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    Thinking about Switching to D

    To the OP. I am in the same boat. Currently looking at leaving Dish and wonder if I can combine the discounts AAA and refer a friend. I'll follow the thread and see what people tell us.
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    Considering the switch to Direct

    Thanks for the responses. So, i'm guessing that I would also need to the internet connection service? Also, after I am a customer is it diffcult or costly to add new equipment (like a new HD box)?
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    Considering the switch to Direct

    I am considering switching over from dish and have a few questions. My set up will be for 3 HD TV's. Is there any advantage to get 2 HD DVR boxes vs. 1? How many coax cables do I need for each HD DVR Box 1 or 2? With the HD DVR for the whole house- does it need to be hooked up to the...
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    Where's My big Ten

    What ever happened to the Big Ten Alternative channels being in HD (9501-9504). Last year, I was able to watch all these channels. THis year I am only getting the alt channels in SD? Anyone know why?
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    Newly installed .... Questions

    So, in my case with no OTA. I can only watch 2 live shows and can not DVR anything? Is that correct? I'm guessing that I can't do this either: watch 2 different shows that I have on my DVR and DVR a third show at the same time?
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    Newly installed .... Questions

    Thanks for the link ... that helps. Regarding my 1st question. I'm still trying to figure out how to do this? On TV1 I want to watch a HD Program live, DVR a different HD Program and on TV2 watch a different SD Program? I don't have the ability to have an OTA antenna so I"m not sure if I...
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    Newly installed .... Questions

    I was installed yesterday and have a few questions. 1) I'm trying to figure out if and how to do this. I want to watch on TV1 a HD program and DVR a HD program (TV1) as well as watch a program on TV2 in SD (all at the same time)? Is this possible? 2) What are the differences with the...
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    Club Dish #

    Looking for a club dish #?
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    New Install ... Questions

    regarding the ext hard drive. Will I have to pay for the hook up fee on both Dish HD boxes? Is the HD 222 have the software capable for the use of an Ext Hard Drive?
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    New Install ... Questions

    I'm in Frisco, Texas (75035). Do I need to make sure that I am pointed to certain satellites???
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    New Install ... Questions

    I have just signed up for Dish and will get installed on Friday. I have 4 TV's (2 HD and 2 SD). Here is what I will be getting as I'm told: - Dish 1000.2 - HD DVR 722 (Dual Tuner) - HD 222 (Dual Tuner) Besides staying with the installer the whole time, what else do I need to make...
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    OTA Question

    DTV Antenna Type Call Sign Channel Network City State Live Date Compass Orientation Miles From Frequency Assignment * blue - uhf KDAF-DT 33.1 CW DALLAS TX 192° 42.6 32 * blue - uhf KERA-DT 13.1 PBS DALLAS TX 193° 40.1 14 * blue - vhf WFAA-DT 8.1 ABC DALLAS TX 195° 40.2 9 * blue - uhf KXAS-DT...
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    OTA Question

    Based on the below info what is the best OTA attena to purchase. I am about 40 miles away from the stations and all but one are UHF. I will put it in my attic. Will I be able to hook the OTA to 2 different HD boxes? DTV Antenna Type Call Sign Channel Network City State Live Date Compass...
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    Considering Switching to Dish .. Have Questions

    Thanks for the quick replies. I currently live in Frisco, Texas (Suburb of Dallas). I am roughly 40 miles away from any of the stations (using a OTA). Does anyone recommend a good OTA? All but one are UHF (VHF is ABC).
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    Considering Switching to Dish .. Have Questions

    I am new to this forum and have several questions that I was hoping someone could help answer: I have considered switching to Dish from TWC (in order to get the Big Ten Network). Here are some of the questions that I have. - When I sign up for Dish is their any advantage to calling...