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  1. M

    To Hopper or not to Hopper - That is the question

    Considering going back to Dish from Comcast. When I had Dish, my last receiver was a vip622 which I loved. It is miles better than the Comcast X1 even though it is 10 year old technology. I am intrigued by the thought of a receiver that I could buy and turn into a dvr by adding a external...
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    Does the Speed of the H3 make Channel Surfing possible again?

    I have read a number of comments about the speed of the H3 and wonder in practical terms, what the speed is for or does? Does it mean that after 15 years of digital I can finally go back to channel surfing like we used to be able to in the old days?
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    Banner Ads?

    Thinking about going back to Dish after 2 years with Comcast. What are the banner ads everyone is mentioning? Can someone take a screenshot and post so I can see? Is there a DVR that doesn't have the ads? I cannot imagine paying a $100 a month for service and then have to deal with ads!
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    Hopper with Sling - To buy or Lease?

    If you buy a Hooper with Sling ($239), to you avoid the $12 a month DVR fee?
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    What is my best option for adding select sports channels?

    I currently have "Dish America". I want to Add in HD the "Big Ten Network", Speed Channel", and Fox Sports Detroit". Looking at the different packages offered, I don't see Fox Sports and I have no idea what "Fox Sports Detroit Plus" is. Is there a Sports Pack that would add these channels...
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    Should I replace my VIP 622? And with What Model?

    I have a 622 that I have leased for 7 years. I just got a new TV and am considering if it is time to "upgrade" my DVR. I only have one TV and have no plans to add another. I have two issues with the 622 that drives me nuts and wonder if a new model would rectify. First, the speed at which...
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    How Do You Delete a Favorite List on a 622

    I have several Favorite List that I created but no longer use. I can't find anyway to delete the list. You can clear all the channels from it, but you cannot get rid of the list itself. So everytime they add a channel, the list is back when I hit the guide button. Certainly there has to be a way...
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    How Many Are Paying A Monthly Insurance Fee?

    I have been with Dish for a dozen years. My signal strength has become weak to the point that when there is a cloud I am not getting some of my channels. The problem is most apparent on 129 where many of my HD and locals are at. I am in Detroit by the way and have a clear LOS. Dish says...
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    622 DVR Freezes At The Worst Possible Time

    After watching every Nascar race all year and my guy with a chance to win the championship in the Final Race, my DVR Keeps Freezing. No function works, I have to unplug and re-boot. Of course in the process I see Jimmy Johnson celebrating and so now the race is ruined. I have had to reboot 5...
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    What Do I Need to Add 118.75 To a Superdish 121

    I have finally determined (I hope) that I have a Superdish 121. I would like to add my local HD's which I understand are on 118.75. What will I need to install this? I am upgrading from a 811 to the 211. See picture of LNB Thanks Mr Ranger
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    Differences Between The 811 and 211?

    Currently have a 811 and am wondering what advantages the 211 has? The 811 is somewhat sluggish when changing channels yet still miles better than My Comcast DVR. Is the 211 any better? I understand the 211 is able to handle MPG4 yet really don't know if that is much of a benefit. Thanks...
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    One Dish Or Two?

    I am in Metro Detroit and am setting up a new install with a 622 and a 211. I want the locals along with HD of course. Dish currently is out of componets to do a single dish install yet can proceed with a two dish solution. Has it been your experience that I will be able to get a higher...
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    Will my dish pick up 118.75° ?

    I was just noticing that my local HD channels are now available on 118.75° Will my "SuperDish" be able to pick up those channels if I subscribe? And is there anything additional I will need? I am not currently at that location but I believe my programing is currently coming in on 110°, 129°...
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    Can Anyone Recommend A Good Retailer/Installer Pontiac, MI area?

    Can Anyone Recommend A Good Retailer/Installer Pontiac, MI area? Thinking about dropping Comcast and getting a DVR that actually works. Not to mention some HD channels. Thanks, Mr Ranger
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    How do you program 6412 to skip unwanted channels?

    How do you program 6412 to skip unwanted channels? I'm new to Comcast, with dishnetwork I was able to program system to my favorite channels and bypass channels using the up and down channel key. In fact was able to program multiple users with this feature. The only thing I see with comcast...
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    Is slow channel changing when surfing normal?

    A couple of years ago a switched from Directv to Dish. I have never been happy with the long delay when switching channels with the Dish system. Is this normal or would a differnt receiver help?