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    TiVo Support for E* HDTV

    There is almost no chance that a SA HDTV Tivo would support the announced Dish Network HDTV receivers.
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    How can they do that?

    Scott, You shouldn't have to return a receiver if you are just adding another for $5/mo. But if you are replacing a receiver, and not incurring another $5/mo, then they want you to send-in the one being replaced (or pay $50 extra).
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    SuperDish Spied in testing!!!

    The Type I shown here is 24" x 34. The Type II is 21" x 36.
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    Building your own "superdish"

    Bogney, Might you consider repointing to 121 to find out what kind of signal you can get? The satellite at the 121 is operating at roughly the same power that AMC-15 will use late next year.
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    Does the new 811/921 have better 8vsb modules?

    Barry, The 6000 8PSK module uses the BCM4500. Are you confusing that with the BCM3510? The 6000 8-VSB module was introduced with the Nxt2000 8-VSB demod.
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    921 & Open TV

    Scott, What does OpenTV support mean for 721/921 users? In other words, are they revising the interface, or just adding support for OpenTV interactive applications without UI changes?
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    811 delayed?

    Tim, I suspect they have a limited supply of 522 units. They probably also want to move out the remainder of their 721 inventory -- which the 522 is set to replace. I suspect the 522 will be available to all customers early next year, if not sooner.
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    Hot! Hot! Super DISH

    Here's the Superdish installation guide, originally linked on DBSTalk. Superdish Installation Guide (2.8Mb)
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    Hot! Hot! Super DISH

    Confirmed: My opinion: These sizes were needed to ensure reliable service throughout the country at existing power levels. They are not going to produce a smaller dish that can only be sold to minority of customers; they required a one dish solution that would work for everyone (or just...
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    Dish 500 and new 811.

    dmodem, The premium channel HDs are already on 105. So yes, they will be mirrored and transitioned, as you say. There is currently no plan (or space) to put premium HD channels at 110.
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    Speculation about future Dish programing- Post SuperDish??

    Scott, Bravo-HD does show some NBC content in HD (like the West Wing). Bravo-HD is also the announced outlet for the NBC Olympics coverage in HD. I have not heard anything about the channel receiving a new name, but that is always possible.
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    Speculation about future Dish programing- Post SuperDish??

    JWhite, The law prevents Dish from providing out-of-market HD feeds to all its customers. The CBS-HD on Dish Network isn't available to everyone; it's generally available only to customers living in 17 markets where CBS corporate owns the station. CBS corporate granted the equivalent of a...
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    Speculation about future Dish programing- Post SuperDish??

    Bruno, As someone else mentioned, right now, Dish Network doesn't have any capacity left for additional HDTV at their core DBS ("small dish") slots. DirecTV doesn't have much, if any, capacity left either right now, although will be gaining enough for 6-8 channels when a new satellite...
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    Exclusive: Superdish a SatelliteGuys First Look!

    Scott, Can you explain the difference in the height and width of the two Superdish models below? According to my image program, the first Superdish pictured has a width-to-height ratio of about 1.80:1, while the second has a ratio of roughly 1.50:1. Does that mean one is 24" tall while...
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    Speculation about future Dish programing- Post SuperDish??

    John, Dish Network plans to use 61.5 for more secondary locals (locals other than CBS, NBC, FOX, NBC, PBS, UPN, WB, etc) in new markets that the law requires them to carry. They've already indicated as much in their filings. They don't have space for these locals at their core slots...
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    Speculation about future Dish programing- Post SuperDish??

    There is no chance that will happen. They are not going to give VOOM the means to better compete.
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    Dish 500 and new 811.

    The HD channels are now supposed to remain on 110 for much of 2004 (if not longer). Ultimately, he will need the Superdish if he wants additional HD channels, including new channels in the HD package.
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    SuperDish delayed

    According to the second PDF posted to this thread, the Superdish will be 20x36". If this information is correct, the Superdish is much larger than the 26" reported originally quoted by Echostar in the press. I don't see many customers willing to accept a dish of this size for their locals...
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    Hot! Hot! Super DISH

    According to the second PDF above, the Superdish will be 20x36". Is that correct? If it is, the Superdish much larger than the 26" originally reported and quoted by Echostar in the press. As I mentioned in another thread, I don't see many customers willing to accept a dish of this size...
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    Hot! Hot! Super DISH

    Can we move this to the General Dish Network forum?
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    SuperDish delayed

    Those residing in both 48dB Anik F1 and 46-48dB AMC-2 contours may have some issues with interference, as seen in the below maps: Contour map for Anik F1 at 107.3 Contour map for AMC-2 at 105
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    SuperDish delayed

    This is rubbish. The AMC-2 signal will be strongest for those in the eastern states, and Superdish installation northwest of Sacramento will definitely be more difficult, but I'm told it still shouldn't be a problem. The signal will be strong in LA and San Diego. It sounds to me like the...
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    SuperDish delayed

    From Sonya Cartwright's office about an hour ago: I did not inquire with Dave.
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    SUPERDISH - Do I need it ? and when?

    The internationals will stay at 61.5 for quite some time yet. But yes, in the near to intermediate term, the freed capacity on 61.5 will be used for secondary locals in the new local markets Dish is launching at 110, 119, and 105.
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    New and thoroughly confused

    No, the satellite dish is designed to see multiple adjacent slots from a single position. You don't ever have to physically change it's position. For example, the Dish500 sees the satellites at 110 and 119 degrees. The new "Superdish" is designed to see both 110 and 119, plus either 105...
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