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I got the call also, but the gentleman on the phone didn't say the free Starz was ending early, just that I could convert it to the HBO/Max. I would not be surprised if this was ultimately related to the Starz lawsuit or one of the problems with Disney.

I have two 211s with external hard drives and get the 9 day listings. I would assume it's the same for the 211k.

A while back I had some dealings with a Dish csr and also got the most valued customer speech. Just out of curiosity I asked what qualified me for such an honor (I figured they gave that line to everybody to make them "feel good") According to the rep a number of factors goes into the...

Sounds good, I hope the install goes well. It's a little interesting listening to everybody's experiences with the new HD. As far as the 110/119/61.5 people goes, and without trying to be too simplistic, there seems to be three main solutions (not counting some of the home builds and custom...

I think a key factor is if it will be a straight-up dish swap, or if other equipment upgrades will be involved (i.e. receiver replacements). At least that seemed to have been the issue in my case. As mentioned earlier they (Dish) seem to be going on a case by case basis. When I called about...

If I'm not mistaken the 880 and 890 are the the same unit except for the color and that the 890 comes with the wireless extender. The 890 is a piece of cake to program, just make sure you download the latest updates to your computer so you have the most current control codes. I would think...

I have the harmony 890 and I have used it with a VIP211 (with the DVR function enabled) and a DP301. The 890 is completely compatible. I would think that if the 890 plays well with Dish receivers that the other harmony's would also.

I see. Yeah running everything through the 1k4 won't work with the four receivers. Just trying to be helpful. :o

How long ago did you send the email? I sent one about two weeks ago. They got back to me with an email response in three business days. If you've been waiting longer then a couple of weeks I would resend. The fellow from the executive offices was very nice ans professional. He arranged for...

Just a question, but if I read you correctly you have an ea dish (1k4) and a dish500. You have the 110 feed from the dish500 and the three feeds from the ea dish going to the dpp44. If you only have up to three receivers why don't you run the 110 feed line from the dish500 directly into the lnb...

That's the configuration I have. I originally had the 110/119/61.5 set up. Had the 61.5 wing dish replaced with a 100.4 dish, kept the Dish500 in place, and ran the 110 feed in through the 100.4.

I figured he was a direct Dish employee when he arrived in a Dish truck. That and I asked him:)

This is a good reason to give a tip to any installer who does a good job. I just had a guy over my house a few days ago to swap out my 61.5 dish for an Eastern arc. He was a Dish installer, not a contractor, and in my opinion he did a great job. I've read some of the horror stories other...

Thanks. Good to know.

If you don't mind me asking, how long did it take for them to respond to your email?

Isn't there an upcoming "Charlie Chat"? Plenty to talk about this month, TIVO judgement, new HD available to some but not others. It should have everything, comedy, drama, action. This has the makings of some great television. :D

Good suggestion. Unfortunately my 61.5 Dish is a single, not a 500. But thanks for the tip anyway.

I hope you're right. To be fair I don't think Dish expected E4 to go south so quick so I'm sure they're still in reaction mode. I was planning on giving Dish some, but I'm talking in terms of weeks not months. By then E6 should be in position and they should have had enough time to figure...

My receivers aren't hooked up to the phone line. As far as the HD programming goes, I was never one of those who complained about the pace of HD additions. if you don't believe me you can review my previous posts. The way I see it, by the end of the year both providers will have most, if not...

Just got off the phone with Dish tech support. I currently have the 110/119/61.5 setup. I also have a DP301 mpeg2 receiver on my second TV. To make a long story short, to get the new HD and keep my HD locals I will need to replace my wing dish with a 1k4. She told me I well also need to...

Yes, I realize your graph was based on percentages, the question is when do you think Dish will reach 15-20% of their saturation, if it has not already. As far as the 110/119/129 alignment. It depended on where they assigned your HD locals. They were still doing 61.5 installs right up until...

If you go by your chart anybody who even signs up for HD now could be considered an early adopter. The FCC first solicited proposals for HD in the 1980's The first HD television broadcast in the US was July 23 1996. Dish (and Direct) both started HD programming in 2002 Eastern arc went...

I signed up for Dish five years ago. They installed my current 110/119/61.5 configuration. At five years with Dish I don't consider myself an early adopter.

"Dish is not doing a good job of informing retailers and installers of whats going on. Its a shame (but I am honored) that they need to read SatelliteGuys to find out whats going on at the company they are working for." I do find it amazing how you continue to get the scoop about Dish before...

Thanks. I was afraid that would be the case.