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    What audio formats is DISH network currently supporting?

    Speaking of Comedy Central audio, I have noticed audio dropouts lately, specifically on the Daily Show. About 5 or 6 momentary audio dropouts per show and it's been happening for a few weeks now. No picture issues, sat signal is strong, and it's not where they bleep out profanity as they but in...
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    Welcome Pack Eligibility

    Now it's looking like you might not be able to get the Smart Pack as a new customer. Found this today... The Smart Pack is now called the Flex Pack. Our new value package reaches new heights with the Flex Pack – formerly Smart Pack, DISH's most affordable programming package! It's all very...
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    Welcome Pack Eligibility

    I did hear from DIRT and you have to start with the Smart Pack and then you can downgrade to the Welcome pack. I think they need to change the name of the Welcome Pack because with a name like welcome, it sounds like a starter pack for a new subs.
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    Welcome Pack Eligibility

    I was a Dish customer for over 8 years before I cancelled 2 months ago because of the lengthy contract dispute. Now I'm considering coming back with the Welcome Pack. When I called today to ask about this, they said the lowest package I could sign up for as a "new" customer was the Smart Pack...
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    211k or 211z?

    Can both the 211k and 211z be made into a DVR with an external USB drive?
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    Tribune Broadcasting Company Blacks Out DISH Customers in 33 Markets;

    I figured that would happen as soon as I cancelled, which I did today after 8 years with Dish. I'm getting FIOS local channel package only installed today (OTA won't work for me). Now I can watch the Seahawks first preseason game on Saturday! You got to do what you got to do. I may go with Sling...
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    Tribune Broadcasting Company Blacks Out DISH Customers in 33 Markets;

    After 21+ years of satellite service (early adopter), 8+ with Dish, I will be one of the people leaving soon. I'm a big time Seahawks fan, and all of the preseason games and most of the regular ones are on Channel 13 (Fox). I'm not in an area that can receive a reliable OTA signal, so I'll be...
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    Tribune Broadcasting Company Blacks Out DISH Customers in 33 Markets;

    I found out we are only authorized for Fox on demand even though they said we would have access to the core Sling package. For me if I choose Fox on demand it works, but choose anything else and it says not authorized.
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    Tribune Broadcasting Company Blacks Out DISH Customers in 33 Markets;

    I got the sling offer but after following the instructions, it failed to work. "Authorization Error Occurred (8-270)" Contacted Dish and they said to contact Sling, which I did, and Sling said Dish didn't activate it properly so I gave up. Then I get a call from Dish saying that they want to...
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    Not sure what direction to go

    I have a 722 and use a powered HDMI splitter and a good quality HDMI cable (about 35 feet) under the house to feed TV-2. Only downside is both TV's get the same content.
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    Returning customer

    I have the Dish America package and it's currently $49.99. I've had it for years so I may be grandfathered.
  12. K

    Quality RG-6 purchasing source recommendations

    You might check out Blue Jeans Cable. http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/rf/index.htm
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    Dish to refund $2 million to Washington customers

    Here's a bill with the surcharge from May 2012. I don't remember getting any explanation from Dish at the time.
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    Breaking Bad fans, confirm your recording order for 9/29

    Thanks, that was the problem. Didn't see that options choice. I appreciate the help.
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    Breaking Bad fans, confirm your recording order for 9/29

    So do I need to delete the timer, to record all BB shows, and set each one to record individually?
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    Breaking Bad fans, confirm your recording order for 9/29

    I also decided to record all the Breaking Bad shows on my 722 leading up to the final show on Sunday. I cleared everything off the DVR and calculated how many of the early episodes I would need to watch and delete before Sunday so they would all fit. (I know I should have gotten an external...
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    upgrade question

    There are ways to get HD to both sets with a 722. You can use an HDMI splitter, if you can run a HDMI cable to the second TV. Put the receiver in single mode, and both TV's get the same HD video.
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    Wanting HD on 2nd tv in Bedroom

    Just thought I would say that I got a Sewell powered HDMI splitter, a good quality long length HDMI cable from Blue Jeans Cable, and it works great to get my second HD set hooked up to the vip 722. In single mode both remotes do the same thing and both tv's get the same program. The hardest part...
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    Horizontal line showing up on Fox programs. Anyone else??

    You might want to email dishquality@echostar.com about this. They were very helpful with an issue I had awhile back. It was also with the local fox station but had to do with black frames showing up.
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    Bundle Dish with telco - good or bad idea?

    Okay, I'm not going to do it. Thanks for bringing up these potential issues that I had not considered. I have learned so much from this forum over the years. Much thanks to all.
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    Bundle Dish with telco - good or bad idea?

    Thanks for the input. I will try to find out if they are rebilling or reselling the Dish service. Frontier must be making some money on this plan somehow, plus they are giving me a slightly better overall deal if I bundle. I would hate to have to go through Frontier if I have Dish service or...
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    Bundle Dish with telco - good or bad idea?

    I have been a Dish customer for years and I'm thinking about upgrading my internet/phone with Frontier Communications. They say they can bundle my Dish service with them and save money. They also say nothing will change with my Dish service, it will just be included on their bill. Can anybody...
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    Pixelation at top and bottom of the hour.

    Everyday on every channel. Using vip-722.
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    HDMI Splitter Question

    I got a 1x2 powered HDMI splitter from Sewell direct for $24.95 and it has been working great. I'm using one 40 foot cable and one 6 foot. http://sewelldirect.com
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    State of Texas increasing taxes on satellite?????

    A $1.00 surcharge was added starting on the May 1st bill for Washington state subs. It sure would be nice if Dish would explain exactly why they have started doing this, instead of it just showing up on the bill. I also pay $1.53 in state/local taxes every month.