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    Not happy with the Dish Hopper DVR

    I don't think this will cause many people to switch as its already possible to see what's playing on my other D* recievers. All you need is the iPad app and it will show you all of them.
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    Should I cancel Dish for U-Verse?

    I had Uverse HD a few months ago and couldn't stand the motion blur (even noticed it on sitcoms) and pixelation during fast action and explosions was horrible. It also went out numerous times during bad weather. I ended up canceling the TV and keeping Internet service. Still after giving it...
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    Well there goes the neighborhood....

    I think you might be the only person around "moving" for Duluth locals. Nice to have that option via sat. Although I'm pretty sure most of North West WI wants out of that DMA. I've already helped a few relatives move to Eau Claire WI.
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    Power Consumption of Dish Receivers

    I don't care how you slice your fruit. You can power 2 D* DVRs, have as much functionality as 1 E* DVR, and still use less power. The combined energy rating of my 3 receivers, 2 HR24s and 1 H24 is 60.1 Hopefully the new E* Xip receivers will be more energy efficient.
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    Stuck In Uverse Hell- Thinking of Going Back to Dish, Need Feedback

    Strangely I'm in the same situation as the OP. I got Uverse about a month ago mainly for the internet but gave the IPTV a try. Other than the horrible HD quality I don't mind the system. I had previously had a roommate with Dish service and planned on getting it for myself but the 2 year price...
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    Can you turn a VIP 211 into a DVR?

    The $40 fee is also per account. So if you have multiple 211s they all get the activation for one charge.
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    DISH Re-signup

    Why not contact a local retailer about an upgrade? My parents recently did this and received a new 722K with 1K2 dish for free with 2 year contract.
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    Dish vs Comcast (not a Dish Network sucks thread; re: rain fade, etc)

    Comcast has that same $39.99 deal in my area, it requires a 2 year contract. Then if you really want it to equal AT250 you have to add the $7.95 sport pack. Throw in the fact that they charge $16.95 for an HD DVR and $7.95 per HD receiver and it's not any better deal than dish at full price for...
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    Dish to UVerse?

    I currently have Uverse and have no complaints except for the HD picture quality, which is why I will be dumping the video portion. I figured i would have this issue going in and primary just got it installed to have a 2nd internet option (other than comcast). I have the whole home dvr with 2...
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    Should I switch to Dish network?

    Strange I like sports and am completely happy with Dish. Really depends which sports you enjoy.
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    EA Vs. Western Arc

    I've noticed that Showtime HD on EA tends to drop audio at least once per show anytime I watch it. This is the digital audio from the optical out, I don't use the analog.
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    "Moved" and not being told I need a 1000.4 dish

    Depending on what you mean by western end of the UP, you may not be able to receive the GB HD locals. You're correct that the 110 spot is right on top of you but the 61.5 spot for HD is more to the east and south. If you live close to the Ironwood, MI area you may not be able to receive it. I...
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    Eastern arc dish performance in bad weather

    Normally when you're in a lockup due to signal loss you can press Menu on the remote then select number 1 for the guide.
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    New to Dish

    That should work, this is what I would do. I would either attach a muffler clamp to the end of the pole placed in the cement or cut it at an angle so it can't turn. Dig the hole and place the bucket in the ground, then mix the cement in the bucket with the pole in it. This will make it much...
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    Dish sneaky PPV tactics? - DVR goes to PPV order screen by itself!

    If you never order PPV just lock them out in the system menu. I've done this just to clean up the guide.
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    HD PQ for primetime Network shows - facial artifacts (or microblocking)

    Have you tried changing the receiver resolution setting from 720P to 1080i or vice versa?
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    Northern Indiana Regional Sports Network

    Every pro sport on FSN Midwest is blacked out here in South Bend.
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    Northern Indiana Regional Sports Network

    I know in South Bend I've only received the Bulls, Pacers are always blacked out. Comcast Chi and FSN Midwest are the regionals here but FSN Midwest will always black out NHL and NBA, it's pretty much worthless.
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    Why does Dish have to make things so complicated???

    Evansville is an Eastern Arc market, The 522 wouldn't even work unless they left it hooked up to a second separate dish. Did you try contacting a local dealer about doing the upgrade? That's what I did with my parents and it was super easy.
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    Switch from Western Arc to Eastern Arc

    I've ran EA then WA then back to EA. Even with slightly lower numbers EA has always out performed WA concerning rain fade at my location.
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    2 different sets of locals in guide?

    I think this is some what common. I had it happen for a few months then one day they were gone, was only ever charged for the correct set.
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    How are you going to watch Sons of Anarchy Tonight?

    I could just watch it on Comcast as I have both. Haven't carried to much for this season and now that the producer seems to think that I'm a fool for subscribing to Dish in the first place can't say I really care if I watch it again. Although it is funny to read all the tweets from people...
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    Not seeing local HD channels with Dish 500+

    before I bought an additional LNB and DPP44 I'd just buy a 1000.4 (or atleast the LNB and arm) and make a 1000.5 Should be a little cheaper than another LNB and DPP44, it would also be a little easier to wire.
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    Tips and Tricks, Where Did They Go?

    Tip #1 pressing right on the remote will jump through the screensaver tips, save yourself a couple hours. :D
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    Picture Quality Issue

    People will say that OTA is better but it all comes down to the broadcasting stations equipment and how they use their bandwidth. My local CBS multicasts 2 additional channels along with the main CBS feed. Splitting the bandwidth 3 ways doesn't yield much of a difference over watching the...