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    More additions

    "in a couple of weeks" was used often in the old VOOM SatelliteGuysUS forums. Maybe Dish borrowed the line from VOOM.:o
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    Cinemax for a penny?

    My programming is just locals and no other programming ($6 for that I think). I already have paperless and auto. I just did the Live Chat and added Cinemax. 1 cent until January 31, 2010.
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    How do you "move"?

    Just so you know, The Red Sox are on NESN (New England Sports Network) and the Boston HD Locals are CONUS on the Satellite at 61.5. At least for now. Your billing address can be different than your service address.
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    What's the minimum programming, NON -HD with locals

    What's the minimum programming, NON -HD with locals that I can get. I still have an old original 501 that I would like to activate to get just locals. They are SD anyway. I don't really need any other programming. I left Dish last Summer but I miss getting local weather reports. OTA is not...
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    How to back up/burn content from receiver

    I would suggest a different way than the others. Just hook up a stand alone DVD Recorder (like you said) using Video (S-Video or Composite) and L/R audio. Make sure the output of the HD receiver is on 480i and burn away. I use a Sony RDR-HX900. I've been doing that for a long time and the...
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    DVR Advantage with Top 250/HD/Locals

    DVR Advantage is $49.99 (Locals included). Add HD for $20. Add Top 250 for $10. $79.99 sound about right? http://www.dishnetwork.com/content/whats_on_dish/programming_packages/dvr_advantage/packages.aspx
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    If you are thinking of switching to DirecTV for RSN HD

    I was thinking of adding DirecTV to get NESN HD but it's a good thing I dug a little deeper. You have to live in the right zip code. I do not. 01867 in Reading MA (In-laws house) works for SD and HD but mine, 04624 in Corea Maine only gets me SD. This link will show availability for SD and...
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    MASN on Dish?

    I agree, but is DirecTV any different? If it is....
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    The Art of Turboing

    I recently found a link to a web page by Rob Levandowski about the art of Turboing. Turboing refers to the actions of a customer who goes around the normal technical support process by contacting a senior person in the chain of command. The first link is...
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    How many will get the Superbowl in HD this year?

    Walt, move to Boston. Move back to Vermont tomorrow.:)
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    Anyone using Replaytv with Dish

    Yes, I am using a Replay with a VIP 211.
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    It's 7/12 - Do we finally get EPG Info on NG-HD?

    Yes, just go past midnight in the guide and it's there.
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    Long time D* guy looking to get more HD and going to the dark side

    And Dish is the "Dark Side", WHY? BTW, 622 is hard to beat. If it's working as it should (mine does), I've not seen any better.
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    How painless and quick was your "move"?

    IF the spotbeam is s04, it looks like that extends from Maine (where I am) to Maryland. http://www.echostaruser.com/
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    921 L276 just now arrived

    I have a new recording option after getting L276. AUTO\EXT Don't know what that means.