Equipment and Programming Questions

    Ok...I currently have a 501dvr with legacy Quad LNB with Dish 500. I was thinking about upgrading my DVR to either 625 or 622 using Dish n it Up promo and had some questions. I currently do not have a HD TV but plan on within 12 months. I know there are limitations using the Dishnitup promo so i...
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    Swapping LNB's...Install Question

    I have a legacy quad LNB on my Dish. Dish is pointed correctly(for 5 years now) and signal strength is great. I want to swap it out for a DPP TWIN LNB. Being a homeowner with no experience with this...I was wondering if the lnb was easy to swap out and if that after swapping out the lnb....does...
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    Leased vs Purchased Receiver Fees

    I currently have 3-301 and one 501DVR under the Digital Home Plan. I believe my monthly bill includes 4x$5 =$20 leased tuner fee and no fee for my 501DVR.I have been considering upgrading/replacing some of my tuners due to the issues with the 501dvr's. If i purchase a new reciever, are there...
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    DVR501 and 3.68...Still Problems

    ANyone else still having issues with their dvr 501/508 after the 3.68 software update? Seems like about 75% of the issues have been fixed but it still occasionally freezes when starting a dvr and my remote either doesnt work(wait about 30 seconds and it does) or the guide screen scrolls through...
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    Possible to add DVR 625 - All 4 feeds from Dish already used

    My current setup is 3 - 301 and 1-501 DVR receivers. Dish and LNB's are from original install in 2000. I know i have the Dish 500 dish and quad switch. With all the recent problems with the 501 locking up and rebooting, i am considering upgrading my 501 to a dual tuner 625 dvr using the dish n...