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    Channels disappearing from Favorites menu on Hopper

    Happens to me at least once a week on hopper (lately almost daily), maybe every other week on my Joey. Same channel list of about 52 channels. Happening for at least a year. Almost always NBC, although slightly random to other locals.
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    Will tech use my new RG6 cables when installing the Hopper?

    I have a new install tomorrow, house has RG6 (no clue if it's 3g, 4 years old). I was going to drop the dish to junction cables since my attic is very tight, but all I found at Home Depot was 3g with copper coated steel center. Is that good enough, or should I just let the installer run these...
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    Returning to Dish as a "New" customer

    That looks like the best way to get the Hopper/Joey and save the most $$. Although I am considering signing up my wife as a new account (we are moving), and just going straight to the Hopper/Joey. The new house is on TWC, but not sure if I can stand TWC for 3 months. I have RoadRunner, but my...
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    HD Channel List

    I'm losing Absolute and need to choose "something". I was thinking the AT200HD with Platinum is all I need. I noticed on the list here Comedy Central HD is omitted, but it's on all the Dish AT200 lists. I also see Encore listed, but I think it's only on AT250HD. And I see Starz Cinema SD in...
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    SD to HD jump (Austin)

    I'm buying a Panny TH-42PQ60U today and have several "HD" questions. 1. I have a Dish 500 and get good signal on 100 and 119 fine. If I sign up for HD-Silver will all the stations come in from those Sat's? 2. I see Austin local-HD is "coming soon", can I assume since Dallas and Houston...
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    PPV not showing up on account.

    PPV Coupons I am very unhappy... I normally don't mind putting off paying for something, but when you have a $4.00 coupon, and decided to try PPV after 7 years, plug in the phone line that's been in a drawer for 7 years, and it dials-out and shows you the movie and instantly puts it on your...
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    who would be willing to pay more money to keep viacom?

    Boycott I plan on Boycotting Viacom. Dropping Showtime today, and not renting another DVD from Blockbuster!
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    newbie question

    I have a home plan (didn't know I had it until I called and asked why my bill was $5 higher than I thought it should be)... Have had a 301 and 501 for 4 years. Will they let me drop the "home plan"? Is the equipment "mine"? If I buy their 811 deal, and I want to replace my 301 with it, do I...
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    Time Warner Is in Hog Heaven

    No, extra digital boxes are $7.99 each, but you get all the SD channels anywhere you want to run coax (unlimited rooms) at no extra cost. HD channels are CBS, ABC, Fox, InDemand 1 & 2, PBS very soon (and HBO and Show if you want to pay extra). I have not switched back to TWC yet, but will...
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    Time Warner Is in Hog Heaven

    Never did understand E* making an ad out of the rate deal... yeah it's true about the increases, but Cable rates are actually less than E* in many cases... it's E*'s ad that got me doing the research and thinking that cable is the better deal.... talk about an ad backfiring! My E*: $33.99...
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    CBS Outages - Austin???

    I gets locals through E*. For the past few weeks CBS has been "freezing-up" for a minute or so, maybe 4 times per night. All other stations are fine, even during this freeze. Picture just goes to still, no sound, then picks back up with that section missed. Has anyone else experienced this?
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    Dish Network Changes Programming Package names

    What is DHA (Digital Home Advantage)? I have been with Dish 5 years, am paying $99 for the new 811 with 1 year committment (if it ever arrives). Have a 310 and 501, swapping the 301 for the 811. I think I am paying $5/mo for DH plan. Can I cancel that? I have the Top 100 (120) + locals...
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    811 pushed back again.....

    I was scheduled for today, and just found out they "expect" a shipment on the 21st and that I was rescheduled for the 22nd (January).... I am hoping this really happens since the Superbowl on CBS would be real nice to get! I may call TWC and see what they have to offer, I'm getting might...
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    811 Existing Customers program status

    I had my install set for this AM, they called last night to postpone (as I expected). They did charge my account $99 back on Dec. 23 when I ordered it (I assume the special to existing customers was $99/$199 at that time). I have not called back to reschedule yet... kind of waiting to hear if...
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    501 Remote Codes

    I've had a 501 for several years, and just added a DVD player to the TV it's connected to. I can not seem to get the TV/Video button on the 501 to work with my Magnavox TV (7-8 years old). The TV on/off works as does the volume. Is there a way to program other "TV" buttons on the 501 remote...
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    811 no longer available thru Dish w/o buying HDTV in a box?

    NEW PROMO I'm on the Digital Home Plan, and they just started a new promo for existing customers... $99 to get an 811 if you trade in your 301 box, or $49 if you trade in your 501 box. Must get 12 months worth of HD programming at the $9.95/mo. I just signed up ($99), and have the free...
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    Lowest Cost STB with....

    I have Dish 500, twin LNB, so I guess I don't have Dish-Pro (I assume?)
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    Lowest Cost STB with....

    OK... I looked at EBAY, and 501's and 4700's are reasonable... if I buy another 501, will they charge me an extra $5/mo.? I do not pay the $5 PVR fee on my current 501, they said they only charge that on new 508 and 510 boxes, but I'm thinking maybe a second one would get charged because it's...
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    Lowest Cost STB with....

    I am looking for a STB that has 2 sets of S-video outs (or an s-video and component out), and supports DD5.1. I currently have a 301, and just purchased a Panny E80 recorder, and would like a STB of "higher quality". I'm really looking for something like a 501 without PVR. What's out there...
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    Dish 301 (Panny E80) recording question

    When you hit the "record" button on a 301, it gives you the option of setting up a VCR to automatically record programs in the future from the program guide. You must enter a "manufatcureres code" to set it up. I just bought a Panny E80 recorder; is there a manufacturers code for Panasonic...
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    Would you pay more for more HD content?

    My take is Cable or Satellite costs are they are already too high, they tweak you to death on misc. fees for equipment, locals, HD, etc.... In 2-3 years there will be almost no analog, and more than 50% of sets will likely be HD... it seems HD should gradually become "the norm", at prices no...
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    Basic wiring hook up

    Thanks, I just needed that item name. Yeah I think the coax run will be interesting... I was told I don't need an amplifier, I am only 4-5 miles from all towers. I plan on using RG11... any "cheap" high quality stuff out there?
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    Basic wiring hook up

    I've searched but can't seem to find some simple answers. I have E*, and planning on upgrading to HD (811 box I pressume). I currently have no OTA, and have two receivers (301 and 501). Will swap the 301 for the 811. I plan on running a 300'-400' of coax to an antenna at the top of a hill...
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    Dish vs. TWC

    I had TWC for a long time through about 1998 when I switched to E*. It went out maybe once per year for 3 or 4 hours. My Dish goes out for 1-2 hours about once a month due to rain (and I have >100 signal on both). My main reason for switching was DD5.1... I couldn't even seem to get stereo...
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    Dish vs. TWC

    I am thinking about switching from Dish to TWC to take advantage of TWC "switch offer" of $29.95/mo. + $5 for each movie channel, and get HD locals. I do not have HD currently. How long do I have to be off Dish to be considered a new customer, seems a new customer gets better deals (and newer...